The right community amenities can bring people together. Enticing community events can bring more residents together at the same time to share in a joyous occasion.<\/p>\n
This winter, give the gift of community. Read on for apartment resident event ideas for December 2023.<\/p>\n
Gingerbread House Decorating<\/h2>\n
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December is the perfect time to indulge in baked goods and whimsy. Nothing brings those two things together like gingerbread houses and there are plenty of affordable kits you can purchase for your residents.<\/p>\n
Building and decorating a gingerbread house is a fun activity for all ages. Encourage residents to break up into teams so they can become better acquainted with their neighbors.<\/p>\n
You can even provide prizes, like gift cards to local restaurants or goodie bags, for the most creative gingerbread houses. Consider creating different categories, like “most colorful” or “sturdiest structure,” so that every team has the chance to win a prize.<\/p>\n
Holiday Trivia Night<\/h2>\n
When you’re planning December activities, it’s important to remember that not everyone celebrates Christmas. In fact,\u00a0just over 70%<\/a>\u00a0of Americans celebrate Christmas today. There are other holidays, like Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, that also deserve recognition in December, and you can reflect them all with a holiday trivia night.<\/p>\n Ask questions like:<\/p>\n Make sure to set up clear rules before trivia begins. For example, you can give each team a bell to ring and call on the team who rings their bell first to keep things orderly.<\/p>\n December is another month known for its movies, so break out your projector and screen and pick a mild evening to host a holiday movie night. Don’t forget to encourage residents to bring blankets and offer warming treats like hot chocolate.<\/p>\n To be respectful of your residents’ differing beliefs, stick with secular movies for your movie night. Popular classics include:<\/p>\n These family-friendly flicks offer so much nostalgia that even the adults will love coming together to enjoy them.<\/p>\n Sending holiday and Christmas cards in December is an old tradition that many people have forgotten. Still, nothing beats receiving a card from a friend or loved one around the holidays, especially when that card is homemade.<\/p>\n Gather your residents in your office space or recreation room for some good old-fashioned card making. Decorate with twinkle lights, play festive music, and provide a variety of refreshments.<\/p>\n All sorts of materials can be used to make a creative holiday card, from magazine clippings to crepe paper to glitter glue. Consider going with recycled paper goods to share\u00a0eco-friendly habits<\/a>\u00a0with your residents.<\/p>\n If your apartment building is home to a large number of children, one fun event idea is to give them a chance to meet Santa (while giving parents a break from those long lines at the mall).<\/p>\n Santa meet and greets can be easy to pull off with the right costume and the right person to play Santa. It’s helpful to add decorations like small trees and fake snow, since families may want to get pictures.<\/p>\n It’s customary to have something small to give out at a Santa meet and greet, so keep candy canes or small toys on hand.<\/p>\n If you’re willing to trek outside of the confines of your residential property, consider booking a morning or afternoon at your local ice skating rink. Ice skating rinks are great places to embrace the chilly season and can typically accommodate several dozen people at once.<\/p>\n If you can’t foot the bill for everyone in attendance, consider paying a portion of the fee to give residents a discounted rate. Alternatively, you can provide things like vouchers for the concession stand or cover the cost of your resident’s skates. Ask the rink manager for permission to bring outside food and beverages so you can share inclusive snacks (like gluten-free or dairy-free options) with your residents.<\/p>\n Don’t forget to remind residents to bring layers to the rink. Find out in advance if the rink offers any other attractions, like a small arcade or jungle gym, for anyone who wants to attend but doesn’t feel comfortable skating.<\/p>\n\n
Holiday Movie Night<\/h2>\n
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Winter Card Making<\/h2>\n
Santa Meet and Greet<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nIce Skating<\/h2>\n
Snowman Building<\/h2>\n
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