Free Elf on the Shelf calendar full of mischief and daily ideas to make your Christmas season fun and full of surprises. Enjoy these free holiday printables packed with elf-themed activities!
If your children love Elf on the Shelf and enjoy waking up to find their elf in a new mischievous spot, this free Elf on the Shelf calendar printable is for you. Coming up with 24 fresh ideas—cute scenes to tell friends about or charming surprises to discover each morning—can be a challenge. To help, this calendar lists 24 delightful activities your elf can do to bring smiles every day. It’s one of our favorite holiday printables.
Free Elf on the Shelf Calendar
We enjoy free Christmas printables and simple activities that make kids smile without costing much. This calendar has been a hit for years, ever since my girls were young. To begin, grab your Elf on the Shelf doll and have fun setting up these scenes. If you ever forget to move the elf, the calendar is great for quickly finding a last-minute idea.
You can print it in color as shown, or choose black and white on your printer for a simpler look without decorations.
The holidays are meant to be joyful and lighthearted. Free Elf on the Shelf ideas are useful for adding a few extra smiles each morning. The calendar and our other holiday printables below are free to download and use.
- Free Christmas word search—great for all ages
- Christmas Bingo—always a crowd-pleaser
- Classic, old-fashioned fun for everyone
This planning calendar helps spark fresh elf mischief ideas. Word searches and bingo games work well for parties, classrooms, or family gatherings. Many of the suggestions here we’ve tried ourselves. After my children stopped believing, I still sat down with them and created a version of this calendar to keep the tradition alive.
- Our family hopes you have a magical holiday and create memories that last a lifetime.
- If you have other cute Elf on the Shelf ideas, we’d love to hear them!
Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar PDF
If you already have an elf, print this free Elf on the Shelf calendar PDF and keep it tucked away so you can consult it when you need a quick, creative idea for the next morning’s surprise.
