Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt (printable)
A checklist for a Christmas lights walk or drive, with things to spot such as a star on a roof, rainbow lights, a nativity scene and an Australian animal in a Santa hat. Shuffle to give each child a different list.
How to use this page
- Choose a hunt: indoors at home, outside in the backyard, park or beach, or a Christmas lights walk.
- Choose 12, 16 or 20 things to find, and add the hunters' names if you like.
- Press Shuffle the list for a different set, so each child or team can have their own sheet.
- Press Print, hand out pencils and set a time limit.
About this Christmas printable
Looking at the Christmas lights is a December tradition in many Australian suburbs, and a checklist turns it into a game for children who might otherwise lose interest after a few streets. The list mixes easy finds, like lights in a tree, with harder ones, like a house you would vote best in the street. Go just after dark, take a torch to read the list, and stay on the footpath. If you are driving, the passengers can do the spotting.
Tips
- Pair younger children with older ones, so that reading is not a barrier.
- For a lights walk, go just after dark and take a torch for reading the list.
- Give a small prize for the most items found, or for the best find of the night.
- Ask children to describe or draw what they found, not to pick it.
Common questions
How long does a hunt take?
About 20 to 40 minutes for 16 items, depending on the age of the children and the area you search.
Is it safe for young children?
Yes, with an adult. The sheets remind hunters to stay with an adult, keep away from roads and look without touching plants and animals.
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