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    31 Things From Target That’ll Help Your Kids Join In On Festive Fun

    All things and activities to get your kiddo excited for the holiday season.

    1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, a classic book, because this is the best book to get your kids excited for the upcoming holiday season. Our family revisits Dr. Seuss' timeless classic every year and love the story's final message.

    Cover of How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    2. An adorable festive Baby Yoda shirt for your little one that is super adorable. Get your little one pumped with this festive punny shirt!

    Baby Yoda shirt

    3. And one more Baby Yoda holiday shirt because we just can't get enough of this little guy. Can they make this in my size, please?

    Baby Yoda holiday shirt

    4. Weird But True Christmas, a festive fact book from National Geographic, that is quite intriguing. This book is chock-full of 300 wacky facts, stats, tidbits, and traditions. Did you know that artificial snow can be made from seaweed? Now you do!

    Book cover

    5. An awesome beach house sugar cookie kit our kids thoroughly enjoy constructing. This fun take on a gingerbread is perfect for kids who are all about that beach life.

    Beach house sugar cookie kit

    6. And a pre-built gingerbread house for those who like the more traditional vibe. Get your kid their favorite candy and you are ready for a gingerbread house-making party. Just make sure they don't eat it all in one sitting!

    7. A holiday reindeer cocoa mix that is simply adorable and delicious at the same time! This is the perfect treat to get your little ones in the holiday spirit.

    8. And a holiday hot cocoa maker spoons for parents who love a good "mess-free" activity. These spoons are so cool, add them to hot water or milk, and watch as your beverage transforms into a yummy holiday drink. My kids totally love these!

    Cocoa sticks

    9. A holiday hot cocoa bar kit because trust me, kids love any and all ways they can make hot cocoa. This is a great activity to set up and a way you can facilitate math concepts using measurements and counting!

    Cocoa bar kit

    10. An indoor snowball kit for families who don't live in a cold-weather city. This kit makes it possible for you and your kiddos who live in a sunny climate get into the holiday spirit from the comfort of your own home!

    11. A holiday cookie decorating kit because the more sugar, the better! Skip the mess of baking and get straight into decorating. This kit is perfect to get your kiddos pumped about the holidays.

    Cookie kit

    12. And a snowman kit that is perfect for those who live or visit snow during the holiday season. This kit provides all the essentials to build your own Frosty the Snowman!

    13. A Christmas Karaoke Spin The Wheel Party Kit to help get your kid's holiday party started! Who doesn't love an evening of karaoke fun? Write your favorite holiday songs on the board and then spin the wheel to see what tune you get to rock out to.

    Karaoke board

    14. A holiday bingo set because we love festive games over here. Our family loves bingo and this set is a great way for us to keep up the holiday spirit and have some fun! Pair this with one of the activities above and you are set for a rockin' evening.

    Bingo card set

    15. A fun and festive camper cat scratcher house for the fur baby in your life. This little camper looks fun for the cat and will surely get your kids jazzed about decking out their cat's new digs.

    Cat house

    16. Pete the Kitty's Cozy Christmas, an adorable book, that is my 2-year-old's absolute favorite book at the moment. Kimberley and James Dean do it again with this fun-filled adventure!

    Pete the Kitty Cozy Christmas

    17. A DIY gem art ornament kit to add a nice flair to your tree. Your kid is sure to enjoy this festive craft and is perfect for kiddos 6 years old and up.

    Gem ornament kit

    18. A paint your own pretend cookie set if you are looking for a sugar-free activity! This is a great activity to help facilitate some holiday pretend play.

    Wood cookie set

    19. A letter to Santa kit so your children can get into the spirit by letting you...I mean...Santa what they want this year! Hot tip: this is a great way for your kids to practice their printing (or cursive), as well!

    letter to Santa kit

    20. A pair of 'lil bear slippers that my 2-year-old loves and wears all the time. These slippers are so cute and festive and keep his feet warm in the wintertime!

    Lil bear slippers

    21. A 12 days of crafting advent calendar kit so you can get crafty and create cute little holiday decorations! This kit makes 12 holiday ornaments and provides hours of festive fun.

    22. An advent calendar to get your kiddos excited about the upcoming holidays — it's also a way to practice some math! This cute fabric calendar is a lovely addition to your holiday decor.

    Advent calendar

    23. And a Nightmare Before Christmas advent calendar that is seriously next level. Get into the holiday spirit and countdown to the big day with all your favorite characters from Halloween Town.

    Nightmare before Christmas advent calendar

    24. Plus! A Nightmare Before Christmas knit stocking that is perfect for your child who loves this timeless holiday movie. Your little one will love waking up to this stocking filled with their favorite goodies!

    Nightmare Before Christmas knit stocking

    25. A totally radical Baby Yoda LED inflatable lawn decoration because this is super essential for the Star Wars-lovin' kid in your household. Plus it is just too cute to pass up.

    Baby Yoda lawn decoration

    26. And an equally radical Elf inflatable lawn decoration that will make your neighbors totally jealous. My friend has this lawn decoration and my kids love going to see it.

    Elf lawn decoration

    27. Elf on the Shelf, an artfully illustrated storybook with an included new friend, to ensure your kiddos are on their best behavior. I don't know of a kid that doesn't love a good game of hide-and-seek. This timeless tradition is loved in our household and is sure to be a hit with your kiddos, too! Plus I love that this one is a girl!

    28. A Present Pile-Up game that looks like a *jolly* good time. Get ready to launch gifts towards the sleigh — the first player to pile all their presents and race around the board to the sleigh wins the game!

    Present pile up game

    29. A cute little tree to put in your child's room because I don't know about you, but my kids are enamored by our larger tree. Here is a way you can get them excited about the holidays and make their rooms extra festive.

    Small tree

    30. Construction Site on Christmas Night, a cute storybook, for your budding construction worker. These books are our absolute favorite, my 2-year-old just can't get enough and the illustrations are just so darling.

    Construction Site on Christmas Night

    31. And a holiday train and track setup because all parents know almost every child is in love with trains. What better way to *fuel* their passion then by incorporating it into your holiday decor! Plus this train blows real steam (just add water)!

    Train set

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