8 Family Fun Christmas Activities to Celebrate the Season

December in Perth brings sun-kissed days, warm evenings, and a wonderful sense of anticipation, especially for children. Christmas does not need to be extravagant or expensive to feel magical. Often, the most meaningful memories come from simple moments spent together, noticing each other, sharing joy, and discovering the spirit of giving.

Whether you are at home or outdoors, here are eight joyful ways to celebrate the season, create lasting memories with your children, and explore the true magic of connection, kindness, and generosity.

1. Holiday Movie Night

Turn an evening into a cosy family movie night with a festive theme. Choose a Christmas movie everyone can enjoy such as The Polar Express, Elf, or The Grinch. Build a blanket fort in the living room, make popcorn, and enjoy hot chocolate with marshmallows. You could even create a “ticket” for each person to make it extra special. It is a relaxing way to enjoy the season together while winding down before bed.

2. DIY Christmas Craft Corner

Set up a cosy craft space with paints, recycled paper, ribbons, and stickers. Children can make cards, wrapping paper, or ornaments, and display their creations around the house. Consider making extra cards or decorations to give to neighbours, friends, or a local nursing home. This not only builds confidence but also shows children how their creativity can bring joy to others.

3. Festive Baking Afternoon

Bake Christmas treats together such as shortbread, gingerbread, or fruit muffins. Children love mixing, rolling, and decorating, and the smell of baking instantly brings the season into the home. You could also prepare a small batch to deliver to a friend, neighbour, or community group, helping children learn the joy of sharing what they have made.

4. Outdoor Christmas Picnic

Make the most of Perth’s summer evenings with a relaxed family picnic at the beach, in the backyard, or at a local park. Bring simple snacks, play festive music, and enjoy time together under the sunset. Unstructured outdoor moments often become the memories children treasure the most.

5. Christmas Window Art

Use washable markers or stickers to decorate windows with festive designs. Children can draw snowflakes, trees, Santa, or reindeer. This adds colour to your home and gives children a creative way to express themselves while everyone enjoys their artwork from inside and outside.

6. Christmas Lights Family Walk

Put on comfy shoes and explore neighbourhood Christmas lights. Bring glow sticks or torches for extra fun. Walking together under twinkling lights is a simple way to feel the magic of the season without spending a thing.

7. Santa’s Workshop Play Station

Set out empty boxes, wrapping paper scraps, tape, and ribbons, and let children pretend to wrap gifts for toys or family members. Open-ended play supports imagination, fine motor skills, and teamwork while keeping children happily engaged as you prepare for the season.

8. Christmas Eve Activity Box

Start a calming Christmas Eve ritual with a small box containing pyjamas, a book, a snack, or a simple activity. This builds excitement while keeping the evening peaceful and helps children settle into the magic of Christmas.

Celebrating the Season with Togetherness

This Christmas is about connection, presence, and the values we share with our children. It is not about filling every moment with activity, but about truly noticing each other, listening, and taking part in simple joys together. Whether you are reading stories by the tree, walking under twinkling lights, or hanging out with family and friends, these moments become opportunities to teach empathy, gratitude, and the joy of giving.

This season, the theme at Village Early Learning is the gift of giving. Our children are discovering the magic of kindness by connecting with local nursing homes, donating food to shelters, and preparing gifts for families who are less fortunate. Through these experiences, children are learning that the true meaning of Christmas is found in caring for others, celebrating together, and creating memories that last far beyond the season.

We wish all our Village families a December full of warmth, connection, and festive joy as we celebrate, give, and learn together.