Party Ideas for Teens
TEENAGERS enjoy interactive and engaging activities. For those aged 13 to 19, I’ve compiled exciting party ideas that will appeal to their specific tastes and keep the older crowd lively!
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1. A Movie Night
A Movie Night can be a relatively budget friendly option, so is a winner to start with!
Set up a snug and cosy atmosphere, blankets and snacks galore!
Make sure they have picked their films before hand, (or you can imagine the fight!), and you could also incorporate it with a sleepover for a movie marathon night.
If we happen to be having some warm weather, (it is possible!), you could rent or borrow a large screen to set up in the garden or yard, hang fairy lights and create a cosy space. Remember with this option to take your neighbours into consideration!
Personalised Movie Invitations
Send out some invitations to build up the anticipation – like these from Zazzle, that you personalised before they are printed.
Free Clip Art
You could make your own invites. As I’m writing this, this Movie clip art is Free – it might be worth checking out, and can make your invites look really good.
2. Escape Room Party
I love an escape room myself!
You could take the teens to an escape room, you will probably find a few in your area. However for a longer experience and if you are able and don’t mind teenagers running around your house, (although might be best to restrict it to one or two rooms!), you could set up a DIY escape room at home.
You don’t have to make it up from scratch there are plently of ‘escape room’ packs to help you.
If you have a few guests divide them into teams and see who can solve the puzzles and “escape” first or within a set time.
Digital Invites
Digital invites are perfect for Teenagers.
Escape Room Kit
This escape room kit will have you solving puzzles and secret codes.
DIY Escape Room
If you do want to plan your own escape room, I think this book would come in handy.
3. Themed costume party
If your teenager likes dressing up this could be perfect!
A themed costume party is fun at any age, for the younger teen ideas such as include “80s Retro,” “Superheroes vs. Villains,” or “Movie Characters.”
Older teenagers may like a more sophisticated themed costume party or a masquerade ball. Consider elegant themes like “Hollywood Glam”. It might be a chance to re wear all those expensive prom dresses and suits that you purchased!
Glamorous Invitations
These Sweet Sixteen Masquerade ball invitations look rather glamorous.
80s party pack
Includes three 80s themed Banners, ten I love 80s Balloons, 80s click Clacks, Twenty 80s Posters.
4. Art and painting party
Paint and wine nights have become popular with adults, now the teens want in too, host one minus the wine, the older teens would love non-alcoholic mocktails and gourmet snacks, to go along side.
Provide canvases, paints, and art supplies, and let teens unleash their creativity.
Check out my blog on a kid’s paint party, and tweak it a bit for teens.
Get your party invitations
Here’s a great invite for a teenagers paint party.
Make your own invitations
Here’s an artist palette image to get you started.
5. DIY Pizza or Taco party
Set up a station with various pizza or taco toppings, allowing the teens to create their own customised meals. It’s a fun and interactive way to cater to different tastes.
6. Karaoke night
If you have suitable noise cancelling earphones for yourself, and deaf neighbours, a Karaoke Party might be fun.
Rent a karaoke machine or use a karaoke app and let the teens showcase their singing talents. Provide a stage setup, complete with props, and create a lively atmosphere.
Karaoke machine for kids
If you haven’t already got one invest in a Karaoke machine like this one fom Onihan.
7. An outdoor adventure party
You could plan an outdoor adventure day, which could be something more simple like going on a walk in the countryside, perhaps to a climbing wall. If you like camping, perhaps a camping party would be fun.
If you prefer a more organised activity you could go to an outdoor paintball, a golf course, segway safari… Check out Kids Pass for some ideas too.
8. Tech and Gaming Tournament
Organise a gaming tournament with popular video games or esports titles. Set up multiple gaming stations and have a friendly competition with prizes for the winners. You can also include VR experiences.
9. A Photo Treasure Hunt
Organise a photo scavenger/ treasure hunt where teens need to take pictures of specific items or complete challenges. Provide a list and let them use their smartphones to document their findings.
10. DIY cooking class
If cooking is their thing, then you could hire a chef to give a cooking class, (or rope in a foodie friend) and set up cooking stations with various ingredients for a DIY cooking experience. Teens can learn new culinary skills and enjoy their creations.
11. A pool party
A pool party would be great, but I know most of you won’t have a pool of your own, so you either know someone who has, or you will need to rent a pool. There are properties you can rent with pools, just take a look online. Also my local leisure centre rents out the whole swimming pool for parties, check out if yours does too.
12. Glow-in-the-Dark Party
Decorate the venue with glow-in-the-dark items, including bracelets, necklaces, and paint. Consider incorporating glow paint into games or activities for added fun.
13. Teen DIY Craft Party
Set up a crafting station with supplies for jewelry making, tie-dye, or other DIY projects. Teens can create their own unique items to take home.
14. Outdoor Sports Tournament
- Organise a mini sports tournament with games like volleyball, basketball, or football. Teens can form teams and compete for fun prizes.
15. Concert or Theatre Show
Purchase tickets for a live concert, theatre production, or musical. Enjoy a night out with friends and experience the arts together.
16. Murder Mystery Party
These are fun any age. Get yourself a murder mystery party kit to make it easier, and the party will take care of itself!! I have a page dedicated to Murder Mystery Party hosting, with a step by step guide. Just tweak it a bit for the teens, ie no alcohol!
Talent Show Tragedy
This one would be great for teenagers.
Talent Show Tragedy
Murder Mystery for Children.
17. Fondue party
Fondue parties used to be all the rage when I was a child. I’m sure your teens will love it. You could have cheese fondue and chocolate fondue set up.
Prepare a variety of dippables like bread cubes, apple slices, and pretzels to pair with the cheese fondue. Choose a tasty cheese recipe, like classic Swiss or a spicy cheddar-jalapeño mix.
Set up enough fondue pots or stations to keep things flowing smoothly. Plan some engaging activities, such as a music playlist or a photo booth with props.
Lastly, consider dietary restrictions and offer alternative options. With these ideas, your cheese fondue party will be a memorable and enjoyable experience!
Chocolate fondue set
Looking at this is making me hungry! This one is available on Amazon.
Fondue party invites
I like these retro looking ones.