3. Give thanks
It’s already in the name, but we couldn’t leave it off this list of Thanksgiving party ideas. Take the time to write thank-you cards for various people in your life. They could be for family and friends, including the people at your party, but they could also include your mailperson, the baristas at your favorite local coffee shop, your children’s teachers, the garbage person, gardeners, housekeepers, dog walkers, or babysitters.
Buy pre-made cards from the dollar store, or make your own out of cardstock. This can be a fun activity for kids at the party. Supply them with stickers, fun markers, glitter glue, and gel pens so they can get creative and design unique cards.
4. Feast in a new venue
If your home is lacking in seating, a Thanksgiving party isn’t off the table. With Peerspace, you can find a space that accommodates any number of guests. From cozy and quaint lofts to massive and industrial warehouses, you can find a venue that fits your party style.
Unlike most venues, many of the places on Peerspace don’t have a rental minimum, so you can rent them for as few or as many hours as you need. And you can rest assured that Peerspace venues are safe, clean, and ready for you and your guests! Simply search in your desired location and see what listings appear.
You can find a home with a gourmet kitchen to tool around in or a superb restaurant with onsite catering options. Many of our amazing Peerspace hosts can also connect their guests with preferred vendors, like catering and entertainment companies that can easily elevate your Thanksgiving event. And it will be an event!
5. Reeducate yourself on the holiday’s origins
Chances are, you didn’t learn the true history of Thanksgiving in school. Or, at least, not the whole truth. Learn the real history with some humorous YouTube videos like this one.
If you have guests who belong in the limelight, provide costumes and suggest that they reenact the real Thanksgiving history in an improvised play (tastefully, of course). This can be an entertaining and educational activity for everyone.
6. Design a festive tablescape
When the table is the focal point of the party, it’s important for it to make an outstanding impression. Use centerpieces like a cornucopia, pumpkins, gourds, fall leaves, and baskets of apples. For a table runner, use burlap and bind all utensils together with tan-colored twine. Use earth tones and fall colors like red and orange to inform your design palette.
While the perfect meal is a feast for the stomach and the soul, a well-designed table is a feast for the eyes.
7. Say thanks over drinks
With a Thanksgiving table full of extended family, you just might need some spirits to sip on. Wash down your Thanksgiving feast with festive fall drinks like apple cider (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), cocktails, punch, and eggnog (if you can’t wait until December).
Ask everyone at the dining table to give “gratitude toasts” (if they can stand the thought of public speaking). It is a sweet way to celebrate the true meaning of Thanksgiving and celebrate the opportunity to be together.
Uplevel your gathering by utilizing our Thanksgiving decoration ideas!
