This post is all about the best Friendsgiving ideas and top essentials for an amazing party!
If you’re anything like me, Friendsgiving is one of your favorite holidays! What’s better than eating great food and hanging out with your chosen family… YOUR FRIENDS!
Friendsgiving is such a fun celebration! It really is a unique party to plan because it’s laid back, casual, and has a lot of fun components to it! Though it’s an enjoyable celebration, there are a lot of details that go in to the party planning.
I have compiled a list of the best Friendsgiving ideas and top essentials for your Friendsgiving party! I’ve got you covered from Friendsgiving food, drinks, decor, games, and more!
This list is guaranteed to make your Friendsgiving celebration the party of the year!
This post is all about the best Friendsgiving ideas!
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Easy Friendsgiving Ideas
Friendsgiving Invitations
Invitations are one of the most important parts of Friendsgiving! Invites get your guests there so don’t skimp! Sending out paper invitations to all your guests show you care and it becomes much more purposeful and meaningful.
I highly recommend these super cute and affordable Friendsgiving invitations!
Friendsgiving Food
Let’s talk all things food! Food is the main attraction when it comes to a Friendsgiving party. Coming up with your Friendsgiving menu idea is definitely one of the most important parts of the entire night.
The key is to make your dinner a Friendsgiving potluck style where everyone is assigned a dish to bring. This allows for a wide variety of options and makes the party so much more affordable.
There are so many delicious Friendsgiving recipes out there you really can’t go wrong. I’ve complied the ultimate Friendsgiving food list filled with easy and delicious ideas all your guests will love!
Friendsgiving Appetizer Ideas
1. Buffalo Chicken Dip
First up Buffalo Chicken Dip. It’s always a crowd favorite! It’s a warm dish that tastes perfect on a crisp fall day! This is the perfect appetizer to bring to your Friendsgiving party because it’s so popular, delicious, and simple to make in the crock pot!
Crock pot meals are the best because they take very little effort! It’s as simple as throwing everything in the crockpot, stirring it up, and letting it cook for a couple hours. Keep your crockpot plugged in to keep the buffalo chicken dip warm and serve it all night long!
This is the best crockpot and these crockpot liners saved my life! GAME CHANGER for easy clean up!
2. Charcuterie Boards
Next up, we have the famous charcuterie board! These are great for a Friendsgiving appetizer idea! They are easy to assemble, perfect for munching on before the main course, and have such a wide variety of food options. Even the pickiest eater can find something they like off the board!
It is a must on the Friendsgiving essentials list food edition!
Cute Charcuterie Boards
I have this particular charcuterie board and I can’t recommend it enough! It is great quality and has held up so good! I love it because it comes with serving utensils, has grooves in the wood so the food doesn’t shift, and comes with an additional fruit board!
3. Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
This appetizer obviously made the Friendsgiving menu because bacon…DUH! Anything wrapped in bacon is a win! These are guaranteed to be a hit at your party! It’ll be so tempting to fill up on these before the real eating even starts!
4. Copy Cat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
These copy cat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits are literally to die for! They taste identical! I bring these out every year and they are always a hit! These are perfect to grab and go as a quick snack or appetizer or you can serve them with the meal!
Easy Side Dishes For Your Friendsgiving Menu
1. Baked Mac N Cheese
Next up on the Friendsgiving ideas are yummy side dishes! This baked mac n cheese is award winning! You will be the most popular guest at the party for sure if you bring this delicious side dish! One down side though,,, you won’t have any leftovers to take home because this one will be eaten up in no time!
2. Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
This is a must bring side dish! These loaded mashed potatoes are so creamy and cheesy! It’s a fun twist on your basic mashed potatoes.
Casserole Dish
I have this casserole dish and love it! It’s the perfect size and how cute is the wicker trivet basket to place the hot dish in?! These are basically the only casserole dishes I buy. I have about 5 different ones and each have their own wicker basket!
Imagine how cute and aesthetically pleasing this casserole dish would look sitting out on the Friendsgiving table!
This insulted casserole carrier can be used for hot or cold dishes. It is literally perfect for transferring food to and from your Friendsgiving party. You need to buy this ASAP!
Friendsgiving Dessert Ideas
1. Apple Dumplings
These easy 6-ingredient apple dumplings are the perfect dessert to bring for Friendsgiving! It’s a classic that everyone likes and will be a popular dish! Top it off with some vanilla ice cream for a delicious treat!
