55 Best Christmas Pajama Party Ideas and Games for Adults
Christmas parties are always fun, but why not mix things up with a Christmas pajama party? Nothing is more fun than getting cozy and having holiday fun with your friends. Thankfully for you, we have lots of great Christmas pajama party ideas for adults to keep you entertained!
Whether you prefer interactive games or simple party activities, there are so many fun Christmas games for large groups or a small group of party guests.
Here is the scoop on the best Christmas pajama party ideas for adults!
55 Best Christmas Pajama Party Ideas for Adults!
1. Baking Contest
Get into teams and have a Christmas cookie baking competition. Have your friends vote on the best tasting Christmas cookie or the best decorated Christmas cookie.
2. Pajama Fashion Show
Roll out the red carpet for your own pajama fashion show. Have each guest model their christmas pjs for the group and vote on who has the best outfit or most unique pajamas.
You can set up in your living room or Hallway for the most space.
3. Make Gingerbread Houses
Gingerbread houses are such a fun Christmas tradition, why not make them into a party activity? Set up stations with pre-made gingerbread houses and all the necessary decorations for a fun Christmas activity.
4. Decorate A Christmas Tree
A tree trimming party is a fun way to bring in the Christmas cheer with your friends. Set up a Christmas tree and have everyone bring their own ornaments to decorate it.
This activity will make your party area that much more festive for your grown-up slumber party!
5. Watch Christmas Movies
Holiday movies are a classic staple of Christmas time! A movie night with your favorite classics like White Christmas or The Santa Clause is a great idea.
With so many great holiday movies out there, the best way to watch them is with a movie marathon! You are sure to have a lot of fun.
Don’t hesitate to ask your guests what movies they want to watch, it is an easy way to decide where to start!
6. Slumber Party
Have everyone bring a sleeping bag so they are cozy at night! You can play video games, tell ghost stories, and so much more!
You can even set up indoor tents to pretend you are camping! This is the perfect activity for a pajama party theme night. A slumber party is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear pajama party, so they go together!
It’s the perfect choice for pajama adult Christmas party themes!
7. Pizza Party
Who doesn’t love pizza? Order in some Christmas themed pizzas or have a make your own pizza party with all the toppings. Bonus points if you wear Christmas themed pajamas while eating it.
8. PJ Party Photo Shoot
Set up a Christmas themed photo shoot with props and let your guests get creative with their Christmas pajamas. This is a fun way to capture the memories of your Christmas pajama party and make for great holiday cards or gifts.
9. Christmas Bowling
Set up Christmas themed bowling pins and have a Christmas bowling tournament with your friends.
10. Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts are always a hit at parties! They can be Christmas themed, or just generic items for your guests to find.
This is one of the best Christmas games for any party!
11. Pillow Fight
No pajama party is complete without a pillow fight! Break out the pillows and have a Christmas themed pillow fight with your friends.
12. Pin the Nose on the Snowman
Play a Christmas twist on the classic party game by pinning the nose on the snowman. Use Christmas themed paper or markers to draw your own snowman for the game.
13. Play Board Games
Bring out all your favorite Christmas themed board games and have a fun night playing them with friends. Invite everyone on your guest list to bring their favorite game as well so that you have lots of choices.
14. Christmas Bingo
Mix up your traditional Christmas games with Christmas bingo! Create or print out Christmas bingo cards and have Christmas themed prizes for the winners.
15. Christmas Charades
Get your friends laughing with Christmas charades. Write Christmas-themed words or phrases on slips of paper and act them out for the group to guess.
16. Bake Christmas Cookies
Everyone will love baking and decorating Christmas cookies with their friends in their pajamas. Set up stations with cookie dough, frosting, and various toppings for a fun Christmas activity.
17. Ice Cream Sundae Bar
This delicious party activity is always a hit. Set up an ice cream sundae bar with all the fixings and let your guests create their own Christmas themed sundaes.
A sundae bar is perfect for any type of party, but it will be even better for a pajama party.
