18 Festive Grinchmas Party Ideas

From green Grinch foods to DIY craft ideas, a Grinchmas party is a fun way to throw a memorable Christmas event! Have you ever planned one before? We at Peerspace love helping people plan special occasions, so let us help you out with a few of our favorite Grinchmas party ideas for a festive time.

1. Create a Whoville signpost for guests

Welcome people to your Grinchmas party with a Whoville signpost. Details can include arrows to the Grinch’s lair, Mount Crumpit, and other details from the story by Dr. Seuss. Underneath the sign, we’d add some Christmas present boxes, fluffy cotton snow, and a few tufts of Grinch fur!

2. Watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” together

Is it really a Grinchmas party if you don’t have a chance to watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” together? Pretty much all of us have seen either the 1966 cartoon version or the 2000 movie with Jim Carrey. But there may be someone in your group who hasn’t seen either one!

If your living room doesn’t have a big screen TV for some Grinchmas viewing then how about booking a party venue with one? Did you know that Peerspace has homes with big-screen TVs and other amenities for a Christmas party? For example, this BYOB event space in Chicago, IL, has a 65-inch smart TV so you can have “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” playing in the background of your Grinchmas party!

3. Decorate with Grinch fur accessories

The green hair of the Grinch lands everywhere to ruin Christmas! So how about a few tufts of green fur on couches and tabletops? You could even build some Grinch fur decorative items like green Grinch fur Christmas trees with red ornaments. Little tufts of fur can also be made into green ornaments to hang around the Grinchmas party venue.

4. Make and bake some Grinchmas food

No list of Grinchmas party ideas would be complete without a few dishes that match the theme. Guests will get a real kick out of snack table options like green Grinch cupcakes, chips & Grinch guacamole, and glowing Grinch fruit punch. Looking for some more inspiration? We’ve collected a lot of inspiration for you on our list of unique Grinch food ideas for your next holiday gathering!

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5. Say “Thank You for Coming” with Grinch party favors

Party favors are a great way to say thank you to guests for coming. But don’t be boring with them; whip up something creative that sticks to the theme and will have guests smiling for days to come. For example, a bag of green Grinch jelly beans with a custom “Thank You” is a simple Grinchmas party idea that’s sure to put a smile on people’s faces. Another idea is to fill a few Grinch-themed party favor bags with snacks like these from Amazon! 

6. Make some green Grinch slime for the kids

A Grinchmas party for youngsters should have activities to match the occasion. So how about helping them make some green Grinch slime to play with? Follow this easy recipe from Simplistically Living which uses school glue, borax, water, food coloring, and a few other ingredients. Best of all, you can have a batch of slime ready in under 15 minutes for instant fun!

7. Make some clay Grinchmas ornaments together

Adults love DIY crafts as much as kids do. Ornament making would be a really fun thing to do during a Grinchmas party. There are a few ways to go about it but one of our favorite methods involves using oven bake polymer clay, which means you don’t need a proper kiln to fire each ornament. Another way to make Grinchmas ornaments is by painting green metal ornaments, which need no firing and you can find them at most holiday decor shops.

8. Hire a holiday Grinchmas face painter

Channel your inner Grinch with some green face paint and a talented face painter who can be available for your party! Face painters can be found in any major city and are skilled at any kind of theme, including Grinchmas parties. If you keep some props nearby like red Santa hats or green gel for people’s hair, you can help everyone be the Grinch for the day.

9. Make a Whoville decorative centerpiece

Don’t forget about the Whos when making a list of Grinchmas party ideas! Use a few spiral-filled circles, some twisted glitter straws, and Christmas tree branches to make an unforgettable Whoville-themed decorative centerpiece like this one. Find a way to sneak in Cindy Lou Who for an even more creative decorative centerpiece.

10. Decorate a Grinchmas tree together

A Grinch-themed Christmas tree should be at the top of our list of festive Grinchmas party ideas. One fun way to make your Grinchmas tree really special is to find one with a distinct lean to it. The curve comes from an oversized ornament stuck to the top but you can also find trees premade that lean amusingly. If you all made Grinchmas ornaments together then what better place for them could there be?

11. Set up a Grinchmas photo station

Guests will want to take selfies and couple’s portraits together during your Grinchmas party. Doubly so if you have a professional face painter on hand for everyone! Make the photos that much more special by setting up a Grinchmas photo station. It can be as simple as a frame with a few Grinch-themed decorations for people to pose with or a large wooden prop for people to place their faces in.

12. Give out green shots

Everyone will love a few green Grinch shots at an adults-only Grinchmas party! Check out these recipes from Simplistically Living that only have a few ingredients. A sign on the shots table saying “Drink Up Grinches” is definitely the way to go here.

13. Welcome everyone to the party with a Grinchmas balloon arch

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Balloon arches are so much fun because they can be customized to fit any theme, including Grinchmas party ideas. Blow up some balloons with a Grinch face, some Whos, and balloons colored red, green, and white. Build your own arch using these and you’ll have an unforgettable entryway for Grinchmas party guests.

14. Set out some Grinch pool noodle candle holders

If you’re looking for a Grinchmas party idea that’s sure to be original then how about making some candle holders from green pool noodles? Flames can be a hazard, especially since green pool noodles may not resist heat so well. Fortunately, you can replace lit candles with small battery-powered LED candles like the ones in this image!

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15. Have Dr. Seuss caricatures made

We’re all used to having instant photos made by our phones. But how about something a little more special? Hire a caricaturist to come and draw everyone’s faces! Caricaturists draw in multiple styles, including Dr. Seuss-inspired art.

16. Build a Grinchmas wreath

You can’t use regular Christmas decorations for a Grinchmas party. Take some time to build a Grinchmas wreath instead! You can take a basic wreath and add a few touches like green ornaments and a Grinch figure. Or you could start from scratch and build your own wreath using green Grinch fur.

17. Wrap gifts in green Grinchmas party paper

Holiday wrapping paper tends to be in traditional patterns like plaid or colored red and white. But how about something more fitting for a Grinchmas party, like vibrant green? Bonus points if you can wrap it with some Grinch faces leering at the person receiving the gift! A Grinchmas party can include time for gift-giving, like a Secret Santa exchange.

18. Have the Grinch show up in person

How about a visit from the Christmas hater himself, the Grinch? Maybe you’ll decide to be the one to show up with green makeup and a Santa outfit. Or you could even hire an impersonator to show up for a couple of hours! Someone in a really authentic Grinch suit would provide not only laughter but endless photo opportunities for guests.

Grinchmas party ideas: conclusion

Grinchmas parties are some of our favorite alternative takes to a traditional Christmas affair. It’s a theme that everyone recognizes, happens to be really funny, and includes a lot of room for creative party planning! We hope Peerspace’s list of festive Grinchmas party ideas has inspired you. Don’t forget to book a venue while planning your Grinchmas party! Begin your search with a few of Peerspace’s Christmas party venues near you.

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