When we lived in Indiana, we created an annual holiday season tradition with our kids by visiting an a-ma-zing Christmas light displays. The only thing we’ve found remotely close to them where we live now, is actually in Louisville, KY at Lights Under Louisville. They hang millions of lights from the man-made cave ceiling, create scenes with both wooden and inflatables and you can enjoy them ALL from the comfort of your own vehicle!
That’s right! You can literally drive the several miles through the caves in the evenings from Thanksgiving to New Years. If you live within driving distance and can make the trip…it’s totally worth it!
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As a child I remember going on drives, multiple drives, with my parents each year. We loved driving around town and looking at the lights. Sometimes we would even make up games to see who could find the most snowmen, or the a house with all one color of lights. Those are memories I will cherish forever!
And now I want to create some of those same memories with my own children! For the last several years they have also enjoyed driving around to look at the light displays in our area. But this year I wanted to go one step further and give them an incentive. Christmas Scavenger Hunts!
3 Christmas Scavenger Hunts for you
Take a car ride! If your family loves to take drives and see all the light displays and festive decorations around your area, this fun Car Ride Scavenger Hunt is perfect! It is also general enough (spot a house or Christmas tree with blue lights) that your little ones can join in the fun!
Watch the lights! This scavenger hunt has some of the same items as the car ride page, but there are plenty more to find! Use this page with your older kids and have them find these items. But they only count if they are made from, covered in or done with lights!
Take some selfies! Selfies are all the rage right now, so why not add them to your scavenger hunt! Give this page to your teens, small group or family members and see who can take the most selfies with the items on this list!
You can also come up with your own scavenger hunt (or even include a treasure hunt). Create clue cards with a list of items that the entire family comes up with. This can be an indoor scavenger hunt or outdoor scavenger hunt. A fun way to do it is to make it hands-on. For example, you can hide things like candy canes, jingle bells, or even a mini santa’s sleigh. Then, create a little treasure map and send your kiddos on a happy hunting adventure.
For less hands-on, create a list according to themed objects such as finding a nativity scene and the wise men or Santa Claus an the north pole. Don’t forget to have a small gift for the winner!
Why I love doing a holiday scavenger hunt…
They bring people together! I remember doing scavenger hunts growing up and they remain some of my best memories. Whether in a small group from church, with my friends, or with family, there was always lots of fun and laughter along the way! It’s one of those Christmas traditions the whole family will enjoy.
They’re FREE! Other than the cost of printing the pages and possibly some gas for your car, scavenger hunts don’t cost! Consider sharing the cost of gas if you’re going in a small group to help make it even more affordable!
Ways to Use these Scavenger Hunts
With your family! One of our family’s traditions has always been to go out and look at Christmas lights on Thanksgiving night. This is typically when big displays turn their lights on for the season and it’s always a great way to unwind from the busy day.
With your friends! Gather a group of friends to take off and explore your town together. Enjoy some time touring the city while you mark off items from the lists! Make it a Girls/Guys Night Out event with dinner too!
As a holiday party game! If you have a Christmas party, why not add some additional fun with a scavenger hunt! You can divide up into small groups by drawing numbers, split into guy/girl teams or just group yourselves together randomly. Whatever you choose, you’re sure to have a blast as you go on your search! Don’t forget the hot chocolate and Christmas cookies for snacking!
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Final Thoughts
Doing a few Christmas scavenger hunts is a good way to add to the holiday fun and get into the holiday spirit. Use the scavenger hunt ideas mentioned above to start a new Christmas tradition with your family. Do you have certain Christmas activities that you already do with your family? Let me know in the comments below!
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Whether you take a small group or just your family, these Christmas Scavenger Hunts are sure to create memories that will last a lifetime!
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Annette lived many years as an exhausted wife of 1 and mother of 6. Grab your fuzzy blanket, pour your favorite drink, and browse through our encouraging tips, printables, and curriculum options. Read more about me and the ministry here at In All You Do
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I have been doing scavenge hunts with my kids for years they are so much fun, loving the ideas
Great! I hope you enjoy them!
Thank you for the scavenger hunt ideas and for the amazing giveaway!
You’re welcome!! Enjoy!
Winning would be a blessing for our family. We have some big expenses coming up with a move in the next few months, and we’re not sure where all the funds will come from, but we know God will take care of us!
First off, such an amazing giveaway here, not only would this be able to help me to provide a few things I need for my grandchildren, but this would also allow me to help other moms. Second, I am truly Thankful for this chance, praying if its
GOD will, HE knows my needs, Good Luck to All and shared.
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Thanks so much for the scavenger hunt, shared.
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These look like so much fun! And what a blessing the giveaway will be to the winners!
Winning would bless my family because it would let us get a new lifting recliner for my physically disabled husband, as well as let us go to the local lights show, which our kids love to do!
