Throwing a house party that no one will ever forget is not as hard as you may think. Some ideas require some time and effort, while others only rely on choosing the right theme and letting your guests do the work. Whether you want to spice up a summer bingo party or have a get-together for the ages, here are 8 of the best house party ideas for you to use when summer rolls around.
1. Silent Disco
Silent discos have become incredibly popular over the past few years for one simple reason; they are very customizable. Not only do you not need a DJ, but there are also dozens, sometimes hundreds, of playlists to choose from and every genre under the sun.
Your guests can listen to any music they choose, or you can also listen to the same songs, and have the loud atmosphere without any of the noise; perfect for a house party when you don’t want to disturb your neighbors.
2. Theme Party
A themed party is a classic idea, but there are a lot of unique twists that you can use to make it memorable. A couple of ideas could be that guests’ outfits must be something that starts with a particular letter or dressing up as your childhood hero.
You can also just invent a theme if you want; there are so many options and directions you can do, and you are sure to stumble onto something unique if you use a bit of imagination.
3. Cocktail Party
If you want a party that is a bit more formal, then a cocktail party is the way to go. You can have a dress code, tables of delicious food, and even hire a bartender to create some incredible drinks throughout the night.
If that idea is too formal for you, you can take “cocktail party” literally and just serve the drinks. You can create a tasting menu of drinks, bringing out a different one every 30 or 45 minutes.
4. Garden Party
A garden party is great for those long summer days when the sun goes down late. You can set up some tables or picnic blankets, an extensive buffet, and have drinks on hand. While it isn’t a loud rager that will keep you up until the early hours, it doesn’t mean it won’t be fun.
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5. Bonfire
If you live by the beach or somewhere you can have a large fire, a bonfire is a simple party idea that almost anyone will enjoy. You can go with the cliche route of having drinks, snacks, and music playing out of your car if you want that early 2000s movie feel.
A bonfire party can also easily turn into an overnight camping trip, as you will almost certainly be somewhere where you can set up a few tents and watch the sunrise the next morning with your friends.
6. Games Party
Games at house parties are almost always a small piece of the whole experience, even though they are so enjoyable and so many people join in. A game party essentially turns your house into a home arcade.
You can easily rent arcade machines for a small fee, and you can also hand out prizes during the night. Arcade games also don’t get old; if you enjoyed skeeball or Pac-Man when you were younger, you probably still enjoy them now.
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7. Pool Party
A pool party is a quintessential summer activity. It can be as simple or as lavish as you want, as long as the pool water and the drinks are cold. You can mix it up by having a barbeque going as well, or you can take it to the next level.
Nowadays, you can rent food trucks if you want, and having one parked in your driveway serving fresh food, combined with a bartender or something similar, will ensure you have the best pool party of all time.
8. Festival Party
Finally, if you have the money to spend and the space, you can have a festival or carnival party. You can rent a giant adult jumping castle, get some food and drinks, a few games, and whatever else you want.
As mentioned, you will need quite a lot of space to pull it off, but a house party with a carnival in the garden is something many people haven’t experienced before.
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