You’ve probably spent weeks counting down the days until it became socially acceptable to do all those Christmas activities and winter activities you love so much: putting up your favorite wreath, shopping for that perfect gift until you drop, and generally getting in the Christmas spirit in every way imaginable. Now that your favorite time of the year is finally here, don’t squander it! Make the most of your holiday season with our list of the best Christmas activities for kids and grown-ups alike. These insanely fun Christmas activities for families will help you turn every day of December into a bona fide winter wonderland.
MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS
ARTS & CULTURE
- Second Saturday Creativity Kit Giveaway (Dec. 11)
OUTDOOR FUN, SPORTS & FITNESS
- Open Ski/Snowboard at Mount Ski Gull (Dec. 10-12)
FOOD & DRINK
- Hogwarts: A Culinary Study at Prairie Bay (Dec. 11)
- Lutefisk Dinner at Green Lantern Bar & Grill (Dec. 12)
COMMUNITY
- Cheers to A Night Out Dinner & Silent Auction (Dec. 10)
- Brainerd Lakes Area Newcomers Holiday Gathering (Dec. 10)
- Pie & Projects Fundraiser for Mounted Eagles (Dec. 11)
SHOPPING
- Kringle Market at The Crossing Arts Alliance (Dec. 9-11)
- Holiday Market at The 502 (Dec. 10-11)
- Off The Rails Market-Christmas Edition (Dec. 11)
- Holiday Open House at The Olde Open Window (Dec. 11)
FAMILY FRIENDLY
- Sertoma Winter Wonderland (Dec. 8-11)
- Santa at the Northland Arboretum (Dec. 10)
- Hometown Holidays – Santa’s Workshop (Dec. 11)
- Kids Christmas Part at the Garrison Community Center (Dec. 11)
HANDS ON ACTIVITY
- Friday Night Meat Raffle at The Brainerd American Legion (Dec. 10)
- Friday Night Meat Raffle at The Woods (Dec. 10)
- Make N’ Take Wintergreens Workshop at Landsburg Landscape Nursery (Dec. 11)
- Peppermint Snowstorm DIY Soap Class at Purple Fern Bath Co. (Dec. 11)
- DIY Candle Bar at Purple Fern Bath Co. (Dec. 11)
- BINGO at the Brainerd Eagles (Dec. 11)
- Tarot Readings at CatTale’s Books & Gifts (Dec. 11)
BINGO at the Brainerd American Legion (Dec. 12)