18. Karaoke Night
Get the Christmas music ready and let your guests show off their singing skills with a Christmas karaoke night. This is one of the best ideas for your next slumber party or birthday party.
19. DIY Christmas Ornaments
Get crafty with your Christmas pajamas party and have a station for everyone to make their own Christmas ornaments. Your guests will love to hang their new ornament up on Christmas Eve!
20. Christmas Gift Exchange
Have a christmas gift exchange with your friends, either using a Secret Santa method or White Elephant style. It’s a fun way to exchange presents and get into the christmas spirit with your friends.
21. Play Christmas Trivia
Test your Christmas knowledge with a Christmas trivia game. Have Christmas themed prizes for the winners, or just bragging rights.
22. Sing Christmas Carols
Another wonderful way to bring in holiday cheer is to sing Christmas carols together. Whether it’s a rousing group sing-along or a solo performance, Christmas carols are the perfect addition to a Christmas pajama party.
23. DIY Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Get creative with some old sweaters and Christmas themed crafts to make your own ugly Christmas sweaters. Have a contest to see who can make the ugliest Christmas sweater.
24. Ornament Exchange
Similar to the Christmas gift exchange, have a Christmas ornament exchange with your friends. Either make your own or pick out special Christmas themed ornaments for each other. It’s a great way to add to your Christmas tree decor.
25. Gift wrapping Contest
Another fun idea is a gift wrapping contest! This is one of the best Christmas-themed games!
See who can wrap Christmas presents the fastest and most creatively with a gift wrapping contest. Provide various Christmas themed wrapping materials for your friends to use in the competition.
26. Present Stacking Contest
Stack Christmas presents in creative ways and see who can create the tallest stack. Use Christmas themed or colorful wrapping paper for added fun.
27. Christmas Hot Potato
Play Christmas hot potato with Christmas themed gifts and holiday music. Whoever is holding the gift when the music stops, is out of the game. Last person standing wins.
For extra fun, play with two presents at once!
28. Guess That Gift
Wrap several Christmas gifts and have your friends try to guess what is inside each one by feeling or shaking the presents.
29. Holiday Pictionary
Get into teams and have one person from each team draw Christmas themed phrases or words for the others to guess. Use Christmas themed boards or a slip of paper to draw on.
30. Christmas I Spy
Play Christmas themed I Spy with your friends, using Christmas decorations or holiday decorations and items in the room as things to spot.
31. Name That Holiday Scent
Put various Christmas themed scented candles or oils in different cups and have your friends try to guess the scent.
32. Name That Christmas Tune
Play Christmas songs and have your friends try to guess the Christmas tune or artist. Bonus points if they go the extra mile and sing along! This is something that the entire family can enjoy!
33. Hot Chocolate Bar
Nothing is cozier than a hot chocolate bar at Christmas time. Set up a variety of flavored hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, candy canes, and other toppings for a warm and tasty treat.
A hot cocoa bar will make an adult pajama party or a kids’ sleepover party better. This cozy activity is perfect for a pajama themed party.
34. Candy Cane Golf
Set up Christmas themed targets and use candy canes as golf clubs to play a Christmas themed mini golf game. This fun game is a good idea for any holiday party with friends or family members.
35. Christmas Photo Booth
Photo booths are so much fun! Set one up with Christmas themed props and backgrounds for some fun Christmas memories captured with your friends. Don’t forget to share the photos afterwards!
36. Holiday Coloring Pages
Get creative and relax with some Christmas themed coloring pages. Provide Christmas themed markers, colored pencils, or crayons for your friends to use. It’s a great way to unwind and get into the Christmas spirit.
There are lots free printables online, so you will be able to find coloring pages that fit your cohesive theme.
37. Christmas Word Scramble
Create Christmas themed word scrambles for your friends to try and unscramble. Use Christmas words or phrases for added holiday fun.
