Plan for a marathon (the movie kind).
Choose a theme like a popular franchise or genre, like horror or comedy. To spice up your movie night, create bingo cards based on the movie(s) you choose. For example, if you’re watching Disney movies, add squares like “Evil Laugh” or “Love at First Sight.” For a nostalgic movie marathon, ask each guest to bring their parents’ favorite high school movie. Set up a cocoa or popcorn bar with toppings and mix-ins — or offer both for a sweet and salty mix!
Get crafty.
Simple crafts are a great hands-on task for artsy and creative groups. Some popular projects are to make friendship bracelets, slime, or tie dye shirts. If you make slime or tie dye shirts, set up a large area with towels to avoid any mess. Not only are crafts a great activity, but then all your guests will have a sleepover souvenir to take home!
Get a crowd-pleasing game going.
Choose from card games, board games, or well-known party games. Learn card games like Spoons or Speed. Play M.A.S.H, Truth or Dare, or Charades for classic party fun. When in doubt, pull out Twister to get everyone toppling over, either by the game or with giggles!
Play a nighttime game outside.
Set up a game of flashlight tag or glow-in-the-dark games. Play flashlight tag by giving a flashlight to whoever is “it.” That player must tag others by shining their flashlight and saying their name. Use a glow-in-the-dark frisbee to play a fun game of catch in the dark.
Sleuth your way through a scavenger hunt.
Scavenger hunts are suitable for large groups and take up a lot of time. Give your guests a list of items to race to collect. Or, set up clues to lead them to different places in the house or neighborhood. Clues could include code-cracking, riddles, or jigsaw puzzles. Give your guests an incentive with a prize at the end, like a toy or sweet treat.
Host a murder mystery party guests will be dying to attend.
Murder mystery dinner parties are great for older or more mature groups. Get a murder mystery game kit with the appropriate skill level to interest the group, or create your own. Set up the house with spooky music or decorations that match your game’s theme.
Channel any inner pop stars with a talent show or karaoke.
An energetic group will have a blast showing off their performance skills. Use a karaoke machine or search for karaoke-style videos online. If you want to raise the stakes, host a talent show with crazy dances, funny comedy routines, and more singing!
Get the cameras rolling on a homemade movie or music video.
Lights, camera, action on this fun activity for guests who love performing. Depending on the interests of your guests, make a funny or dramatic short film, a music video, or an internet-famous TikTok dance. If some guests are camera-shy, let them take charge of costumes, props, hair, or writing a script. If you’re planning to let guests upload their videos to social media, check with parents of younger teens for permission.
Turn your sleepover into a photo shoot.
Set up a space in your house with a cool background and photo shoot props. Give guests different costumes or outfits to choose from. Play energetic music by artists that your teens like to get them dancing and moving around. Then just say cheese and snap away! These photos can make a sweet souvenir for the night. Print them out or make photo gifts for your guests later.
Relax and rejuvenate with a sleepover turned spa night.
Get everyone comfy in their pajamas to kick off the zen vibes. Hand out sheet face masks and make cucumber water for your guests to enjoy throughout the night. Teach guests how to make different braid styles and have them do each other’s hair. Give each other do-it-yourself manicures with different shades of nail polish or a manicure kit.
Make (and eat) a delicious dessert together.
Whip up some sweet treats for a bonding activity with a tasty reward. Bake chocolate chip cookies so everyone can have a task. Or, make s’mores in the microwave — or at a campfire if you have one! Any kind of ooey-gooey treat will make a sleepover even more unforgettable. Make sure all guests use caution around knives and hot stoves. For something simpler, make root beer floats for guests to enjoy.
Cook up a personal pizza challenge.
Do-it-yourself pizzas combine the best of crafting and cooking. Give every guest a single-sized portion of store-bought pizza dough. Set a toppings bar with different sauces, proteins, and chopped-up veggies. Guests can make their personal pizza however they like (without any arguing over pineapple on pizza), then cook it up in the oven! Follow the instructions on your store-bought dough for oven temperature and cooking times.
Camp in the great outdoors — or the equally great indoors!
Set up a campsite in your backyard or inside. If you’re outside, set up a tent with your group. Bring your sleeping bags and spend the night stargazing or telling ghost stories (extra points for spooky use of flashlights). If you hear lots of giggles coming from the tent, you’ll know you did something right! Camp indoors if you don’t have a yard or it’s too cold outside. Make a blanket fort, set up sleeping bags, or pitch an indoor tent.
Start a pillow fight for classic slumber party energy.
Pillow fights are a silly and fun way to amp up any sleepover. Prepare your guests with safety rules, like avoiding sharp edges and only hitting with the pillow. The only other thing you need is plenty of fluffy, then to get out of the danger zone quick!
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