Festive fundraising ideas for your PTA this Christmas

21 Oct 2024 - Ticketize Team

As the festive season arrives, it’s a great time for PTAs to organise events. These gatherings can celebrate Christmas and bring the school community together. Here are some ideas to spread holiday cheer and raise funds.

Christmas Craft Fair with Santa’s Grotto

A Christmas Craft Fair is a wonderful way to showcase local talent. Sell tables to local artisans and craftspeople to sell their handmade items—think festive decorations and unique gifts. Families can browse while sipping mulled wine or hot chocolate.

Add to the fun with a Father Christmas Grotto. Children can meet Santa, share their wish lists, and take photos. Promote online ticket sales to make entry easy for everyone. You could encourage students to display and sell their homemade crafts, letting them contribute meaningfully to the event.

Christmas Film Screening

What more festive than hosting a classic holiday film at your school? Choose beloved movies like The Snowman or Home Alone and select a suitable date for the screening. Make sure you have the necessary permissions, licenses, and equipment to show the film. You can invite just the children or open it up to families, which can help increase fundraising.

Set up online ticket sales to streamline attendance management, and promote the event through newsletters and social media to build excitement. Decorate the screening area to create a cozy atmosphere, and offer snacks like popcorn, mince pies, and hot chocolate. It’s a simple yet enjoyable way to celebrate the holiday season and provides a (relatively!) relaxing experience for everyone involved.

Gingerbread House Workshop

Create a festive atmosphere with a Gingerbread House Workshop. Committee members can bake the gingerbread in advance, and then just encure you have all the materials needed for building and decorating, including cookies, icing, and plenty of fun decorations. It can be useful to sell tickets online in advance to ensure you have the right amount of materials.

While things might get a little messy, that’s part of the fun. This workshop is not only a hit with families but also an excellent opportunity to raise funds for your PTA.

Christmas Raffle

Engage the community with a Christmas raffle! Reach out to local businesses for exciting prize donations that will entice everyone. Promote the raffle at other school events and through newsletters to build anticipation.

Plan to hold the draw during a festive gathering, creating an exciting moment for everyone involved. This is a wonderful way to encourage community participation, raise funds, and bring some extra holiday cheer to your events.

Mulled Wine Evening for Parents

While kids enjoy their festivities, host a mulled wine evening for parents. This event can take place in the school hall or outside. Offer a selection of mulled wines with nibbles and festive music. It’s a chance for parents to relax, socialise, and enjoy some holiday cheer. Why not print off some lyrics of well known carols and have an informal christmas sing along.

Christmas is a really important time of year for PTAs and can provide a great opportunity to raise funds with the right event. Why not try Ticketize for online tickets sales to your Christmas events today…