5 Holiday Party Ideas to Get You in a Festive Mood

It's not always easy to come up with holiday party themes for end-of-the-year festivities so if you're feeling stuck, we have the best Christmas party ideas that work no matter how you celebrate. Make your 2024 bash unique with creative experiences that engage all your guests. From New York to San Francisco, you can indulge in DIY cocktails, festive desserts, and artful craft projects. Get into the spirit of the holidays with our top party picks.  

1. Wrap your hands around wreath making classes

One of the biggest signals that you're in the festive season is seeing wreaths hanging everywhere. This timeless decoration is a cinch to make and is an excellent group project to DIY. Wreath making is engaging, great for all ages, and easy to master. Not only will your guests create a custom wreath, but they'll also have a token of the season to remind them of your time together.

Looking for a creative way to bring your girlfriends together or want to treat your mom to a fun craft day? A wreath-making class lets you try something a little more relaxing during the busy holiday season and will help your loved ones unwind with a fun project to share. You can keep your wreaths for yourselves or plan to give them as handmade gifts to the special people in your life. Christmas party ideas can be meaningful ways to spend time together.

2. Sink your teeth into cooking classes

If food is your favorite part of the holidays, you're not alone. Who doesn't love indulging in all the rich tastes of traditional holiday food? You can take the experience a step further by hosting a cooking class. From savory main dishes to sweet desserts, you and your guests can make a feast fit for your 2024 Christmas celebration. Learn new techniques and recipes with the guidance of an experienced chef. If the people in your group are at different levels, it doesn't matter. Even beginners will be able to follow along and make delicious dishes to share. Drink your favorite wine while you chop, saute, and braise.

The best part is hanging out with your favorite people and not having to do the dishes!  When your class is over, you'll leave with a satisfied appetite and new skills to show off in your own kitchen.

3. Relax with a craft class

Get away from the stress of the season and unwind with a fun craft class that doubles as a Christmas party. Whether you're an avid crafter or you've dreamed about getting started on a new hobby, you'll find something inspiring in our beginner workshops. From learning how to crochet to tufting a rug, you'll have a blast with your group as you start your creative journey together.

Make your own watercolor cards with an artist and create personalized holiday cards this year. Instead of something generic, you'll send holiday greetings that your friends and family will treasure.

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Try an arm knitting class and make a cozy chunky knit blanket. This is an easy skill to learn and super fun when you do it with a group of friends or co-workers. You'll have plenty of time to chat and show off your progress while your teacher breaks down each step in a way that's easy to follow. Once you're done, you'll have a lap blanket to use all winter while you're working from home or watching your favorite streaming series. Textile classes are a unique theme for Christmas parties and a fabulous way to bond with your loved ones.

4. Learn how to make cocktails

Instead of letting your guests pour themselves a glass of wine or grab a beer from your fridge, try a mixology theme this year. If you have a signature cocktail – or you want to come up with one – book a cocktail making class and shake up your notion of what a holiday party can be. It's great to hang out and catch up but you can take things up a notch with a professional mixologist there to teach you some delicious drink recipes.

No one needs to stress if they don't know the difference between a jigger and a strainer. This is the kind of cocktail party where everyone will have fun whether they have prior knowledge or not. This is also a fun way to plan a date night with friends. Instead of hitting your favorite bar to celebrate, you can get a group together to learn real bartending skills and enjoy your drinks together.  

5. Decorate yummy gingerbread houses

And with every holiday party idea you can't forget about the kids. Decorating gingerbread houses is great for all ages, not just children! Our workshops are great for including the whole family and online classes let you gather with family and friends who live far away. Our virtual workshops come with DIY kits so you don't have to shop for ingredients or supplies. Professional bakers lead our classes and you'll get all the insider tips and tricks to creating a festive gingerbread house to display all season long.