Get started planning your holiday events for this upcoming season.
Planning a holiday party can be a lot of fun! Here are some ideas to help you get started:
1. Theme Party - Set your holiday party up for success by choosing a winning theme. Here are some holiday party theme ideas.
Winter Wonderland: Decorate with snowflakes, white and blue colors, and fairy lights.
Ugly Sweater Party: Encourage guests to wear their most outrageous holiday sweaters.
Holiday Movie Marathon: Set up a cozy space with lots of blankets and snacks to watch classic holiday movies.
Costume Party: Celebrate the spooky season with a Halloween costume party, and make it even more interesting by putting a theme on the costumes! (80s, Movie Characters, Superhero, Public Figures, and the list goes on)
Haunted House: Decorate with spooky props, fake cobwebs, and eerie lighting. Create a haunted house walk-through with different themed rooms.
Classic Horror Movie Night: Set up a projector or large screen to show classic horror films. Provide plenty of popcorn and movie snacks.
2. Food and Drinks - Get creative with themed food and beverages for your holiday party.
Hot Cocoa Bar: Offer different types of hot cocoa with toppings like whipped cream, marshmallows, and peppermint sticks.
Cookie Exchange: Have guests bring their favorite holiday cookies to share and swap.
Festive Cocktails: Create a menu of holiday-themed drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
Halloween-Themed Snacks: Serve snacks like "witches' fingers" (pretzel sticks with almond nails), "mummy" hot dogs, and "ghost" cupcakes.
Spooky Cocktails: Create a menu of themed drinks like "Bloody Marys," "Witches' Brew," and "Vampire Punch."
Candy Buffet: Set up a candy buffet with a variety of Halloween treats and small bags for guests to fill.
3. Activities
Gift Exchange: Organize a Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchange.
DIY Ornament Making: Set up a craft station with supplies for guests to make their own ornaments.
Holiday Karaoke: Compile a playlist of holiday songs and have a karaoke machine ready.
Pumpkin Carving Contest: Have a competition for the best-carved pumpkin. Provide stencils and carving tools for guests to use.
Scavenger Hunt: Organize a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt with spooky clues and hidden items.
Escape Room: Set up a DIY escape room with puzzles and challenges for guests to solve.
4. Decorations
Christmas Tree: Decorate a tree with lights, ornaments, and a topper.
Lights and Candles: Use string lights, lanterns, and candles to create a warm and festive atmosphere.
Seasonal Scents: Use scented candles or diffusers with scents like cinnamon, pine, or peppermint.
Spooky Lighting: Use black lights, string lights, and candles to create a creepy atmosphere. Hang fake bats and spiders from the ceiling.
Fog Machines: Use fog machines to add an eerie touch to your party space.
Themed Props: Place tombstones, skeletons, and other spooky props around the party area.
5. Entertainment
Live Music: Hire a local musician or band to play holiday music.
Games: Play holiday-themed games like trivia, charades, or bingo.
Photo Booth: Set up a photo booth with props and a festive backdrop. The Legacy Center has a 360 Photo Booth add-on provided by Fine Touch 360 Experience Photo Booth, that makes any party a hit. Ask about our add-ons during your tour and booking.
6. Invitations and Favors
Creative Invitations: Send out themed invitations, either digitally or by mail.
Party Favors: Give out small holiday-themed favors like ornaments, mini candles, or homemade treats.
7. Charitable Component
Toy Drive: Encourage guests to bring a toy to donate to a local charity.
Food Drive: Collect non-perishable food items to donate to a food bank.
8. Virtual Party
Online Games: Play holiday-themed online games or trivia.
Virtual Toast: Send out a recipe for a holiday drink and have a virtual toast.
Video Call: Set up a video call with friends and family who can't be there in person.
Do any of these ideas stand out to you? Schedule your tour with us today and choose The top-rated Legacy Center for your holiday event.
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