Unique Ideas For Your Next House Party
Need an excuse to throw a party? We've got many reasons and ideas to throw the best soiree of your life. With hilarious games and outside-of-the-box themes, host a party that your guests will be talking about for years after.
1. Come As You Were
This party will take you back to your high school days only this time, you don’t have to hide the party from your parents. Hopefully, nobody will trash your house either. Get your childhood buds to come together dressed up like they would in high school. Break out the yearbooks to reminisce about the teenage gossip.
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2. Tequila Mockingbird
This party is for the well-read. A Tequila Mockingbird Party is a book theme on the rocks with a twist. Guests dress up as characters from their favorite books and come up with a cocktail or snack that reflects the story. Everyone will leave happily ever after the party.
3. You Dress Me
For a silly night out on the town, grab your besties and make a pit stop at your local thrift store. Everyone picks a partner to choose an outfit for. Some people will scrounge together the most hilarious outfits or make their partner look like a superstar–– it's completely up to them. Either way, you’ll rock up at the party as the best-dressed group.
4. Never Been Worn
This is another dress-up party that brings out personal style. For this theme, everyone chooses an outfit that they’ve barely worn or have never worn at all. Usually, it’s attire for special occasions like bridesmaid dresses or a graduation gown. It’s an excuse to wear an outfit that you want to wear again but don’t have the opportunity.
5. Stoplight Party
If you’re trying to set your friend up, this might be the perfect matchmaking party. At a Stoplight party, guests wear red if they’re taken, yellow if they’re seeing someone but it’s not serious, and green if they’re single and ready to mingle. Could be better than Tinder?
6. Graffiti Party
Everyone at this party is an artist and a canvas. To attend a graffiti party you must wear all white and be open to getting messy. With paint and fabric markers, you draw on each other's clothes, creating human masterpieces and colorful fashionistas.
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7. At Home Pub Crawl
A house “pub crawl” involves prep and creativity but the result is worth it. The idea is to transform different rooms in the house into pubs or bars. Each guest host comes up with a theme for their bar and decorates a room to reflect it. They also create a drink and an appetizer to offer guests when they arrive. As the night progresses, you walk from room to room until you’ve attended everyone’s “pub”.
8. Mystery Menu Dinner Party
This is a silly dinner party for kids of all ages. The host creates a 4-course meal but uses code names for every item on the menu, including cutlery. Guests get to choose what items they want in each course without knowing what the names are referring to. People end up eating cake as an appetizer or soup with a fork.
9. Delivery Driver Surprise Party
It’s a surprise party that they’ll be talking about forever. The gist is to surprise the delivery person when they get to your door with a celebration of their arrival. The more places you order from, the more people you get to celebrate. Everyone yells “Surprise!” when the host opens the door–– noise makers and confetti are encouraged. A toast to the delivery person is a nice touch.
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10. Full Moon Party
Throw a bash and howl at the moon! Make astrology-themed beverages and get your friends to dress like their zodiac signs. Set up full moon rituals from around the world or hire a Tarot card reader to give your group readings.
11. International Potluck
It’s a potluck with a cultural twist. Each of your guests brings a dish from their ancestral heritage or from the country the host assigns to you. This dinner party inspires friends and family to try new things and learn about cultural cuisines.
12. Backyard Winery Or Brewery
Throw a wine-tasting experience in your own backyard. Get your friends to bring a few craft beers or different wines from various wineries. Everyone can taste what they brought with DIY wine or beer flights. Go the extra mile by writing down flavor notes and vote on your favorites.
13. Night At The Oscars
When award season rolls around don’t watch the Oscars by yourself, throw a red carpet party! Invite guests to wear their most stylish outfits and prepare them for a Hollywood night. Have a best-dressed voting station and gift the winner with a prize. As the awards ceremony goes on, make it a game by having everyone guess the winners for each category before it’s revealed.
14. Cooking Class
Host a cooking class in your kitchen. Hire a professional chef to give you and your friends a hands-on experience in mastering dishes. Alternatively, you could throw on a video of a cooking class for a cheaper option with just as much fun.
15. Resort Staycation
Pamper your friends with a luxurious staycation in your home or backyard. Greet them with a welcome cocktail and dress them in robes and slippers. Enjoy a night of face masks, scented candles, and comfort food.
16. Prom Night
It’s a black-tie party with a hint of nostalgia. Make it a memorable dance party with a throwback to your prom. Choose a theme, make a playlist, and get all dressed up for the dance night of your dreams.
17. Backyard Summer Camp
Turn your yard into a campground and an adult summer camp. Set up activity stations like a crafts table, badminton net, and other outdoor games. If your property allows it, have a campfire and share ghost stories and chant songs. Cook your dinner on the fire or turn on the barbecue.
18. TV Finale Party
Throw a party on the night of the last episode of your beloved reality TV series or host a TV show-themed party any time. From the food to the decor, every detail should reflect the show you choose. Have your guests dress as characters and include a game of trivia to see who’s the biggest fan.
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19. Apres Ski Party
Need an excuse to get rid of the winter blues? Have an apres ski party even if you’re far from the mountains. Invite guests to wear cozy pajamas or their snowsuits and slippers. Host a day of games by the fireplace with cozy hot beverages and snacks.
20. Neighborhood Idol
Neighborhood Idol is essentially an epic karaoke party at your house. Get everyone to dress up in their desired musician persona or a famous band member. If you don’t own one, rent a karaoke machine and get your list of tunes ready to rock. You can make it competitive with a voting element at the end of your friends’ performances.
