The Ultimate Kids Christmas Party Guide

Planning fun, festive entertainment

Fun and games are some of the most important parts of any party – especially at Christmas. Once you’ve got all of your guests together for an unforgettable event, you’ve got to find ways to keep everyone entertained! 

If you want to embrace the season, here are some ideas for Christmas party games for kids that you can try: 

Pin the Nose on Rudolph

This is a timeless kids party game with a festive twist. To keep things budget-friendly, draw a reindeer (or have the birthday child draw one themselves!). Then, guests can take turns being blindfolded and trying to pin a bright-red nose on the reindeer. Whoever gets the closest wins! 

Christmas scavenger hunt

There are lots of ways to infuse your scavenger hunt with a little festive magic. Maybe you read out a story about a lost reindeer finding the North Pole, with each stop on their journey correlating to somewhere at your venue. Or maybe you hide a selection of candy canes in secret spots, and send all of your guests out on one giant hunt to see how many they can find. Whichever approach you choose, scavenger hunts are a great way to get everyone involved. 

Festive musical chairs

We love making parties as musical as possible – who doesn’t enjoy dancing around with their friends? Any kind of music-themed Christmas party game for kids is sure to go down well, and musical chairs may be one of the most tried-and-tested. You already know the rules: stick on some Christmas tunes, set out a selection of chairs, and challenge your guests to take a seat the moment the music stops. 

If you’re unsure of how best to keep the kids entertained at your Christmas party, check out our wide range of popular parties that are sure to go down well. From bringing a wondrous Winter Wonderland to your event, to celebrating with a Snow Princess, there’s plenty of festive fun just a phone call away. 

Serve up delicious kids Christmas party food

Looking for ways to keep your guests fed while maintaining the festive theme? Here are some quick and easy DIY snacks that will add even more Christmas magic to your kids party. 

Santa’s strawberry skewers 

If you want to keep things healthy while embracing the festive spirit, fruity ‘Santa hats’ could be the way to go. Simply stack a skewer with a marshmallow, banana, and strawberry, and you’ve got yourself a multicoloured treat that resembles something Santa or one of his best elves would wear. 

Reindeer cupcakes

Home-baked cupcakes are a popular choice for any kids party, and making them suitable for your Christmas event requires minimal additional effort. Simply make your cakes (opting for a packet mix is fine!), and then add pretzel antlers, a sweet nose, and candy eyes to complete the look. If you want to add an extra festive touch, opt for Christmas-themed cupcake containers. 

Grinch popcorn

Popcorn’s a great snack that kids can enjoy at your party, and with a little food colouring, you can instantly turn this proven favourite into festive fun. Simply empty your popcorn into a food-safe bag or container, pour in a few spoonfuls of green food colouring, and mix well. You’ve now got yourself a whole heap of Grinch popcorn, which works just as well if you’re throwing a Halloween-themed event a little earlier in the year.

Quick and easy decorations for your kids Christmas party

Decorating for your kids Christmas party doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are a number of options that should prove budget-friendly without skimping on the festivities. 

Host at home

If you’re having a relatively small affair, it’s okay to host your kids Christmas party at home where you’ll no doubt already have things like a Christmas tree up and ready to go. This avoids the need to start from scratch if you choose another venue, and the smaller space will feel like a cosy grotto without the need for excess decorations. 

Create homemade snowflakes 

This DIY decoration doubles as a fun activity that you can do with the birthday child before their friends arrive, or even incorporate into the entertainment of the day. Simply fold a sheet of paper in half a couple of times, and then cut away the edges to create a unique snowflake design. If you layer a few sheets on top of each other and then cut, you can even create a handful of snowflakes to decorate your space in no time at all. 

Pinecone reindeer

Still have leftover googly eyes from the reindeer cupcakes you made earlier? Go out and collect a selection of pinecones with your kids before the party, and you can spend some time together turning them into DIY reindeer that add a fun, creative twist to your kids Christmas party. These haven’t got to be perfect by any means; the homemade element will forgive any wonky eyes or imperfect pinecones you might showcase!