This post is about fall party themes.
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If you are wanting to host this fall but want a creative theme, these ideas are perfect! These fall party themes are perfect for any type of occasion and crowd!
Whether you are looking for a cozy fall dinner party or something trendy, we have ideas for both! Some of my favorite party themes are all outdoors, so we included those too!
This post is about fall party themes.
Trendy Fall Party Themes
Pumpkins & Prosecco
ACTIVITY: Painting or carving pumpkins
The ultimate girls night or stylish brunch that everyone will be obsessed with! Grab the prosecco and pumpkins to host your girls! You could either paint or carve pumpkins. Painting will definitely be a little easier and less messy.
Apple Orchard Affair
ACTIVITIES: Apple pie bake off & cider flights
Make this one apple themed everything! Your friends and you can each bake an apple pie to see who makes the best one. Grab a few different ciders including some spiked ciders to create cider flight! You could also do a caramel apple station for everyone to create their own!
Charcuterie & Cider
ACTIVITIES: Build-your-own board station & cider tasting
Grab your favorite cheese, crackers, nuts, and fruits! Everyone can assemble charcuterie boards with their favorites. Pair the boards with different types of ciders. You could even make some hard cider if you are wanting some alcohol.
Sweater Weather Cocktail Crawl
ACTIVITY: Backyard bar crawl
Make individual bars in your backyard or rooms in your home. Each area will feature a new fall drink. Spiced bourbon cider, pumpkin white russians, or even maple old fashioneds are all amazing ideas!
Fall Flower Arranging Party
ACTIVITY: Make your own bouquets
All of your guests can make their own bouquet! Think about grabbing some fall stems and florals that will lean into the season. Play a fall playlist and even make some fall cocktails to enjoy! All the girls will love this one.
Cozy Fall Dinner Party Themes
Chili Cook-Off
ACTIVITY: Chili Competition
This is the perfect low-key dinner party for a fall night! Gather your favorite friends & have a cook off. Everyone can taste all the chili to decide on the big winner.
Butternut & Board Night
ACTIVITY: Make all sorts of butternut squash food
Elevate your dinner party with a sophisticated soup and charcuterie pairing. Warm up with a rich seasonal soup and charcuterie pairing. All of your guests could bring a butternut squash dish, or you could all make something together!
Looking for other fall activities?
Soup & Sweaters Soirée
ACTIVITIES: Soup sampling & board games
Keep the attire casual and comfy! Everyone can bring a soup, or you could make a few! Bring out the mini bowls, and create soup flights for everyone. Keep the night casual and play some board games. This is the perfect way to ring in the fall season!
Pie & Pajamas Party
ACTIVITY: Pie baking
Make sure to let all your guests know the attire. Keep it casual and come in pajamas! Set up a pie buffet with whipped cream, ice cream, and warm drinks. This is a low pressure night that all your guests will love!
Fall Fondue & Flicks Night
ACTIVITY: Movie night
Start the night off with some savory cheese fondue. Pair it with some bread, crackers, and anything else savory. You can move onto some chocolate fondue and pair it with apples, marshmallows, strawberries, and more! Turn on some of your favorite fall movies to set the mood. You could do an outdoor movie night with a projector or indoors!
Outdoor Fall Party Themes
Oktoberfest Backyard Bash
ACTIVITY: Beer holding contest, Bavarian costume contest, pretzel toss
Bring a taste of Germany to your backyard with a casual Oktoberfest setup. Serve local beers or a beer flight! You have to pair the beer with some soft pretzels & bratwurst. You can't have an Oktoberfest party without a beer holding contest & a costume contest.
Backyard Harvest Festival
ACTIVITIES: Festival games
Recreate the charm of a small town harvest festival in your own yard. Add some hay bales, plaid blankets, and simple carnival games. Serve caramel apples, cider slushies, and more! Think of games like ring toss, cornhole, apple bobbing, spoon race, & a pie-eating contest.
Flannel & Fire Pit Party
ACTIVITIES: S'mores bar & hot cider station
Nothing too crazy to prep for this party! You'll have a bonfire with all the s'mores must haves. Bonus points if you set up a hot cider station. Everyone will enjoy some good conversation & good snacks!
Backyard Tailgate Bash
ACTIVITIES: Cornhole & football screening
Whether you are into football or just there for the food, this party is a crowd favorite! Pull out the projector, and put your favorite teams game on! Make some of the best tailgate food ideas and relax. Cornhole is the perfect activity to keep everyone busy.
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