20 Housewarming Party Ideas that are Apartment Friendly
Moving into a new home, what’s better than celebrating it with a housewarming party? I have for you housewarming party ideas that will let you have a fun and memorable party with friends and family. These unique housewarming party themes will work for apartments too, so you can have a new home party even with a small space. I have also tried to cover Housewarming Party Food and Housewarming Party Decorations for each Apartment Party Idea for you to plan a fun House Blessing Party.
Backyard BBQ Bash
If you have even a little space outside, a Backyard BBQ Bash is one of the easiest and most fun ways to throw a housewarming party. Just grab a grill and cook up some simple stuff like burgers, hot dogs, and veggie skewers. Add a snack and drink station in a corner with some chips, soda, and maybe a cooler with cold drinks. If you have table, you can set that up for everyone to eat together, or just lay out picnic blankets. Set up a speaker and play some feel-good music. If you’re in an apartment, you can do this on your balcony or at a nearby park with a BBQ area.
Wine & Cheese Night
If you feel a little fancy, host a Wine & Cheese Night as a housewarming party; it is super easy and elegant. You don’t need expensive wine or fancy cheese. Get a few bottles of quality, one red, one white, and maybe a rosé, and pick up a mix of cheeses from the grocery store. You can plate a pretty charcuterie board with cheese and snacks
that pair well with wine and cheese as some crackers, grapes, and nuts. Or just lay them nicely in an individual bowl. You can set these nicely on a food table with some elegant decor. If you are in an apartment, clear your coffee table, throw down a cute tablecloth, and let people sit around and snack while chatting. Light a few candles and play soft music for a classy vibe.
Potluck Party
Potluck parties are good for housewarming parties. It’s perfect if you don’t want to cook a ton or spend too much. Each guest brings a dish to share. Everyone can share a good meal and have fun together without a lot of work for the host. They can get anything like a pasta salad, homemade brownies, a bucket of chicken, or even chips and dip. Guests need not cook the dish that they bring; they can even buy something. You don’t need to match dishes or make a theme. Just set everything on your kitchen counter or dining table like a buffet. If you’re in an apartment, people can eat on the couch or set some floor cushions for a cozy vibe. Everyone can try different food, and it makes your new home feel full of warm love and laughter.
Brunch Celebration
Brunch is such a happy way to celebrate your new place. It’s a morning or midday get-together with easy breakfast-style foods. You can serve mini pancakes, muffins, scrambled eggs, fruit salad, and toast. You can even grab frozen waffles and pop them in the toaster. For the drinks, have some juice and sparkling water, or sparkling wine if you want. Set it all up buffet-style on your counter or coffee table. If you’re in an apartment, just use trays, cute paper plates, and sit on the floor picnic-style. It’s simple, bright, and full of joy. It’s a good idea if you want the party to wind up early in the day.
Game Night
Alright, if you want to keep things super fun and low-stress, go with a Game Night. Everyone loves a house filled with laughter and fun, and games can just do that with a chill vibe. Just grab a few card games, board games, or even a trivia set. Another great way without spending on board games is to play some fun Minute to Win It games, These are simple 1-minute challenges and tasks that will raise the energy of the party and need minimal supplies.
You can see these 35 Minute To Win It Games To Play With Family And Friends to find some fun games to play.
Before the party, clear your table or floor space to make enough space to play. Add some snacks like popcorn, chips, and cookies, and drinks. If you’re in an apartment, make it cozy with pillows and blankets on the floor.
Pool Party
Yes! If you’re lucky enough to have access to a pool, then nothing is better than throwing a Pool Party. Especially if you are planning a housewarming in summer. Let everyone know they should bring their swimsuits and towels. Add a few pool floats if you have them, and set out snacks like watermelon slices, chips, and popsicles. Keep drinks cool in a bucket with ice or even your bathtub if space is tight. If you’re in an apartment with a shared pool, just check the rules and invite a small group. Play upbeat music, and everyone can enjoy it. Hosting a pool party requires a bit of different preparation, so make sure you read my post on How to Throw a Pool Party, where I have covered all the details on hosting a pool party.
