These party themes for fall gatherings are perfect for adults. Host a get together with ideas that take you through September, October, and November. Including party menus, interactive bars, and recipes to pull it off without a hitch. Or you can host a sit down supper with our themed dinner party ideas.
Ideas for Fall Parties
When it comes to hosting, fall is a great time of year for casual gatherings. In most parts of the country it’s temperate enough to be outside around a fire pit. Or you may want to check out our dinner party menu ideas for a more structured setting indoors where’s it’s warm and cozy.
Summer cookouts are great, but I love when it starts getting cooler and we can entertain in other ways. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite Fall party themes, mostly based on food.
When you plan a party around the food it gives you focus and the guests know what to expect right away. With some of these ideas you can even get the guests involved in making the food! You can read all the ideas and tips below.
Speaking of food parties, here’s a ladies night chocolate party that’s so much fun to do. And you don’t have to let the grown ups have all the fun. Host a make-your-own mini dump cakes party for the kids. I swear they will LOVE it!
Fall party themes for adults
These party ideas are geared for adults. I’m a big believer that we all need to have time to enjoy ourselves without having to edit ourselves around the children. These parties typically include wine and beer or cocktails, and the food may not be easy to serve the littles.
Get more tips and recipes for dinner with fiends HERE, including my caramel almond pie recipe.
You can incorporate any of these ideas into birthday themes for adults. Several are great for game day parties too. So lets embrace our adulthood with a night of fun entertaining at home!
5 Party Themes For Fall Gatherings
Gather your friends and host a fall party with one of these awesome ideas! From dinner parties to interactive tasting bars you're sure to find an idea you love.
How to Set Up a Cheese & Charcuterie Party at Home
Host a charcuterie and cheese party outside this fall. See how to create a beautiful and delicious dinner board here.
How to Set up a Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Bar & Wine Sampling
Interactive bars are so great for home parties. They get people talking with little effort. Add this balsamic tasting bar to your next party for a fun twist.
Authentic Italian dinner party Ideas
Add some authentic Italian style entertaining with the ideas from this dinner party inspired by Florence, Tuscany, and Venice, Italy.
How to Create a Pizza & Beer Party with Custom Shandy Bar
Here's another interactive bar. This time let guests create costume beer shandies as they indulge in pizza. This is great for game day too!
Soup Bar Ideas, Tips, Recipes
Keep your guests warm and cozy with a soup bar. Offer up some delicious soups and sides. See everything you need to know, here.
Set Up A Chili Bar + All-Purpose Chili Recipe!
Another terrific idea for fall entertaining is to set up this chili bar with all the toppings and fixings. Get the complete list and all purpose chili recipe here.
carol jane says
Love all the party ideas. Awesome. Hey Chris. I have a dilemma. I am having a baby shower for my daughter. It her 2nd baby. Its a football/shower party the end of November. I was just wondering how I should decorate. I dont know if I should put a lot of baby decorations around or not. The babt theme is also sports. Not sure what to do. I would love some of your talented advice. Thanks so much.
Chris says
Carol, it’s hard to say without going into a TON of detail.
Britni says
I love the idea of a chili or soup party. It just says fall. Thanks!
Chris says
I agree. It doesn’t get much cozier!