Looking for the absolute best Friendsgiving party ideas to recreate? Here are 27 insanely cute Friendsgiving ideas that will dazzle your guests and guarantee compliments.
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Happy almost-thanksgiving everyone! LOL, I know it’s still months away but I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Holiday. With Thanksgiving making its way toward us rapidly this year, we also have to start thinking about Friendsgiving.
Some of you may be wondering what Friendsgiving is. Well, it is just a gathering with a group of close friends to celebrate your friendship, give thanks, and show your love for one another. In simple terms, it’s Thanksgiving, but with your friends instead. It usually takes place around the same time as Thanksgiving or a few days before since there is no set date for the event.
In these gatherings, there is usually lots of food, fun activities, and insanely cute decorations. If you are in charge of hosting the gathering this year and are searching for new and fun Friendsgiving ideas that your friends will adore, then you’ve come to the right place.
I’ve gathered over 25 of the most fun and budget-friendly Friendsgiving party ideas you will want to recreate. From the cutest table settings, delicious food, and fun activities, to the best decorating ideas ever! You will for sure find at least one idea you love. Now, let’s get started!
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FRIENDSGIVING PARTY IDEAS
1. BUY FRIENDSGIVING BALLOONS
If you want something that’s cute and simple, then just buy some big Friendsgiving balloons. You can have these custom made or you can also just buy the letters in the same color and hang it up.
This is also a great way to let people know it’s Friendsgiving without breaking the bank.
2. FRIENDSGIVING FOOD TRAY
Create a Friendsgiving food tray as a light snack for all of your girlfriends. You can include fruits like apples along with some toppings like caramel and peanut butter.
3. FRIENDSGIVING PHOTO BACKDROP
Is it really a Friendsgiving without snapping some cute pics with your BFF’s? Recreate this backdrop idea with lots of fall-themed balloons, large tassels, and of course Friendsgiving balloons.
4. POKE-A-PUMPKIN
Your party is not complete without thinking about a fun activity for your guests. Which is why I love this Poke-A-Pumpkin game idea. The rules are simple. You poke a pumpkin and a treat or trick.
Find out how to recreate this here.
5. OUTDOORS PICNIC
Friendsgiving is held in Fall so the weather will be a little cooler, But if you don’t mind the gentle breeze, you can hold your gathering outdoors.
You can either go to a park nearby or just hold it in your backyard. You can get a low picnic table and add a bunch of pillows, flowers, blankets, and of course food.
If you want to add a bit of decoration for your picnic, add some fun fall-themed balloons.
6. FRIENDSGIVING MENU
You definitely need food for your party and If your guests are anything like me, they’re going to be wondering what we’re going to be eating.
Let your guests know exactly what’s on the menu by writing down all of the food items prepared for the gathering. You’ll just need a mini chalkboard stand and of course chalk.
Both of which you get off of Amazon.
7. FRIENDSGIVING BAR CART
One drink won’t hurt am I right? Have a blast with all your gal pals and recreate this amazing bar cart filled with beverages to choose from. You can include some champagne (my personal favorite), rosè, or just a regular bottle of wine.
Make sure to add some fall-themed decorations like mini pumpkins, pine cones, and cute flower arrangements to complete the look.
8. RUSTIC TABLESCAPE
Give your dining table an upgrade with this beautiful tablescape idea. You won’t be breaking the bank trying to recreate this and it looks insanely good.
You’ll need a burlap table runner, wooden slices, mini pumpkins, and pine cones to finish it off. This is also great if you love the rustic/farmhouse aesthetic.
9. CARAMEL APPLE BAR
Caramel apples are a classic fall treat and almost everyone loves them. So why not create a caramel apple bar for your guests at the gathering?
Include different kinds of apples, dippings (caramel, chocolate, white chocolate, peanut butter), and toppings (sprinkles, heath toffee bits, crushed pretzels, crushed pecans, mini marshmallows, mini M&MS).
You can serve these in hanging cauldron pots to give it more of that spooky vibe. Make sure to use tealight candles to keep the dipping warm so it doesn’t harden. Here is the full tutorial.
10. CHARCUTERIE GRAZING TABLE
If you are looking for a fun way to serve food at your party, this charcuterie grazing board is just what you need. You can buy a large charcuterie board from Amazon or just use a table and lay some brown craft paper on top.
Include a variety of meats, cheeses, fruit, some crunchy snacks, and of course some dipping. The guests can help themselves and there is very minimal cleanup to do.
11. GORGEOUS FALL TABLESCAPE
Friendsgiving is in the Fall so obviously we need to incorporate that into our tablescape. Go with colors like orange, and red, and mix in a little brown.
Include mini pumpkins, some fairy lights, and bright dinnerware to add some contrast. You can also transfer the food onto a charcuterie board to give it a more rustic look.
12. NAPKIN HOLDERS
This is such a fun and easy decor idea that adds so much to the overall display of your tablescape.
You’ll need utensils, napkins, twine, fake leaves, pinecones, cinnamon sticks, paper gift tags, and a Sharpie. Write down “thankful for you” on each gift tag to let your besties know how much they mean to you.
