18 Fun Christmas Activities in New Zealand to Help Celebrate the Festive Season

Looking for more ideas for Christmas activities this holiday season? You’ve come to the right place! Get into the Christmas spirit with these Christmas activities for kids and adults alike. Set up the Christmas tree, hang up the holiday decor, and serve up hot cocoa for the family – Merry Christmas indeed!

Book a Sip and Paint Class

What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with a lot of laughs with your whole family? Sip and paint sessions with Pinot & Picasso are a great way to let loose with some drinks and Christmas cheer. Select your favourite artwork from our brand new Christmas collection at your nearest studio and visiting a sip and paint will be a part of the family traditions before you know it!

Go and Visit Santa

Visiting Santa is always a classic and fun Christmas activity for the kids! His winter wonderland is spread far and wide with its twinkling lights attracting families from all over – so take the kids on a trip to see Santa as part of your Christmas activities.

Take a Trip to the Christmas Tree Farm

Get back into the roots this Christmas and pick out your own tree this holiday season! Christmas ideas don’t come more naturally than this, and with tree farms available all over New Zealand, you can have your pick and then decorate your new tree with string lights to have the best decoration in your house for Christmas Eve!

Plan a Holiday Photoshoot

Holiday parties last longer when you have a great collection of photos to look back on, and Christmas is full of memory making moments. A photoshoot could be a great gift idea or just a new way to be extra festive. You can do this at home, or even done by a professional photographer!

Christmas Carols

Christmas is a wonderful time to get together and spread some cheer with your nearest and dearest. A great way to get into the spirit is with a Christmas carol, and we’ll be singing Pohutukawa Tree and Aotearoa Christmas all night!

Bake Some Cookies

Seasonal recipes don’t come to the forefront more than freshly baked Christmas cookies! A great way to get the kids involved, mix these with hot cocoa or hot chocolate and there won’t be any better scent with your Christmas cookies.

Put up Some Christmas Lights

Christmas lights are the perfect way to set up the holiday decor. Suitable for indoors around your Christmas tree or outside your home! Combine them with some Christmas inspired trinkets and it’s time to celebrate!

Build a Gingerbread House

Who doesn’t the love the challenge of making a gingerbread house? Christmas activities for kids that involve festive cookies are always popular and contribute to a fun Christmas! Get your gingerbread house kit and decorate your gingerbread house with some candy canes to really make it a visual masterpiece.

Make Some Christmas Cards

Wanting to be a bit more creative this Christmas with your family and friends? Make it a memorable Christmas day with Christmas cards! Christmas cards are a great pairing with any gift, they’re personable, and can be made for anyone!

Get an Advent Calendar

An advent calendar is the perfect way to count down to Christmas! This festive fun can be for kids of all age or even the kids at heart!

Enjoy Some Hot Cocoa

Name a better way to start Christmas morning then with a cup of hot cocoa, or snuggle up with your loved ones while sipping on your hot chocolate. A great way to stop for a moment and enjoy your holiday season.

Prepare a Christmas Dinner

Nothing makes a fun Christmas better than good food, right? Both Christmas eve and Christmas day can be stressful for some but others love the thrill of preparing Christmas dinner, and then sharing it together in front of a roaring fire.

Secret Santa

Make it a mysterious and fun Christmas with friends and family by setting up secret Santa! Draw names from a Santa hat and organise the best present ever! Add a personal touch, or maybe your own wrapping paper as well!

Decorate the Christmas Tree

A fun Christmas isn’t complete without decorating your Christmas tree! Make it a tradition for the whole family this year and bring them together and everyone will love decorating before they know it!

Go Ice Skating

Having a bit of a warmer Christmas? Cool off with some ice skating with your friends and family. Soak in the atmosphere of the ice skating rink covered with Christmas decorations and learn a new skill at the same time! Ice skating under Christmas lights is a great way to get into the holiday spirit.

Enjoy a Christmas Movie

Get cosy with a family slumber party these holidays and pop on your favourite Christmas movies! You can count down from Christmas eve or even start Christmas day with your favourite flicks.

Go for a Family Walk

Christmas is the best time to go out and enjoy the sunny weather, and what better way to do that but to go out for a walk with your family? A great bonding time for everyone these holidays, enjoy some fresh air, and check out all of the decorated Christmas trees in your area!

Play a Game of ‘Christmas Song Bingo’

Time to get into the festive season with a good old-fashioned game of Christmas song bingo, gather together with your friends and family and get the ball rolling for hours of festive fun!

FAQs

Does Pinot & Picasso Offer Discounts For Group Bookings?

We sure do! Any transactions with 8 or more tickets are eligible for a 10% discount with code GROUPBOOKINGS! That way, you’ll save more money to bring food and wine to your sip and paint session.

Are There Local Studios In My Area?

We can help you find out if there are! Just click here to find your closest Pinot & Picasso studio for your next Christmas party!

Should I Bring My Own Wine To A Pinot & Picasso Class?

We are BYO so yes, you definitely should! Bring your wine, or other beverage, of choice along with a few nibbles and let’s get the arty party started! Aside from our Wellington CBD studio, you won’t be able to purchase alcohol on premises.