I’ve always loved scavenger hunts! Great idea for our teens!
We have had unexpected expenses this year and winning would definitely help out with some of those! Thanks for doing this giveaway!
Thank you for the fun Christmas scavenger hunt ideas!
Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! Winning the giveaway would bless our family by helping us continue to pay for piano lessons for our daughters.
This would be a blessing to my family. Things are tight and both my husband and I are disabled veterans so our cash flow is always tight
My kids and I love scavenger hunts. We can’t wait for Christmas.
It would alleviate some bills.
Looking forward to trying the scavenger hunt with my daughter! One of our favorite holiday traditions is driving around town to see the lights!
Ours too!!! Enjoy!
We have had a very rough year, winning would help a lot towards getting caught up on some bills!
Winning would bless our family immensely. We are having to travel to see doctors for my son’s illness and it is taking a toll on us. Wr would be able to lighten that burden.
This would be such a blessing this year with my son having leukemia.
Oh Michelle. I am so sorry! We will be praying for him.
Thank you for the give way and scavenger hunt, looks fun.
We are currently really struggling financially. A lot of unexpected costs (including an accident in the morning that scrapped our car), debt… I keep our food bills as low as possible and purchase most things with vouchers. My homeschooling dream is currently being shattered as I will need to continue working instead of being home with the kids as desired. The give-away is amazing – not that I’m too hopeful to win it but you never know. I’d most likely be using the money to help my husband and surprise our son for his birthday with a soft-play session.
Thank you for the opportunity!
These scavenger hunts look so fun! Thank you for sharing!!
It would be a blessing to win to alleviate bills this holiday season. Thank you so much for the opportunity.
Our family is a bit scattered as we have two adult children who live in another country as missionaries and another son who lives in Alaska. This fall we have had the privilege of having two of them home with us for a visit. We are praying and hoping that our son’s family from Alaska will still be able to come home for Christmas with all the restrictions because of Covid. Only seeing our kiddos once a year at most can be hard so we try to make as many memories with them as possible while they are here. We still have two children at home with us. They really miss their siblings. I’m looking forward to using the selfies scavenger hunt with my three girls who are home right now. It’s the perfect memory maker!! Thanks so much! If we did win the $500 it would be such a blessing. We are trying to save money to go visit our missionary kids soon. So this would definitely help to get us closer to the goal.
Oh Christine, I can’t imagine having them all over like that. My siblings and I don’t live close so I know how that feels. Thank you for sharing your story and I pray you will all be together again soon!
Thank you so much for this opportunity. It would definitely be a prayer answered to win. 2020 has been a tough year for most of us & we were no exception.
There are so many who could benefit from this giveaway. I pray God blesses the very one He knows will use is wisely, share it lovingly, and praise Him for the gift.
AMEN!! That is why we do what we do!!
My mother was the exact same way. Not perfect, but she was always willing to give to others. Giving to others is the greatest way I choose to live in honor of her. God’s blessing on you for your commitment to do the same.
Thank you so much, Tammy!
It would be such an amazing blessing to win one of the giveaways to share with a dear friend who is having financial difficulties; it would really help her family!
What a wonderful gift! Good luck!
What a generous giveaway in this challenging year! Look forward to doing the scavenger hunts with my granddaughter!
Hope she enjoys them! And good luck!
Thank you for sharing the scavenger hunts! I’m a children’s librarian and will be sharing these with my families.
Oh how fun! I hope they enjoy!
Thank you so much for the opportunity to win this amazing giveaway! I also love the scavenger hunts – free, safe family fun!
Enjoy the hunts – we love them! And good luck!
Thanks so much for the scavenger hunts! My son loves to do things like this!
I love this scavenger hunt idea! My 6 year old is obsessed with Christmas lights and this will be such fun for her
Cute ideas!
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. May the Lord comfort you with His peace. As for the scavenger hunt… this will come in really handy since we’re doing a really relaxed December.
I love all the ideas that you share with us! The scavengers will be so much fun! Thank you and Bless You!
so fun are scavenger hunts (O:
This giveaway is going to be a blessing for someone and I’m believing God will send to blessing to someone truly in need.
God Bless
These are some beautiful and fun ideas for Christmas and Thanksgiving! What a fun giveaway!
Thank you for sharing your Christmas Scavenger pages. They look like a lot of fun.
And thank you for hosting/co-hosting this giveaway.
Scavenger Hunts are a fan favourite with my students as well and I am using yours to adapt for my learners!! Thank you again for your thoughtfulness, encouraging words, and many activities that truly “Breedlove”! All the bestA
We love Christmas scavenger hunts. Our family drives around and do scavenger hunts with Christmas lights and decorations. Thank you to the people who have them all in your yard at one time! 😆😆
Yes! That should give BONUS points, right?! 😜
Love scavenger hunts — thank you! 🙂
You are so welcome! Enjoy!