Christmas Party Ideas New York City
With our Christmas party ideas in NYC, you can choose a stand-out experience to share with loved ones or colleagues in 2025 and leave the details to us. With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, the last thing you need is the pressure of party planning. Treat your friends to a cheerful wreath making class and take home a gorgeous display for your door. Or celebrate with a mixology class and enjoy your favorite festive cocktails. If you want to thank your team for a great year, try a chocolate making workshop and celebrate your sweet success. No matter what you choose, you’ll kick off the season in the merriest way!
Fresh Pasta Cooking Class: Agnolotti, Cavatelli, Fettuccine
5.0 (143)
Manhattan
1 to 34 guests
$135
Craft Cocktail Making Class
4.9 (41)
4k followers
Manhattan
1 to 40 guests
$115 - $145
Bonsai Tree Class
4.9 (16)
4.9 (71) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 70 guests
$150
Decorative Sushi Making Class: Kazari Maki Zushi
5.0 (7)
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$80
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class
4.9 (680)
Manhattan
1 to 20 guests
$96
Thai Cooking Class: Pad See Ew and Papaya Salad
4.9 (7)
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$69 - $89
Terrarium Workshop: Sip and Plant
4.9 (32)
5.0 (302) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
1 to 300 guests
$139 - $149
Asian Dumplings Cooking Class
4.9 (46)
4.8 (535) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 35 guests
$65 - $89
Handmade Dumplings Workshop
4.8 (535) (for this teacher)
17k followers
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$65 - $89
Sushi Making Class: Spicy Tuna and Salmon Avocado Roll
5.0 (6)
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$65 - $89
Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop
5.0 (2)
3k followers
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$100
Handmade Pizza Party Class
5.0 (8)
4.8 (535) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
1 to 34 guests
$65 - $89
Sumi-e Japanese Ink-painting Class
4.9 (15)
4.9 (71) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$40
Japanese Tea Ceremony Class
4.9 (11)
4.9 (71) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$40
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
5.0 (9)
5.0 (302) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
1 to 300 guests
$99 - $129
Macaron Making Workshop
34 years in business
Manhattan
1 to 30 guests
$80 - $100
DIY Perfume Making Class
5.0 (17)
5.0 (65) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
1 to 300 guests
$120
Japanese Cooking Class: Ramen
4.8 (32)
4.8 (535) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
1 to 30 guests
$65 - $89
French Croissant Baking Class
4.9 (96)
6k followers
Manhattan
1 to 20 guests
$85 - $99
Mediterranean Cooking Class: Tapas
4.9 (7)
4.8 (535) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
1 to 35 guests
$65 - $89
Fresh Mozzarella Making Class
4.8 (23)
4.8 (535) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
1 to 30 guests
$65 - $89
Japanese Flower Arrangement Ohara-Style Ikebana Class
4.8 (6)
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$78
French Macaron Making Class
5.0 (12)
4.8 (535) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
1 to 30 guests
$65 - $89
Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (12)
5.0 (63) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
1 to 1000 guests
$68 - $98
Pizza Making Class
34 years in business
Manhattan
1 to 30 guests
$100
Natural Perfume Making Class
5.0 (3)
6k likes
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$68 - $98
Soak Stain Painting Class: Helen Frankenthaler Inspired
6k followers
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 300 guests
$85
Winter Cookie Decorating Workshop
4.9 (21) (for this teacher)
34 years in business
Manhattan
8 to 30 guests
$125
Mother's Day Cupcake Decorating Workshop
4.9 (21) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
1 to 30 guests
$150
Drip and Sip Sneaker Customization Class
29k followers
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$125 - $130
Mixology Class and Competition
5.0 (1)
Manhattan
8 to 25 guests
$100 - $150
Spritz & a Cocktail Class
4.8 (5)
4.9 (66) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
1 to 40 guests
$85 - $100
Street Tacos Cooking Class
4.9 (12)
4.8 (535) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
1 to 34 guests
$65 - $89
Taiyaki Dessert Making Class
13+ years in business
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$60
Vegan Cooking Class: Shiitake Mushroom Ramen
13 years in business
Manhattan
/ Mobile
8 to 40 guests
$70
Classic and Creative Cocktails Class
5.0 (49)
4.8 (535) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 26 guests
$75 - $95
