This post is all about the best Friendsgiving ideas that your group will love and be thankful for!
Friendsgiving is a wonderful time to gather your friends and spend quality time together.
If you’re hosting Friendsgiving this year and you’re stuck on where to get started, don’t worry!
Here are 29 fantastic Friendsgiving ideas, including Friendsgiving hosting tips, Friendsgiving food & drinks, Friendsgiving activities, and more!
What We’ll Cover | Friendsgiving Ideas
Prepare & Plan!
1. Plan Out The Party
Before the fun can begin, spend some time planning out your Friendsgiving party.
These questions will help get you started:
- Will the party be at your home or somewhere else?
- Will you provide all the food and drinks, or will you go with a potluck style dinner?
- What should your guests wear for the activities you have planned (more on activities later!)
2. Friendsgiving Theme
For an unforgettable Friendsgiving, pick a fun party theme to base your decor, food, drinks, and activities on.
Rustic, elegant, causal, and traditional-style Friendsgiving parties are all wonderful ideas!
3. Send Out Invitations
This might be old-fashioned, but consider sending out physical Friendsgiving invitations!
Actual invitations will leave a lasting impression, can be customized to your theme, and will set the mood for an awesome party before anyone even shows up.
Friendsgiving Decor
4. Friendsgiving Banner
Add a Friendsgiving banner to your bar cart, fireplace mantel, or front door to elevate your party!
5. Fall-Themed Centerpieces
Next, fill your table centerpiece with colorful leaves, pumpkins, plaid print, burlap, or dried fruit for a beautiful fall-themed arrangement.
6. Personalized Place Settings
Go above and beyond for this year’s Friendsgiving party by personalizing each dinner place setting with the names of your friend group!
7. Cozy Candle Light
During dinner, turn off any bright overhead lights and embrace a cozy atmosphere by lighting candles around the room.
8. Fall-Themed Scents
Fully immerse your friends in the fall spirit by lighting seasonal candles or burning incense.
9. Fun Party Tunes
Next, play your group’s favorite songs quietly in the background to fill any pauses in conversation.
10. Festive Plates & Cutlery
What’s a party without festive plates and cutlery?
Elevate your Friendsgiving by including plates and cutlery that match the party aesthetic!
12. Seasonal Signs
Hang seasonal signs on your front door or around your home!
These can be personalized or you can go with traditional messages.
12. Fall Foliage
Add a touch of warmth to any corner of your home by including fall foliage decor.
Friendsgiving Food & Drinks
13. Charcuterie Boards
Charcuterie boards are the perfect self-serve appetizer!
Fill your board with meats, cheeses, chocolate, nuts, fruit, herbs, and edible flowers.
14. Classic Meal Ideas
What’s a Friendsgiving party without an amazing meal?
Go the classic route by serving turkey, mashed potatoes, rolls, mac & cheese, cranberry sauce, and more!
15. Pumpkin Margaritas
For a fun cocktail option that embraces the spirit of Thanksgiving, offer your guests festive Pumpkin Margaritas!
16. Friendsgiving Punch Mocktails
If you’re a fan of mocktails, a Friendsgiving punch can’t be topped!
17. Elevated Cinnamon Rolls
Next, it’s time for dessert!
These elevated cinnamon rolls are a fun and tasty idea your friends will love.
18. Fruity Jam Tarts
Jam tarts are delicious desserts that also allow you to showcase your awesome baking skills.
19. Ice Cream Sundaes
You can’t go wrong with a “make your own sundae” ice cream bar!
Friendsgiving Activities
20. Board Games & Cards
Board games and cards are super fun friendsgiving activities that you can personalize to your friends’ interests.
21. Pumpkin Carving
Who said pumpkin carving had to only be done at Halloween?
Grab your friends, a pumpkin carving kit, and be creative!
22. Backyard Bonfire
Next, consider a backyard bonfire!
Gather your friends around, roast marshmallows, and have a great time.
23. Movie Night
After dinner, put on your friends’ favorite movie or choose a new release!
24. Polaroid Colleges & Scrapbooks
If you’ve got a Polaroid camera, pass it around and have your friends take photos!
Once you have enough, make scrapbooks to always have memories of your Friendsgiving together.
25. Lawn Games
For an athletic activity, host a lawn game tournament!
Pickleball, Corn Hole, Spike Ball, or Horseshoes are all awesome ideas.
26. Wine & Cheese Pairings
For an upscale Friendsgiving, consider hosting a wine and cheese pairing!
Grab your favorites, or ask your friends to bring theirs for an interesting twist.
27. Make Your Own Candles
Make candles with your friend group this friendsgiving!
Add in the same fall scent to each or offer options to choose from.
End On A High Note!
28. Send Thank You Notes
Show your appreciation for your friends by sending out thank you notes after the party.
They’ll love the gesture and will already be looking forward to next year!
29. Friendsgiving Party Favors
Don’t send your friends home empty-handed!
Make Friendsgiving party favors filled with sweet treats, cookies, candles, or anything else you like.
Key Takeaways | Friendsgiving Ideas
Friendsgiving ideas are endless, and you can personalize them all to fit your friend group!
Use these 29 Friendsgiving ideas as inspiration to throw the best party possible.
What’s your favorite Friendsgiving idea?
Comment below and let us know!