How to Throw a Neighborhood Party

Neighborhood Parties are a great way to meet new neighbors and catch up with good friends. Block off the street and let the little ones roam free. Here are some fun ideas for get-togethers whether it’s just 5 or 6 families or the whole block.

• • • • F O O D • • • • •
• Do something no one will ever forget like a Crawfish Boil
• Order pizza so no one has to cook!
• Make burgers & dogs and have everyone bring sides.
• Make paninis
• Set up a row of grills so everyone can bring their own proteins to grill.
• Hire one of more food trucks to come ad serve tacos, Korean BBQ or burgers.

• • • • D R I N K S • • • • •
• Make infused waters to keep everyone hydrated
but keep sugar intake low.
• Fill barrels with ice and have everyone brings sodas, water and juice boxes for kids
• Have each house make one pitcher of adult drinks like Spiked Lemonade, Tequila Thyme Lemonade, Raspberry Coolers or Lynchburg Lemonade.

• • • • F U N T R E A T S • • • • •

Have Fun Treats
• Popsicle brownies. (Somewhat Simple Blog.)
• Watermelon Rice Krispies Treat recipe from the Dine and Dish blog.
• Easy to make and easy to Cookie Bars.
• Have an ice-cream truck show up.

• • • • G A M E S • • • • •

For all ages:
Choose games that involve teams and/or groups of people such as:
• Sack races • The orange pass • Tug of war
• Egg on a spoon relay • Water balloon tosses • Watermelon eating contests.

For older kids:
• Rent a Dunk Bucket
•Set up Karaoke
• Just dance
•Twister
• Have a dance contest

Keep Little Ones Happy…
• Recruit a few older kids to do face painting and tatoos.
• Have chalk for drawing on sidewalks
• Block the street so they can enjoy ride-on toys
• Hand out bubbles
• Turn on a sprinkler and play on slip n’ slides
• Have a scavenger hunt
• Rent an inflatable castle or ball pit–complete with someone to watch the kids.