*UPDATED 2021
Winter holiday parties at school often involve tons of treats but with the rise of food allergies, many classrooms are opting for food-free celebrations. Food sneaks into parties not only as snacks but often many crafts make use of food items. Old jars of peanut butter, re-purposed baby food jars, egg cartons, dried noodles, and other food items are often used in crafts. Games such as bobbing for apples and bingo using food as markers can make children with restricted diets feel excluded. For a true food allergy-friendly inclusive event no food products should be used.
Food Free Christmas Party Ideas
Below is a list of some fun ideas for inclusive food-free Christmas party ideas for crafts and games. Follow the links for some more step-by-step instructions.*Post contains some affiliate links
Tip: Avoid all food residue from recycled, old popsicle sticks, bottle caps, or baby food jars by checking out craft stores for new supplies.
Food Free Crafts Ideas
- Beaded Candy Cane Kit
- Button Wreath Kit
- Christmas Tree Needlework from Dimension Crafts
- Construction Paper Wreath by Our Small-Town Idaho Life
- Craft Stick Snowman by The Simple Parent
- DIY Mini Christmas Trees
- Elf Bead Ornaments
- Felt Tree and Snowman Crafts
- Grinch Toilet Paper Roll by Crafty Morning
- Jingle Bell Wreathes
- Magic Color Scratch Reindeer
- Penguin Bottle Cap Ornament by Crafty Morning
- Snowman Bottle Cap Ornament by Kidsomania
- Window Art Paint Kit
Food Free Activities
- Bouncy Ball Spoon Race
- Christmas Bingo
- Hot Potato
- Indoor Snowball Fight by Room Moms Rock
- Pin the Nose On Rudolph
- Pin the Nose On Snowman
- Rudolph Ring Toss
- Snowball Bowling by Growing Jeweled Rose
- Snowman Tissue Box Bowling by Craftaholics Anonymous
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