Throw a Creative Housewarming Party
You love your new house and can’t wait to show it off! A creative housewarming party is a fun way to celebrate your move while picking up a few odds and ends you may still need for your kitchen, bath, or pantry. Here are some unique and stress-free housewarming themes your friends and new neighbors will love.
Potluck Party
This casual get-together is perfect for inviting new neighbors to meet your family and see your beautiful new home. Ask each guest or family to bring a dish to share — and leave behind the serving dish, platter, tray, or crock pot. It’s a simple and helpful way to stock your new kitchen with essentials! Just be sure to have plenty of plastic cutlery and serving utensils ready.
Spice It Up
Build a fully stocked spice rack in one night. Have each guest bring a bottle or tin of their favorite seasoning, flavoring, or spice. You’ll end up with a pantry packed full of the ingredients you need to elevate every meal.
Great Gardens Party
If the weather is nice, take the party outdoors. Set up a tent or use a shaded area, put out lawn games, add an outdoor bar, and offer easy finger foods. This is also a great option if your home isn’t fully ready for tours yet — you can still host without the pressure of having the inside perfect.
Painting Party
If you’re ready to add personality to your new home, invite a few close friends or neighbors to help paint. Whether you want bold colors or soft tones, a group project makes the work go faster and more fun. Prefer to start after the move? Host an unpacking party instead. Label boxes clearly so guests can help stock pantries, fill linen closets, hang clothing, or shelve books. Keep personal items boxed separately so you can handle those later.
Stock-the-Bar Soirée
Perfect for amateur bartenders or cocktail lovers! Ask each guest to bring a sealed bottle of their favorite adult beverage. You provide mixers, ice, and hearty snacks. Before the party begins, make sure you have rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft ready to keep everyone safe.
Scavenger Hunt
Hide fun, quirky items around your home and give guests a list of things to search for. Individuals or family teams can compete — the group that finds the most items wins! Gift cards to a favorite local restaurant, movie theatre, or grocery store make great prizes.
A “Fresh” Shower
Turn the traditional “shower” theme into a bathroom-themed housewarming. Add a note to your invitations asking guests to bring a small bath item — a roll of toilet paper, a bath bomb, a funny towel, or spare toothbrushes. These simple items help personalize and stock a frequently used room.
Music for the Masses
Ask each guest to RSVP with their favorite song, then build your party playlist around their choices. It’s a fun way to spark conversation and get everyone involved. If you’re feeling adventurous, consider renting or buying a karaoke machine to take the entertainment to the next level!
Photo-Op Fun
Create a unique hashtag for your event and encourage guests to take and share photos. After the party, you can collect the images to build a customized memory book or calendar for yourself or as gifts for friends.
