Sleigh Bells and Slime: A Christmas Slime Party for Kids!
Ready to sleigh your next Christmas party?
We’re about to jingle all the way into the slimiest, squishiest, gingerbread-iest activity of the season!
As the sweet smell of ‘baked’ gingerbread swirls through the air, your little elves will swap cookie dough for scented slime that’s infused with a dash of North Pole magic!
With every swirl, stretch, and squish, kids create festive slime that’s just as fun to make as it is to play with. Simple ingredients transform into holiday memories that shine brighter than Christmas morning.
From glitter sugar dust to snowflake charms, this activity promises to be a sensory sleigh-ride of fluffy, festive, sparkle-filled fun!
So dust off your aprons, throw on your Santa hats, and get ready to ho-ho-host your way to a slime-tastic Christmas that your little elves will be talking about long after the last sleigh bell jingles!
What You’ll Find in This Post:
- Magical Christmas Invitations
- How to Set Up a Christmas Slime Party
- Make Your Christmas Slime
- Holly Jolly Christmas Games
- Santa-Approved Christmas Treats
- Elf-Approved Party Favours
- More Christmas Party Ideas to Explore
- Christmas Slime Party FAQs
Magical Christmas Invitations
Kick off your Christmas slime party with invitations that sparkle with holiday cheer!
Design custom invites featuring cookies, candy canes, gingerbread men, snowflakes, and Santa hats, or explore pre-made options at Inspired Party Design to set the festive tone.
💡 Tip: Tuck miniature Christmas-themed resin charms inside your invites for a whimsical hint of the slime-making excitement to come.
How to Set Up a Christmas Slime Party
Transform your space into a winter wonderland where creativity and sensory fun take centre stage.
Party Setup Essentials:
- 6-foot folding table
- 10-foot adjustable backdrop stand
- 90 x 132-inch sequin tablecloth
- 6-foot themed fabric backdrop
💡 Tip: Sleigh your setup with Inspired Party Backdrops — reusable, photo-ready designs that make every Christmas party picture-perfect!
Christmas-Themed Decorations:
- Snowy winter backdrop
- Red sequin tablecloth for festive flair
- Silver baking trays for slime workstations
- Santa-themed cookie jars filled with slime-making supplies
- Jars for kids to store and take home their creations
- Mini rolling pins for a fun, hands-on touch
- Santa-themed aprons for catching chaos
- Christms cookie cutters for shaping slime
💡 Tip: Add battery-operated LED candles or fairy lights along the table for a warm, magical glow.
Make Your Christmas Slime
It’s time for the main event, where little hands transform ingredients into festive Christmas gingerbread slime!
What You’ll Need:
- Elmer’s clear glue (5 fl oz / 147 ml bottles per child)
- Elmer’s Magical Liquid
- Brown clay (soft brown clay or Model Magic)
- Gingerbread candle scent (just a few drops per batch)
- Mixing bowl and spatula
- Silver or iridescent glitter
- Christmas-themed charms: candy canes, gingerbread men or snowflakes
💡 Tip: Prepare the slime base before the party for younger kids to minimise mess and maximise fun.
Instructions:
- Mix the Slime Base
Pour glue into a mixing bowl (1/2 cup per child). Slowly add the slime activator while stirring until the slime reaches the right consistency. - Add Gingerbread Magic
Drop in a few drops of gingerbread scent and mix. Gradually knead in brown clay for the perfect cookie-coloured slime. - Sprinkle in Some Sparkle
Add silver glitter to mimic sugar sprinkles that sparkle. - Shape Holiday Magic
Let kids stretch, squish, and mould their gingerbread slime. Roll it flat and use cookie cutters to create festive shapes. - Top with Holiday Charm
Decorate slime jars with resin charms like gingerbread men, candy canes, or snowflakes. - Jar Up the Joy
Provide clear jars for kids to swirl and package their slime. - Seal and Share the Magic
Secure the lids so each child can take home a festive Christmas slime keepsake.
Holly Jolly Christmas Games
Keep the festive fun going with Christmas games everyone will love!
- Pass the Christmas Tree: Sit in a circle and pass a soft Christmas tree pillow while the music plays. When the music stops, the player holding the tree is out! Last person left is the winner.
- Santa’s Scavenger Hunt: Hide clue-filled Christmas ornaments for kids to find one by one, each leading to the next hiding place, until the final clue reveals Santa’s sack of goodies!
- Candy Cane Relay: Kids race to pick up candy canes using only candy canes (hook to hook) and deliver them to the next teammate — no hands touching the candy!
