Graduation party ideas
Graduations deserve a proper celebration, whether it's finishing school, college or university. A drop-in open house lets lots of people come and go. A picnic after the ceremony is easy and relaxed. And for students heading off to university, a send-off party with practical gifts and recipe cards is both fun and useful.
For teens, this collection also includes a supervised prom after-party, a silent disco and a karaoke night.
8 ideas
Backyard carnival
Carnival stalls in the garden: hook-a-duck, tin can alley, face painting, candy floss and a ticket-based prize stand.
Backyard movie night
A projector, blankets, bean bags and a popcorn bar for an outdoor cinema under the stars.
Graduation open house
A drop-in afternoon party with a photo timeline, a memory table, a food bar and cards of advice for the graduate.
Graduation picnic
A celebratory picnic in the park after the ceremony, with a cap-toss photo, fizz and a grazing spread.
Karaoke night
A home karaoke stage with lights, duets, song-challenge cards and an awards show at the end.
Prom after-party
A safe, supervised after-party at home with a DJ playlist, photo booth, late-night food truck and sleepover option.
Silent disco
Wireless headphones with three DJ channels, so everyone dances to their own choice without disturbing the neighbours.
Uni send-off party
Send a student off to university with a 'survival kit' gift table, a recipe card book and a farewell barbecue.