5 Fun Virtual Party Ideas
If you are starting to go a little stir crazy, I don’t blame you. Most of us have been in quarantine for a month now. Even I am starting to feel it and I am used to being at home with my kiddos. For that reason, I have come up with 5 fun virtual party ideas that you can host with your friends or family. All of these ideas stem from activities that we normally are able to do, and I have put a virtual spin on them.
If you usually go to restaurants with friends…
You can still totally order food, and have it delivered or picked up from your favorite local restaurant. Tell your friends which restaurant you would like them to support and ask everyone to buy dinner from there. You can even trade off each week with other friends favorite restaurants and support everyone’s local businesses. Everyone can hop on a ZOOM call at dinner time, with their restaurant meals, and have dinner together.
If you usually go dancing or to a club on the weekends…
This one involves a little more humor and humbleness. Decide on a weekend late night date. Ask your best friends to get dressed up in club outfits. ZOOM eachother but keep the volume off. Everyone can play their own favorite types of music and just dance the evening away (like those silent discos!). This party is not super interactive but when you look over at your computer screen and see your friends dancing alongside, it will make life feel a bit more normal and fun.
If you like traveling to new places…
Take your friends or family on a virtual road trip. You can plan a “trip” ahead of time covering certain areas of the world or you can be spontaneous over your ZOOM chat and go to places your guests would like. As the host, you are able to share your screen. Take your audience on an adventure through Google Maps or Google Earth. Visit the pyramids or the seven natural wonders of the world. Take a hike through the Grand Canyon or check out all the most beautiful beaches abroad!
If you love going to concerts or live shows…
There are actually still tons of concerts being streamed. Invite your friends to watch a show or concert with you over Zoom!
If you like hosting game nights…
This one is easy because you still totally can do this without it feeling much different than the real thing! Invite your friends for a ZOOM call and plan out a couple of themed activities or games such as trivia, charades or crossword puzzles.
If you love going out to bars…
Ask your core group of friends to order or pickup their favorite beverages for a Friday night happy hour. Ask them to dress like they really are going out to a local bar. Pull up a couple of stools to a kitchen island and tune in to the same channel on TV for a “sports bar” feel. ZOOM your pals and have a happy hour!
If you liked any of these ideas, you can find more virtual party ideas on my newest Pinterest Board. I also plan parties and events and can help you plan your very own virtual party! Visit my services and packages page, and check out the Create Over Coffee service where I design an easy to follow custom party plan for you!
Let’s make every day a party!
Steph