30 Fun Christmas in July Games for All Ages 🎄☀️
Christmas in July is the perfect excuse to gather your favorite people, soak up the sunshine, and sprinkle a little holiday cheer into your summer days. And what better way to celebrate than with games that bring everyone together—from giggling kids to competitive grownups?
Whether you’re planning a backyard bash, a beach party, or a cozy family day at home, these Christmas in July game ideas are sure to fill the day with laughter, connection, and unforgettable memories. From tropical twists on holiday classics to brand-new printable games you can enjoy right away, this list has something for every mood and moment.
Let’s dive into the most joyful, creative, and easy-to-play Christmas in July games that make your celebration extra merry—with zero snow required!
🎉 Christmas in July Games
Whether you’re hosting a pool party, throwing a backyard BBQ, or keeping the kids entertained indoors, these Christmas in July games are easy to play and full of sunshine and cheer. Use them to break the ice, spark connection, and make your celebration feel truly special.
1. 🎅 Tropical Christmas Bingo
This is the ultimate crowd-pleaser—and so easy to set up! Instead of traditional holiday icons, use tropical versions like flamingos with Santa hats, pineapples wrapped in lights, beachy snowmen, and coconut drinks.
Each guest gets a bingo card and a handful of markers (think: red and green candy, seashells, or even mini pom-poms). Call out each item and have players mark their cards. First one to yell “Bingo!” wins a summer-themed prize!
👉 Save time and make it even easier with the Christmas in July Party Games Bundle, which includes pre-made Find the Guest Bingo cards you can print and play in minutes.
2. ❄️ Summer Santa Says
This sunny twist on Simon Says gets everyone laughing and moving. Designate one person to be “Summer Santa” and have them give fun, beachy instructions:
- “Summer Santa says pretend you’re surfing!”
- “Summer Santa says put on your sunscreen!”
- “Do the hula dance!” (Oops—he didn’t say Summer Santa!)
Anyone who follows an instruction that wasn’t prefaced with “Summer Santa says” is out. Keep going until you have one player left standing. Add sunglasses and a Santa hat to your leader for bonus fun and themed photos!
3. 🌴 Christmas Charades (Tropical Edition)
You’ve never played charades like this before! Write clues on cards with Christmas characters in summer situations—like Rudolph at the beach, Santa doing yoga, or Mrs. Claus sipping a coconut mocktail.
Players act out each clue while others guess as fast as they can. Want to skip the prep? You’ll find a full set of tropical-themed charade prompts inside the Christmas in July Party Games Bundle—ready to print and play!
Tip: Use a timer to keep the energy high and turn it into a team challenge with scorecards.
4. 🍉 North Pole Limbo
Turn this classic summer game into a holiday hit by turning your limbo stick into a giant candy cane! Use a red-and-white pool noodle or wrap ribbon around a broomstick to get the look.
Have two people hold each end, and guests take turns leaning back to limbo under the stick while holiday music plays. Lower the stick after each round to keep the competition fun.
Pro tip: Add a tropical playlist with songs like “Mele Kalikimaka” or Christmas covers on steel drums to set the vibe.
5. 🎶 Name That (Tropical) Christmas Tune
Play short clips of holiday music with a twist—like ukulele versions of carols, “Jingle Bells” with steel drums, or tropical remixes of old classics. Players write down the song name as fast as they can.
The player with the most correct answers wins a prize like a flamingo cup or a Santa surfboard sticker pack. You can also go low-tech and hum the tunes instead—extra fun and totally hilarious!
📝 For a done-for-you version, use the Name That Carol game included in the Christmas in July Party Games Bundle—perfect for printing and playing in seconds.
6. 🏖️ Snowball Toss—Beach Edition
Get ready for a giggle-fest! Create “snowballs” using white ping-pong balls, cotton balls, or crumpled paper. Set up buckets or beach pails at different distances and label them with point values (like 10, 20, 50).
Give each player five throws and let them try to rack up the highest score. Kids love this one—and it’s safe, silly, and easy to play anywhere.
Tip: Add a snowman target cutout or a pool float to make it even more eye-catching!
7. 🧁 Decorate Santa’s Summer Snacks
Turn dessert into a creative game! Set out plain sugar cookies in fun shapes (think stars, flip-flops, palm trees, or gingerbread people) along with frosting, sprinkles, coconut flakes, and gummy candies.
Challenge your guests to create the most tropical Santa treat! Categories like “Most Creative,” “Most Delicious Looking,” or “Best Tropical Vibes” add a competitive edge.
Tip: Pre-make example cookies to inspire creativity—or to tease your guests with a little friendly competition.
8. 📸 Photo Scavenger Hunt
Give each guest or team a list of summer-themed holiday scenes to capture with their phone. Examples:
- Someone wearing a Santa hat in the pool
- A flamingo next to a wrapped gift
- A drink served in a coconut or pineapple
- Someone doing a snow angel on the grass
Set a timer and see how many photos they can collect. This is a perfect way to get guests mingling—and gives you tons of fun memories to share after the party!
