Enjoy five fun things before the year ends
Discover 5 simple, low-cost activities to enjoy with family and friends during the December holidays, whether you are at home or travelling. Read more here:
“What to do during the December holidays,” is every parent and child’s Google search when the December holidays approach.
Whether you are at home or at an ideal holiday destination, keeping busy is always a headache.
Here are five fun things to do before the year ends. Doing one item per week will keep you busy (and you pocket safe) as 2026 approaches.
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Go swimming
Some suggest wild swimming, which is any natural place where water gathers like the ocean, such as dams, rivers, and under waterfalls. If there is none nearby, a swimming pool or water feature would do just fine.
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Have a picnic
Combining a picnic with biking is hitting two flies with one stone. Back a picnic bag, ride your bikes through a park, and get exercise in too.
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Go on an ice cream walk
Two summer besties: ice cream and walking. For a chilled late afternoon, take a stroll and eat some ice cream to keep cool.
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Make a scrapbook
Compile photos you have taken throughout the year into one book. This is an activity for the whole family, as many memories from different moments are captured.

Photo: Pixabay / jankosmowski
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Take a road trip
If the budget allows it, take a road trip to a nearby location. Camping or staying in a chalet for the weekend is a great way to pass the time if you are spending your holidays at home.
Happy travelling!
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