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Planning the perfect holiday party for kids doesn’t have to be stressful. Make the holidays easy as pumpkin pie with these kids’ holiday party ideas. We’ve even included plenty of holiday party games for kids, festive foods to try and adorable invitation suggestions.
Choose the theme
Themed parties are always a good time for kiddos. From the engaging decor to the entertaining activities, a great theme can really give your party an extra, kid-approved oomph.
Some of our favorite theme ideas for kids’ holiday parties:
- Set up wintry decor to transport your guests to a snow-filled wonderland! Hang snowflake garlands and string lights to make a frosty and festive atmosphere.
Cookie exchange
- Ask each guest to bring at least a dozen cookies. At the party, guests can then swap and exchange cookies with each other so everyone gets a nice variety of delicious holiday treats to take home!
- Invite everyone over for a screening of a kid-friendly holiday film, like “The Polar Express,” “Home Alone” or “Frosty the Snowman”.
Cocoa and crafts
- This one’s pretty straightforward: prep plenty of hot chocolate and set up a few different crafting stations so the little ones can enjoy a cozy cup of cocoa while getting creative!
Arctic animals party
- Polar bears, reindeer and walruses, oh my! Use these awesome arctic animals as the inspo for your party. Invite the kiddos to dress up as their polar pal and plan crafts and activities like pin the nose on the Rudolph!
Send out invitations
Once you know your theme, it’s time to send out those invitations with Evite! Find a design that matches the vibe of your party to set the tone for your guests. Customize your invitation, add all the key details and build your guest list! Then, once it’s ready, send it via email, text or shareable link.
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Plan activities and games
When it comes to kids' parties, you’re gonna want to plan ahead and make sure you’ll be offering plenty of interactive and fun crafts, activities and games to keep the kids occupied and entertained. Anything that gets them moving, grooving or creating is the way to go!
Some of our favorite kids’ holiday party activities:
Christmas cookie decorating
Gingerbread house building
Caroling
Paper snowflake making
Snow globe making
DIY styrofoam snowmen
Writing letters to Santa. We even have this adorable, free printable letter created by Kirra Reyna Designs (and a special "drawing for Santa" template) to use!
Figure out holiday snacks
Festive snacks are a MUST at any kids’ holiday party. This is a great opportunity to get creative. Get out your cookie cutters and slice some vegetables into on-theme shapes like stars and gingerbread men—you’d be surprised how much your kids will love eating vegetables if they’re served in a fun and exciting way! Or, for something sweet, make snowman-shaped banana skewers or adorable reindeer by sticking pretzel halves into date balls.
Some of our favorite kid-friendly holiday snacks:
Snowflake-shaped veggies
Banana snowman skewers
Strawberry Santa hats
Holiday cookies
Festive cake pops
Get festive decorations
Going big on decor doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. There are plenty of great ways to DIY an awesome kids’ party atmosphere, especially during the holiday season. For a classic look, make paper snowflake garlands using paper and scissors or decorate your home with cute, homemade snowmen using styrofoam balls, googly eyes and scrap fabric for hats and scarves.
But, if you’re not feeling particularly crafty, no worries! We’ve got you covered with plenty of decorations that’ll transform your space into a winter wonderland.
Our kids’ holiday party decor picks:
Make party favors
Goodie bags are the icing on the cake of parties, so make their holiday season extra merry and bright by planning a fun favor to send them home with. From knick knacks to sweet treats, there are plenty of fun items to give out as your favors.
Pro tip: plan party activities that involve making something! This way, you can send the kiddos home with a keepsake from the party without having to do double the planning (and spending!). For example, opt for activities like cookie decorating or snow globe making so everyone has something to bring home!
For classic goodie bags, here are some of our picks:
See our list of 10 kid-approved party favors under $10, perfect for any party any time of year.
Send thank you cards
Once the party’s over, keep the holiday cheer going by sending out thoughtful thank you cards to all of your guests. Choose your favorite design, then customize it with personalizable backgrounds, envelope liners, stamps and stickers. You even have the option to send a universal message to all guests or write a different, individualized note for each person. Once you’ve sent your card, you can track when it’s been viewed and see your guests’ emoji reactions!
Create lasting memories with these kids’ holiday party ideas
Now that you’ve got plenty of festive ideas, you’re ready to throw your own party! Send an invitation with Evite and get ready to make unforgettable memories.
Choose your favorite kids’ holiday invitation design, then customize it with your favorite background, envelope liner, stamps and stickers. Helpful hint: for an extra special invitation, add your own pic to one of our holiday photo templates. Once your invitation is perfect, build your guest list with ease and send out your invitations via email, text or shareable link.
The best part? You’ll be able to track RSVPs in real-time which means you’ll know exactly how many cookies to make and crafts to plan.
If you’re expecting plenty of parties this year, make sure to check out Evite Pro. This annual subscription allows you to send an unlimited number of cards and Premium invitations all year long. That means you can host as many holiday parties as you want and send a holiday card to everyone on your list!
Evite is here to help you make the most wonderful time of the year extra wonderful and make memories that’ll last a lifetime.
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What makes Evite SignUp Sheets different from SignUpGenius?
