Looking for a fun, festive way to keep the family entertained this Christmas? A Christmas scavenger hunt is the perfect activity to bring a little extra magic to the holidays. It’s easy to set up, totally free to download, and great fun for kids and adults alike.
I’ve put together a printable Christmas scavenger hunt pack complete with ready-made clues, blank sheets, answers and full instructions — plus a beautiful free printable letter from Santa you can leave at the end of the hunt for that perfect finishing touch.
What’s Included in the Free Christmas Scavenger Hunt Printables
You’ll get everything you need to start playing straight away:
- 16 pre-written clues suitable for ages 5+
- Blank clue cards so you can write your own personalised riddles
- An answer key and full instructions
- A matching Letter from Santa printable you can personalise with your child’s name
All the pages are bright, colourful and easy to print on A4 paper. They’re bundled into one ZIP file so you can download and print them in just a few clicks.
How to Play
- Print the scavenger hunt sheets and cut out each clue.
- Hide the clues around your home or garden — each one leads to the next.
- Add small prizes along the way (chocolates, stickers, or tiny toys work perfectly).
- Finish with the letter from Santa waiting near the final clue.
The hunt takes around 20–30 minutes, but you can make it shorter or longer depending on your hiding spots.
If you’d like to go all-out, you could:
- Use LED candles or fairy lights to guide the way.
- Leave a trail of wrapping paper scraps or candy canes.
- Play Christmas music in the background for extra cheer.
Indoor, Outdoor and Family Versions
You can easily tailor this scavenger hunt to suit your family and home.
Indoor version: Perfect for chilly days — hide clues under cushions, behind doors or in the fridge for a giggle.
Outdoor version: Turn your garden or local park into a festive adventure trail. Tape clues inside sandwich bags to protect them from rain.
Family version: Mix up the clues so there’s something for everyone. Adults can read out the riddles while little ones race to find the next clue.
If you want to make your own version, Creative Fabrica has thousands of Christmas-themed clipart sets and patterns you can use to design extra cards, envelopes and festive reward tags.
The Free Printable Letter From Santa
No Christmas scavenger hunt is complete without a little North Pole magic!
At the end of the hunt, you can surprise your children with a letter from Santa, signed and dated from his workshop. The letter is beautifully designed with a vintage look and space for you to add your child’s name, the date, and a short message.
It’s included in the same ZIP file as the scavenger hun.
Print it on nice paper or light card for an extra special touch — you could even pop it into an envelope and seal it with a gold sticker or wax seal for that real North Pole feel.
Creative Ideas to Make It Extra Magical
- Add treats or small gifts with every few clues.
- Wrap the final prize and write “From Santa” on the tag.
- Record Santa’s voice or play a short voice note at the end of the hunt.
- Use glow sticks for an evening version.
- Include pets by adding clues that lead to their food bowl or favourite toy!
Download Your Free Christmas Scavenger Hunt + Santa Letter
Ready to start the fun? Simply enter your email address below to unlock your instant download. You’ll receive:
- 16 clues
- Blank clue sheets
- Answers and instructions
- Free printable letter from Santa
Print as many copies as you need for your home, school classroom, or Christmas party.
