Christmas is the perfect time to gather loved ones, share laughter, and enjoy playful moments. To keep the little ones entertained during your holiday celebration, here are 20 Christmas party games for kids that are easy to organize, full of fun, and guaranteed to spread festive cheer.
For an even cozier celebration, dress the family in matching family Christmas pajamas or adorable kids Christmas pajamas from PatPat — perfect for photos and comfy playtime during the party.
20 Christmas Party Game Ideas for Kids
1. Christmas Scavenger Adventure
Turn your home into Santa’s playground. Hide ornaments, small gifts, or candy canes around the room, and give kids a list of clues to find each item. Add story elements like “Santa lost his sleigh bells” to make it feel like a real Christmas quest.
2. Build a Snowman Challenge
Use rolls of toilet paper or white crepe paper to wrap one child as a snowman. Add scarves, paper buttons, and hats. The most creative snowman wins.
3. Christmas Cookie Relay
Set up a cookie decorating station. Each team decorates a cookie, runs to tag the next teammate, and passes the frosting. The team with the best design and fastest time wins.
4. Santa’s Sack Race
Use pillowcases decorated as Santa’s gift bags. Kids hop to the finish line while trying not to spill their “presents” like soft balls or plush toys. It’s hilarious and full of laughter.
5. Candy Cane Hook Challenge
Each child uses a candy cane to hook as many others as possible from a pile without using hands. It tests coordination and brings endless giggles.
6. Christmas Freeze Dance
Play cheerful holiday songs and have the kids dance. When the music stops, everyone freezes. Anyone who moves is out. Keep going until there’s one dancing champion left.
7. Ornament Spoon Race
Balance a plastic ornament on a spoon and race across the room. Drop it, and you start over. It’s simple but never fails to get kids cheering.
8. Jingle Bell Toss
Place cups labeled with point values and let kids toss small bells inside. The one with the highest score earns a little prize or bragging rights.
9. Santa’s Hat Pass
Sit in a circle, play music, and pass Santa’s hat. When the music stops, the person holding the hat must sing a Christmas lyric or tell a funny holiday joke.
10. Snowball Target Game
Create “snowballs” using white socks or cotton balls. Draw a target on the wall or floor, and have the kids aim for the bullseye.
11. Reindeer Antler Toss
Kids wear paper or inflatable antlers, and others try to toss small rings onto them. Switch roles after each round so everyone gets a turn.
12. North Pole Obstacle Course
Design a course with pillows (snow piles), boxes (chimneys), and tunnels (Santa’s workshop paths). Time the kids as they race to “deliver presents.”
13. Christmas Gift Wrapping Contest
Provide boxes, paper, tape, and ribbons. Kids wrap gifts as fast and neatly as they can. Award prizes for creativity, neatness, and speed.
14. Christmas Pictionary
Use festive prompts like “snowflake,” “chimney,” or “elf.” The drawings often turn out funny, making it a crowd favorite.
15. Elf Training Camp
Set up mini challenges like stacking presents, sorting ornaments, and carrying candy canes on a spoon. Kids complete each task to “earn” their elf certificate.
16. Gingerbread Tower
Give each group a set of cookies and frosting to build the tallest freestanding gingerbread tower. The one that doesn’t collapse wins.
17. Mystery Stocking Guess
Fill stockings with random items and let kids feel and guess what’s inside. Use Christmas-themed objects like bells, ribbons, or ornaments.
18. Holiday Bingo
Create bingo cards with images like Santa, wreaths, reindeer, and snowmen. It’s calm, fun, and great for winding down after active games.
19. Christmas Charades
Act out scenes from holiday movies or Christmas songs while others guess. It’s perfect for mixed-age groups.
20. Storytime Circle
End the night with a cozy story session. Dim the lights, play soft music, and read a Christmas story together while kids enjoy hot cocoa in their pajamas.
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Final Thoughts
From energetic challenges like Santa’s Sack Race to creative activities like Gingerbread Tower or Christmas Scavenger Adventure, these Christmas party games for kids will bring joy, laughter, and connection to your holiday gathering. Combine the fun with cozy PatPat pajamas and you’ll create lasting memories that warm hearts long after the season ends.
