The holiday season is the perfect time to create lasting family memories. One of the best ways to do that is through fun and engaging activities the whole family can enjoy. A Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt is a simple but fun tradition that combines the magic of holiday decorations with a touch of friendly “competition.” It’s a fantastic way to get out, explore your town, and spend quality time together as a family.
How to host a Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt
First, print out the Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt list for free! Just fill out the form at the end of this article. After you hit submit, the page should open with the printable available to download.
Next, print out enough copies for each person in your family or that will fit into your car. Each person will also need a pen, pencil, or marker to mark off the lights found.
The night of the scavenger hunt, make up some travel cups of hot chocolate and pack some homemade Red and Green Christmas Pinwheel Cookies or Slow Cooker Chex Mix. Pile everyone in your car and let the scavenger hunt begin!
There are a lot of options on how to do the scavenger hunt. You could:
- Do the Christmas Light Scavenger hunt as a cooperative activity – meaning everyone works together to find everything on the list. Or you can each compete individually and hand out little prizes to the winner.
- Instead of hopping in the car, you could also bundle up and go out on foot! This works especially well in a more urban setting with lots of houses around.
- Set a time limit for the hunt to add a sense of urgency and thrill.
No matter how you decide to do it, your first annual Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt is sure to become a new tradition.