Our Advent Calendar 2021 (Cheap/Free Ideas + Printable)

Hi friends! Popping on here with this ahead of the start of advent. I wanted to share our activities/ideas for 2021 in case you need some inspiration (or a printable to make things easy!) I’m personally keeping things simple this year… a few new things that they will need eventually (like pjs and hats/mittens), local activities, easy crafts, etc. Can you tell… I like easy. But I do feel that just because these are simple things doesn’t mean they won’t make a big impact on your kids (especially since mine are 4 and 2). It’s about savoring the season, making magic, and creating traditions that your kids will remember and may even pass down if they choose to have their own children someday.

I hope that you enjoy the ideas. If you like just about everything, go on and download the free printable (pictured after the ideas) to cut out for your own calendar. The only one that is different is a local holiday event (since ours below is specific to our area!) I am sure there is something you can find that is perfect for it. Any outing, great or small, is worth the extra hassle. Enjoy the magic this season! x

Our Advent calendar is this one (affiliate link).

Advent 2021 Ideas

1. New Christmas Pajamas

2. Christmas Book

3. New Hats & Mittens

4. Christmas Movie Night

5. Christmas Bingo

6. Make a Christmas Ornament

7. Write a Letter to Santa

8. Family Board Game Night

9. Christmas Glow Stick Dance Party

10. Handful of Chocolate Chips

11. Visit Edaville Railroad for Festival of Lights

12. String an Orange Garland

13. Make Paper Snowflakes

14. Make a Candy House

15. Watch the Polar Express

16. Make & Send Christmas Cards for Family

17. Take a Wintery Nature Walk

18. Christmas Cookie Day

19. Hot Chocolate & Lights Drive

20. Pajamas & Christmas Specials Day

21. Christmas Story Marathon

22. Make Bird Feeders

23. Christmas Pancakes for Dinner

24. Christmas Eve Dinner with Family & Christmas Book (The Night Before Christmas)

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Click here to download and print these yourself! Here’s what they look like:

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