Holiday Ice Cream Party Ideas for Family Fun
- Hearth & Fir
- Jul 15
- 3 min read
Get ready to chill this holiday season with a fun Ice Cream Party twist on traditional Christmas treats. Instead of just baking cookies, why not serve up a build-your-own sundae bar? Stock the freezer with Ice Cream from Perry’s and let family members scoop and top their own dessert. Every age will get into the spirit! This guide is packed with ideas for Christmas party desserts, holiday activities for kids, and new family holiday traditions.
Christmas Party Desserts
Imagine the oohs and aahs when guests see a spread of ice cream pints and toppings on the dessert table. Perry’s Ice Cream has dozens of flavors to scoop up, including winter-themed and classic hits. Try a mix of seasonal and fun flavors such as:
● Panda Paws – a swirl of vanilla and chocolate ice cream loaded with mini peanut butter cups and fudge. It’s a sweet, playful pick that families love.
● Southern Pecan – a buttery ice cream with roasted pecan pieces, bringing a warm, nutty twist that’s “popular around the holidays”.
● Neapolitan – three classics in one: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry layered together. It’s perfect for variety or for picky eaters who can’t decide on one flavor.
● Cookies and Cream – creamy vanilla dotted with chunks of chocolate sandwich cookies. This one delivers the “perfect mix of smooth and crunchy” in every bite.
● White Christmas – Perry’s holiday mint flavor: a refreshing mint-and-white-chocolate ice cream packed with festive red and green candy pieces. It looks like the North Pole in a cup and tastes like Christmas morning.
Once you’ve got your flavors, load up bowls of whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts, caramel sauce, crushed candy canes, and any other fixings you love. Let everyone be their own short-order chef. And don’t forget the easy treats: Perry’s novelty ice cream bars and sandwiches are a great addition because they’re pre-portioned, mess-free, and kid-approved. (Parents will appreciate having a few no-fuss bars on hand, and kids love the convenience!)
Holiday Activities for Kids
Turn dessert time into an all-out party for the little ones. Start with some decorating: for example, let the kids help trim your artificial Christmas tree. Decorating an artificial Christmas tree is “a holiday tradition that brings warmth, joy, and festive cheer into any home”, and watching it light up sets a magical backdrop for the rest of the evening. While ornaments and tinsel are going up, play some jolly music in the background. Next, move on to the ice cream station: give each child a bowl and let them create silly sundaes with their favorite Perry’s Ice Cream flavors.
After everyone has built a sundae, keep the fun rolling with games or contests. You might hold a quick race to see who can build the tallest ice cream tower (no hands allowed!), or a blind “guess that flavor” game using Perry’s paddles. The special holiday bars (like peppermint-striped popsicles or chocolate-covered Christmas cookie sandwiches) make an easy, cool snack if the kids need a break between toppings. Remember, the goal is smiles and giggles, be the cool parent now by pulling off this easy-party plan. When each kiddo proudly shows off their dessert, everyone wins!
Family Holiday Traditions
Make this ice cream party a new family tradition. After a big holiday meal or mid-movie break, gather everyone on the couch around the glowing tree for your “Annual Sundae Night.” Encourage sharing stories about favorite Christmas memories or read a festive book aloud while you enjoy dessert. There’s something timeless about passing around bowls of ice cream together. With twinkling lights, cozy pajamas, and cinnamon scents in the air, these simple moments can become cherished holiday traditions.
Every family has its unique traditions, and an ice cream sundae party can be yours. As one Perry’s fan noted, ice cream isn’t just for summer; when shared with loved ones it helps create “warm, sticky smiles” that last. After all, these moments of joy and indulgence are what the holidays are really all about.
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