Austin Slumber Party: Magical Holiday Ideas & Activities for Kids

Erica Green
Nov 19
2 min read

The holidays are the perfect excuse for extra magic — twinkly lights, cozy blankets, and a slumber party your kids will talk about long after winter break. If you’re planning an Austin slumber party this season, our Candy Cane Lane and Snowflake themed sleepover tents bring the festive vibes straight to your living room. Here are some easy, parent-friendly ideas to make your night unforgettable!

A hot cocoa bar is an ideal activity for your holiday Austin slumber party.

1. Kick Off the Night with a “Cozy Cocoa Bar”

Set out mugs, hot cocoa packets, marshmallows, candy canes, chocolate chips, and holiday sprinkles. Invite the kids to build their own cup of cheer!

Bonus: Our red, white, and silver Candy Cane Lane tents pair perfectly with peppermint treats.

2. Snowflake Craft Station

For a low-stress craft, provide blue and white paper, kid-safe scissors, glitter glue, stickers, and markers. The kids can make paper snowflakes to hang on their tents — especially fun if you’ve chosen our soft blue-and-white Snowflake tents for the night.

3. Peppermint Spa Time

Turn your living room into a mini holiday spa:

Candy cane–striped nail polish
Peppermint-smelling lotion
Mini face masks (sensitive-skin friendly!)

Bonus: The candy cane–shaped pillows from our Candy Cane Lane party make it extra cute for spa selfies.

4. “Snowball” Pillow Fight

Use soft white plush balls or rolled-up socks for a fun and safe indoor “snowball” fight. Kids LOVE this one — high energy, no actual ice required.

5. Make-It-Yourself Ornament Station

Provide clear plastic ornaments, fake snow, sequins, stickers, and ribbon. Simple, quick, and they’ll head home with a keepsake from their Austin slumber party.