Elf on the Shelf Calendar Printable (Prefilled + Blank)
Elf on the Shelf is fun, but it can also turn into one more thing to remember at the end of a long day. A calendar makes the whole season easier. Instead of trying to come up with something new when you’re tired, you can look at your list, pick an idea, and set it up in minutes.

This printable includes two versions to help you stay ahead without stress:
- A prefilled calendar with 25 quick ideas
- A blank version you can fill with your own plan
Both are simple, practical, and designed for busy households.
What’s in the Prefilled Calendar
- Message on the mirror
- Tangled in Christmas lights
- Christmas word search
- Christmas book or puzzle
- Goodbye letter
- 20 more easy ideas!
The full calendar includes 25 simple Elf ideas like these. If you want even more to help fill the blank version, you can pull quick options from these Last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas.
How to Use the Printable
- Print both calendars and store them somewhere your kids won’t come across them — a planner, a drawer, or a kitchen cabinet works well.
- Use the prefilled version on busy nights when you need something fast.
- Use the blank version if you like to plan ahead or mix in your own traditions.
- Keep a small stash of simple supplies tucked away, such as cotton balls, tape, crayons, craft scraps, and candy canes.
More Elf on the Shelf Help
Need a few more ideas and printables to go with your elf calendar? Try these:
- Elf on the Shelf Rules for Families
- What to Do When Your Elf Forgets to Move
- Printable Arrival Letters
- Printable Goodbye Letters
- Late Arrival Letter
- Elf on the Shelf Names {With FREE Printable}


















