Holiday break for your kids is one of the best times to spend time with family. Instead of watching them play video games all day, do activities together for great family bonding. You’ll keep them entertained and having fun. Check out our top activities and crafts to do with your family over the holidays.

Bake a pie!

You’ll definitely get your family off the couch when there is pie involved. It’s a great way to teach them baking skills and also get a yummy treat at the end. Try any of these recipes. They are easy and worth every calorie.

Paint your own nativity scene.

Have a nativity scene but are missing half the pieces? Get your nativity set here or at any nearby craft store and get a blank nativity scene that you can paint! You can personalize it and you’ll be starting new. Just make sure that every piece gets out back in the box this time.

Have a snowball fight.

It might not be snowing in Maryland right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a good snowball fight. Get these indoor snowballs for the ultimate indoor snowball game. They are soft so they won’t break any of your valuables.

Instead of spring cleaning, do some winter cleaning.

We know, we know. Cleaning doesn’t really say, “vacation.” However, with new presents, comes a new need of extra space! Help them clean out their rooms and activity areas so they can start off the new year with a fresh new start and clean space. Afterwords, reward them by taking them out to the movies.

Paint an ornament!

This is a great thing to do if you want homemade ornaments on your tree. Make this a yearly tradition and see their progress over the years. Try any of these homemade ornament ideas and you’ll have your kids excited with Christmas cheer.

Have a holiday movie marathon.

If you are tired from holiday shopping and just want to relax, watch some Christmas movies. Spend some quality time with them and watch these winter classics. Want to do double duty? Wrap presents at the same time. It will help the time pass by.

Walk around Historic Ellicott City.

Get out of the house and spend the afternoon walking around this little town. Go into shops, get some coffee, and grab some lunch. It’s a great way to get some fresh air and spend some time with your family.

Spend some time with your family over the holidays and have some fun! Have you done any of these winter activities yet? Happy Holidays from Dorsey!