The Ultimate Holiday Party Activities and Entertainment for Kids

The holiday season is here, and what better way to celebrate than by throwing the ultimate kids' holiday party? Or maybe you are hosting a festive family holiday party for adults and kids too?! No matter the setting, Confetti Jar is here to help you find just the right activities and entertainment to celebrate the season. With our list of holiday party entertainment for kids, your little guests will be talking about this event long after the holidays are over!

Drumroll please! Here it is...

Our list of 15 incredible activities and entertainment ideas that will turn your holiday gathering into a winter wonderland of fun:

1. Jump into a Holiday Themed Bounce House or Bubble House

Transform your space into a festive playground with holiday-themed inflatables and bounce houses. Rent an inflatable bubble house, complete with swirling and twirling balloons in holiday colors - just like a snow globe kids can actually play in! Or check out holiday-themed bounce house rentals, including the Gingerbread Man Christmas Bounce House & Slide Combo from Bounce House Atlanta. These bright and colorful inflatables and bounce house rentals add instant cheer and endless energy to the party.

2. Meet & Greet with Holiday Characters

Bring the magic of the holidays to life with appearances from beloved characters like the Grinch, Rudolph, Buddy the Elf, and more. Turn your party into a holiday wonderland with the Gingerbread Man, Elves, or even holiday-themed stilt walkers! Kids will love taking photos and interacting with their favorite festive friends, who can also lead sing-alongs and games! And guess what else? You can find the best kids' party entertainers from Confetti Jar!

3. DJ Playing Holiday Hits + Games

What’s a party without music? The DJ that knows just how to host the ultimate party for kids will keep the festive vibes flowing with a playlist full of Christmas classics and modern holiday jams. But that’s not all! B-Rockin' Parties also leads fun, themed games, making sure kids stay engaged and have the time of their lives.

4. Holiday-Themed Bubble Show

Imagine a spectacular bubble show where every shimmering bubble carries the magic of the holidays! The amazing and talented Anastasia at Atlanta Bubble Show creates everything from enormous bubbles to tiny bubbles, bubble snowmen, white-fog bubbles, and even smoke-filled the bubbles. An absolutely enchanting experience that both kids and adults will love.

5. Festive Trucker Hat Bar

Perfect for kids, teens and tweens - give your crew the chance to celebrate the season in style with a trucker hat bar! Homegrown Truckers and MeMo Hat Bar brings on-trend hats and a huge assortment of festive patches that can include Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and more. You can even include patches with a touch of sparkle and glitter, creating the ultimate accessory to wear throughout the season. 

6. Fairy Hair & Glitter Tattoos

Let kids sparkle and shine with fairy hair in holiday colors and dazzling glitter tattoos. It’s the perfect way to give them a festive glow they’ll be excited to show off. Tinsel Twist is here to help you celebrate, bringing all that shines for your holiday parties.

7. Festive Photo Booth Fun

Rent a trendy photo booth and 360 photo booth for your holiday party! Add your favorite props; from Santa hats to elf ears, garland, and more, the whole family can join in for silly and sweet snapshots that make the perfect addition to holiday photo albums. The team at Picture U Perfect can even add holiday-themed designs to your photos, for the ultimate on-theme keepsake!

8. Personality Portraits Photo Set-Up

Capture the joy of the season live at your party with Personality Portraits! Nina, the Owner at Personality Portraits, captures photos of kiddos just as they are, laughing and having fun in their festive attire. Think of it as a photo session set-up during your event, offering a fun activity, along with a meaningful keepsake or gift for families to treasure.

9. Music Party with Christmas Tunes

Invite one of our talented music party hosts to lead the littles in a fun and festive holiday jamboree. These awesome teams bring instruments and props, teaching kids active and engaging holiday and Christmas songs, guiding the partygoers in a festive musical experience. Music Together Metro Atlanta even hosts Holiday Sing Alongs with all your favorites including Jingle Bells and Frosty the Snowman - a great option for baby and toddler parties!