💡 Tip: Create a fun ‘North Pole Photo Booth’ with props like elf hats, candy canes, and reindeer antlers for adorable photo ops!
Santa-Approved Christmas Treats
Treat your little elves to some holly-jolly snacks!
- Christmas Cocoa Bar: Warm up their hands and hearts with a cosy Christmas Cocoa Bar! Serve hot chocolate from a festive dispenser in candy-cane–striped mugs or cups. To make it easy (and less messy), hand out cocoa bombs so kids can drop, watch, and stir up the magic.
- Polar Express Popcorn: All aboard the Polar Express Popcorn Station! Serve popcorn in mini sleigh crates or festive boxes with themed mix-ins like Gingerbread Crunch, Jingle Bell Jumble, or Coconut Snowball. Add ‘All Aboard!’ ticket labels for each flavour to keep the fun rolling.
- Christmas Tree Cones: Transform simple ice cream cones into edible evergreens! Dip each cone in green melted chocolate, then decorate with candy stars, sugar pearls, and Christmas sprinkles to look like sparkling mini trees.
💡 Tip: Create a ‘Tinsel Toppings Bar’ where kids can mix and match goodies like mini marshmallows, crushed candy canes, chocolate chips, and festive sprinkles!
Elf-Approved Party Favours
Send your little elves home with gifts as sweet and magical as the season itself! Each favour adds a sprinkle of North Pole charm and is the perfect ending to a day of Christmas creativity.
- Portable North Pole Reindeer: Pop a plush reindeer into a mini North Pole mailbox for a fun surprise straight from Santa’s stables! Add a postage-style name tag and slip in a “special delivery” note from the North Pole for a keepsake that feels truly magical.
- Portable North Pole Elves: Hang elf-themed stockings from a stocking holder or garland, each one labelled with a child’s name tag. Tucked inside, a cheeky elf awaits, ready to keep an eye on things until Christmas Eve!
- DIY Christmas Wands: Every elf needs a little sparkle! In a Santa’s Secret Stash bag, tuck a wooden craft star wand along with glitter pots, Posca paint pens, ribbons, and trims. Encourage kids to decorate their wands at home and cast a little Christmas cheer wherever they go!
- DIY Christmas Jewelry Kits: Let kids create and wear their own holiday bling! Fill Santa-themed bags with colourful beads and elastic, and add a festive name tag for a fun, personal touch.
💡 Tip: Add a touch of magic to every favour with printable “From Santa’s Workshop” or “Elf-Inspected” tags. Because Santa knows better than anyone that the magic’s in the details!
More Christmas Party Ideas to Explore
A Christmas Slime Party is the ultimate way to mix holiday cheer with hands-on fun! Kids will giggle with delight as they squish, stretch, and swirl gingerbread-scented slime, adding festive charms, glitter, and a dash of Christmas magic to create their own squishy masterpieces. It’s messy, magical, and memorable — perfect for little elves who love to play, create, and celebrate the season in style.
Looking for more Christmas inspiration? Try these party ideas next!
- Sleighing It: A Magical Reindeer Adoption Party for Kids!
- Santa’s Little Sidekicks: An Elf Adoption Party for Kids!
- Light Up Christmas: A Festive Fairy Jar Party for Kids!
- Santa’s Secret Garden: A DIY Christmas Fairy Garden Party!
Christmas Slime Party FAQs
What age group is this activity best for?
Perfect for ages 4 -12. Little elves may need help with mixing, while older kids can confidently create their own Christmas-themed slime masterpieces.
How long does slime-making take?
Plan for 30 – 60 minutes from start to finish, including mixing, decorating, and a little festive playtime.
Is the slime safe for kids?
Yes! Elmer’s ingredients are kid-friendly, but adult supervision is recommended, especially when using scented oils or tiny mix-ins like charms and sprinkles.
Do I need to prep slime in advance?
It depends on the age group. For younger children, prepping the base beforehand minimises the mess and keeps the focus on decorating and sensory fun. Older kids will love tackling the full process from scratch.
Can I get matching party items?
Absolutely! We’ve got everything you need to make your setup shine:
- Inspired Party Merch (custom tees)
- Inspired Party Design (printable invites & tags)
- Inspired Party Backdrops (reusable, photo-ready setups)
Let The Jingle Bells Ring!
We can’t wait to see the magical Christmas slime your little elves create this holiday season.
Tag us @InspiredPartyCo and use #ChristmasSlimeParty to share the festive fun!
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