Wagashi Japanese Confectionery Making Workshop
4.9 (71) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
/ Mobile
8 to 30 guests
$150
Chashaku Carving Workshop: Tea Scoop
4.9 (71) (for this teacher)
13 years in business
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 30 guests
$110
Pie Baking Class
5.0 (84) (for this teacher)
15 years in business
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$95
Cold Process Soap Making for Fun and Gift Making
5.0 (63) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
/ Mobile
4 to 1000 guests
$98
Cake Decorating Basics Workshop
5.0 (8)
34 years in business
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$105 - $150
Pasta Making Class: Hand Rolled Cavatelli Pasta
5.0 (3)
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$65 - $89
Greek Feast Cooking Workshop
5.0 (6)
4.9 (294) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
1 to 34 guests
$135
Spanish Paella Cooking Class
5.0 (9)
4.8 (535) (for this teacher)
Manhattan
1 to 34 guests
$65 - $89
Cold Process Soap Making Workshop - Professional
5.0 (5)
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$198
Italian Cooking Class: Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli
5.0 (4)
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$65 - $89
Pasta Workshop: Handmade Gnocchi
5.0 (3)
17k followers
Manhattan
1 to 33 guests
$65 - $89
Natural Wax Candle Making Class
5.0 (3)
6k likes
Manhattan
/ Mobile
3 to 1000 guests
$98 - $198
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Fun Christmas party ideas
The holiday season can be a stressful time, but it doesn’t have to be. One thing you can get off your plate is planning a Christmas party that resonates with your team. Our team engagement ideas connect your group with the best of what NYC has to offer. Learn how to cook Thai food or make New York-style pizza from scratch with an expert in one of our team building cooking classes. Everyone can get into a food-themed event and interact with a fun activity. Including cocktails and wine makes it even more festive. It’s easy to include non-alcoholic drinks for those who’d rather have a mocktail.
Does your group lean super creative? NYC painting parties are great for drawing out the artist in everyone. You can meet up in Central Park or DUMBO to learn everything from acrylics to street art. If you really like to paint outside of the lines, a body painting class will let you draw freehand. Learn from local artists and get to know other like-minded New Yorkers.
Looking for gifts for mom? Instead of buying an expensive candle, try taking a candle making class together. You’ll learn all the techniques and get valuable tips from an expert maker. Make it a party with all your friends and loved ones by booking a private event. You’ll appreciate having the space to yourself while you bond over a creative project.
How to throw an incredible holiday party in New York City
The city has top-notch food and drink experiences and one of the best ways to get into the scene is to get hands-on! Plan a cocktail making party at a cool speakeasy or enjoy a pasta party by learning how to make gnocchi, linguini, and all your favorites in an NYC cooking class. You’ll leave with satisfied appetites and lots to talk about well after your time is over.
With our Christmas party ideas, you don’t have to sweat the details. Your teachers will set up the supplies and be ready to show you an amazing time when you arrive. If you have a hybrid workplace or friends who live far away, some teachers can accommodate those people in an online experience so you can include everyone in the fun.
We’re here to make your Christmas parties in NYC fun and easy
You can’t go wrong with Christmas party ideas that incorporate a creative element. That goes a long way toward helping everyone relax and decompress. Terrarium classes are the perfect example of getting friends or colleagues together to enjoy the beauty of nature while socializing. You’ll learn how to care for succulents and air plants while designing a terrarium exactly how you want it to look. Then you’ll go home with a sweet little display to show off in your next Zoom meeting or FaceTime call.
Do you like the idea of making something extraordinary? Plan a craft party like no other by choosing woodworking or a metalsmithing class. Your group will love getting together to learn something cool. Your time in class with an expert craftsperson is extra motivating and everyone will have a blast no matter what your skill level.
Don’t be intimidated if you’ve never tried some of these experiences before. All of our events are for beginners and your guides will make sure everyone is having the best time. The goal is to make it easy, fun, and memorable no matter what kind of Christmas party you are planning in 2025.