Garden Party
A Garden Party is perfect if you want something calm and pretty. You don’t need a big garden, just a small backyard, balcony, or even a patch of green will work. It’s perfect if you plan a housewarming in the spring or fall. Lay down a picnic blanket for an old-style picnic vibe or add a small table with chairs. Set the table by adding a few flowers in jars, string lights if it’s in the evening, your backyard, you can also alter the flower pot arrangement to make the feel like a decoration along the dining space. Play some soft music in the background. For food, keep it light and fresh, like fruit platters, finger sandwiches, lemonade, or iced tea. Add in some sweet treats like cupcakes, cookies, or a mini tart. It’s peaceful, cozy, and makes your new space feel like a little oasis.
Pizza Party
A Pizza Party is easy, fun, and everyone loves it. You can keep it super simple by ordering a few pizzas with different toppings so there’s something for everyone. Or, if you want to make it extra fun, do a DIY pizza bar. Get some mini pizza crusts, sauce, cheese, and toppings like pepperoni, veggies, and pineapple. Arrange everything nicely and let guests build their own pizzas and pop them in the oven. If you live in an apartment, use your kitchen counter. For drinks, get some soda or lemonade. Arrange some paper plates and napkins, and play some cool music for everyone to vibe. Everyone will surely enjoy.
DIY Sundae Bar
Setting up a DIY Sundae Bar is such a fun way to host a housewarming party, especially if it’s summer. Get two or more tubs of ice cream with basic flavors like vanilla and chocolate. Get different toppings like sprinkles, crushed cookies, chopped nuts, chocolate syrup, fruit, and whipped cream. Set everything out on your kitchen counter or coffee table with bowls and spoons, and let your guests build their dream sundaes. If you’re in an apartment with a small freezer, just keep the ice cream on ice in a cooler. Everyone will enjoy it, it’s like an ice cream bar experience at home with the comfort of chatting and laid-back vibe.
Cocktail Mixing Party
If you want an elegant housewarming party with less effort, go for a Cocktail Mixing Party. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a bartender. Just set up a small table or counter with a few basic drink ingredients like soda, juice, lemon, mint, and a couple of simple alcohol options. Arrange other complementary things that you will need, like serving glasses, ice, cups, a shaker, or a spoon. Add a bit of extras like fruit on skewers to add to the glass, some cute straws, and decor like a paper umbrella. Print a few easy recipes for people to try.
Let everyone make their own drink, get creative, and invent their own drinks. Take a photo of fun drinks that they make it will be a different kind of experience. If you are hosting the party in an apartment, clear your kitchen space and use your dining table. It is a unique experience, and everyone can feel relaxed and chat.
Movie Marathon Night
A Movie Marathon Night is the coziest way to welcome friends into your new home. Pick a few favorite movies that you are sure your group will like, such as comedies, superhero flicks, or old classics. Set up your TV area with lots of pillows, blankets, and dim lights to make it feel like a little theater. Make sure there are plenty of snacks and drinks like popcorn, candy, chips, juices, and soda. If you’re in an apartment with a small space, move the couch and spread out a big blanket on the floor with lots of cushion, and make it a movie picnic. Everyone loves relaxing and watching movies together.
Cultural Cuisine Party
A Cultural Cuisine Party is a fun way to theme food with a little adventure. Pick a country like Mexico, Italy, or India and build the whole night around it. You don’t need to go fancy. For example, if you choose Mexico, make simple tacos, nachos, and serve limeade. Add a colorful tablecloth and paper decorations with bright colors. Play music from that country to set the mood. If you choose India, serve food like butter chicken and biryani, add bright color decor few lanterns to set the vibe. This kind of party feels exciting, and guests get to experience something different.
