Who doesn’t enjoy a good house party? Hosting a party in your home is an excellent way to spend time with family and friends.
You don’t have to shout in a club to be heard over the music. There’s also food, and you can relax on the couch. What’s there not to love?!
Great house parties do not just happen. It takes planning and thought to create a memorable night. If you want your party to be memorable, think about ways to entertain guests.
We’ve compiled a list of house party ideas to help you plan an event that guests will remember long after the party ends.
Get ready to party!
The Essentials
Consider carefully who you invite. Select a group that includes people you know or share a common interest.
You don’t want your group to be crammed in like sardines.
Tell your neighbors in advance if you expect the event to impact them.
Now that you have this done, you can concentrate on the party you want to host.
Garden party
Consider holding your summer party in the garden. There’s something magical and enchanting about fairy lights as the light fades. Candles in jars also create an amazing atmosphere.
Add pots of night-scented plants around your seating area to enhance guests’ experience.
Why not host a formal dinner in the garden? Decorate your table by adding hurricane lanterns and simple flowers in jam jars or other containers. This will allow guests to see what they are eating. Keep the food simple to enjoy your evening and chat with guests. If you don’t own an outdoor table, bring your indoor table outside for the evening. Enjoy the music.
You can also go for a casual barbecue in the evening. You can do a lot in advance.
Grub Crawl
It’s like a pub crawl but with food and drink! It’s a great idea for entertaining on a budget, as you can share the cost with your hosts.
To create a mobile meal, you must work with neighbors or friends who live nearby. If distances are too great to walk, designate drivers ahead of time.
You can start with pre-prandial drinks in one house and then enjoy each course in a different home. Finish with coffee/brandy and mints at the last destination. Don’t forget the travel time between courses when planning.
Games Night
You can play various drinking games, but these alternatives won’t get you too drunk.
Twister
Charades
Pictionary: Play using a flipchart or easel with marker pens or play Pictionary air
Articulate
Logo
Taboo: Have your team guess the word from the card without using any taboo words.
The Chocolate Game
Each player will need a large chocolate bar, hat, scarf, oven gloves, fork, and knife. The players take turns rolling a die and trying to get six. They must then put on the oven mitts, hat, and scarf and eat as much as possible using their fork and knife. The turn of the player ends when someone else throws six. Continue until all the chocolate has been consumed.
Magician
You’ll want your guests to have a good time at a formal dinner, so why not hire a magician? The magician could perform before or after dinner. If you live in Ireland, you can book a magic show directly on our website.
Movie Night
It’s not the same watching a movie alone as with friends. It is important to choose a film your guests will enjoy.
Renting a projector with a sound system will give you the best experience. Hire equipment that supports the streaming service.
After the movie is sorted out, you can focus on the seating arrangements to ensure your guests feel comfortable. Add beanbags or floor cushions if you do not have enough sofa space. In the winter, offer guests blankets and throws to snuggle under.
A movie night wouldn’t be complete without snacks. Popcorn is a classic. Serve it in red-striped containers to enhance the atmosphere, and be sure to have plenty. You can also serve popcorn, tortilla chips, or other small snacks like chocolates and nuts. Order a takeaway before or after the film if you prefer something more substantial.
It’s best to avoid drinking too much alcohol at the screening in case guests doze off! Hot chocolate and coffee make good winter alternatives. Summer is best for mocktails and fruit punch. You should also have plenty of soft drinks and bottled water available if you serve alcohol.
Press play, dim the lights, and enjoy!
Murder Mystery Dinner Party
It’s a fun way to dress up. You’ll first need to choose a theme. Use TV shows, movies, and books as inspiration to tailor this theme to your guests’ tastes. Make sure your final selection has enough characters to be viable. Some ideas include:
The Great Gatsby
Sherlock Holmes: A story
Harry Potter
CSI
Create a storyline, and create cards that describe each guest’s character. These online kits include clues, descriptions, and evidence cards. Also included is a solution card.
Invite the suspects next! Include a character description, costume ideas, and an RSVP. You can’t have murder without a killer!
How To Play
If desired, the party host can take on the role of detective.
The guests should be in character.
Announce the murder at pre-dinner drinks
Divide guests into two groups and give each group information on the prime suspects.
Teams interview their top suspects during dinner.
The guests, including the killer, should follow their script.
After all, suspects are interviewed, the team must identify the killer and provide the motive.
Food
Your food should match the theme of your event or period.
Decor
Decorate your dining room according to the theme of the mystery. Low lighting or candles will enhance the atmosphere.
We hope you found these suggestions useful and inspired you to host your house party. Why not combine our ideas? Play games in the garden after a movie, combine a murder-mystery night with a food crawl, or hold a movie in your backyard.
