These Polar Express party ideas are perfectly excellent ways to enjoy some special holiday fun with kids.
Take your celebration or movie night to the next level with these activities, treats, and crafts. My boys and I have had a blast with many of these ideas for Christmas fun and can’t wait to try them all.
I’ve gathered the best ideas for Polar Express fun to use with my boys and to share with you!
Get Into the Holiday Spirit with a Fun Celebration
A movie theme is an amazing way to help your kids (and you) get excited for the holidays. And it can be a wonderful way to spend special time together while creating beautiful memories. A Christmas-themed movie provides you with the perfect reason to sit back and relax with your children. And The Polar Express is a popular pick for many reasons!
I was first introduced to the book version of this story. My mom (a retired Kindergarten teacher) planned a big event for her class using this book as a base. Although I was a teenager, I remember sneaking a read of the book and being fascinated by the tale.
Years later, I revisited this book with my boys. We also have watched the movie many times. As part of our Christmas homeschool fun activities, we’d plan little parties with Polar Express themes. I’m finally getting around to collecting those ideas here and sharing them with you. I hope that you and your children find inspiration and joy with these ideas, too!
Our Top Picks for Polar Express Party Ideas
This classic Christmas tale tells the story of a magical train to the North Pole. It’s full of adventure and wonder. The book and the movie captures those elements. Plan a night full of fun by reading the book and then having a movie night. These Polar Express movie night ideas will help get the planning started.
Jingle Bell Craft: How to Easily Make with a Coffee Filter
This jingle bell craft is a brilliant way to enjoy a fun and frugal activity that’s perfect for the holidays.
Using coffee filters and a few other simple supplies, this craft makes it easy to boost Christmas fun for kids, especially with the book and movie The Polar Express.
Hot Chocolate Playdough Recipe: How To Make & Enjoy With Kids
This hot chocolate playdough recipe is a creative and frugal way to boost sensory play for kids.
With only 3 steps and common ingredients, you can quickly whip together this incredible smelling hands-on material. It’s fantastic for use during the holidays, winter, and any time of year you want to have some chocolatey fun.
DIY Christmas Cards for Kids: Fun Crafts of Hot Cocoa Mugs (Free Set)
DIY Christmas cards for kids are delightful ways to celebrate the holiday season. Your children will have a blast creating special ways to share the Christmas spirit with others, especially family and friends. And these super cute hot cocoa mugs (that are customizable) make it easy to enjoy hands-on creative fun!
Handprint Hot Chocolate Craft Stick Craft
This movie night craft is a great way to pass the time before the movie starts. Kids can build a mug with craft sticks and then cut out a handprint to use as the steam.
by Our Kid Things
Easy Train Shape Craft for Kids
This template gives you all the shapes your kids need to build a train, much like the one in the movie. This activity sneaks a little learning in without compromising the fun.
by Arty Crafty Kids
FREE Printable Polar Express Train Tickets PDF
Of course, you need some way to let everyone know when the movie night will be. Use this printable to make your own Polar Express tickets so everyone can be sure to have a ticket for the movie night fun.
by The Savvy Mama Lifestyle
Polar Express Bell Favors with Printable Tags
The bell at the end of the movie holds so much importance that it’s the perfect way to both decorate for and commemorate this movie night. Use the printable to make tags for silver bells and give one to everyone after the movie.
by Mama Cheaps
These DIY Christmas Lights Look Like Snowballs
Turn a few common supplies into magically glowing snowballs with this craft project. Magical snow is the perfect accent to this magical winter movie.
by Mod Podge Rocks
All Aboard for These Fun Train Facts and Train Coloring Pages
Get young kids excited about trains just before the movie starts. They can spend the afternoon coloring in the train pictures from this printable pack.
by Two Kids and a Coupon
Paper Snowballs for an Indoor Snowball Fight: Easy Snow Day Fun!
An indoor snowball fight with paper snowballs is the perfect way to wind down after a fun movie night. But these aren’t just crumbled-up sheets of paper. Be sure to check the blog post for tips on how to make the best paper snowballs ever.
by Barley and Birch
Crockpot Hot Chocolate
There is just so much to say about this hot chocolate. It’s rich and creamy, easy to make, and ready whenever you want it. Set it up beforehand and you can serve it with no fuss once the movie is all queued up.
by Love From The Oven
Christmas Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board
Another fun way to serve hot chocolate for the movie is not to serve it at all. Instead, set up this hot chocolate charcuterie board and let everyone customize theirs.
by Messy Little Monster
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Hot chocolate is a big part of the movie, so it’s only fitting to celebrate it in your snacks as well. These hot chocolate cupcakes are inspired by the real thing, and they taste every bit as good as a cup of the sweet, warm beverage.
by My Happy Bakes
Snowball Popcorn Balls
This movie night snack reinvents classic popcorn balls, creating something that much more resembles actual snowballs. Coconut is the secret, and it really transforms this treat.
by Three Olives Branch
How to Make a Toaster Pastry Christmas Train
This toaster pastry Christmas train is truly something else. It will have to be made ahead of time, but when you bring it out, the oohs and ahhs will make all the work worth it.
by Ann’s Entitled Life
More Ways to Have Polar Express Fun with Kids
Of course, reading the book and watching the movie of The Polar Express are fantastic ways to enjoy this story and its characters. Games, activities, and small accessories can certainly help, too!
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Boost Your Christmas Fun with a Special Polar Express Event
With these 15 easy and fun ideas for celebrating The Polar Express, your movie night or special event will be one to remember!
I hope these creative ideas help you enjoy a truly special time with family, friends, and loved ones. You don’t have to try them all at once. Pick a few to try and save the rest for another time or next year.
🌟 What ideas would you add to this list? Please share in the comments area at the bottom of this post!
