Every child knows that the reindeer have their games, and a Reindeer Games party lets children join in. It is an active, playful Christmas party full of relay races, ring tosses, and silly challenges, perfect for sports clubs, scout groups, schools, church youth groups, and birthday parties in December. This 5 x 7 inch invitation is bright and energetic: a forest green background with a row of leaping reindeer silhouettes across the top, a cute reindeer with a red scarf in the middle, bold REINDEER GAMES lettering in yellow and cream Luckiest Guy, and four colourful game badges.
Leaping Reindeer and a Little Friend
Across the top of the card, four reindeer silhouettes leap at slightly different heights in a darker green, like a herd bounding across the sky. Below them, a cute cartoon reindeer with big eyes, rosy cheeks, and a red scarf stands on a snowy patch. REINDEER is set in large yellow Luckiest Guy with a dark green shadow, and GAMES in cream with wide spacing. A line in Lora italic says A Christmas party for little reindeer. Four rounded badges in red and yellow list the games: Pin the nose, Antler ring toss, Sleigh relay, and Cookie hunt. The date, venue, and RSVP follow in white and yellow.
Game Ideas for a Reindeer Games Party
The four badges on the invitation describe classic party games with a reindeer twist. Pin the nose is played like pin the tail on the donkey, with a big poster of Rudolph and red pom-pom noses. Antler ring toss uses inflatable antlers worn by a volunteer or set on a stand, with children tossing rings onto them. Sleigh relay has teams pulling each other on a sled or a blanket across the room. Cookie hunt hides wrapped cookies or reindeer-shaped treats for children to find. Other ideas include a reindeer antler craft, a snowball fight with soft balls, a jingle bell walk race, and freeze dance to Christmas songs.
Prizes and Medals
A medal ceremony at the end makes every child feel like a champion. Make simple medals from card and ribbon with titles such as Fastest Reindeer, Best Antler Tosser, Super Sleigh Team, and Most Festive Spirit. Give every child a medal, so nobody leaves without one.
Planning a Two-Hour Reindeer Games Morning
A two-hour morning or early afternoon party suits younger children. Start with an antler craft as children arrive, then run the games in stations or as a group rotation, followed by a snack break and a cookie decorating table, and finish with the medal ceremony. The sample party is held at a recreation centre on Saturday, December 12, from 10 AM to noon. Indoor venues with open floor space work best for active games in winter.
Editing the Reindeer Invitation
Click the italic line to change the description, for example, A Christmas party for Mia’s soccer team. Change the four game badges by clicking their text; keep each name short so it fits the badge. Update the date and venue lines and the RSVP name and number. The leaping reindeer are editable vectors in a single colour; recolour them to brown or gold. The cute reindeer can be swapped for another character from the Elements panel.
Snacks for Little Reindeer
Active children need easy snacks. Ideas include reindeer food trail mix (cereal, pretzels and chocolate buttons), apple slices, cheese cubes, mini sandwiches cut into star shapes, and reindeer cupcakes with pretzel antlers. Keep plenty of water available. Check for allergies and label food clearly.
Safety for Active Games
Choose a space with enough room and no hard edges nearby. Keep games age-appropriate, have enough adults to supervise each station, and remind children to take turns. Ask parents about any medical needs, and keep a first aid kit on hand.
Sports Clubs and Schools
Reindeer Games is a great end-of-season party for sports teams and a fun school PE day before the holidays. Change the description to the team or class name and the venue to the gym or field. Print the invitation as a poster for the club notice board.
Printing Reindeer Games Invitations
Download a PDF and print at 5 x 7 inches with full bleed. The green background prints well on most printers. Hand out invitations at practice or send them home in school bags.
Sending the Reindeer Invite to Team Parents
Download a JPG and share it in the team or class parents’ group, with the RSVP deadline and a note about clothing, such as comfortable clothes and trainers for running games.
Take Home Treats for Little Reindeer
Send each child home with a reindeer antler headband, a bag of reindeer food to sprinkle on the lawn on Christmas Eve, a candy cane, and their medal.
Reindeer Games Questions
Can I change the games?
Yes. Click each badge and type your own game names.
Can I add a team logo?
Add a shape at the top and use Replace Image to place a club logo.
Which ages suit this party?
Children from about four to ten enjoy reindeer games most.
Running Games Smoothly With Many Children
With a large group, set up game stations around the room and rotate small groups every ten minutes, with an adult running each station. Use a whistle or a bell to signal the change. Keep a simple scoreboard for team games, but make sure every child wins at something. Have a calm corner with colouring sheets for children who need a break from the excitement. A clear plan keeps energy high and stress low.
Reindeer Antler Craft
A quick antler craft is a perfect arrival activity. Cut headbands from brown card, and let children decorate pre-cut antler shapes with glitter, stickers, and pom-pom noses, then staple them onto the band. Children wear their antlers for the games and take them home afterwards.
On Your Marks, Reindeer!
Choose your games, fill in the details, and send the invitation. A Reindeer Games party fills a December morning with laughter, running and festive fun.
