Broke but wanna have a blast with your friends? No sweat! We've got 8 awesome party ideas that are easy on the wallet and guaranteed to be epic. Bonus? These can be totally kid-friendly too!
Learn Something New Together!
Learning something new is awesome! It gets you out of your comfort zone, builds confidence, and introduces you to new things. You can hire a teacher or take a class together, but wanna save some cash? Look to your friends! One of you probably has a hidden talent to share.
Party Ideas:
- Painting
- Cooking Skills
- Budgeting Tips
- Fun DIY Cookie Decorating
Basically, get creative and learn something new with your friends! It's a fun way to bond and share some laughs.
Karaoke Night!
Who's a karaoke champion?
Belt out your faves or butcher some classics, it doesn't matter! You can do it at home with a karaoke machine or use your phone and a hairbrush mic (IYKYK). Don't forget the snacks!
Potluck Dinner Party
Potlucks are the best! Everyone brings a dish to share, then you all chow down and catch up. It's a great way to avoid all the work falling on one person. Assign a dish or have a main course and ask everyone to bring a side or dessert.
Kid Tip: Make sure there are some kid-friendly options, especially if there are picky eaters.
Game Night!
This is a classic for a reason! Dust off your favorite board game or play some silly party games.
Fun Group Games:
- Reverse Charades
- Scattergories
- Codenames
- Apples to Apples
- Taboo
Grab your games, some friends, and get ready for a night of laughs!
Book Club Party
Wanna get literary? Host a book club! Keep it simple with just a discussion, or go all out with costumes, themed food, and activities. This is a great family-friendly option too!
Kid Tip: Read a fun kids book and have themed snacks while you watch the movie version.
Costume Party!
Remember those epic high school costume parties? Recreate the fun at home! Pick a theme, encourage costumes, whip up some themed food, and play themed games.
Theme Ideas:
- Decades party (pick your fave!)
- Ugly sweaters
- Occupations
- Superheroes
- Animals
- Pajama party
Dressing up isn't just for kids! Pick a theme and get ready for a fun night.
Cook-Off Challenge!
Pick a food category and have a cook-off with your friends! It's a fun way to learn new recipes and see who reigns supreme (chili cook-off anyone?).
Cook-Off Ideas:
- Chili
- Cookies
- Burgers
- Grilled Cheese
- Pies
- Create a scoring sheet and have a prize for the winner. This is sure to be a party everyone will be talking about!
Favorite Things Party
Here's a fun twist! Everyone brings a favorite item and talks about why they love it. Then, draw names and take home someone else's favorite thing! This can be done with a price limit or totally free, just for fun.
Party Ideas:
- Movies
- Music
- Games
- Books
- Recipes
- Gadgets
These parties are awesome for getting recommendations and having a blast with your besties.
Turn These Fun Ideas into Traditions!
The best part? These ideas can be turned into monthly get-togethers! Pick a day and time that works for everyone and make it a potluck night, game night, book club, or whatever you choose. This way, you have a guaranteed friends' night out every month, no planning required!
So grab your besties, pick an idea, and get ready for some fun!
