Whether your summer has been so epic it’s flying by, or you are counting down the days for the kids to return to school, these party ideas are for both kids and adults to enjoy!
Celebrate “School Year’s Eve”
There’s New Year’s Eve, so why not School Year’s Eve? This can become one of your back-to-school traditions. Get noisemakers, treats, and have a dance party to send off the summer and ring in the first day of school.
Roll Out with Food Trucks
Ring in the new school year with a food truck party. Invite a few food trucks to a school or park. Have parents, students, and teachers get a meal while meeting with each other. There are no decorations needed, and dinner is ready!
Sayonara Summer
Since back-to-school means an end to summer fun, why not say goodbye the way you came in! Invite the other families to come in their best swimwear, set up a slip-and-slide, bring out the water balloons, and have a splashing good time in the sun!
Back-to-school Block Party
A block party can become a back-to-school party with the right music and food. Ask guests to bring a dish as everyone takes a break and gets together. Block parties are typically good for the high school age group because they are laid-back events that don’t involve much. You can throw in a game of cornhole or other games and contests since that’s usually a winner for this crowd.
Throw your own Talent Show
When you’re looking for back-to-school party ideas, a talent show is a fantastic addition. Whether people are dancing, singing, or showing off another talent, it’s a great idea for everyone to have some fun as they prepare to get back to school.
Color Celebration
For a color party, have your kids dress head to toe in their favorite color. Then, bring along a snack or drink to share that matches their ensemble. When everyone arrives, you will have a rainbow of colors.
Then, for any activities that involve teams, you just partner everyone off with someone in a matching color. This is a great way for kids to make new friends for the new year.
Tailgate Party
Pull out the grill and get ready to have a fun tailgate party. Have your guests wear their favorite school apparel to celebrate their school and show their pride. You can decorate with items that honor your school mascot with sports-themed decor.
Organize a back-to-school ice cream social
An ice cream social is at the top of the list when you’re looking for back-to-school celebration ideas. Include a sundae bar with all the toppings and be sure to have plenty of tasty flavors for everyone to enjoy. You can even have a little contest to see who can come up with the most unique ice cream dishes.
Party with a Purpose
Invite your guests to bring back-to-school supplies, backpacks, snacks, and more! Use any of the ideas above and add on this element to donate supplies and snacks to an organization serving underprivileged youth.
Consider Co-Hosting with Other Parents
Whether it’s neighborhood kids or a class party, you could ask several of the parents to help you host a larger party at a park or other venue. The more the merrier!
J&J is here to help with your Back-to-School Bash Needs!
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