Whether you’ve had your decorations up since November 1st, or are just getting in the holiday spirit now, there is so much fun things to do this holiday season. From Santa visits and holiday markets, to movie nights and baking afternoons, we’ve got a list you can customize with the things that bring YOU the most JOY this holiday season!
Now, we know every mom and family is different when it comes to holiday festivities. Some want to do ALL the things to get in the spirit of the season, while some are content with just a few items to check off their holiday bucket list.
Either way, we’ve rounded up 30 fun ideas to add to your own family’s holiday bucket list this year!
Plus, we’ve created a FREE, CUSTOMIZABLE PRINTABLE that can be used to write your family’s bucket list, as a wish list for someone else or yourself, a holiday shopping list, or anything else you need to keep organized this season.
Thank you to Gate City Bank for partnering with us and making this Holiday Bucket List possible for Fargo families!
30+ Ideas for Your Holiday Bucket List
- Visit Gate City Bank’s Village West location (across from West Acres) to see their iconic blue lights (and stop in for a cookie while you are there – the lobby is open until 6:00 p.m.!).
- Watch a holiday movie as a family.
- Try hot cocoa bombs from a local bakery or store (or make your own!).
- Bake cookies or decorate some from a local baker.
- Decorate the Christmas tree.
- Make homemade ornaments (then use them as gifts for grandparents!).
- Read a holiday book.
- Go on a sleigh ride.
- Go ice skating outdoors or find an indoor rink.
- Volunteer as a family.
- Donate toys or other goods to someone in need.
- Write a letter to Santa.
- Decorate a gingerbread house.
- Attend a Christmas tree lighting.
- Get hot cocoa and look at Christmas lights.
- Visit a holiday market to shop for presents locally.
- Have a local shopping day.
- Watch a holiday concert or performance.
- Pick out a real Christmas tree (or if you feel like a day trip, cut your own at a nearby farm!).
- Watch the Holiday Lights Parade downtown.
- Watch a Christmas movie or show from your childhood.
- Bring food to a local food pantry.
- Get a photo with Santa.
- Bring goodies to your neighbors.
- Attend a Christmas/Holiday show at the MSUM Planetarium.
- Go sledding, snow tubing, or snowshoeing.
- Visit Santa Village at Rheault Farm.
- Visit the Festival of Trees at the FARGODOME.
- Visit Christkindlmarkt at the Fargo Civic Center.
- Drive through the Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds.
- Catch a show by the Holiday Train at a nearby stop!
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