Hosting a Party: Ideas, Recipes, Drinks and More
If you're interested in hosting a party everyone will enjoy, the Hosting a Party Web Guide is sure to help. Whether you're throwing a multi-course formal dinner party, a Halloween costume ball or a casual gathering of friends for Super Bowl Sunday, this guide points you to the best resources on the Web. Learn where to find invitation designs, party themes, menus, party food and drinks, and lots more.
Party Themes and Party Ideas
If you’re itching to entertain and are looking for a good excuse to throw a party, these sites can help you decide which holiday themes and party ideas most inspire you. There’s more to entertaining than just dinner parties; barbecues, picnics and costume parties are all great ways to get people together. Use these sites to figure out what type of party reflects your personality, and which party themes spark your creative genius.
Insights for Party Themes and Party Ideas
- If you’re looking for an amusing excuse to throw a party, visit this funky list of esoteric holidays worth celebrating.
- If you sometimes get overwhelmed or annoyed by perfect homemaker or hostess types, this Martha Stewart parody provides a dose of humor. If your dinner party soufflé doesn’t rise, don’t feel bad; visit this site for a smile.
Top Sites for Party Themes and Party Ideas
FamilyFun
lends a hand with its party planner tool. Choose from a long list of party themes suitable for kids of all ages. You’ll find suggestions on crafts, activities, food, games and even rental ideas.
DIY Network
provides a long list of themed parties. Click any of the links for photos or how-to advice on set-up and preparation. This site focuses on the crafts that will make your party unique.
Party Invitations
If you want to spend your days designing handmade party invitations, stuffing ... read more »
Party Food
Tired of all those tattered cookbooks on your kitchen shelves? If you don’t want to serve the ... read more »
Party Drinks
Now that you’ve decided on a theme, a menu and specific recipes, you’ll need to ... read more »






