This kids Christmas table is fun and whimsical in classic red and green. These festive ideas for a cute table for the little ones include ways to help keep them entertained while waiting to eat (or for Santa!).
Kids Christmas table setting ideas
Styling kids tables is a great way to get creative in a way we don’t normally get to do as adults. This colorful Thanksgiving kids table was a blast to create, and so was today’s Christmas party table.
Doing this can bring back fond childhood memories, as well as make memories for the kids in our lives. These ideas are easy to re-create and I hope you’ll be inspired to set a party tablescape for your young children.
Start with traditional red and green colors and use festive printables, activities, and decorations for place settings and a Christmas centerpiece that even the kids will love.
Using the traditional Christmas printable party collection from Love The Day I set the table with mix & match name cards, tags, and notes to Santa. These set the tone for a classic color scheme paired with modern patterns and whimsical details.
If you love this classic look then you’re going to adore these family Christmas party ideas set around a dessert table. The setting is also done in traditional red and green so it all coordinates beautifully.
Top tips
No need to go over the top: Kids don’t need an elaborate centerpiece, but they do appreciate something cute and appropriate. DIY candy Christmas trees do the trick nicely. And a small bud vase with red carnations add just a touch of sophistication.
Keep them entertained: Add a jar of crayons and plenty of paper and Christmas printables so everyone has fun, and the grown-ups aren’t constantly having to come up with activities.
How to decorate
- One of my favorite tips for entertaining is to buy small salad or dessert plates in various colors that can be used for multiple occasions. This way you can layer them with your everyday WHITE dishes (my favorite staple item) when setting a table.
- Layers and color add interest to a table setting. These red & white striped plates can be used for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, 4th of July, and more! And because they’re melamine they’re durable and great for children’s tables. A regular sized plate makes a great “charger” underneath.
Give each child their own magical snowman milk bottle complete with donut hole topper. These are always a hit!
Use candy cane circles as napkin rings and add a tag for extra decoration.
Top each plate with a “Wish List” and pencil clipped together with colorful office clips.
Make it fun: To balance out the table and add one more fun element I filled a vase with tiny red candies so the kids could “guess how many” are inside. No matter the age this activity never gets old! They can even count them out at the end to keep them busy.
Kid’s Christmas party table
Use these ideas to host a children’s’ holiday party after school or on a weekend.
If you have access to a Santa suit or someone who can play Santa, that would be an amazing addition!
More fun ideas for kids
- Budget Friendly Kids Christmas Table
- Kids Candy Coated Christmas Party
- Easy Christmas Craft For Kids
- Christmas Movie Party + Favorite Movie Picks
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*This table was originally styled for and published in Yum Food & Fun for Kids magazine.
Photography by Laura Gordon for Celebrations At Home
Smittybilt Tonneau says
Awesome ideas! Those are too cool and colorful the kids will surely enjoy.
Rilane says
Really great decoration 🙂 Small snowmen look sweet
Chris says
You guys have made my day. Thanks for all the sweet comments!
Juliet Douglas says
The wish list at each place setting is a great idea! Kid friendly and modern. Love it!
cassie says
i adore this! my kids would think this table was so fun!
naomi says
How come I have only found you NOW??? Your design and tips are amazing, I am blown away. I really love this table, well actually, I really love them all. Thankyou for sharing your amazing talents!
Vicky says
I am so impressed. You photos are like eye candy. Gorgeous and such fabulous ideas. I have stumbled this post. I am a new Twitter and FB follower visiting from Thirty Handmade Days.
Carrie ~ The Corson Cottage says
This is so sweet and cute! I love the bright and whimsical spirit.
Layla says
My jaw is on the floor!!!!!! 😀
The ideas and photos are just BEATUIFUL- thank you so much for sharing them!
🙂
Mindy Lockard says
Darling ideas! Makes me want milk and cookies!
[email protected] Family Moments says
Absolutely gorgeous. The snowman milk bottle I’d never thought of or seen and now I must have!
Nicole says
were can I find those adorable “sear santa” letter.
Chris says
Those are from Love the Day {see link above}. You can contact Lindi for them : )
cynthia at the daily basics says
That is absolutely adorable! I love that table and the Santa wish list is just one of the brilliant touches you’ve included. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Patricia says
So beautiful!!
Elizabeth says
The entire table is precious – captures the delight of every detail for children at Christmas! BTW – you had me at the snowman milk bottles!
Lisa [With Style and Grace] says
so stinking adorable and creative, I love every bit of it!
jen @ tatertots and jello says
This is just adorable!! I love those snowman bottles and the candy trees. So fun!!
xxoxo
Jen
Coryanne Ettiene says
I love the guessing pot and all the tiny details you added along the way…. fabulous ideas darling! Coryanne
Dawn Sandomeno says
As usually you kicked it out of the park with this one – love it!
Jen @ SecondCitySoiree says
Looks like a fun table!