Plan the Perfect Children’s Christmas party

December is here which means it’s time to plan the perfect children’s christmas party. Whether you are celebrating a festive birthday, having an end of term party or hosting a get together for family and friends we have your back. This blog will help you plan the perfect party quickly leaving you plenty of time to wrap presents, decorate the tree and join in the festivities.

You will find plenty of suggestions that include pre-filled party bags, party games, party food, themes and decorations.

How to Plan a Memorable Children’s Christmas Party

Christmas is a magical time for children, filled with wonder, joy, and the promise of celebration. Plan the Perfect Children’s Christmas party and you will be well on your way to getting everyone into the holiday spirit. With a little creativity and organisation, you can create a festive event that will be remembered. Here are 8 steps to planning the perfect Christmas party that’s brimming with holiday cheer.

1. Choose a Theme

A cohesive theme ties the party together and helps guide your planning. Some popular Christmas party themes for kids include:

Santa’s Workshop: Think elves, toy-making stations (arts & crafts) and chocolate. Our chocolate coins
Winter Wonderland: Snowflakes, twinkling lights, and a cozy, frosty vibe. Glow in the dark snowflakes make great decorations.
Grinchmas: Inspired by How the Grinch Stole Christmas, with green decor and mischievous games.
Christmas Movie Night: Featuring everyone’s favourite classics like Home Alone or Polar Express

Let your theme influence everything from invitations to decorations, food to activities, and games to party bags!

Set the Date and Invitations

Choose a date that works for most families, keeping in mind holiday schedules. Weekend afternoons are often ideal.

For invitations:

Go digital with personalised e-vites or create handmade cards with your child.

Include the essentials: date, time, location, RSVP details, and dress code (such as a festive jumpers or costumes)

Plan Festive Decorations

Transform your space into a holiday haven. Decorations can be as simple or elaborate as you like:

Lighting: String fairy lights, place LED candles, or hang paper lanterns.
Table Setup: Use festive tablecloths, themed plates, and napkins.
DIY Crafts: Have your child create paper snowflakes, garlands, or ornaments to display.

Focal Points: Set up a photo booth area with props like Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and a backdrop

Plan Festive Decorations

Transform your space into a holiday haven. Decorations can be as simple or elaborate as you like:

Lighting: String fairy lights, place LED candles, or hang paper lanterns.
Table Setup: Use festive tablecloths, themed plates, and napkins.
DIY Crafts: Have your child create paper snowflakes, garlands, or ornaments to display.
Focal Points: Set up a photo booth area with props like Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and a backdrop.

Organize Fun Activities and Party Games

When organising your party games, you don’t need to spend lots of money, you could easily add a Christmas theme to an ordinary party game. For example instead of an egg and spoon race you could have a bauble on a spoon! Our Christmas themed party bag fillers provide perfect prizes for the winners of the party games.

Games:
- Pass the parcel: we have a wide range of ready-made pass the parcels including a Christmas one, a gift can be found in every layer. We create these in layers of 10 or 15 and if you have more children at your party consider running two games at the same time.
- Pin the Nose on Rudolph
- Musical Chairs to Christmas music
- Christmas Bingo
- Best decorated festive jumper competition

Alternatively you could keep little guests entertained with engaging activities:

Craft Stations: Decorating cookies, making ornaments, or creating Christmas cards.
Story Time: Read holiday classics or invite a Santa impersonator to narrate a story.
Outdoor Fun: If weather permits, organize a snowball toss or sledding.

Ready-made Pass the Parcel

Chocolate coin prizes

Christmas themed winner surprises

Create a Festive Playlist

Music sets the tone for the party. Here’s a cheerful and kid-friendly Christmas playlist filled with holiday classics and fun songs to get everyone in the festive spirit:

“Jingle Bells” – Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters
“Frosty the Snowman” – Gene Autry
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” – Burl Ives
“Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” – Jackson 5
“Here Comes Santa Claus” – Gene Autry
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” – Perry Como
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – Judy Garland
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” – Brenda Lee
“I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” – Gayla Peevey
“Dominick the Donkey (The Italian Christmas Donkey)” – Lou Monte
“Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” – Elmo & Patsy
“Jingle Bell Rock” – Bobby Helms
“Underneath the Tree” – Kelly Clarkson
“Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” – Pentatonix
“Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” – Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn, Katie Lopez (Frozen)
“When Christmas Comes to Town” – Matthew Hall & Meagan Moore (The Polar Express)
“Deck the Halls” – Kidsongs
“We Wish You a Merry Christmas” – Super Simple Songs
“12 Days of Christmas” – The Countdown Kids

Plan the Menu

Kids’ party food should be simple, festive, and easy to eat. Consider:

Snacks: Mini sandwiches with fun shapes (reindeer, stars, or trees), snowflake fries (star or snowflake shaped lightly seasoned, fruit skewers, popcorn.
Treats: Christmas cookies, Rudolph brownies (pretzel legs & red M&M noses). cupcakes with holiday toppers, candy canes.
Drinks: Hot cocoa bar with marshmallows, whipped cream, and sprinkles.
Pot Luck style meal: If multiple families are attending, each family can bring a different dish and enjoy each other’s food
For a healthier option, create a “Santa’s Sleigh” snack tray with veggies and hummus or fruit in holiday shapes.

7. Prepare Goody Bags

Send kids home with a small token of the party. Fill goody bags with:

Chocolate coins & Candy canes
Mini toys or puzzles
Christmas-themed stickers or colouring books, christmas puzzle books & christmas boxed crayons
Homemade crafts (make ornaments during the party)

8. Capture the Memories

Designate someone to take photos throughout the event. Set up a Christmas-themed photo corner with props and encourage kids and parents to take pictures. Reindeer antlers and christmas hats are great props to have ready in a basket.

The key to a successful children’s Christmas party is creating an environment filled with joy, laughter, and holiday spirit. Keep the schedule flexible and focus on fun rather than perfection. With thoughtful planning and a sprinkle of Christmas magic, your party is sure to be a hit!

Wishing you a joyful celebration and a Merry Christmas!

Need Some Further Party Inspiration? Check out more All About Party Bags blogs

We understand that with lots to plan and organise, and with so many different party themes to choose from, organising your child’s birthday party can quickly get overwhelming. So, if you need some more inspiration or some advice, our blogs are the ideal place to visit. We recommend visiting our blogs regularly as new ones are continually being added; they are filled with lots of tips, suggestions, and advice to help you make sure that your little one’s special day is extra special. Check out our Christmas Party Bag Fillers blog with lots of fabulous ideas on how to help Santa stuff those stockings.

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