2. Peanut Butter Pie
This No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie is one of the best Friendsgiving Ideas on this list! It is so dang good! It only takes 15 minutes to put together and uses simple, common ingredients! No baking involved so it is a super easy Friendsgiving food idea!
All you need to do is make sure you freeze/refrigerate this pie or at least three hours before the party! I love this dessert idea because it is a different dessert than your basic Thanksgiving food like pumpkin or pecan pie!
Recreate this dish
These glass pie pans are so pretty at such a great price!
Imagine how great your food presentation would be in this pretty white pie pan! So affordable too!
Or go the easy route and use these disposable pie plates! Super easy cleanup!
3. Banana Pudding
You can’t go wrong with this classic southern banana pudding! It will be another dessert at the top of the list! It’s easy, it’s safe, and will be a crowd pleaser for sure!
Friendsgiving Party Ideas
Pie Bar
This pie bar is such a cute Friendsgiving food idea and a cute Friendsgiving decor idea! Get multiple people to bring different pies and have this amazing setup. Simple yet adorable!
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Friendsgiving Drink Ideas
1. Soda Drinks
Can’t forget the drinks! This is such a cute Friendsgiving idea when it comes to serving drinks! This display is so cute and more thought out than simply putting canned sodas out on the counter for guests to grab.
This setup makes for cuter decor, will keep the drinks cold, and the old glass bottles are a nice, fun touch!
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This two pack of galvanized buckets are such a great deal!
2. Mocktail Drink Ideas
Take your party to the next level with some yummy mocktails! There are so many delicious mocktail recipes out there now days! This Moscow Mule Mocktail will not disappoint. So refreshing!
This might be my favorite drink simply because of how cute the glasses are they’re served in!
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3. Wine
Bring some elegance to your Friendsgiving party with a nice wine tasting! Have a few guests bring their favorite bottle and enjoy a fun, relaxing evening sippin’ away!
Friendsgiving Decorations
1. Balloon Arch
Now days, parties are not complete without a balloon arch! Here is the cutest balloon arch set for your Friendsgiving party! I’ve looked in to companies who specialize in balloon arches and let me tell ya… they are not cheap!
But this balloon arch on amazon looks professional. It has the cutest colors and fall decor included. It is such an amazing, affordable price!
This is perfect for your Friendsgiving decor!
2. Friendsgiving Banner
A Friendsgiving banner is another great option for easy Friendsgiving decor. These are simple to hang, inexpensive, and will be so cute as a photo opportunity!
Friendsgiving Table Decor
1. Fun Utensil Sets
How cute are those Friends themed Friendsgiving plates and napkins?! Love them! Or go with the classier plates that are white with the gold rim detailing. And who doesn’t love a disposable plate for easy clean up? You’re going to be so thankful for one less dish to wash!
Both of these plate sets are on the essential Friendsgiving list!
2. Mini Pumpkins
These small decorative pumpkins would be so cute on your Friendsgiving tablescape. Place one of these at each table setting or create a centerpiece for the table. These are at a great price and you can use them all season long as cute fall decor!
And I’ll let you in on a little secret… velvet is the fabric of the season! You’ll be seeing it everywhere so these pretty velvet pumpkins will be perfect for your Friendsgiving decor.
3. Place Setting Cards
Having place setting cards at each seat would make for another cute decor detail for your party! Handwriting every guests name on their card will make for a more personal experience.
Friendsgiving Game Ideas
1. Incoherent
Keep all your guests entertained at your party with some fun Friendsgiving game ideas! This card game is super easy to play and so much fun! All your guests will be laughing and having a good time with this Friendsgiving game idea.
2. Corn Hole
Down here in the south, there are a pair of corn hole boards at every party and get together! It’s the perfect, easy outdoor activity. Have a corn hole tournament with every guests putting in $5 for a cash prize to make things a little more interesting!
Friendsgiving Party Themes
1. Festive Bar Cart
Display more Friendsgiving decorations on a stylish bar cart. Have this bar cart be the perfect set up for some festive decor and serving drinks!
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2. Recipe Cards
The last Friendsgiving idea is for every guest to fill out a recipe card with their favorite Thanksgiving recipe. Each guest can pick the recipe card of their choice and take home a new recipe idea!
There you have it, the best Friendsgiving essentials list for a great party. I hope this post helped inspire you to throw your own Friendsgiving party! I hope this gave you some great Friendsgiving ideas so you can have the party of the year!
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