Developed hand-in-hand with community organizers, PTA presidents, parents and teachers, Evite's signup sheets are designed to make organizing volunteers a breeze. Here are a few ways SignUp Sheets are different than SignUpGenius:
- 100% free: SignUp Sheets are free to use.
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- No extra login required: Seamlessly use your Evite account to create and manage your signup sheets, keeping all your events in one convenient location.
- Automatic reminders and notifications: Stay on top of your event with automated reminders and notifications for you and your participants. Perfect for busy parents, teachers and anyone juggling multiple commitments.
- Customization options: Tailor your signup sheets to your specific event, whether it's a school fundraiser, potluck, volunteer opportunity or team activity. Add custom tasks, time slots and requirements for smooth coordination.
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Choose Evite SignUp Sheets for the easiest, most streamlined way to get volunteers and signups for your next event!
What is a signup sheet?
Signup sheets are the perfect way to streamline scheduling, volunteer recruitment, class parties, snack duty, potluck organization, parent-teacher conferences and more! You can think of them as your digital assistant for coordinating events and tasks and ensuring that your event is a success.
Evite SignUp Sheets offers parents, teachers and event planners customizable online forms that organizers and volunteers can access and update effortlessly. Volunteers can choose their preferred time slots, sign up for tasks or indicate what they'll bring to the event. It only takes organizers a few minutes to create a signup sheet and send it out with a shareable link, so they can get the word out via text, email or social media—whichever way they prefer!
Long story short, signup sheets save everyone involved tons of time, avoid scheduling headaches and ensure everything runs smoothly before and during the event.
How do I create a signup sheet?
Creating a signup sheet has never been easier than with Evite! Here’s how to create a sheet that’s sure to make your event an absolute success:
- Go to Evite SignUp Sheets and choose the template that best fits your needs. Evite offers multiple signup sheet templates perfect for every occasion, including:
- Signup sheets for one day events (without different time slots), perfect for when you’re organizing a class party, potluck or end-of-season party.
- Signup sheets for single or multiple day events (with time slots), perfect for when you’re organizing concession stand volunteers, fundraisers, parent-teacher conferences, meal train, post-game snack duty or during appreciation week.
- After selecting your sheet template, create a title for your signup sheet and add the date, the location, the time (if applicable), who the organizer is, the organizer’s phone number or email and an optional note describing the event to your volunteers. You can also change your signup sheet background and title image if you wish!
- Next, create slots for your signup sheet. If you aren’t logged into your account, you will need to do so at this point, but luckily, you can use your existing Evite account (no need to create yet another login!). What you’ll include here will depend on what your event needs, but you can include a list of what’s needed (along with optional descriptions), how many volunteers are needed, and dates and times.
- After creating your slots, you can then add a wish list from any retailer or include supply suggestions from Evite’s retailer partners. These are to help your volunteers find and purchase supplies quickly and easily.
- Finally, review your sheet, copy your shareable link and send it out to everyone on your list! Every time a volunteer signs up for a slot on your signup sheet, Evite will email you. We will also send reminders to you and your volunteers before your event so no one will forget about it, and we’ll even let volunteers know if you remove their slot or cancel your event sheet so you don’t have to!
What information should be included on a signup sheet?
When it comes to signup sheet information, there are some essentials to include regardless of what you’re organizing:
- A title for your signup sheet. Tip: Aim to keep your signup sheet title concise but clear. You want volunteers to read it and have a general understanding of what your event is about, and also make it easy for them to look for later if they need to reference your sheet again. You have the option to include a more descriptive note in a different field about your event, so save the more in-depth details for that!
- When and where the event is taking place.
- The organizer’s name and phone number.
- Slots for volunteers to choose from. Once you choose the SignUp Sheets template that fits the occasion, the slots you’ll need for your sheet will be right there and ready for you to add the relevant info, such as dates, times, items to bring and tasks to complete.
When adding your slot information, clearly define what people are signing up for, especially for a what-to-bring list or role assignments. If you want someone to bring healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after a game, specify that. You want your volunteers to feel confident in what they’re bringing and to make it easy for them to know what’s expected of them. It will save them time and stress (and you, too!). That being said, if you make your ask too specific (for example, asking for a hard-to-source item or something expensive), you may not end up with a volunteer for it. So be clear about what you expect, but also be reasonable!
Aside from providing the basic signup information, you can also add optional descriptions to both your entire signup sheet and individual slots. While not required, they can help guide your volunteers further and provide more information. You can add information about allergies, preferences and general info about the event. You can also add a wish list to make it easier for your volunteers to bring exactly what you need!
What are the benefits of using a signup sheet template?
Signup sheet templates offer a ton of advantages for both organizers and volunteers and with Evite SignUp Sheets, you'll enjoy even more benefits than other digital and paper signup sheets! Some benefits our signup sheet templates offer include:
- A 100% free experience (no subscriptions required!).
- Shareable links for quick and easy sharing.
- No need to create another login—you can use your existing Evite account.
- The option to add a wish list to help your volunteers out.
- Automatic reminders—we’ll remind everyone on your behalf.
- An easy-to-use experience with eye-catching guided templates.
- Clean, modern designs with no pop-up ads.
With Evite SignUp Sheets, you can enjoy organizing and coordinating all your events with ease. Signup sheets streamline the signup process for everyone involved, ensuring that everything will go to plan on the day of your event while saving you precious time in the process.
