FIND FREE EVENTS December is full of fun, family-friendly activi- ties—with many being free to attend. Search the calendar for free events at brparents.com to enjoy a holiday parade, festival, or concert. A FRIEND’S POTLUCK Split the bill of hosting with a friend's potluck dinner. Everyone gets to share an appetizer or dish they love and gain an evening of laughter and friendship. VISIT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY Our local libraries offer a host of fami- ly-friendly activities throughout Decem- ber—from seasonal story times and holiday crafts to writing letters to Santa and festive entertainment. They are also a great place to create handmade holiday gifts, whether it’s a 3D-printed ornament or a custom card. And while you’re there, check out books for fun holiday reads or a glimpse into holiday traditions from cultures around the world. DAILY COMMUTE SING-A-LONG Make each day a little merrier by intention- ally listening and singing along to holiday favorites on your daily commute. Whether it’s on your way to school drop off or pick up, it’s a fun way to boost your family’s day.
NEIGHBORHOOD HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT Go on a walking adventure in your neighborhood with our printable holiday scavenger hunt. Visit brparents.com to download your copy. MARK WINTER SOLSTICE December 21 is the Winter Solstice—the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Bundle up and find a spot to watch the sunset together. PJ HOLIDAY LIGHT TOUR Wear your holiday pajamas, make some hot cocoa to go, and take a drive to see neigh- borhood Christmas lights. COMMIT TO ACTS OF KINDNESS At the beginning of the holiday season, choose ways as a family you can share kind- ness to someone else. Maybe it’s making a meal or raking the yard for an elderly neigh- bor, or choosing to put $25 on a gift card and giving it to someone in need. Being kind and offering a helping hand during the holidays is a gift to everyone involved.
talent? You might discover something new with a family talent show. Everyone is tasked with taking the living room stage for their own unique performance—maybe it’s a song, poem, juggling or dance, either way, it’s sure to be memorable. FAMILY GAME NIGHT Dust off those board games sitting on the closet shelf and set aside time to play. Life gets hectic and sometimes slowing down for an evening of laughter and games is just what everyone needs.
CLASSIC CHRISTMAS EVE ACTIVITIES
In the hustle and bustle of the season, don’t forget classic Christmas Eve fun, like reading The Night Before Christmas, baking cookies, or watching a favorite holiday movie.
MAKE FAMILY NEW YEAR GOALS
We all need our personal goals, but it’s also worthwhile to focus on shared goals for the family. It fosters a team spirit and helps kids learn the importance of planning ahead and the steps needed to accomplish an achieve- ment or enjoy a reward.
FAMILY TALENT SHOW Does anyone in the family have a hidden
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