Planning a Christmas party for kids? Don’t panic!

At Santa Academy, we know a thing or two about Christmas parties for kids! From Christmassy games to festive treats, we’ll help you throw a magical Christmas party for your little ones.

And we’ve got something for everyone! The whole family can join in with our Christmas games or sample our holiday treats. Or better yet, grab your favourite festive tipple and kick back while your kids enjoy the fun!

Here are our eleven top kids Christmas party ideas to help you plan this festive season!

Party games and activities

1. Christmas scavenger hunt

Planning a Christmas party for kids? Keep every child entertained with a Christmas-themed scavenger hunt.

Hide little gifts and treats (we recommend candy canes!) around the house for the little ones to find. Create clues for the children to follow or keep it simple and let them run wild!

2. Christmas trivia

Still looking for kids Christmas party ideas? Test the children’s Christmas knowledge with a festive quiz.

Include questions about your favourite Christmas films, stories and songs. Or mix it up and see who can remember the ‘weirdest’ Christmas facts.

Split into teams and tackle the questions together or go it alone and see who comes out on top.

And don’t forget to give the winning team a prize! 

3. Snowman Slam

You don’t need a white Christmas to have fun in the snow. Play ‘snowman slam’ with your little ones and create your own snowman fun!

Snowman slam works just like a traditional carnival game. Stack your “snowmen” and knock over as many as possible with a “snowball” – or rolled-up socks!

And it’s so simple. All you need to bring the snowman slam game to life is:

• White paper cups
• Brown and orange paper
• Glue
• Rolled-up socks.

Get your child to create the snowmen in preparation for the party. Or ask all the children to pitch in and make it another fun party game!

4. Christmas photobooth props

A great kids Christmas party idea is to entertain the little ones with Christmas themed photobooth props.

Your child and their friends can dress up as their favourite Christmas characters. Will they be Santa or Rudolph? A snowman or an elf?

Buy the photobooth props online, download them from the internet, or create your own. It’s the perfect way for you and your child to spend some Christmassy time together.

Photobooth props are a great way to entertain the kids – and the adults too! And the photographs will make great memories for you to look back on year after year.

5. Christmas party hats

When you’re planning a Christmas party for kids, don’t forget to make Christmas party hats!

Give every guest their own festive character and see who wears their hat the longest.

Even better – turn creating the festive hats into a Christmassy game for your little one and their friends. The children will love getting a little messy, and it will keep them entertained for a while!

6. Christmas musical chairs

The perfect kids Christmas party idea! Put a Christmassy twist on this classic party game.

Play your favourite Christmas songs and get ready to dance the night away. But don’t forget to find a seat when the music stops, or you’ll be out!

7. Pin the red nose on Rudolph

We’re sure you’ve heard of pin the tail on the donkey. But what about pin the red nose on Rudolph?

Put a Christmassy twist on this childhood classic game. Download a Rudolph template from the internet (there are loads out there!) and let the fun begin!

Food and drink

8. ‘Build your own snowman’ treat bags

When you’re planning a Christmas party for kids, you can’t forget the festive goodie bags.

Why not treat your guests to ‘build your own snowman’ party favours? Simply fill a bag with marshmallows, chocolate buttons and pretzels and the little ones can bring Olaf to life!

You can even get creative with different sweets. Give the children their own selection of treats to add a personal touch to each bag.

9. Grinch fruit skewers

Christmas is the time to indulge in chocolate, sweets, cookies and cakes. No matter where you go, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the smell of delicious treats and baked goods.

But when you’re planning a Christmas party for kids, you might want to avoid too much sugar.

Why not try these healthy Grinch fruit skewers instead?

With fruit instead of chocolate, they still make the perfect sweet treat – only healthier! The kids will be so in love with their Christmassy snack that they won’t even notice the healthy alternative.

10. Chocolate reindeer marshmallow pops

If you’re looking for kids Christmas party ideas, this next one will go down a treat.

Bring Rudolph and his friends to life with these marshmallow and chocolate reindeer. They’re so simple to make – even the little ones can join in!

All you need for these festive treats are marshmallows, melted chocolate, pretzels and lollipop sticks. The rest is up to you!

11. Grinch punch

 When you’re thinking of kids Christmas party ideas, it’s hard to find festive drinks that the kids will love.

For your next Christmas party, try this recipe for Grinch punch!

Not only does it make a delicious drink for your little ones, but it looks fantastic too.

The best part? This quick and easy recipe only takes a few minutes to make.

Still looking for kids Christmas party ideas? Find more at Santa Academy!

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