Planning a Fun Party

Spending time with friends and family can be fun, but it is easy to run out of ideas for fun things to do. Restaurants are often crowded, and going out to a movie does not provide much of a chance for visiting. Hosting a dinner party may be one of the best ways to spend time with friends and family. Here are a few ideas for hosting a fun afternoon or evening party.

Keep the Menu Simple

Planning a menu is often one of the most challenging parts of being a host. You may want to suggest a potluck event. One advantage of hosting a potluck is that every guest will bring one of their favorites, so everyone is guaranteed to like at least one dish. If you prefer to prepare all of the food yourself, then keep the menu simple to prevent becoming overwhelmed. You can set up a slow cooker with meatballs or pulled pork. Fruit and vegetable trays are popular party menu options that can please a variety of crowds.

Choose a Fun Activity

Playing games can add a fun spirit of competition to the event. You may want to consider having guests play board games. Outdoor games, such as badminton or volleyball, can also be fun. Adding a cornhole scoreboard makes it easier to keep track of scores and secure bragging rights for the winning team. Many guests will enjoy getting involved in a round of games.

Keep Kids Occupied

If guests are bringing their children, then you may want to have a separate activity area for the kids. Try to find out the ages of the children that will be attending. This will help you pick activities that are ideal for each child. Older children may prefer to watch movies, but younger children will enjoy having coloring books or simple craft projects to work on. These activities will help keep the kids entertained while the adults enjoy the event.

Guests will be delighted with a party that features tasty snacks and interactive activities. Try to reach out to guests before the party to find out about any food allergies or preferences that they have. Once your party begins, you will be able to relax and enjoy the time with friends.

Last updated by Angela Rogers on May 6, 2016.