EVENTS: Hot Cocoa Bar & 11 More December Event Ideas
Warm Your Hearts Hot Cocoa Bar
This event is sure to warm both hearts and taste buds. The comforting aroma of cocoa and the fun of personalizing each cup create a cozy, feel-good experience your residents will love.
A Cozy Hot Cocoa Bar
Transform your space into a winter-wonderland gathering spot where residents can build their own perfect mug of hot chocolate. With toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate chips, and flavored syrups, everyone can get creative and craft a cup that’s uniquely theirs.
Grab & Go Alternative: Snowman Soup Kits
Hot cocoa goodie bags (2 hot cocoa packets, mini candy canes, and mini marshmallows & Hershey Kisses) get an extra cute spin with our Snowman Soup tags!
Event Inspiration
11 More Ideas for Event Inspo
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#1 Winter Gift Wrap & Card Bar
Get ready to unwrap the fun! Transform the clubhouse or community lounge into a cozy, festive workshop with tables for card-making and gift wrapping. Our “Winter Card Bar & Gift Wrapping Station” is the perfect way for residents to tie up loose ends—and their gifts—with ribbons, laughter, and community spirit.
#2 - Mad for Plaid Party
It’s time to break out your favorite flannel and celebrate the season in style! Join us for a cozy Mad for Plaid Party filled with good vibes, warm drinks, and festive fun.
Dress in your best plaid or flannel
Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and cozy treats
#3 - Bring Your Own Friend (BYOF) Winter Events
Put your winter events to work for your marketing! These simple “BYO Friend” ideas make it easy to showcase your community and boost exposure—a snowball-spectacular strategy. Think easy events like a Hot Cocoa Bar, Gingerbread Decorating Party, Candy Cane Grab, or a Winter Card Bar.
#4 Cocoa, Cookies, & Crafts
Get ready to sip, snack, and stick together! Your apartment community can spread cozy cheer with a “Cocoa, Cookies & Crafts” night — a sweet blend of creativity, conversation, and cocoa-fueled fun. It’s the perfect way to whisk away the chill and stir up some neighborly connections.
#5 Snowman Soup & Hot Cocoa Bar Event
We're here to SNOW you that something as cheap and easy as hot cocoa can be decadent. It's all about how you present it.
#6 Sock & Scarf Exchange Gift Party
Warm hearts and toasty toes! Join us for a fun and festive Sock & Scarf Exchange Gift Party where everyone brings one wrapped pair of socks or scarf to swap.
#7 Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Bring the warmth of the season into your community with a virtual Fall-Themed Random Act of Kindness challenge.
Create a virtual space—like a social media thread or community board—where residents can post about their acts of kindness and inspire others to do the same.
#8 Sweet Candy Cane Events
This red-and-white seasonal event is perfect for brightening your leasing office or shared space!
Set up a cheerful Candy Cane Bar as a quick, feel-good event your residents will love. It’s easy to create and adds instant holiday spirit to your community!
#9 Winter Door Decor Contests
Who is ready for a fun and festive competition? Encourage residents to decorate their doors or balconies with creative, imaginative winter-themed decorations, such as wreaths, lights, snowflakes, and other winter elements.
Don’t forget to show them how it’s done by decorating the office door(s)!
#10 Winter Paw Bar
Calling all pet-friendly communities to a paw-some winter celebration! This is THE pet event of the year. Whether you live in an area that experiences winter weather or not, this event brings pets, snowflakes and frosty fun to your community.
#11 Candy Cane Lollipops
Make holiday treats easy and fun with peppermint marshmallow lollipops, perfect for a quick snack or a festive party treat.
Microwave a few pieces of chocolate melting chips.
Dip a frozen marshmallow pop into the chocolate.
Immediately sprinkle or roll it in crushed peppermint. Cool and enjoy!
Bonus! #12 Snow Globe Craft Party
Delicious drinks, festive treats, and sparkling crafts—what more could you ask for? A Build-Your-Own Snow Globe event is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Invite residents to create lasting memories (complete with a dash of glitter!) with keepsake snow globes they’ll love to display or gift.
