Thanksgiving week sits right between the October rush and the December holiday party season. That makes it a great moment for a company lunch, a school or church fall event, a community gathering or a big family get-together in a rented hall. The food is the main event, so the rentals should make the day easier: something for guests to do before and after the meal, a photo moment, and a plan that doesn’t fight the kitchen for space.
This guide shows how to plan Thanksgiving party rentals with Party Pros East Coast, using rentals and planning tips from our own fall and holiday pages. To see everything we bring for the season, start on our holiday party rentals page.
The short version
Mix a few kinds of activity so every age group finds something. Here’s how the rentals on our fall and holiday pages group together:
| Type | From our lineup | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Fall crafts | Pumpkin painting, wax hands, spin art and other arts and crafts stations | Strong for elementary crowds and family events. Guests take something home. |
| Fall treats | Caramel apples, popcorn, cotton candy | Seasonal snack stations that round out the festival feel. |
| Photo booths | Open Air Photo Booth, 360 Video Photo Booth, Inflatable LED Photo Booth from our photo booth rentals | Group shots and family photos without slowing the party down. |
| Games | Carnival games, Giant Jenga, black-light mini golf | Quick turns keep lines moving between courses. |
| Casino corner | Blackjack, roulette and craps from our casino game rentals | Our holiday casino party includes professional dealers in tuxedo attire. Card tables require a minimum booking of two tables. |
| Winter kickoff | Portable ice skating rink, giant inflatable snow globe, ornament making | Turns a Thanksgiving-weekend event into the start of the holiday season. |
Our Halloween and fall festival rentals guide sizes fall events like this, and the same mixes translate to a Thanksgiving-season gathering:
| Event size | Rental mix | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Small: 50–150 guests | Photo booth, pumpkin painting, two carnival games, popcorn or cotton candy | Private parties, small schools, church groups, neighborhood gatherings |
| Medium: 150–400 guests | Photo booth, a glow game, a row of carnival games, a craft station, a concession station | School events, community rooms, gym events |
| Large: 400+ guests | Multiple carnival games, glow zone, photo booth, craft stations, concessions, a staffed flow plan and a prize table | Fall festivals, township events, large schools, fundraising carnivals |
Planning an office party for a set headcount? Our office holiday party rental mix guide walks through 50, 100 and 200 guests.
Bounce houses and water slides are available for events in Pennsylvania only. If your gathering is in New Jersey, Delaware, New York or another state we serve, build the kids’ area around crafts, carnival games and photo booths instead. See our bounce house rentals page for Pennsylvania options.
Many groups book one plan for Thanksgiving weekend and another for December. Our portable ice rink works indoors or outdoors and doesn’t need water, so it isn’t dependent on the weather. Our synthetic ice rink guide explains setup and space. The giant inflatable snow globe stands 11 feet tall and holds one to five guests at a time.
For December, see our Philadelphia Christmas party rentals, the Philadelphia-area holiday party rentals and the office holiday party planning checklist. For the last party of the year, our New Year’s Eve game lounge guide covers entertainment before midnight. Still planning October? Our Halloween party rentals in Philadelphia cover trunk-or-treats, school carnivals and neighborhood events.
Book as early as you can. Our holiday pages note that winter rentals have a short season and book up fast, and winter weekends fill quickly. If your Thanksgiving-week date is close, call and we’ll walk you through what’s still available.
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Fall crafts like pumpkin painting, treats like caramel apples and popcorn, a photo booth and a few quick carnival games work for most groups. For adults, a casino corner with dealers is a popular after-dinner option.
Yes. Gyms, cafeterias, halls and community rooms can use crafts, photo booths, tabletop games and concession stations. Our portable ice rink also works indoors or outdoors.
Bounce houses and water slides are available for events in Pennsylvania only. Outside Pennsylvania, we suggest crafts, carnival games and photo booths for the kids’ area.
Yes. We deliver and set up the rentals and confirm timing with you. Staffing depends on the rental and is quoted separately.
We’re based in Bridgeport, PA, about 20 minutes from Philadelphia, and deliver across PA, NJ, DE, MD, NY, CT, MA, RI and VA.
As early as possible. Winter rentals have a short season and book up fast, so lock in Thanksgiving-week and holiday dates early.
