10 September Party Ideas
Hello September!
While September might seem like a whirlwind of change and unpredictability, we believe it to be chock-full of opportunities to celebrate. As we transition from warm summer afternoons to crisp autumn evenings, here are 10 delightful ways to embrace the change and have some fun!
Gilmore Girls back to school brunch
If you’re anything like us, the second the leaves start to charge and the air starts to crisp, you turn on the Pilot episode of Gilmore Girls for those quintessential fall vibes. As school begins to start up again, we invite you to celebrate what some may distain with a Gilmore Girls back to school brunch. Whether it’s yourself, a friend, or your children returning to school this fall, help them ease the transition with an indulgent meal to sweeten the sting of the upcoming homework and early mornings.
2. vintage grandpa bookclub
There’s something about a crisp September morning that brings out the unbreakable urge to slip into the biggest and bulkiest of Grandpa sweaters. Lean into this urge, and invite your friends to come with for a vintage grandpa themed bookclub. If you are already part of one, make this the theme of you next meetup, and see who can pull off best grandpa get-up. If not, invite your friends over for a night of ice cream, classic cocktails, and hours of uninterrupted reading.
3. tj’s and pj’s movie night
Have you ever browsed the aisles of Trader Joe’s, wishing you could try all of the fun and festive snacks, but not wanting to break the bank on a single shopping trip? Your solution may be this TJ’s and PJ’s movie night. Invite some friends over with their favorite PJ’s and their go-to TJ’s items, and enjoy and evening of laughing, eating, and talking over your favorite movies.
4. summer’s goodbye dinner party
While fall certainly has its charms, it can be hard to let go of all the beautiful parts of summer. Host a dinner party that celebrates summer’s final hurrah with all your favorite seasonal foods and drinks. Slip into a sundress, gather your friends, and savor those summertime flavors one last time.
5. Fall harvest potluck
As summer fades, fall’s bounty comes into its own. September is a great time for a fall harvest potluck, showcasing seasonal fruits and vegetables like honeycrisp apples, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes. Invite friends, ask everyone to bring a dish, and enjoy a delicious seasonal feast with minimal effort.
6. tini weenie bit older bday
Everyone has seen this birthday theme sweep the internet over the last few months, but here we believe that things become basic for a reason. This tinis and weenies themed birthday party is the perfect combination of aesthetic and delicious, and perfect for any September birthday.
7. one last bbq backyard tailgate
September offers the brief overlap between barbecue season and football season, so why not make the most of it? Fire up the grill, turn on the tv, and enjoy the perfect blend of these two quintessentially American pastimes.
8. The Great Pumpkin high tea
With this party, we will stick to our earlier assertion that some things are basic for a reason, and that absolutely applies to seasonal pumpkin baked goods. Between store-bought fall goodies and countless pumpkin recipes online, you’ve got plenty of options. Use this as a chance to fulfill your childhood tea party dreams while sampling all things pumpkin.
9. hogwarts happy hour
After Gilmore Girls, the Harry Potter movies fall in line as the best options for fall viewing. While there are endless occasions where this theme can be incorporated, a happy hour might just be the best one. There’s so much inspiration to pull from online, such as this list of Harry Potter inspired cocktails, or this blog-post listing 28 on-theme recipes.
10. around the world wine tasting
Wine tasting might not scream September, but who needs an excuse? Assign each guest a region to bring a bottle of wine from (and maybe a food pairing). Spend the evening savoring and comparing wines from around the globe.
