If you love making the most of the holiday season, these free Christmas bucket list printables are a wonderful way to keep track of all the fun things you want to enjoy with your family. The free Christmas bucket list printables are designed to help you plan your favorite Christmas activities, stay organized during the busy season, and create special memories all month long.
With three versions included, you can choose a pre-filled list of ideas or create your own Christmas bucket list using the customizable templates. Whether you want to drink hot chocolate by the fire, build a snowman, or visit a Christmas tree farm, these printables make it easy to enjoy the best part of this time of year.
These free holiday bucket list printables come in PDF, JPG, and transparent PNG formats so you can use them however you like. Print them on card stock for a sturdier display on your fridge or front door, use the PNGs in digital planners, or slip a printed design into a frame so you can mark off activities with a dry erase marker. They are great for the whole family and can be used throughout the entire Christmas season.
What’s Included in the Free Christmas Bucket List Printables
You’ll get 3 file types: PDF, JPG, and transparent PNG (for those who want to use the file in a digital planner).
To make planning simple, this set includes three different printable designs. Two of the designs include space for 20 activities and the third has space for 40 activities in case 20 just isn’t enough Christmas spirit. Of the two designs with 20 activity spaces, one has the option to fill in the date for when you complete the activity – making it a bit more of a keepsake for afterward.
In addition to the three designs, you have the option to use the pre-filled lists or the option to customize your own bucket list with all of your own favorite holiday activities.
All versions come in a clean, festive printable design that fits standard US letter size. They also print well on home printers, laser printers, and even local copy shops if you don’t have a printer or you want to print the design larger than standard letter size.
The pre-filled bucket list includes classic Christmas bucket list ideas like decorating the Christmas tree, looking at Christmas lights, baking Christmas cookies, and reading your favorite Christmas story. The customizable templates are the perfect way to create your own list of things that matter most to your family.
Why Use a Christmas Bucket List
A Christmas bucket list is a great way to slow down and reconnect with family members during the busiest time of year. Kids get excited when they see all the fun activities written out, and parents love having a list of ideas ready instead of scrambling last minute. It encourages family traditions like gingerbread houses, themed crafts, and making homemade ornaments. It also helps you remember the simple joys of Christmas time, like drinking hot chocolate, hanging stockings, or watching your favorite Christmas movie.
Another wonderful way to use a Christmas bucket list is as a countdown to Christmas Day. Many families enjoy using their list alongside an Advent calendar so every day brings a fun idea, a small adventure, or a cozy activity. It keeps the holiday spirit alive while avoiding the stress of planning.
Ideas to Include in your Christmas Bucket Lists
There are so many fun activities you include in your bucket list. You can choose the list that matches your family’s schedule and energy during the whole month of December.
Here are the 40 ideas from my list of activities:
- My bucket lists include:
- Make Christmas cookies
- Build a snowman
- Drink Hot Chocolate
- Go ice skating
- Decorate the Christmas tree
- Look at Christmas lights
- Christmas present shopping
- Wrap Christmas gifts
- Write a letter to Santa
- Visit Santa
- Donate Toys
- Make a Christmas craft
- Family Game Night
- Read Christmas books
- Do an act of Kindness (buy food for a food bank, sing carols at a senior center, make cards for soldiers or seniors, fulfill an angel tree, etc)
- Make a homemade ornament
- Wear Christmas attire
- Eat a Candy Cane
- Make a Gingerbread House
- Eat a Special Christmas Treat
- Make Christmas Cards
- Listen to Christmas Music
- Decorate the House
- Make Paper Snowflakes
- Make Snow Angels
- See a Christmas concert or play
- Donate to a Food Drive
- Hang Christmas Stockings
- Sit by a Fire (or Faux Fire)
- Take a Family Holiday Photo
- Christmas Dance Party
- Kiss under the mistletoe
- Wear Christmas PJ’s
- Have a snowball fight
- Go to a holiday train garden
- Celebrate with family and/or friends
- Leave treats for Santa
- Sing Christmas Carols
- Drink Eggnog
- Go Sledding
Here are 20 great ideas not included on my pre-filled lists:
- Make reindeer food and sprinkle it outside
- Have a Christmas movie marathon
- Bake and decorate Christmas cupcakes
- Drive to a different town for their holiday lights
- Do a holiday puzzle together
- Make a DIY wreath
- Visit a Christmas market or craft fair
- Create a hot chocolate bar at home
- Host a cookie-decorating party
- Read “The Night Before Christmas” together
- Make a homemade gift for someone
- Have a holiday-themed picnic by the tree
- Do a Christmas-themed science experiment (snow slime, erupting ornaments, etc.)
- Make a keepsake handprint/footprint craft
- Go on a Christmas scavenger hunt
- Have a holiday photo shoot with props
- Make an advent calendar together
- Do a random act of kindness for a stranger
- Make or buy matching family shirts or sweatshirts (or have an ugly sweater party!)
- Have a Christmas karaoke night
Ways to Use and Display the Printable Bucket Lists
Print the bucket lists and display them on your kitchen cabinets, fridge, bulletin board, or front door. Use markers or stickers to check off each activity as you complete it. Laminate the bucket list or place it in a picture frame and use a dry erase marker to mark it off – laminating it allows you to use it year after year. You can even have the bucket list printed as a large poster at a local print shop for an additional cost, perfect for displaying in your home.
If you prefer digital planning, use the transparent PNGs in your favorite digital notebook or holiday planner. Kids especially love checking off each activity, which makes this a perfect way to build anticipation and joy throughout the season.
These bucket lists also work well for Christmas break when kids are home and looking for fun activities. You can use the longer list to make themed weeks, like baking week, outdoor fun week, or acts of kindness week. If you want to create new memories or strengthen family traditions, using a Christmas bucket list printable is the perfect way to stay intentional.
How Can You Download the Christmas Bucket List?
It’s easy to download your free files. You can click here to access the Google Drive with the files or you can scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the large CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD image. Either one will take you to the free files.
Get Ready to Make Your Own Christmas Bucket List
Now it’s time to make your own bucket list. Whether you’re using the customizable template that gives you the freedom to add your own favorite things. or you’re using the pre-filled one to keep it simple. No matter which optino you choose, it’s the perfect addition to your holiday traditions.
If you are ready to start planning a memorable Christmas season, scroll down to download your free printable Christmas bucket list templates and choose the version that fits your family best.
These Christmas bucket list printables are a great way to bring Christmas cheer into your home and make the holiday season meaningful from the day of December through the new year.
