12 Fun Winter Themed Party Ideas & How to Plan One (2024)

Looking for a few exciting winter-themed party ideas to celebrate with your loved ones? Excellent, that’s exactly what we at Peerspace have for you ahead! The winter season is at times exciting and unpredictable, a time to get together with friends and shrug off the cold temps with camaraderie. So why not throw together a memorable winter-themed party with your nearest and dearest? Your party doesn’t have to revolve around a particular holiday or tradition — instead, make every day and everything an excuse to celebrate!

Some of these parties can be held at home, while others will be better at a unique venue. Not sure where to begin? Visit Peerspace, a comprehensive guide to unexpected and creative venues for parties, retreats, meetings, and gatherings of all kinds! We’re the largest online marketplace for hourly event rentals. And with cool and stylish venues in thousands of cities across the globe, we know you’ll be able to find something special in your desired location.

Pair the perfect Peerspace event venue rental with the following winter-themed party ideas, and your gathering is sure to be legendary.

1. Get snug and cozy with a bonfire bash

Stay warm and create an unbeatable ambiance for your winter-themed party by hosting a bonfire bash. Guests should come bundled in down jackets and snow boots, as this party is best held (mostly) outside! Light the way to a roaring bonfire with paper bag luminaries after greeting guests with a thermos of something warm to drink and flannel lap blankets. For entertainment, keep it simple and opt to sing songs and play games around the fire.

And of course, let’s not forget about the food! Roast hot dogs and make creative versions of s’mores around the campfire. When it’s time to warm up, invite guests inside to enjoy foods that require a utensil: individual pot pie is always a crowd-pleaser. 

Check out Peerspace for venues near you that have their very own fire pit. Simply enter your location and search “fire pit” and other related words to narrow down the results. Near Austin, TX? You can always book this beautifully landscaped 22-acre sanctuary that overlooks the Barton Creek Valley.

Don’t feel like cooking? Ask your venue’s local hosts for suggestions on arranging gourmet catering to be served at your bonfire venue!

2. Get festive with a tree-trimming party

Recapture the idyllic fairy tale of an old-fashioned Christmas, which starts with a fresh-cut tree and hundreds of decorations. When your tree is safely in the stand, drag out the boxes of every single one of Grandma’s antique ornaments and your preschool creations.

Invite friends for food and drink to decorate the tree and create their own memories to take home! Adult-friendly crafts can be practical or a throwback to adolescence: work together to create a garland, fashion ornaments out of beads and jingle bells, or create mason jar snow globes. You can do all this while enjoying oyster stew and champagne. If you’re lucky, your guests will break out into impromptu caroling!

Not feeling super crafty but love the idea of a holiday ambiance? We get it! That’s why you can book a Peerspace venue, like this Christmas 365 days a year home in Carolina Beach, NC (pictured above). It’s the perfect space for intimate gatherings and features Christmas wonderland decor every single day of the year!

3. Warm up with a scotch-pairing dinner party

For the brave — and, well, experienced — fun winter-themed party ideas can’t get more decadent than one that pairs warm spirits with rich and hearty foods. This works well with a smaller, intimate group who will appreciate comparing the different scotches and how they work with various foods. Ask your local wine and spirits rep to make recommendations.

Or even better, book a restaurant on Peerspace and have the chef create a menu that suits your preferences while allowing the flavors to play off each other.

Prefer to DIY it? Then you need to see our cozy winter dinner party ideas!

4. Celebrate the winter solstice

It’s the longest night of the year, so begin the long trek toward spring with a celebration to welcome back the sun! Peerspace offers a variety of venues and interactive spaces that allow the perfect opportunity to create and meditate.

One great option is the suburban upscale yoga studio and wellness center in Hoffman Estates, IL. It’s an open, spacious studio ideal for movement, meditation, and yoga retreats.

Dine on a menu of earth-focused foods among candlelight and sun symbols. Burn a yule log and make lanterns or luminaries. Have a DIY area for guests to design sun ornaments, homemade feeders for wild animals, or orange pomander to take home.

5. Have a sweet Valentine’s Day-inspired occasion

The holiday for lovers falls at the coldest time of year. Spin the idea that Valentine’s Day is just for couples with a romance-themed winter party! Invite friends for a gorgeous meal to celebrate the truest love of lasting friendship. If you’re celebrating with your SO, you can also create an aphrodisiac-themed menu that includes fresh herbs and berries, hot peppers, vanilla and coffee, and, of course, chocolate.

Bonus points if anyone can eat the cuisine with fingers or chopsticks! Decorate your space with candles and shades of red, of course, but make it unique with contrasting textures. Add Billie Holiday to the playlist and keep it fun!

6. Coldest-place-on-earth party

One of the most exciting and customizable winter-themed party ideas is to create your very own winter oasis! Book a cabin through Peerspace and pretend the venue is in the most wintry of climes (whether it actually is or not is your choice!) Then, embrace the theme the way locals do by braving the cold with an outing: try cross-country skiing, snow-shoe-in, or the family favorite — sled riding!

