Kid-Friendly Christmas Party Ideas

The holidays are pure magic when you’ve got little ones running around. They’re wide-eyed at twinkly lights, hyped up on sugar cookies, and ready to deck every hall they can reach. So why not channel all that merry energy into a Christmas party that’s equal parts fun and festive? With a little planning (and maybe a pair of matching pajamas or two), you can create a holiday celebration your cubs will talk about until next Christmas. Here are our top Christmas party ideas for kids that are big on cozy fun and low on stress. Because you deserve to relax, too.

Christmas Party Themes for Kids

Picking a party theme that fits your crowd size—and your sanity level—is the first step to success. Whether it’s a cozy gathering or a jolly jamboree, we’ve got you covered.

• For a Small Gathering (4 Kids or Fewer):
  Try a Winter Pajama Party! Have the kiddos arrive in matching Christmas PJs for instant festive flair. Build a mini “bear cave” out of pillows and blankets where your little cubs can play, giggle, and hibernate between activities. Hand out bear paw slippers and mitts so they can transform into adorable polar bears as they prowl around your “snowy” living room. Decorate with snowflakes, twinkle lights, and fuzzy blankets to create that North Pole vibe—minus the frostbite.
  
  
• For a Larger Group (5 Kids or More):
  Go big with a Polar Wonderland Adventure! Turn your living room into an arctic playground using white tinsel, faux snow, and paper snowflakes galore. Set up “exploration stations” where kids can decorate cookies, make snowman crafts, and end the party with a Christmas movie marathon—Critter Caps optional (but highly recommended).
  
  

  

Toddler and Kid-Friendly Activities

You know what they say about kids and parties—they’ve got the attention span of a candy cane. Keep the fun flowing with quick, hands-on activities that will make their little hearts (and your camera roll) very happy.

1. Decorate Christmas Cookies
   Few things bring more joy than frosting flying everywhere and sprinkles rolling across the floor. Pre-bake simple sugar cookies in holiday shapes—trees, stars, and snowmen—and let your little bakers go wild with icing and toppings. It’s festive, it’s messy, and it’s deliciously worth it.
   
   
2. Create a Simple Christmas Craft
   If you’d prefer a little less chaos, crafts are your best friend. Have the kiddos decorate paper snowflakes, make foam ornaments, or color Christmas cards. Add bear Critter Caps to the mix for some creative, photo-worthy fun. Bonus: these make sweet take-home keepsakes.
   
   

   

3. Play Holiday-Themed Games
   Keep everyone active with reindeer-approved games like “Pin the Nose on Rudolph,” “Snowball Toss” (a.k.a. soft white socks in a laundry basket), or “Musical Chairs” with Christmas carols. These get giggles going while helping burn off those cookie-fueled sugar rushes.
   
   
4. Christmas Movie Slumber Party
   When it’s time to wind down, turn the lights low and the coziness up. Create a movie-watching fort with blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals galore. Pop on a holiday classic, serve up hot cocoa with marshmallows, and let your tiny elves snuggle in their matching LazyOne pajamas. It’s the perfect “silent night” for parents, too.

Kid-Friendly Christmas Snacks

Let’s be real—kids come for the crafts, but they stay for the snacks. Keep it simple, colorful, and fun with these easy ideas that even picky eaters will love.

• Holiday Fruit and Cheese Kabobs – Alternate strawberries, grapes, and cheese cubes for a snack that’s as cute as it is tasty.
• Veggie Cups – Cut carrots, cucumbers, and peppers into Christmas shapes and serve in cups for easy, mess-free munching.
• Cheese Stars – Use cookie cutters to turn grilled cheese sandwiches or mini quesadillas into star-shaped bites.
• And when all else fails, order a pizza. Because nothing says “Christmas party success” like happy, cheese-covered kids and zero dirty dishes.
  
  

  

Have a Very Merry Party in Kids’ Christmas Pajamas

Whether you’re hosting a cozy pajama party or a full-blown Polar Wonderland, matching Christmas PJs take the fun up a notch. Imagine your little cubs in coordinating flannel, paw mitts, and slippers as they decorate cookies, unwrap crafts, or snuggle through their favorite Christmas movie. After all, LazyOne pajamas aren’t just cute—they’re built for comfort, laughter, and lots of cookie crumbs. From toddlers to tweens, we’ve got sizes up to 12 youth, so everyone in your den can match. So throw on your comfiest kids Christmas pajamas and pajama sets, grab a mug of cocoa, and get ready to host the merriest, coziest Christmas party your kids (and maybe even your neighbors) have ever seen.