13. FRUIT KABOBS
Put a spin on the classic kabob and make it into fruit. These are insanely delicious and are like a fruit salad except on a stick. Include grapes, pineapple, watermelon, apples, or any other fruits you want.
They make for the best light snack or an appetizer for your gathering. You can stick them into a plastic pumpkin to make it more festive.
14. PRETZEL BROOMSTICKS
Here is another easy and insanely cheap party snack idea you can make in less than 10 minutes.
You’ll need pretzel sticks, mini plastic bags, Fall straws, and some ribbon to tie everything in place.
15. PERSONALIZED NAME SIGNS
How cute is this? You can simply write the guest’s name on a little card and secure that on a mini pumpkin. This is perfect for assigning seats for dinner and also adds to the decorations.
16. GIVE THANKS STATION
Looking for fun Friendsgiving party ideas to recreate? This give thanks station is an amazing idea you should definitely include.
Create a little station where your friends can write down things they are thankful for. You can do this on a chalkboard or paper.
Later, you can have it framed and hang it up in your home or keep as memory of you and your BFF’s together.
17. TABLE CENTERPIECE
If you are searching for easy Friendsgiving table centerpiece ideas, then this is perfect. Get a white (or whatever color) plastic pumpkin and make a medium sized hole on the top.
Then just gather your choice of flowers and place it inside. A few of my favorites are burnt orange baby’s breath, hydrangeas, and orange roses.
Place the pumpkin on a wooden slice and you’ll have the most breathtaking centerpiece that’ll guarantee compliments.
18. ACORN DONUT HOLES
Donuts are one of my guilty pleasures. They are so insanely delicious that I literally cannot go even a week without them. I know super unhealthy but it’s fine. If you also love donuts, then you should for sure make these DIY acorn donut holes.
You’ll need some donut holes, chocolate sprinkles, and pretzel sticks. Place the sprinkles on the top like in the picture above. Then just insert the pretzel to complete the look. This is an amazing fall treat that your guests won’t get enough of.
Take a look at the tutorial here.
19. HOT CIDER & CHOCOLATE BAR
Hot chocolate and hot cider are both my favorite drinks. They are especially delicious during the colder months. Recreate this thoughtful hot chocolate and cider bar and keep your guests warm.
You can transfer the contents of the drink into a cute drink dispenser. Write down which drink is which on a chalkboard stand so your guests can choose what they want.
Include to-go cups and a variety of toppings to choose from. This idea is also amazing if you’re hosting your gathering outdoors.
20. FRIENDSGIVING GIFT BASKET
I love receiving gifts but also giving them as well. Especially to my close friends. Create a gift basket filled with goodies for all of your besties.
You can decide what your budget is and stick to that but it definitely does not need to be expensive. You can create an incredible basket for less than $20.
You can include sweets, a personalized mug, candle, lotion, and finish it off with a gift card to their favorite store.
21. HOST A MOVIE NIGHT
Hosting a movie night for Friendsgiving is an amazing idea because it requires minimal effort and is honestly super fun. Especially when you are surrounded by your best friends.
You can write down movie choices on a small piece of paper and draw one out of a bowl and watch that one. This is great if you are very indecisive or just can’t come to a conclusion for the movie.
You can also stay up all night to watch all the movies but that’s only good if you don’t have to go to work in the morning. LOL! Or else, you’ll be very groggy all day long.
22. POPCORN BAR
It’s not really a movie night without popcorn being served. So create a popcorn bar near where you are watching the movie for easy access.
Include different kinds of popcorn like caramel, cheddar, butter, and plain. You can also include some mix-ins for a little extra something. A few to include are chocolate chips, M&M’s, and marshmallows.
23. FRIENDSGIVING PUNCH
I feel like almost every party has some kind of punch so it wouldn’t hurt to include one in yours. You can add pears, oranges, cranberries, apples, and lemons which are all fitting for fall.
You can leave it at that but if you want a little fizz and kick, pour in some vodka. Here is the full tutorial.
24. GOBBLE UP B*TCHES
LOL! How insanely cute is this? If you’re looking for funny Friendsgiving party ideas, then you should definitely recreate this.
All you need is a mini chalkboard and some chalk. Then write down “gobble up b*tches” and place it near the food table. This is sure to gain some laughs.
25. PARTY FAVORS
End the the best gathering with most delicious party favor. Create a little mix of sweet treats and pour it into a medium sized mason jar.
A few treats to include are M&M’s, Reese’s Pieces, Skittles, and of course candy corn. Finish it off by adding a little gift tag on the lid that says ” I’m grateful for a great friend like you!”.
26. PHOTO DISPLAY
This is literally one of my favorite Friendsgiving party ideas on this list. Create a little station where your guests can hang up pictures of themselves or pictures you’ve taken together throughout the party.
They will make for great memories one day and you can also make copies of these pictures and give them to your friends as well.
27. FRIENDSGIVING CAKE
I LOVE cake so you already know this will make it to my party this year. You can have this custom made or bake it yourself.
Write down “give thanks b*tches” for the final touch!
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