Boho Indoor Picnic
If you want something heartwarming and dreamy with a cozy vibe, go for a boho indoor picnic, especially if you don’t have outdoor space. Clear your living room and lay down big cozy blankets and bed sheets over it, you can even go for a rug. Add pillows, floor cushions, and a few string lights and candles for that cozy, Boho vibe. Arrange some light and easy food like fruit skewers, hummus with pita chips, mini sandwiches, and sparkling drinks. Use a low table if you have one, or stack crates or books with a tray on top. Play some hippe songs, for a comfy and laid-back vibe to laugh with friends.
Bonfire & S’mores Night
A Bonfire & S’mores Night is a good option if you want warm, cozy vibes for your housewarming party. This theme goes best with winter. If you have a backyard or shared outdoor space, set up a small fire pit; you can even use a portable one. Add some chairs around with a throw for everyone to gather around the fire. In a tray, arrange everything for s’mores like graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars. Make some hot cocoa and sip it while chatting. If you’re in an apartment, you can skip the fire and make indoor s’mores using your oven or microwave. You can also set a portable one over the table.
Plant Exchange Party
This is best for plant lovers; ask guests to bring a small plant, cutting, or even just a cute pot. Set a table or clear the windowsill and place all the plants there like a mini plant shop. Guests can take turns picking a new plant to take home. It’s like a gift swap, but greener! Set out simple snacks like trail mix, cookies, and lemonade, and play chill music to keep the vibe relaxed. If you like having plants at home, it’s a good idea for you to get some new plants for your home from different cuttings.
Chill Charcuterie Party
A Charcuterie Party is a cool way to host without doing tons of cooking. All you need is a big cutting board or even multiple small trays. You can make different boards for savory and sweet. Get some easy snacks from the store like sliced cheese, deli meats, crackers, nuts, and grapes. For the sweet one, you can have some sweet dips with checkers, cake pops, and cookies. You can even go for a fruit board. Arrange everything in small groups so it looks pretty. You can even make mini boards for each guest or charcuterie cups if space is tight. Add some drinks that pair well with the board that you make. Easy food that looks fancy, and everyone can chat while eating.
Photo Memory Wall
A Photo Memory Wall party is a sweet and personal way to celebrate your new home. Before the party, print out a bunch of photos; these can be funny, old, selfies with friends, or special moments. Put a board or grid on the wall, arrange some tape, and clips to add them to the wall. You can even arrange an instant camera so you can print the photo during the party with guests, let your guests add photos and write little notes beside the pictures. If you live in an apartment, choose a hallway wall or even the side of your fridge. It is a fun activity that will give you a memorable piece of art to cherish forever. And of course, arrange some simple snacks and drinks.
Fun Creative Paint
If you like artsy fun, go for this. Just grab a few small canvases or thick paper, some paintbrushes, and basic acrylic paints from any craft or dollar store. Cover your table with old newspaper or a plastic sheet, and let guests paint whatever they like. You can even do a theme like “paint your dream room” or “paint our friendship.” It is relaxed, silly, and gives everyone something special to take home.
New Apartment Scavenger Hunt
A New Apartment Scavenger Hunt is a super fun way to get everyone exploring your place without doing a formal tour. Just make a short list of silly and surprising things to find, like “something blue in the kitchen,” “a book with the word ‘love’ in the title,” or “a sock that doesn’t match.” Hide a few tiny prizes like candy or notes in unexpected spots. Hand guests the list when they arrive and let them team up or go solo. If your apartment is small, keep the hunt short and simple. It’s a fun icebreaker that turns your home into a playful little adventure.
Charming Tea Party
A Tea Party is such a sweet and charming way to invite friends into your new home. And recently tea party is getting popular. Arrange some cute teacups or mugs, depending on what kind of theme you are trying to go like elegant or cook. Arrange different types of tea, even tea bags work great. Add simple treats like cookies, mini sandwiches, or store-bought pastries. Decorate with a small vase of flowers, a nice tablecloth, and folded napkins to make it feel special. If you are in an apartment, you can use a dining table or even a coffee table on the floor with cushions for simple, lovely, and full of warm conversation.
