With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to bring your community together for some festive fun! But, choosing to host a cozy gathering or an unforgettable soirée can feel daunting, adding to the stress that comes with this time of year. Don’t worry, though—Social Kapture is here to help!
We’ve got plenty of event ideas and tips to make the process smoother, and our social media team is here to assist you by sharing the holiday cheer online, creating a lasting connection with current and future residents.
1. Make Your Event Merry & Bright
The key to a successful holiday event is choosing a theme and activity that resonates with your community. Once you’ve got your concept, the rest will fall into place! Here are a few festive ideas to get you started:
Deck the Doors!, a Door Decorating Contest: Encourage residents to showcase their creativity with wreaths, lights, and other festive decor. Offer prizes for categories like “Most Creative” or “Best Use of Lights."
More festive name ideas: Door Décor Galore, Bright Doors & Bright Spirits
Sweet Treats & Merry Eats, a Cookie Decorating Party: This is a sweet way to bring people together! Provide frosting, sprinkles, and blank cookies, or invite everyone to bring a dozen to swap.
More festive name ideas: Cookies & Cheer, Frost & Sprinkle Fest, The Sweet Workshop
Paws & Pompoms, a Festive Sweater Social (Pets Welcome!): Ugly sweaters are a holiday classic. Make it extra fun by inviting your resident pets, dressed to impress.
More festive name ideas: Tacky & Toasty Sweater Party, Jingly & Janky Sweater Party, Merry & Mismatched Sweater Party
Cocoa & Cheer, a Hot Chocolate Bar: Set up a cozy station with various flavors and toppings.
More festive name ideas: Cozy Cocoa Corner, Mugs & Marshmallows Mixer, Snow Day Sips
Cozy Classics, a Holiday Movie Night: Favorites like Home Alone or Elf are always crowd-pleasers. Don’t forget the popcorn!
More festive name ideas: Silent Night Movie Night, Merry Movie Magic, Fa-la-la-la Film Fest
Bow & Go, a Gift-Wrapping Station: Provide wrapping paper, ribbons, tape and tags for residents to wrap presents. It’s a thoughtful way to ease holiday stress.
More festive name ideas: Wrap 'n' Roll Workshop, Festive Wrapping Wonderland!
Wishes & Wonders, a New Year Tree: Set up a “goal tree” where residents can hang ornaments that share their hopes for the upcoming year. All it takes is some blank paper ornaments, pens and a tree in the lobby!
More festive name ideas: Cheers to New Beginnings, Resolution Wishing Tree
After selecting your theme, the next step is to finalize the date, time, and any other event details. Once everything is set, our team is ready to help you take it to the next level by creating custom digital flyers to promote your event. Simply submit your event information here, and we’ll design a complementary, eye-catching flyer to help build excitement and encourage participation.
2. Let Our Social Media Experts Spread the Cheer
Don’t worry about navigating the stress of promotion on your own—we’re here to help! Our social media experts can boost your holiday event’s visibility to your residents with fun and engaging social content.
Submit Your Event: Fill out our content request form on the SK Dashboard with all the event details, and we’ll take care of the rest! (Include the name, date, time, and any other important logistics.)
Allow Us to Spread the Word: To make sure we can share your event with the community on time, please send us the details at least 5 business days in advance. We’re excited to help spread the news!
Kapture the Moment: After the event, share your best photos with us! We’ll highlight the success of your event on social media and help you celebrate the joy with your audience.
Our social media experts can assist you every step of the way, ensuring your posts capture the essence of the event and reach a wider audience.
3. Share the Festive Fun from Onsite
Want to share the magic in real time? Here are a few tips to make your event shine on social media:
Post Instagram Stories: Show off key moments as they happen—quick clips of the cookie decorating or pets in sweaters will make your followers feel like they’re part of the celebration!
Create a Merry Reel: Snap quick highlights from your event like the décor, activities, and smiling faces. Keep it short and sweet (under 30 seconds), and add a festive song to make it even more engaging.
4. Other Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer
The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to give back to those in need. Consider organizing a charity or donation drive to make a positive impact. Explore local food banks, shelters, or charitable organizations to find a cause that resonates with your community. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Toy Drive: Partner with local children’s charities to collect new toys. Set up a festive drop-off point, like a decorated tree in the lobby, and provide clear instructions for donations and deadlines to encourage participation.
Coat Drive: Collect gently used coats and warm clothing for shelters. Place collection bins in common areas, share donation guidelines, and kick off the drive with a small event to boost involvement.
Food Drive: Ask residents to donate non-perishable items for a local food bank. Post a list of needed items, set a collection goal, and make it fun with a friendly competition between buildings or floors.
With the support of our social media team, you can take your charitable efforts to the next level by sharing your community’s impact online.
Capture photos of the drives in action, share progress updates, and highlight your residents’ generosity to inspire others and spread holiday cheer far beyond your event!
By utilizing these planning tips and our expert social media assistance, you’ll be able to plan an unforgettable holiday event and share the joy far and wide! From fun festivities to meaningful charity drives, your celebration is sure to leave a lasting impact on your community. Let us help you spread cheer and ease the stress this holiday season.
Happy holidays, and may your community be full of joy and connection!