The Nutcracker Party Ideas
What could be better than sugar plums dancing, nutcrackers marching, and ballerinas twirling? These are some of the best Nutcracker party ideas including everything from drinks to party games!
Nutcracker Food
While it’s simple to just put a nutcracker or ballerina on top of something, most of these idea take it on step above and create creative food and drink items to go with the Nutcracker party theme! Keep things sweet with these Mouse King Marshmallow Pops from Party Pinching. Make these darling Nutcracker Cookies from Disney Family. Add a bit of savory in with these Mouse King Cheese Bites from Wonderland Recipes. Serve cupcakes with these cute cupcake toppers from Confetti Bash. Drink melted snowflakes with cute striped paper straws.
The Nutcracker Party Decorations
Stick with pretty colors, fluffy fabrics, and sweet treats for one amazing Nutcracker party! Send any of these gorgeous Nutcracker inspired party invitations (boy and girl versions available). Set your table with these cute Nutcracker paper goods (love the bright colors!). Make this Nutcracker Silhouette Art from The Crafted Sparrow for your party backdrop. Make an entire Land of Sweets dessert table. Create this DIY tutu table skirt to add that ballet effect to your table like I did in my once upon a summer party. Have one of these darling tutus on each of the chairs for your guests. Send kids home with these DIY Sugar Plum gift jars from Hostess with the Mostess.
The Nutcracker Party Games & Activities
Other than dancing, watching the movie, and listening to The Nutcracker soundtrack, these are some other great ways to have fun at your Nutcracker party! Build gingerbread houses like these ones from Disney Family. Do one of these 12 Nutcracker crafts for kids from Rainy Day Mum. Have a Nutcracker inspired photo booth with these printable photo both props. Set up a table with supplies to make these cute felt Nutcracker ornaments from Make & Takes.
More Holiday Party Themes
If a Nutcracker themed party isn’t what you’re after, try one of these Christmas party themes instead!
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