9. 🏄♂️ Summer Reindeer Relay
Divide guests into teams and set up a fun obstacle course. Each person must wear reindeer antlers and carry a “gift” (use a wrapped sponge or box) on their head without dropping it.
Add pool noodles, cones, or beach towels as obstacles to step over or crawl under. Fastest team wins!
Bonus: Play holiday music in the background and cheer them on with tropical maracas or jingle bells.
10. 🎁 Games Bundle Pack for Instant Fun
Don’t want to create and print everything yourself? The Christmas in July Party Games Bundle is your go-to for instant joy with 10 printable games. It includes:
✔️ Find the Guest Bingo
✔️ Would You Rather
✔️ Santa’s Summer Scavenger Hunt
✔️ Finish the Holiday Movie Quote
✔️ Christmas in July Charades
✔️ Santa Scramble (Word Scramble)
✔️ Finish the Phrase (Christmas Carols)
✔️ Riddle Me This – Sunny Edition
✔️ Candy Dice Game
✔️ Christmas Around the World Trivia
Just download, print, and you’re party-ready. Whether you’re short on time or just want a stress-free setup, this bundle brings the fun without the fuss.
👉 Want to keep the kids laughing and engaged all afternoon? Let’s move into the next chapter: Kid-Friendly Christmas in July Games—designed to keep little ones smiling in the sun!
🧒 Kid-Friendly Christmas in July Games
Looking for ways to keep the little ones engaged, active, and smiling from ear to ear? These Christmas in July games for kids blend holiday magic with sunshine fun. They’re easy to set up, safe for all ages, and perfect for backyard play, poolside parties, or a cozy indoor day.
11. 🏝️ Santa’s Beach Treasure Hunt
Turn your yard or living room into Santa’s tropical treasure island! Hide small treats, stickers, or mini toys in colorful eggs or beach pails. Draw a simple treasure map or give clues to help kids search.
To add a holiday touch, decorate the hiding spots with candy cane ribbon or tiny Christmas bows.
Tip: Create a mix of “easy” and “tricky” hiding spots so younger and older kids can enjoy the challenge together.
12. 🧊 Ice Cube Ornament Race
Fill a tray with ice cubes and freeze tiny trinkets or beads inside. On a hot day, kids must melt their ice “ornament” using only their hands, spray bottles, or by sitting on them!
The first one to reveal the hidden object wins a prize.
Pro tip: Add food coloring or glitter to the water before freezing for extra sparkle. It’s messy fun—so keep towels nearby!
13. 🎄 Christmas Tree Ring Toss
Use cones or large soda bottles decorated like Christmas trees and let kids toss glow rings or pool diving rings onto them. Label each tree with different points and let kids take turns racking up scores.
Play in teams or solo. The simple setup makes it a great choice for toddlers and big kids alike.
14. 🦌 Pin the Nose on Rudolph (Beach Edition)
Put a twist on the classic game with a Rudolph wearing sunglasses and sitting in a beach chair. Blindfold each player and have them try to stick the red nose in the right place.
Make it even more fun by adding tropical background music and offering candy canes as prizes for the closest nose placement.
15. 🏖️ Poolside Reindeer Races
If you’re near a pool, grab a few Christmas pool floats shaped like reindeer, flamingos, or unicorns. Kids can race across the pool using just their arms and legs—no paddles allowed!
No pool? No problem—turn it into a sack race using red pillowcases or beach towels rolled and pinned like Santa’s gift sack.
16. 🎅 Santa’s Surf School
Set up a “surfing” game using a towel or board on grass, and let kids take turns balancing as long as they can while someone else gently tugs the towel or times their stance.
For added fun, have each child wear a Santa hat and lei—bonus points if they can do a hula dance while surfing!
17. 🍭 Candy Cane Fishing Game
Place mini candy canes in a shallow bucket or inflatable pool and give each child a fishing pole (a stick with a hook or loop on the end). See how many candy canes they can “catch” in 30 seconds.
Add music and a countdown timer for extra excitement!
Tip: Use paper fish with Christmas messages for younger kids who might struggle with the hook game.
18. 🎶 Freeze Dance: Tropical Edition
Play fun summer Christmas songs like “Mele Kalikimaka” or tropical covers of classic carols. Kids dance freely, but must freeze instantly when the music stops.
Those who move are out—or just let everyone keep playing for low-pressure fun. It’s great for indoor or shaded play, especially during hot midday hours.
19. 🎨 Decorate a Palm Tree Craft Station
Set up a crafting table with construction paper palm trees, glue sticks, pom-poms, foam stickers, and crayons. Invite kids to decorate their own palm tree just like a Christmas tree—complete with ornaments and a funny topper.
Display everyone’s creations around the party space for instant personalized decor!
