Budget Friendly Christmas Party Activities For Teens
Hey girl, I'm so glad you stopped by to chat about totally epic Christmas party activities for teens.
How is it the Christmas season already? Didn’t the school year just start?
I'm sure you can relate if you have teenagers at home. Trying to keep up with their schedules has you all over the place.
But alas, the holidays are upon us and you are looking for the best Christmas party activities for teens. Girl, you have come to the right place.
For the past few years, my daughter has been hosting a Christmas party for her friends. They love it, and I love it too.
My daughter and her friends have had the best time with these Christmas party activities for teens. They are trying out a few new ones this year and I have included those too.
Don’t even worry that it will be loud, messy, and probably a bit exhausting for you. You are letting these girls create memories in a safe and caring place!
These party ideas are mostly for girls but some will work if you have guys and girls attending your party.
Let's jump into the best Christmas party activities for teens that will have them wanting to repeat again next year.
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Best Christmas Party Activities For Teens
Secret Santa
Play the Secret Santa name exchange game. This is a fantastic way to save money since everyone will only be buying a gift for 1 friend instead of all of them.
Of course, encourage them to exchange names well ahead of time so they can all go shopping.
A great tip – ask all the girls to share a few items they would love to get.
Then at the Christmas party, they can all guess who gave which gift.
Christmas Costume Party
Ask the girls to come dressed as their favorite character from a Christmas movie.
Who would you choose? Let me know in the comments below.
Making Seasons Bright
Make this season bright by dressing up in neon.
Better yet, and a bit more festive, Christmas light-up accessories.
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t think the ugly Christmas sweater theme is a hoot.
Holiday Photo Booth
Teen girls love taking photos and will love it even more with a holiday photo booth area.
Setting up a photo area is so easy.
Christmas foil fringe, along with festive Christmas lights, makes the perfect backdrop.
The girls will have the best time with these fun Christmas photo booth props.
Even though the girls will more than likely take a bunch of pictures with their phones, you have to get the Instax Camera.
Christmas Party Glasses
These Christmas party glasses are so much fun to wear during the whole party. They are fun in the photo booth, too.
My kids had the best time wearing these at our house and during a Christmas party with our friends last year.
Watch Christmas Movies
A Christmas movie marathon is great with snacks and some hot chocolate is always a hit.
Christmas Vacation
Elf
Prep and Landing (not just for kids!)
The Santa Clause
The Holiday
White Christmas
It’s a Wonderful Life
Make Christmas Treats
The girls can get their baking on by making a few Christmas goodies (and probably a mess but that will clean up).
Try these delicious Christmas treats.
Let’s be honest, though, some teen girls have short attention spans.
You can whip up these deliciously addictive Christmas Cut Out Cookies ahead of the party. The girls will enjoy decorating and eating them.
Make Christmas Party Food
My daughter and her friends love to make appetizers together.
Your daughter can make these easy and crowd pleasing appetizers ahead of time, too.
Christmas Appetizers
Sing Christmas Carols
Singing Christmas carols gets everyone into a holly jolly mood.
If anyone is blessed enough with the gift of playing the piano, get playing and sing those Christmas tunes.
Are they feeling bold and want to spread Christmas cheer? Tell them to go around and sing Christmas carols for your neighbors (especially the elderly).
What are your favorite Christmas songs? Let me know in the comments below.
Lip Sync Battle
Lip sync battles are fun to do and watch. Doing it with Christmas carols is even better.
Name That Tune
Not up for singing Christmas songs? Play name that Christmas tune instead.
Design Christmas Stockings
Make these Christmas stockings more festive by decorating them.
Here are the craft supplies you need.
Make Christmas Ornaments
This ornament decorating kit comes with everything you need.
Teen girls will love them!
Minute to Win It Game
The girls will have fun with these Minute to Win It Christmas games.
There are fantastic prize ideas at the very end that are great for all teen girls.
Candy Cane Hook
One Handed Gift Wrap
Pom Pom Snowball Fight
Christmas Tree Stack
Cookie Face
Christmas Trivia
Make a list of Christmas trivia questions. You do it so your teen can join in the fun.
There are a few options here.
It can be a page to fill out.
Or, it can be an out loud game.
Build Gingerbread Houses
Set up a gingerbread house making contest.
Girl, buying multiple gingerbread house kits can be expensive.
And what do you do with them at the end but throw them out? Seriously, they taste terrible. But if that is your jam, you do you!
If you are looking to save some money then try this instead.
Get graham crackers, containers of white frosting (and other colors if you are feeling spicy), and lots of different candy toppings to build the gingerbread houses.
The girls will have a blast and can eat their creations afterwards.
Gift Auction
Ask everyone to bring a wrapped gift.
You can set a price limit like we do.
Hand out play money for everyone to use to bid on the gifts.
You can get crazy and play a second round after all the gifts have been opened to try and “steal” gifts. Everyone should end up with one gift at the end.
Sleepover
If they want to fit in all these games and activities, a sleepover is a must.
Get ready for it - a bunch of loud, giggling, and sometimes screaming girls. They will have the best time just hanging out with each other.
Let it happen, mama.
Christmas Pajamas
If a sleepover is part of this Christmas party, then the girls need to have a Christmas pajama party.
Christmas movies, snacks, hot chocolate, and cute pajamas – put it all together and it makes for a cozy Christmas party for your girl and her friends.
Best Christmas Party Activities For Teens
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Create a list of Christmas items around your house that the girls need to find. Some may be harder than others.
It doesn’t have to be just one of something either. For example, you can have them search for 12 candy canes, 6 snowmen, 8 reindeer, and so on.
Or you can do a whole 12 Days of Christmas theme.
A great way to save some money here - print out pictures of everything instead of buying all of it!
Hot Chocolate Bar
Teens love hot chocolate bars.
You will need some cute Christmas mugs.
Feeling generous? Let the girls pick one out to take home.
Pick up these essential hot chocolate bar items: hot chocolate mix, marshmallows, whipped cream, and candy canes. Here are a few extras that are oh so good – coffee creamer and sauces like chocolate and caramel.
Get an extra of everything because sometimes, the girls can get crazy with the ingredients. Believe me, I know!
Bonfire
Have you ever had a bonfire in the snow? So much fun!
Take the hot chocolate outside. The combo of the bonfire and cocoa is the perfect way to stay warm.
Play in the Snow
Does it snow at your house? Ask everyone to bring snow gear.
They might think they are too old for it but that isn’t true.
The girls can build a snowman, have a snowball fight, go sledding, or color the snow.
To color the snow, mix washable paint like this Crayola paint and warm water in a squirt bottle or spray bottle.
My kids still do this and it makes the snowy yard look amazing.
Games and Board Games
Board games are fantastic at parties.
Check out these fun games that work for 4 players or more (think teams here).
Christmas Pickle
The Christmas pickle is a fun tradition and game.
The gist is to hide a Christmas pickle ornament somewhere on your Christmas tree and then everyone else tries to find it.
The first person who finds it, without using their hands to move any of the branches, gets a small present.
Christmas Prizes and Gifts
Here are the best small gift ideas for teen girls. These are budget friendly – win!
What is your favorite holiday treat to make and/or eat? Let me know in the comments below.
Homemade Nut Goodies are tops for me. All the chocolatey goodness, yum!
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.
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