Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt Printable

Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas is just around the corner, and I’m sure like me, you’re excited to see the streets beautifully lit with dazzling Christmas lights. It’s indeed the most wonderful time of the year, and it is a tradition that most of us look forward to each year. And, what better way to enjoy it than by going on a Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt with your family and friends. This year, I stumbled upon a fantastic Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Let’s dive in!

Car with Tree on Top

Nothing screams Christmas like a car with a tree on top. Keep an eye out for someone transporting their tree in style.

Giant Inflatables

These gigantic inflatable decorations take center stage in many yards each year. Look for a Santa, Snowman, or even a reindeer.

House with Coordinated Lights and Music

Have you ever seen a house where the lights are synced up to music? Keep your ears open for a tune and be on the lookout for a house with coordinated lights and music.

Garland Wrapped Around a Lamp Post

Transforming a city pole is one way to bring Christmas cheer to the streets. Look for lamp posts wrapped in garlands and other vibrant decorations.

Wreaths on Doors and Windows

Wreaths are everywhere during Christmas time, especially on the front doors and windows of homes. Keep an eye out for traditional green wreaths with red bows.

Animals with Santa Hats

Christmas is a time when even our furry friends get in on the holiday action. Look out for dogs, cats, or any other animal wearing Santa hats.

Nativity Scene

Christmas lights aren’t just sparkly balls and reindeer. Many people include nativity scenes in their outdoor decorations. Look out for a manger with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.

House with Projection Lights

Projection lights project moving patterns and images onto your house, making it look like it’s snowing or like there’s a gingerbread house in your yard. Keep an eye out for a house with projection lights.

Snowflakes on a Tree

If you live in a place where it doesn’t snow, people tend to add little touches of snowflakes to their trees. Look out for a Tree with snowflake-shaped lights.

House with Icicle Lights

One of the most popular outdoor Christmas decorations is icicle lights. Many homes decorate their houses with these elegant light strings that mimic icicles hanging from the roof.

Elf on a Shelf

Elf on a Shelf is an American holiday tradition where parents place elf dolls around the house for their children. Look out for a creative Elf on a Shelf collection.

Gingerbread House Decorations

Gingerbread decorations have become increasingly popular in recent years. Look out for a creative Gingerbread House or decorations on a house or yard.

Santa Claus Decorations

Santa Claus is probably the most famous Christmas figure of all. Look out for an installation, statue, or decoration of the man in the red suit.

Lights Shaped like Candy Canes

Candy canes are one of the most iconic Christmas symbols. Keep an eye out for lights shaped like candy canes.

House with Light-Up Trees or Reindeer

Many homeowners invest in outdoor decorations that include light-up trees and reindeer, and they are stunning when lit at night. Look out for a house with light-up trees or reindeer in the yard.

Snowmen on a Lawn

Snowmen are another of the classic symbols of Christmas. Check out the lawn of a home to spot a snowman or snowmen.

Red and Green Lights

Red and green are the traditional colors of Christmas. Keep an eye out for houses decorated in these colors.

House with Twinkling Lights

Tinkle, tinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are. Keep an eye out for a home with twinkling lights in the yard or along the roofline.

House with a Lit-Up Santa Sleigh

Some houses have an outdoor Santa sleigh that is lit up with Christmas lights. Look for a house with a brightly glowing sleigh in their yard.

Large Hanging Ornaments

Some homes use oversized ornaments to decorate their outdoor space. Look for large bulbs or other oversized ornaments hanging from trees or porches.

Reindeer Decorations

Reindeer are the unsung heroes of Christmas. Check out the lawn or rooftop of a home to spot light-up reindeer decorations.

House with a Wreath on the Chimney

It is always such a fun tradition to decorate your front door with a wreath, but have you ever seen one hanging from a chimney? Look out for a wreath in an unexpected place.

Star on Top of a Gazebo

Lots of people have stars on their trees or in their windows, but a star on a gazebo is truly remarkable. Keep an eye out for a star on top of an outdoor gazebo.

House with a Nativity Advent Calendar

Advent calendars are a classic Christmas tradition, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Keep an eye out for a house with a Nativity Advent Calendar outside.

House with a Santa’s Workshop Display

Some families on my block went all out for Christmas by constructing Gingerbread houses with Santa’s workshop displays in their yards, giving us a glimpse of Santa making toys.

There you have it! All the essential items you should keep your eyes peeled for in your Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt this year. I’m sure your family and friends will appreciate you taking them on the hunt to witness and enjoy the beauty of the holidays. Have a Merry Christmas!