Make Your Holiday Shop the Most Anticipated Event of the Year
How Combining School Events Creates a Community Tradition Everyone Loves
A Penguin Patch Holiday Shop is already a magical experience on its own—students love choosing special gifts for the people they care about, and parents appreciate the life lessons in budgeting and giving. But when schools pair their holiday shop with other festive events, the excitement skyrockets. Suddenly, it’s not just a shop… it’s the event everyone looks forward to all year long.
Here are some creative ways schools combine events to build a memorable tradition that brings families together and boosts school spirit:
🎥 Holiday Movie Night + Penguin Patch
Transform your gym or cafeteria into a cozy winter theater!
Families can shop before the movie starts, grab some popcorn, and settle in for a holiday classic. It’s simple, fun, and creates an experience kids talk about long after the credits roll.
🎅 Pictures With Santa
Invite Santa to your holiday shop for a photo meet-and-greet.
Parents love the convenience, kids love the magic, and a holiday shop plus Santa is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
🍪 Cookies With Santa
Take the Santa experience to the next level!
Set up cookie-decorating tables and let students enjoy sweet treats after shopping. This warm, festive atmosphere encourages families to stay longer, participate more, and make memories.
Build a Community Tradition That Grows Every Year
When you combine your Penguin Patch Holiday Shop with extra activities, it becomes more than just an event—it becomes a tradition families circle on their calendars. It strengthens your school community, gets parents and local businesses involved, and creates memories students cherish.
📅 Book Early & Make the Most of Fall Planning
Booking your holiday shop early gives your parent group the entire fall season to plan, organize volunteers, and reach out to community partners. The more time you have, the more you can build the kind of multi-activity event that becomes a beloved annual celebration.
Make this year your biggest and brightest holiday event yet—book your Penguin Patch Holiday Shop early and start creating your school’s favorite tradition!