38. Marshmallow Toss
Set up Christmas themed targets and toss marshmallows at them with your friends for a fun Christmas twist on the classic game. It’s one of the best Christmas party games for adults!
39. Christmas Cookie Swap
Bake or buy Christmas themed cookies and have a cookie swap with your friends. Each person can bring a batch of cookies to trade and sample with each other. Bonus points if the cookies are homemade!
Cookies also make the best party favors for the holiday season.
40. Christmas Word Search
Make or print out Christmas themed word searches for your friends to complete. Use Christmas words, phrases, characters, and songs for added holiday cheer.
41. Build A Snowman
If you’re lucky enough to have a white Christmas, gather some friends and build the ultimate snowman. Get creative with Christmas themed accessories and decorations to make it extra special. Don’t forget to take pictures!
42. Christmas Movie Trivia
Test your friends’ knowledge of Christmas movies with Christmas movie trivia. Create your own trivia questions or use an online resource to come up with some challenging questions. The person with the most correct answers wins!
43. Marshmallow Chubby Bunny Challenge
See who can stuff the most marshmallows into their mouth while saying “Chubby Bunny” – a christmas twist on the classic party game.
44. Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
An ugly sweater party is always a hit, and adding a Christmas pajama twist makes it even better. Encourage your guests to wear their ugliest Christmas pjs and have a fun photo booth set up to capture all the wacky outfits.
45. Christmas Family Feud
Play Christmas themed rounds of the classic party game, Family Feud. Use Christmas characters, songs, and traditions as the basis for your survey questions. The team with the most points wins!
46. Santa Sack Race
Get into teams and have a Christmas sack race using Santa sacks or Christmas themed bags. The first person or first team to cross the finish line wins!
47. Making Paper Snowflakes
Get creative and make Christmas paper snowflakes with your friends. Provide Christmas themed paper and scissors for added holiday cheer. Hang them up as Christmas decorations or give them out as Christmas gifts.
48. Snowman Dressing Contest
Get into teams and have a contest to see who can dress up a snowman the best using Christmas themed accessories, hats, scarves, and more. Have your friends vote on the winning team.
You can dress up your snowman as your favorite Christmas character like Ralphie from A Christmas Story or give him a classic snowman look.
49. Christmas Mad Libs
Fill out Christmas themed mad libs with your friends for some silly holiday fun. Use Christmas characters, songs, and traditions as the basis for your mad libs.
50. Jingle Bell Toss
Set up Christmas themed targets and use jingle bells as toss balls for a festive twist on the classic game. Have your friends compete to see who can get the most points or land their jingle bells closest to the target.
51. Candy Cane Pick Up Sticks
Play a Christmas twist on the classic game by using candy canes as pick up sticks. See who can carefully remove the most candy canes without causing any to fall.
This is the perfect game to make a fun party!
52. Left Right Gift Exchange
Play a Christmas twist on the classic game by using Christmas themed gifts or gifts with Christmas wrapping. Follow the left right story and see who ends up with the best Christmas gift at the end.
53. Santa Hat Ring Toss
Get into teams and play a Christmas twist on the classic game by using Christmas Santa hats as rings. See which team can get the most Santa hats onto a Christmas tree, bottle, or other Christmas themed object.
54. Christmas Riddles
Challenge your friends with Christmas themed riddles and see who can solve them the fastest. Use Christmas characters, objects, songs, and traditions as the basis for your riddles. The person with the most correct answers wins!
55. Christmas Gift Wrap Relay
Split into teams and have a Christmas gift wrap relay. Provide Christmas wrapping paper, scissors, tape, and gifts for each team. The first team to completely wrap their Christmas presents wins!
Final Thoughts
No matter how old you get, pajama parties are always lots of fun. There are so many fun activities for adults to do at Christmas pajama parties.
Now is the perfect time to host a pajama party with good food and your best friends. Lots of these party ideas will still work no matter what specific theme you choose for your party.
Whether you have a larger group or smaller group of party guests, these games and activities are sure to make everyone have a great time for the Christmas season!
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