90 At-Home Weekend Get-Togethers Everyone Will Enjoy!
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There really is no end to the fun you can have on the weekend at home. I’ve packed this list with great suggestions covering dinner parties, watch parties, fun gatherings, and many more.
If you’re planning to host family or friends soon and need inspiration, there will be something on this list for you!
You can get the pdf below at the end of the article.
Food & Drink
Food and drink go hand-in-hand with entertaining. These ideas are great to keep everyone fed and having a good time.
- Around-the-World Potluck Dinner
- Indoor Grill and Action Movie Night
- Weekend Brunch
- Homemade Popcorn and Watch Party
- Indoor Picnic and Question Games
- Fondue Night
- Coffee and Baked Goods Afternoon
- Chili Cook-Off
- Homemade Pasta and Mixology Night
- Mystery Game Kit and Dinner
Watch Party Ideas
You can have a lot of fun with a watch party night and theme it differently each time.
- Awards Ceremony Red Carpet Movie Night
- Film Noir Night
- Classic Movie Night
- New TV Episode and Discussion Afternoon
- Pizza and E-Sports Watch Party
- Comedy Special Night
- Game Day Watch Party
- Weekly Movie Club and Discussion Meetup
- Romcom and Takeout Night
- Livestream Event Viewing
Good Fun
These ideas are great for a good time.
- Trivia Night
- Improv Comedy Night
- At-Home Mini Golf Course
- Lip Sync Contest
- At-Home Escape Room Kit
- Indoor Beach Party
- At-Home Karaoke and Dance Party
- Pajama Party
- Dexterity Games Night
- Board Game Night
More Fun
Some of these are bound to put some smiles on faces.
- Music and Playlist Appreciation Night
- Lawn or Living Room Games Competition
- Magic Trick Practice
- Pet Get-Together in the Backyard
- Group Signing
- Board Game Swap Party
- Music-Playing Get-Together
- Electronic Darts Night
- Dungeons & Dragons/Tabletop Game Night
- Gameshow Reenactment
Creative
There are lots of creative activities, from painting to makeup, you can do with a group.
- Paint-by-Numbers Night
- Seed Planting Get-Together
- At-Home Paint and Sip Night
- Bead Art Night
- Mug Painting and Vinyl Music Afternoon
- Pumpkin Carving Afternoon
- Calligraphy & Handmade Cards Afternoon
- Painting Miniatures Afternoon
- Makeup Tutorials and at-Home Photoshoot
- Watercolor Painting Night
Crafts
Get crafty with these suggestions.
- Scrapbooking and Memory Lane Night
- Sewing and Fixing Old Clothes Night
- Mosaic Tile Project
- Quilting and Era-Themed Music Night
- Furniture Upcycling Group Challenge
- Crocheting and Conversation Afternoon
- Handmade Gift Crafting
- Embroidery Get-Together
Big Group
For a large group, you’ll need to think about activities that can cater to the numbers.
- Book Exchange or Book Discussion Club
- Potluck Recipe Swap
- Storytelling Circle
- Gardening Meetup
- Podcast or Audiobook Listening Party
- ‘Minute to Win It’ Games Night
- Online Cooperative Game Night
- Backyard S’mores and Storytelling
- Weekly Planning and To-Do Get-Togethers
- Pool or Table Tennis Tournament
Enjoyable
These ideas are just straight-up fun to do with people.
- Family Tree Workshop
- DIY Group Electronics Project
- Skill Swap
- Math and Brain Teasers Tournament
- Photo Editing and Framing Get-Together
- Backyard Relay Races
- Era-Themed Dance Party
- Costume Party
- ‘Keep or Donate’ Clothing Fashion Show
- Mixology Class and Dinner Party
Relaxing
If you want your weekend to be more about relaxation and taking it easy, try some of these.
- Indoor Plant Care Workshop
- Group Yoga or Stretching
- Coffee and Chats
- Tea Party
- Nature Journaling in the Backyard
- Late-Night Stargazing and Life Planning
- Collection Presentation Get-Together
- Backyard Seed Planting Afternoon
- Vacation Planning Night
- At-Home Group Spa Day
Hosting friends and family, especially if it goes well, can easily become a regular thing. So if you never want to be short of ideas, you can get this list as a PDF here.
Have fun this weekend or a future weekend. Let me know in the comments which of these ideas inspired your get-together.
