Need some cute Christmas craft ideas? Here’s 20 Easy Candy Cane Crafts and Activities for Kids. You’ll find candy cane ornaments, candy cane printables, games and more!
Candy canes are classic during the Christmas season! Whether you hang them on your Christmas tree, place them in your hot cocoa, or just enjoy a sweet treat, there’s nothing that says Christmas like a candy cane.
In search of the best Candy Cane Crafts and activities, I asked my fellow bloggers for fun candy cane themed ideas.
Wow, they sure did have some fun ones to share!
I hope you find the perfect candy cane craft or activity for kids!
1) Easy Candy Cane Craft
First up is this super Easy Candy Cane Craft from my blog Simply Full of Delight. Using the free candy cane template, kids can paint red stripes on their own candy cane.
This simple candy cane shape can also be used for torn red construction paper, red glitter, pom poms, tissue paper, or your own crafting idea.
What a great addition to your lesson plans at Christmas time!
2) Bead Candy Cane Ornament
This DIY Bead Candy Cane Ornament from my blog is perfect for young children. Kids thread white and red pony beads to create this simple candy cane ornament craft.
Such a great way to practice fine motor skills and patterns.
3) Candy Cane Hunt
This Candy Cane Hunt is a fun idea for kids of all ages. Simply hide TONS of candy canes around a classroom or even an outdoor area.
Set the kids loose to find them! Such a fun idea for a classroom party or Christmas family gathering.
4) Candy Cane Playdough
Learn how to make Peppermint Scented Playdough over at Mandi of the Mountains.
Kids will love this amazing sensory activity. Plus, find out how to make vanilla scented dough as well.
5) Reindeer Candy Canes
These Reindeer Candy Canes are by Tonya Staab. This simple craft idea is the perfect addition to your child’s stocking or to give out as a classroom treat.
These reindeer candy canes are sure to make kids smile!
6) Edible Candy Cane Slime
This incredible Edible Candy Cane Slime is by The Soccer Mom Blog. Kids will love this cool Christmas sensory play idea that’s perfect for toddlers as well as older kids!
7) DIY Giant Candy Cane
Looking for a super fun idea! Check out this DIY Giant Candy Cane by Reuse Grow Enjoy. Kids will love helping create this enormous Candy Cane to decorate your home!
8) Candy Cane Mason Jar Luminary
This Candy Cane Mason Jar Luminary is by Sustain My Craft Habit.
This craft is great for older children and makes a fun DIY gift idea!
9) Button Candy Canes
These Button Candy Canes are by Angie Holden. Such a fun idea that kids are sure to enjoy!
10) Torn Paper Candy Cane Craft
Check out this Torn Paper Candy Cane Craft by Little Ladoo.
This fun activity is perfect for little hands working on fine motor skills. Using the free template, kids glue red paper and white paper to create this fun craft.
11) Holiday Cheer Activity
This Holiday Cheer Activity is by Family Focus Blog. Get inspired to spread holiday cheer to your own neighborhood with this easy tutorial!
12) Cute Candy Cane Reindeer
These Cute Candy Cane Reindeer are by Kitchen Counter Chronicle. These free printable reindeer pair well with brown pipe cleaners for this fun idea!
13) Dissolving Candy Canes Experiment
This Dissolving Candy Canes Experiment is by Science Sparks. Such a great science experiment to try during the holiday season to spark kids’ curiosity!
14) DIY Peppermint Bowls Science Experiment
This DIY Peppermint Bowls Science Experiment is by MomBrite. For this fun Christmas science experiment, peppermint is melted to make an adorable candy bowl. What a fun idea to try with your kids.
15) Candy Cane Reindeer Craft
This sweet Candy Cane Reindeer Craft is by One Simple Party.
These would be so cute to set on your Christmas table or to use as stocking fillers!
16) Candy Cane Skate Ornaments
These Candy Cane Skate Ornaments are by The Soccer Mom Blog.
Kids will enjoy creating these simple, one of a kind ornaments to hang on their Christmas tree!
17) Snowman Candy Cane Holders
Looking for a way to dress up your holiday table? These Snowman Candy Cane Holders by Plate in 28 are perfect!
Kids can make these fun little snowmen to act as candy cane holders as well as napkin holders. What a great idea!
18) Candy Cane Wreath
This Candy Cane Wreath is by MomBrite. It’s a little complex for a child’s craft, but would be great for parents to do with their children.
Such a unique idea that is sure to brighten up any home!
19) Christmas Candy Sleigh
This Christmas Candy Sleigh is by The Soccer Mom Blog. What a fun idea!
Kids can help build these classic candy sleighs to decorate your holiday table.
20) Color by Number Candy Cane
You can find a free printable Color by Number Candy Cane Page on my blog Simply Full of Delight.
This page is perfect for kids working on fine motor skills. You’ll find several other Christmas color by number pages as well.
More Christmas Activities
Looking for more Christmas Activities for kids?
Here’s a fun Christmas Wreath Craft that’s so much fun for preschoolers. Younger kids will enjoy painting with pom poms to create an easy wreath.
This Cute Reindeer Puppet Craft is a fun way for kids to practice cutting skills.
You can find a free How Many Words can you make from Merry Christmas printable here. This is a great activity for classroom parties and holiday gatherings.
There’s a big list of Easy Christmas Craft Ideas here. So many fun, simple ideas for preschoolers.
Don’t miss these free printable Santa hats. Kids will love creating their own festive hat with this great craft idea.
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