50+ DIY Grinch Themed Christmas Party Ideas

Author:
Elaine Byers
Updated date:
Jul 25, 2022

Have a Merry Grinchmas!

With it's predominantly green and red color theme, Grinch Christmas Decorations are perfect for a festive party. You'll need plenty of red and green items to decorate for this event. You can also make Grinch inspired snacks such as Garlic in your Soul Rolls and pretzels dipped in red and green candy melts.

Decorate your outdoor area with a Grinch Butt tree and Grinch Signposts and even a balloon arch. Make centerpieces for table decor using mason jars or repurposed topiaries which are brilliant to add the whimsical to any occasion. Have a look at these Grinch Party Ideas for inspiration.

Whimsical Table Decor

To recreate this whimsical looking table, you'll need red and green table clothes. For the centerpieces, you can recycle topiary trees and use green fur fabric and glue gun. Mini red pom poms are then added for the final touches.

Grinch Sign

To make this sign you'll cardboard, red, white and green paint and cardboard boxes to make the presents. Cut three arrow shapes from your card board and paint them. Add the words Mount Crumpit, Whoville and Grinch's Lair to each of your arrows. Stick these to a red post and then on top of two presents which are wrapped in Grinch themed wrapping paper.

Cutlery

The devil is in the detail - so make sure everything, down to the cutlery is fitting with your theme. You can purchase green plastic utensils and make Santa hats from red felt to keep them together. Guests are sure to appreciate this touch.

Favor Bag

No matter the party - favor bags are a must! To make this Grinch inspired version, you can purchase green bags and then decorate them with the face and a Santa hat. Fill the bag with red and green treats and favors.

Whoville Centerpiece

Make a whimsical centerpiece by layering red and white striped candies and mini glitter baubles into a glittered plant pot. You can either make your own plant pot by transforming it with glitter paint, or check out whats on offer in your local stores.

Grinch painted mason jars

We all have old jars lying around the house - so why not turn them into festive Grinch jars. Paint two in green and the other in red an you can place the letters of Grinch evenly among the jars. This will make a wonderful centerpiece or vases for your event.

Grinch Lantern

This Grinch inspired Lantern would also work great for a candy land theme. Layer a red lantern with red and white striped ribbons and peppermint candies.

Grinch Butt Tree

Bring your favorite Dr. Seuss’ Christmas Character to life with this Grinch Butt Tree. He isn't actually stealing the tree, but it is sure to get a laugh from visitors.

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Grinch Backdrop

Every party needs a themed backdrop for photo ops and this Whoville inspitred one is ideal for a Grinch party.

Drink up Grinches

Create a festive drink station for thirsty guests. You can make a sign or table mat with the words Drink up Grinches. Add peppermint stirrers to glasses to complete the look. You could make up a Grinch themed punch to fill the glasses with too.

Magic Grinch Sand

Grinch Christmas Party: Activity booth for Magic Grinch Sand to keep the grinch away at Christmas time! Glitter, red hots, sugar, green sand.

Grinch Snacks

Make these Grinch inspired snacks such by dipping pretzels in white candy melts and dusting them with red and green sprinkles. You could use this idea with Oreos and other biscuits or snacks too.

Grinch Christmas Tree

Steal the show with the mischievous Grinch themed tree. If you have a white tree, it is relatively easy to put this spin on it by adding red and green decorations. You can make the Grinch face from cardboard and paint it green. This is sure to be a hit with kids.

Grinch Balloon Arch

Balloon Arches are a popular choice for parties since they really add a dramatic visual punch to your even. Recreate this idea by blowing up red and green balloons and add foil balloons resembling peppermint candies at strategic intervals.

Welcome to Whoville

Adorn your porch with a Welcome to Whoville sign. You could either make your own or search online to find something similar. It will also make a great spot for selfies or to just catch up with guests as they enter.

Garlic in your Soul Rolls

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Garlic in your Soul Rolls

Dr Seuss's "Oh, the Places You'll Go" inspired party food. From the line in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas:" you've got garlic in your soul, mr grinch. To make these mouth watering snacks, simply make a classic version of a roll and add garlic butter to it.

Grinch Holiday Table

A Grinch Holiday Table is easy to achieve by carefully selecting the decorations. You can have mini bottle brush trees to create a whimsical Whoville forest look at the center and then make sure your plates and glasses match accordingly.

Grinch Wrapping

Hand draw a Grinch face on green wrapping paper. Use some green wool for some hair. You can download a gift card from the internet. Merry Grinchmas!

Grinch Tree

Transform your tree into a Grinch Tree with the use of red and green ornaments. You can also purchase or make signs indication Whoville.

Layered Mexican Dip with the Grinch

This is a great one to serve to family and friends at parties and kids will love it to.

For the Mexican Dip

1 can re-fried beans

16 oz container sour cream

1 package taco seasoning

1 ½ cups shredded cheese

½ cup chopped green onion

½ cup chopped tomato

1 can black olives

Instructions
Mix the sour cream and taco seasoning.
On a platter spread out 1 can of re-fried beans smooth.
Spoon on sour cream mixture
Sprinkle cheese over
Top with green onion, tomato and black olives over top of the shredded cheese

Grinch Guacamole

Juice of half a lemon

4 avocados

15-20 cherry tomatoes diced

3 tablespoons of guacamole spice.

2 green stuffed olives

Instructions
Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits.Mash the avocados with a fork . Together with the juice of half a lemon add your guacamole spices to your avocado mash mix well.
Put your guacamole in the center of your Mexican dip and gently mold it into a Grinch's face shape.
Use a tooth pick to make the Grinch's mouth in the guacamole.
Place the two green olives at the top for the eyes (make sure the red center shows).
Use a triangle diced tomato for his nose.
Arrange the diced cherry tomatoes in the shape of Santa’s hat and cream cheese for the "pom pom" of the hat and the rim.