10. Holiday-Themed Slime & Sensory Play

What’s squishy, sparkly, and loads of fun? Holiday slime! Set up a slime station where kids can mix glitter, holiday themed charms, and festive colors into their creations. These Confetti Jar businesses make your slime party easy and mess-free!

For more hands-on play, we also love themed sensory bins, perfect for toddlers pre-schoolers. Sensory plan can include holiday trinkets and colors to bring the your holiday party to life.

11. DIY Holiday Cookie & Cupcake Decorating

Set up your own cookie decorating or cupcake decorating station for the kids. Pre-bake cookies in your favorite shapes, then set-up bowls of colored frosting, festive sprinkles, and colorful candy for decorating. You can also choose bright and cheering cupcake toppers or sugar cake and cupcake decorations to complete the festive treats.

12. Holiday-Themed Face Painting

Face painters can transform kids into reindeer, elves, or festive snowmen with vibrant holiday designs. For your Christmas party entertainment, face painters can offer snowflakes, holly leaves, candy canes and more. For a Hanukkah party, face painters can include a menorah with glowing candles or the Star of David. And of course - be sure to ask for glitter to add that touch of magic! Book the best face painter for your holiday party entertainment with Confetti Jar!

13. Holiday-Themed Cotton Candy Shapes

That’s right - cotton candy art in Christmas shapes! What could be more magical than these sweet treats? The team at Melania Cotton Candy is offering Santa Claus, Santa hats, or even Santa hats on your favorite characters this season. Kids love watching this talented team creates works of art with these fluffy cotton candy treats - such a fun and unique kids entertainment for a Christmas party! Book now with Confetti Jar!

14. Holiday Crafts & Canvas Painting

A crafting station is always a hit for a wide range of ages! From toddler to teen, everyone loves arts and crafts! Kids can decorate ornaments, paint festive scenes on mini canvases, or make holiday cards for their families - or even Santa! Let their creativity shine with a fun and festive holiday craft station.

15. Holiday-Themed Balloon Twisting

Holiday-themed balloons add an extra touch of magic to any festive celebration! Talented balloon twisters can transform colorful balloons into whimsical holiday creations. Picture candy cane swords, reindeer hats, Christmas tree wands, menorahs, or even snowmen and gingerbread men. Definitely a hit for any holiday party with kids!

Final Touches for Your Kids’ Holiday Party

Add Fake Snow to Create the Ultimate Holiday Party Setting

Bring the magic of winter to Atlanta with fluffy, white, fake snow! A rare sight here in Georgia, bring the snow to create the ultimate festive setting for your event. Kids love to jump, dance and play in the magic snow dust. Bonus: no wet mittens or freezing fingers! Rent a snow machine to make the white Christmas happen!

Serve Kid-Friendly Snacks & Sweets

A party isn’t complete without delicious treats! Kids love bite size snacks and finger foods - and a kid-friendly charcuterie board is the way to go. Boards and Bouquets has it covered! Add festive desserts like cake pops, cupcakes, and cookies shaped like snowmen or ornaments to keep the sugar rush going. We've got all the best bakeries mixing up the festive treats for your events!

Complete the Holiday Setting with Festive Decor

And of course - no party is complete without the perfect balloon decor, balloon arch, or backdrop to bring your winter wonderland to life. Add festive colors, shimmering fridge, and that touch of sparkle to complete your holiday party setting. With Confetti Jar, you can find the best balloon designers around Atlanta to make your holiday party dreams come true.

With this lineup of activities and entertainment, your holiday party will be the talk of the season. The kids will laugh, play, and create memories that last a lifetime—and you’ll be crowned the ultimate holiday host. 

And the best part? Confetti Jar makes it easier than ever to find and book everything you need for parties for kids! To get started, head on over to our Kids Party Entertainment page to find local businesses offering the best party entertainment for kids all around Atlanta. 

Cheers to a magical celebration!