Party in your pajamas with these fun pajama party ideas.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or planning a simple girls night in, the cozy nature of pajamas lays the foundation for a relaxed and fun party.
So, have everyone dress in their coziest pajamas and get ready for an exciting night of fun.
Where can I have a Pajama Party
You can have a pajama party at home, hotel, Airbnb, etc.
One of the biggest things to take into consideration, is to choose a location that will comfortably accommodate all of your guests.
Pajama Party Ideas
A Pajama party is a fantastic way to have a fun night in with friends/family. One of the best ways to liven up the party is to incorporate fun games and activities.
Here are a few pajama party games that will have everyone up and having a good time.
Bake Cookies
Whether you’re making them from scratch or using premade dough, baking cookies is a fun activity that yields a sweet reward.
DIY Pizzas
Making pizza from scratch is a fun and interactive way to bond with friends and results in a delicious meal.
To make things much easier, purchase premade dough then let everyone create their own pizzas.
Easily prepare a pizza making station with a variety of classic toppings such as:
- Peperoni
- Banana peppers
- Mushrooms
- Bell Peppers
- Jalapenos
- Chicken
Pajama Party Paint and Sip
Bring out the paint and drinks for a fun paint and sip pajama party.
A canvas, paint, paint brushes, and drinks are all you need for this hands on activity.
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Pajama Party Photoshoot
Capture great memories with your gals with a fun pajama party photoshoot.
You can DIY a beautiful backdrop with some simple elements. Such as balloons, wallpaper, and throw pillows.
Don’t forget to snag a few silly pictures for fun memories.
Pajama Party Movie Night
Choose a favorite movie or two, pop some popcorn, and enjoy a cozy movie night.
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Pillow Fight
Enjoy a classic pajama party pillow fight with friends. To take it up a notch, have everyone wear blindfolds and attempt to find each other.
In playing this game, make sure to set and enforce some ground rules to keep everyone safe.
Pillow Case Race
This high energy activity is the same thing as a potato sack race. However, instead of potato sacks, old pillow cases are used.
Pajama Party Lip Sync Battle
Pick a couple judges then have everyone sing their heart out with a fierce lip sync battle.
To make this game way more challenging, have the competitors choose songs that they do not know the lyrics to.
Spa Activities
Relax and unwind with a pajama party spa night.
You can set up DIY spa stations with face masks, manicure/pedicure supplies, refreshing drinks, and other pampering treats.
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Pajama Party Game Night
Pull out the board games and cards for a competitive game night.
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Girl Talk
A relaxed pajama party is the perfect time to socialize and dive into great conversations with friends.
DIY Crafts
From creating jewelry to decorating shirts, get creative with some Pinterest worthy DIY crafts.
Karaoke
Karaoke is a much more relaxed version than the lip sync battle.
To level up the karaoke session, you can use cordless microphones to enhance the performances.
Cook Together
Get in the kitchen and enjoy the process of preparing a meal together with your guests.
To increase efficiency and ease in the kitchen, set up different stations. Such as a prep station where some guests can chop and prep veggies.
Decorate Desserts
From cupcakes to cookies, bake some yummy desserts ahead of time and let your guest have fun decorating their
custom treats.
Indoor Camping
Have an indoor camping style pajama party and do some fun camping activities indoor.
Such as singing bonfire songs by the fire place, setting up a tent, telling stories, and making smores.
Dance
Play some upbeat music and have a joyful dance party in your pajamas.
You can prepare a dance playlist in advance or/and have everyone take turns picking the songs.
Create Vision Boards
Gather some magazines, poster boards, glue, and scissors and have everyone create a vision board.
For a more personalized board, have a computer and printer handy. So that guests can print specific images that they would like to add to their boards.
Charades
Divide into teams and have everyone showcase their acting and gesture skills with an exciting game of charades.
Pajama Party Food Ideas
Sweet Treats
Sweet treats such as cookies, donuts, brownies, cinnamon rolls are a tasty way to satisfy your guests sweet tooth.
Pizza
From peperoni to cheese, pizza is a classic party food idea.
Whether you’re ordering in or creating them from scratch, pizza will help satisfy your guests hunger.
Sandwiches
Sandwiches are one of many filling and yummy pajama party food ideas.
You can offer premade sandwiches or allow your guests to make their own sandwich with a sandwich bar.
Simply lay out a variety of the following elements and let everyone become a sandwich artist.
- Bread
- Deli meats
- Condiments
- Toppings (tomatoes, lettuce, bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, etc.)
Ice Cream Bar
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! An ice cream bar is a sweet and refreshing idea for your pajama party.
Easily set up an ice cream bar with a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings, and let guests create their gourmet treats.
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Tacos
Create a savory taco bar with meat, tortillas, and a variety of toppings.
Pajama Party Pasta Bar
All you need for a pasta bar are a variety of pasta styles, sauces, and toppings for this unique food idea.
Simply precook the pasta noodles in advance then add a little bit of butter to prevent them from clumping.
Afterwards, lay out your various pasta noodles, sauces, and toppings in a self serve bar style.
Here are some sample items that you can include in your bar:
- Spaghetti pasta
- Spaghetti meat sauce
- Penne pasta
- Vodka sauce
- Fettucini sauce
- Grated parmesan
- Alfredo sauce
- Bacon bits
- Garlic bread
- Salad
Overall, in terms of pajama party food ideas, you can have whatever types of food at your party.
To easily enhance the food presentation, consider incorporating the following items:
- Tablecloth
- Flowers on the table
- Glassware
- Charcuterie boards
- Cute serving trays
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