Festive, Fun, & Free Holiday Activities

October 15, 2022 3 min read

FESTIVE, FUN, & FREE HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Holiday fun doesn’t have to cost a huge lump sum! Being present with your people is priceless, and memories carry the most valuable presents- so don't break your own heart because of senseless spending that could accidentally break your bank account.

But don't fret quite yet, we’ve got you covered this holiday season with a list of our favorite activities that are FUN, FESTIVE, and ( you guessed it) FREE!

HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS

Make your day merry and bright by visiting the neighborhood light displays in your area! Grab family and friends, carpool, or venture out on foot. Grab some cocoa to go—and take off!

FAMILY AND FRIEND GATHERINGS

As we are now back and better than ever this holiday season- we are now all ready to hit up our favorite social settings and socialize again this year- it's important to make time to see the people you love, even when we can only see them from afar. That's why we <3 ZOOM!

Zoom calls are free, and you can spice up a typical virtual visit by making it holiday themed! Join the holiday spirit and add in some festive settings in the background, or play some fun card games with a hot drink and a yummy treat.

Have no fear, there will be cheer! From happy hour to a good holiday movie– you can always celebrate the holidays together virtually.

For our list of all things "going out" read our Holiday Happy Hour Article

Holiday Zoom Party

HOLIDAY MOVIE LIST

Watch in person, on a ZOOM call, or Google Hangout, or try the new group marathon on various platforms like Amazon PRIME. It’s never been easier to watch a marathon of holiday cheer! Start by creating a list of your favorite holiday movies! During the holidays there are so many resources to choose from: the Hallmark channel, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, Apple TV, and Disney +. The list goes on! Use the services you already pay for and stream your favorite holiday classics.

Pro tip: Have a Harry Potter movie marathon weekend! Caramel corn, hot buttered rum, and a pile of candy, while you spend a day wrapped up in the wizarding world :)

Sometimes we all need to blow off some steam, cozy up, pull out the school board games, and breathe new life into them! Just make sure to give them a good ole Lysol wipe down—Another fun holiday option? A holiday puzzle! Holiday Game nights have always been a season favorite to share a relaxing & fun evening with family and friends.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

“Oh Tannenbaum, oh Tannenbaum--how lovely are your branches…” Outdoor tree lighting ceremonies, seasonal parades, the North Pole or Santa’s Village, holiday bazaars, and more! Check your local community calendar for listings on which holiday festivities you can participate this year.

Pro tip: Most activities are free of charge! It’s easy to enjoy time with family and friends to celebrate the holidays.

VOLUNTEER

The gift that keeps on giving. Volunteering for your community and for the folks that are going through hardships through the holidays is always a great way to give back. One of the best ways to spend your holidays is to give back to the community. From gifting trees to canned food drives, and holiday dinners, to handing out blankets. A little holiday cheer goes a long way for the people around you. Especially for those who need it most!

Pick a few activities that are festive, fun or free and enjoy yourself this holiday season!