20. 📚 Storytime + Game Combo
Wind down the day with a Christmas in July storytime, followed by a themed game. Read a beachy holiday book or make up your own fun version of The Night Before Christmas… in Flip-Flops.
👉 Up next: Let’s explore Christmas in July games for adults and teens—because the big kids deserve to play too!
🕶️ Christmas in July Games for Adults & Teens
Whether you’re sipping frozen mocktails, playing in teams, or just looking for a break from small talk, these Christmas in July games for adults and teens bring out the playful spirit in everyone. From hilarious challenges to creative competitions, each one adds a splash of sunshine and joy to your summer celebration.
21. 🍹 Christmas Cocktail Challenge
Split into teams and challenge guests to create the most festive tropical drink using a mix of fruit juices, garnishes, and mixers. Give each team a theme—like “Santa on the Beach” or “Frosty’s Pool Party”—and let the creativity flow.
Set out cups, napkins, drink umbrellas, and fruit skewers for decorating. Then vote for winners in categories like “Most Creative,” “Best Name,” or “Tastiest.”
Tip: Offer mocktail ingredients too so everyone can join in!
22. 🎄 Christmas in July Pictionary
Play a tropical twist on this party classic! Use phrases like “Santa stuck in a hammock,” “flamingo with antlers,” or “beach snowman”. Draw them out while your team guesses as many as they can in a minute.
Use a whiteboard, chalkboard, or even a printable pad. You can create your own cards or grab the pre-made Charades/Pictionary prompts in the Christmas in July Party Games Bundle for instant fun.
23. 🏝️ Santa’s Beach Ball Relay
This one gets everyone moving! Players must race across the yard while holding a beach ball between their knees—no hands allowed. At the halfway point, they must do a jolly dance, then race back to tag the next player.
Add jingle bells to the ball or wear Santa hats to make it even sillier. The first team to finish wins bragging rights (and maybe a round of fruity drinks!).
24. ❄️ Icebreaker Question Ball
Write fun, summer-themed Christmas questions on a beach ball using a permanent marker—like:
- “What would you gift Santa on vacation?”
- “Favorite Christmas food you’d eat poolside?”
- “If Rudolph had a beach hobby, what would it be?”
Toss the ball around. When someone catches it, they answer the question under their right thumb. It’s a great way to loosen up a crowd and get everyone talking.
25. 🎁 White Elephant with a Summer Twist
Host a hilarious White Elephant gift exchange, but with a Christmas-in-July theme. Encourage guests to bring wrapped items that are quirky, summery, or holiday-inspired—think reindeer floaties, flamingo mugs, or beach towels with Santa prints.
Stick to a low price point and use classic swap rules: pick, open, steal, or swap. You’ll be surprised how fun (and funny) this gets!
26. 🎵 Hum That Holiday Tune
Split into two teams. One person hums a classic Christmas song—with a twist: they must do it while wearing a lei and sipping a drink. The rest of the team tries to guess the tune before time runs out.
Add an extra challenge: only use tropical instruments like ukuleles or maracas to “play” your song.
Tip: You can use the Name That Carol Printable in the Party Games Bundle for instant inspiration.
27. 🌞 Ornament Guessing Game
Fill a large jar or beach bucket with tiny Christmas ornaments or red/green candies. Make sure to count beforehand, then let guests guess how many are inside. The closest guess wins a fun summer-themed prize.
It’s simple, but adds a competitive edge—and looks cute as tabletop decor too!
28. 🏆 Holiday Lip Sync Battle
Pick a few favorite tropical holiday songs, divide into teams, and let the performances begin! Think: sunglasses, leis, and inflatable microphones. Guests lip sync their hearts out to songs like Mele Kalikimaka or Santa Baby (Beach Remix).
Have judges vote on categories like “Most Dramatic,” “Best Outfit,” or “Best Use of Props.” You can even record it for hilarious memories!
29. 📸 Caption That Photo
Print out funny tropical Christmas images (or take a few goofy party shots) and ask guests to write captions for each. Post them on a board and let everyone vote on the funniest one.
You can use printed templates or set it up digitally with a shared slideshow or social media poll.
30. 🎉 Bundle It All Together
Want all the fun with none of the prep? The Christmas in July Party Games Bundle has everything you need: printable Charades, Bingo, Trivia, Finish the Holiday Movie Quote, and more.
It’s perfect for teens and adults who want something a little creative, a little silly, and 100% joyful. Print once and use again and again for every summer celebration to come!
🎁 Wrap Up the Fun
From silly relays to creative cocktails, there’s something magical about bringing holiday cheer into the heart of summer. These Christmas in July games are more than just entertainment—they spark joy, connection, and unforgettable memories with the people you love most.
Whether you’re planning a cozy backyard gathering or an all-out tropical bash, don’t forget to grab your copy of the Christmas in July Party Games Bundle. It’s filled with ready-to-play printables that make hosting easy, fun, and completely stress-free.
Print it, play it, and let the summer holiday magic begin!
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