Move the party indoors for the foods that make real or imaginary sub-zero temps great. You can try Scandinavian fare of Swedish meatballs and gravlax, wild rice soup, fresh fruit pies, and fresh donuts with piping hot apple cider. 

7. Blue party

Hold this event as a potluck to see how your friends envision “blue.” Start with foods that are blue in color — blue corn, blueberries, blue potatoes — and move to blue plate specials — meatloaf and mashed potatoes, homemade mac and cheese, and fried chicken and greens. Mix blue-hued cocktails like a blueberry basil martini, then bring in a group to play live rhythm and blues.

Of course, it goes without saying that guests should wear shades of blue, and you should book a blue Peerspace venue to limit your decorating while maximizing the fun! This downtown blue luxury suite in Los Angeles, CA should do the trick nicely.

Love this idea? Then check out more blue-themed party ideas here!

8. Host a cooking competition with your guests

Stock the kitchen, break into teams, choose an ingredient, and work your culinary magic. The best way to ensure it’s a surprise to everyone? Assign broad ingredient categories to each guest: grains, protein, sweets, and vegetables. A good sense of humor and a sense of adventure is required! Provide aprons and hats, and celebrate the winner by enjoying your creations. Loser has to do the dishes!

Host this event at a Peerspace home, loft, cabin, or penthouse so you can make use of a lovely kitchen in a stunning setting. One of our favorite suggestions is this Gatsby’s Gem Art Deco home in Oklahoma City, OK. It has tons of space for cooking and dining, with a beautiful kitchen to make your most delectable dishes.

9. Fondue party

Allow hours and hours to enjoy this DIY dinner party! Classic cheese fondue or variations on chocolate are always a hit, but try cooking in oil or hot broth and add a delicious protein to the menu.

Stemless wine glasses and comfortable clothes are a must. Set a low coffee table, throw pillows on the floor, and try your hand at fondue. Make it happen with ease when you book this modern bohemian loft with a feasting table and Caravana lounge in Los Angeles, CA. Book your fondue party here and all you’ll have to focus on is the food.

Don’t forget: tradition says that if your food falls off of your fondue stick into the pot, you have to kiss the person next to you.

Does your birthday fall during winter? Ensure your party still sizzles using our awesome winter birthday party ideas as your guide!

10. Have fun with a throwback retro ’50s party

Why not host a party with a duo of themes — winter and retro in one! For a 50s winter party, serve American comfort food at its finest in that era: from-scratch tuna casserole, Jell-o molds with fruit, and gin martinis. Learn to mix a Singapore sling or a pink squirrel for those who aren’t in the mood for a dry martini.

Dress up in hoop or pencil skirts, as well as Mary Janes or kitten heels, and accessorize with handbags, gloves, and stockings, of course. Throw on some Henry Mancini and dance the night away!

11. Serve an A-list wake-up brunch

Everyone likes brunch, as there’s something for every palate. Guests may adorn their coffee or dress their Bloody Mary with edible garnish. Set a family-style table decorated with bowls of fruit and fresh flowers, and adorn settings with crystal and mismatched china.

Menu items should be a mix of sweet and savory: serve Chesapeake benedict and brulee french toast with vanilla cream; assorted mild cheeses with fruit and bread. Then get fancy with smoked salmon and caviar with all of the appropriate accouterments.

12. Turn up the heat with a disco party

You may be searching for winter-themed party ideas, but that doesn’t mean you don’t want to get spicy! Ignore the wintry weather, book a super fun Peerspace dance party venue, and gather your friends for a disco dancing party!

You don’t actually have to wear the clothes or listen to the music, mind you. (Unless you really want to. We won’t stop you either way!) You can wear what you like, blast whatever music you and your crew prefer, and dance in a space with lots of beautiful decor and distinct lighting.

This is also where Peerspace comes in handy! Just click the link and book a spacious party venue that includes disco balls, LED lighting, neon lights, you name it. If you’re in Los Angeles, you pretty much have to book this modern disco-themed nightclub with a rainbow disco floor, bars, an arcade, and so many more amazing features. You’ll have so much fun you’ll likely forget that winter is raging just outside the door.

Peerspace enhances all winter-themed party ideas

We hope you enjoyed this list of winter-themed party ideas as much as we’ve enjoyed concocting them! Remember, you can take any of these winter-themed party ideas and celebrate them in a stunning, private Peerspace venue.

We have thousands of listings in cities across North America and beyond, all of which are available by the hour. It’s the perfect way to meet up with loved ones in a stylish and safe setting. Create new memories and endless photo opportunities at a historic castle, an elegant mansion, a rustic cabin, or a magnificently modern loft.

Maximize your booking by asking your venue’s host for any requests you may have. They want you to have a blast in their venue, so they are always willing to help you in any way that they can. That way, all you have to do is get to the venue and start partying. Start searching today and see what you find!

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