Throwing a New Year’s party is just what you need to end this year with a bang. I have put together a list of some of the best stay at home New Year’s Eve party ideas for a party that your friends and family will never forget.
In this post, you will find at home New Year’s Eve party decorations, party games and activities, party foods, and even some of the top essentials that are a must have if you are hosting a stay at home New Year’s Party!
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At Home New Years Party Decorations
1. New Years Banner
Bring in the new year with this fun New Year’s banner!
2. Midnight Kisses
It’s not a new year without a midnight kiss, am I right? Not only is this decoration idea super cute, it’s also delicious!
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3. Bubbly Bar
What better way to get the party started than with this a bubbly bar? This bubbly bar idea is so fun! And you know what the best part is? It’s not even as hard as it looks to set up!
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4. Party Table
Every good New Year’s Eve party has a nice party table. Your party table is the center of attention, so it’s a must that it looks nothing short of fabulous!
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5. Bar Cart
Bar carts are fun and festive decoration idea that is perfect if you are throwing your new year’s eve party in a smaller space.
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6. Fun Bottle Decorations
If you have a few old wine bottles laying around, add some pizazz to your party by turning them into this sparkly decoration idea.
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7. Hanging Balloons
Looking for fun ways to add some flare to your ceiling? Hanging balloons from your ceiling is a cheap and easy way to decorate for your party.
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8. Black and Gold Table Set
Black and gold is a classic New Years Eve Party color scheme.
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At Home New Years Party Activities
9. Printable Resolution Cards
Writing New Year’s resolutions and setting goals for the new year is something everyone loves to do. These cute cards to make it even more fun!
10. Photo Booth
You have to set up a photo booth at your New Years Party! Photo booths are the perfect way to capture some of the best memories with your family and friends.
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11. Photo Booth Props
If you plan on having a photo booth at your party (which you should), you have to get some photo booth props to make your pictures extra special.
12. New Years Eve Word Scramble
Looking for a fun game to play at your New years eve party? Try this word scramble game! To make things even more fun, see who can unscramble to words the fastest, and the winner gets a prize.
13. Highlights of The Year
Spend time reflecting on the new year with this fun activity. Throw all of the cards in a jar and each person that pulls the card has to share their highlight of the year that the card describes.
14. Two Resolutions & One Lie
Two resolutions and one lie is a twist on two truths and a lie. Have each guest think of two real resolutions they want for themselves and one that they don’t.
Each person will go up and tell the group their selections. The group will then have to decide which resolutions are true and which one is the lie.
New Year’s Eve House Party Food Ideas
15. Glitter Fortune Cookies
Fortune cookies are always a staple at New Year’s eve parties. Customizing your classic fortune cookies with glitter makes this party favorite even more fun!
16. Charcuterie Board
I absolutely love charcuterie boards because not only are they are so pretty to look at, you can fill them with all of your favorite meats and cheeses!
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17. Champagne Chantilly Shooters
Okay, I mean how cute are these?! These Champagne Chantilly Shooters would be the perfect addition to your at home new years party and are super easy to make!
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18. Gold Marshmallow Pops
If you’re feeling lazy for your party and don’t want to spend time making over the top desserts, these gold marshmallow pops would be perfect to make.
19. No-Bake Strawberry Champagne Cheesecake
Anything No-bake is an automatic must have for parties, and this Strawberry Champagne Cheesecake is no exception.
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20. Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a classic savory dish that makes the perfect appetizer at any group gathering. It’s also a crowd favorite and is sure to be a hit!
21. Asparagus Puff Pastry
For all of my asparagus lovers, you have to try this asparagus puff pastry. It just takes everything to the next level!
22. Pepper Jelly Meatballs
Is it really a party without meatballs? If you want to branch out from the standard barbeque meatballs that you have at parties, try these pepper jelly meatballs!
23. Pulled Pork Pastry Puffs
Pulled pork anything just makes my mouth water. Your guests are seriously going to love this fun party appetizer!
24. Mini Wine Bottles
Anything mini-sized automatically makes it cuter. And the cuter something is, the better in my book! Your guests will go crazy for these cute mini wine bottles.
9 New Year’s Eve Party Essentials
1. Party Platters
If you plan on serving food at your New Year’s Eve party, having an array of party platters is a must have. Party platters are great for presentation, and make it easy for your guests to grab their food!
2. Beverage Dispenser
This double drink dispenser allows you to display two different drink options for your guests to choose from.
3. Dip on Ice
Planning on serving any cold dips at your party? This dip serving tray allows you to put ice at the bottom of the tray keeping your dips chilled all night long.
4. Electric Wine Opener
This electric wine opener prevents you from having to open every single wine bottle by hand. And we all know how tiring that can be. This wine opener does all the hard work for you so you don’t have to!
5. Chiller Bucket
If you want your wine to stay chilled all night long, this wine chiller bucket is a must have!
6. Party Favors Set
To make your stay at home New Year’s Eve party a little more festive, make sure you grab some of these party favors! This set is filled with fun hats, noisemakers, accessories, and more.
7. Unbreakable Champagne Glasses
Broken glass at any party is a big no-no. Get ahead of the mistakes before they happen with these cute unbreakable champagne glasses!
8. Disposable Plates
Who wants to wash dishes after a party? Not me! These disposable plates will do just the trick for your eating needs at your party. What makes them even better is that they actually kind of look like real fancy plates!
9. Wireless Speaker System
Are you going to be playing music at your party? Make sure you grab these wireless speakers to enhance the sound of the music and so the music can be heard throughout the house.
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