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Everything you need to plan the perfect adult slumber party
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Are you looking to plan the best adult slumber party, but aren’t sure how to go about it? Stop searching, because we’ve got 33 fun adult sleepover ideas ahead, including party themes, activities, things you’ll need, and more. You’ll also learn about what to pack and how to get inspired using decor, food & drink, and other ways to make your slumber party unforgettable.

Best Adult Sleepover Ideas

  • Themes: DIY spa party, movie night marathon, Mexican fiesta.
  • Activities: Blanket forts, crafting, tarot card reading.
  • Food & Drinks: Finger foods, booze, take-out.
  • Things you need: Clothing, toiletries, personal items.
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Pair wine and candy.

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  1. Have fun overindulging with a combination candy and wine tasting. For this version, pair up your favorite red or white wine with a particular candy you love most. Some unique pairings include M&Ms with a pinot noir, candy corn alongside riesling, or Kit Kats and a Ruby Port.[2]
4

Create a DIY photo booth.

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  1. Set up a DIY photo booth, complete with a backdrop and photo props. What’s the fun in dressing up at a slumber party if you don’t take pictures to save the memories? Guests can take turns trying out different looks before posing in the photobooth. Create a memory keepsake book afterward so everyone can cherish their happy memories.[3]
5

Hold an indoor scavenger hunt.

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  1. Plan an indoor scavenger hunt if you have enough space. Make a map or look online for pre-filled scavenger hunt books and ideas. Team up to see who finds the special items first, and make sure to celebrate reaching the end with some congratulatory snacks and fun drinks.[4]
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7

Arrange a painting party.

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  1. Get in touch with your creative side by painting together. Get packs of canvases, easels, and art kits; be sure to choose a type of paint that most people feel comfortable with. Set out your bowl of fruit or hire a model you can bring to life with your artistic skills.
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Make your own pizzas.

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  1. Turn your sleepover into a pizza party with a few ingredients. Use premade pizza dough, so the focus of the DIY pizza is all on the toppings. Try each other’s creations and decide who’s got the best pizza in the bunch.[5]
10

Binge with a movie night marathon.

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  1. Pick movies or series guests can stream together in a movie night. Be sure you have plenty of comfy seating areas, including a giant bean bag chair or two. Set up a popcorn bar with additional movie theater snacks so everyone can stock up during intermission.[7]
11

Scare yourselves with a Halloween party.

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  1. Create a Halloween-inspired slumber party no matter what time of year it is. Include bobbing for apples, palm readings, and ouija boards if you dare. Come in costume or pair your comfy clothes with a scary look, like a witches’ hat, vampire fangs, or a creepy mask.
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13

Create an elegant tea party.

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  1. Bring a tea party with sophisticated finger foods to your home. Grab a bunch of mismatched tea cups and flatware at a thrift store, and have everyone bring something tea-party-worthy to eat. Finger sandwiches, miniature pastries, or scones all fit this stand-out slumber party theme. Hint: You can still drink tea in your pajamas.
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14

Get moving with a dance party.

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  1. Put together an all-nighter dance party for your besties. Designate one area as the dance floor and make sure there’s plenty of room to boogie. A disco ball and endless tunes are all you need to work up an appetite before ordering take-out or diving into an array of sweet treats.[8]
16

Have a charcuterie board building contest.

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  1. Compete to see who creates the most unique charcuterie board. You can use typical foods, like dried salami, grapes, crackers, and cheese, or go for ones with unexpected themes. Try boards using “breakfast,” “chocolate,” “pizza,” or “s’mores” as inspiration.
17

Make blanket forts.

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  1. Embrace childhood by making unique blanket forts with your adult pals. Take some time to construct the ideal blanket fort, or make one big fort from a bunch of smaller ones. Crawl through and find the best cozy spot to tell secrets, play games, or enjoy a snack.[10]
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19

Make crafts together.

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  1. Get creative by constructing different crafts while in your jammies. There are a ton of options, from stenciling bags and making bath salts. Paper flowers, candlemaking, or DIY soaps are also great ways to get involved and spend quality time with those you adore.[12]
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20

Have a tarot card reading.

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  1. Channel your inner fortune teller by including a tarot card reading. You can have multiple readings going on at once to search for insights about love, money, or career choices. Pair your tarot card reading with appropriate cocktails like a vampire’s kiss martini or a blood orange old-fashioned.[13]
22

Perform personality tests.

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  1. Find out who your friends really are by giving them personality tests. Choose from different personality test types and get into groups so everyone gets involved. Make sure the tests are simple, not too time-consuming, and lighthearted enough so guests feel comfortable.
23

Decorate to create a warm, inviting party space.

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  1. Turn any room into a party space with the right decorations. Glitter party banners, confetti balloons, or neon decor all do their part to make guests want to celebrate. Choose decorations that fit a particular look if your slumber party has a unique theme in mind.[15]
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25

Pick movies or a TV series you want to watch.

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  1. Always have a few movies or streaming series ready to go. All slumber parties last longer than you think, especially if guests want to stay up extra late. A good movie is a great way for those who stay up the latest to wind down before heading to bed.[17]
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26

Make a fun music playlist.

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  1. Keep the vibes festive with a good music playlist everyone will love. Make your playlist appropriate to any activity or theme you’re working with. For example, don’t play hard rock at a tea party or soothing ballads at a dance party.[18]
28

Have plenty of pillows and blankets.

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  1. Supply guests with comfy pillows and blankets to lounge around with. If you decide to have a pillow fight, get some that are uniquely tailored for a pillow fight, so you don’t end up with a floor full of feathers come morning.[20]
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Include easy-to-eat finger foods.

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  1. Stick to easy-to-eat finger foods for a mess-free sleepover. Enjoy mozzarella sticks, mini quesadillas, or cake pops. If you’re feeling more sophisticated, go for deviled eggs, caprese salad skewers, or French toast sticks.
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Indulge in junk food.

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  1. Choose treats from popcorn and candy to chocolate and chicken wings. Having an adult sleepover means you get to eat what you want, at least for the night. You can pair your favorite type of junk food with a theme or decoration; for example, pulled pork sliders work wonderfully for a Hawaiian luau, while movie theater snacks are ideal for a movie night marathon.
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Provide some booze (if you plan on drinking).

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  1. Pair cocktails with a theme, stick to wine and beer, or enjoy mocktails. If you are having booze at your party, have alternatives that non-drinking guests can enjoy, like flavored seltzers or fruit juices.

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This article was reviewed by Diana Dorsey and by wikiHow staff writer, Maryana Lucia Vestic, MFA, M.Phil.. Diana Dorsey is a Certified Event Planner and the Owner of Simply Elegant. With over 11 years of experience curating hundreds of events, she specializes in leveraging her attention to detail and people skills to help her clients enjoy planning an event that goes above and beyond. She prides herself on making the planning and day-of experience pleasant for both her clients and vendors. Diana earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix. This article has been viewed 4,108 times.
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