Festive Ideas for Holiday Parties
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or ringing in the new year, these ideas will help to get you and your guests in the holiday spirit!
Pick a Theme
These flannel Christmas trees make an excellent craft or DIY decoration for your holiday party on the farm!
Choosing a theme for your holiday party can help you tie together food, decorations and even dress code! An Ugly Christmas Sweater party is a classic holiday theme, and here are some other ideas to spark your imagination:
- Christmas on the Farm – This one comes naturally when you’re hosting your holiday party in Young’s rustic barn venue! Christmas on the farm lends itself to downhome dishes, cozy flannel decor, and a Dolly Parton Christmas album playing in the background.
- Holiday Movie Theme – Pick your favorite holiday movie for inspiration. Encourage guests to dress up like the characters from the movie you chose, and extend the theme to movie-related decorations, activities and food. For example, if you choose a Grinch-themed event you’ll want to serve up “Roast Beast”, create whimsical Whoville-inspired decorations — and you’ll probably end up with more than one green guest!
- Pajama Party – There are loads of festive holiday pajamas on the market, and this theme lends itself to a cozy, casual party vibe. While the focus will be on the guest attire with this theme, you can also tie it into food choices with breakfast food options or a hot cocoa station.
Make a Craft
Giving your guests a simple craft that doubles as a party favor is a fun feature at your holiday gathering! Here are some ideas we love:
- Mini Yarn Christmas Trees – These adorable crafts are simple to create, and we know some great vendors if you’re looking for yarn!
- Flannel Trees – These cozy crafts fit in nicely with the farm feel at Young’s Event Center!
- Custom Ornaments – Set up unfinished wood ornaments, felt ornaments or other ornament kits for your guests to decorate!
Photo Backdrops
Whether your party-goers are wearing their holiday finest or their ugliest sweaters – your event is sure to be one they want to remember. Set aside some spots for guests to post for photos or take selfies. You can purchase pre-made backdrops and props to fit with your party theme, or create your own.
At Young’s Event Center, our holiday decorations and warm, rustic decor will create an excellent background for photos – and outdoor features on the farm (from our friendly goats to the farm equipment) provide fun options for your guests to remember your party.
Feeling in the holiday spirit? Contact our event team to book your holiday party today!
