Let’s face it, it’s been a challenge to throw safe, fun parties since the global outbreak and spread of COVID-19. Due to social distancing recommendations, quarantines, lockdowns, and lengthy bouts of self-isolation, many of us haven’t partied in months.

Fortunately, you can enjoy a responsible and amazing party from the comfort and security of home. If you’ve been itching to find some social distancing party ideas, then you’ve come to the right place.

Let’s explore five quarantine party ideas that really take the cake in terms of creativity, safety, and pure wild fun.

1. Enjoy a Surprise Zoom Party

You don’t need to drive several hours or take a plane to surprise your loved one on their birthday. All you really need is Zoom. Planning a virtual surprise party for someone can be immensely rewarding for the host and the birthday guest.

To do this, you’ll need to create a Zoom account and send secret invitations to all of the birthday guest’s most beloved friends and family members. Be sure to stress secrecy in your invites, or the surprise may be ruined.

Try to consider a few activities that the birthday guest enjoys and write them down. Think of ways that you might creatively work those ideas into your party decoration or activity list.

For example, if your loved one enjoys Westerns, you could install a video filter that causes all of the Zoom meeting attendees to look like cowboys. Once you’ve got a few good ideas, you’ll experience a sudden flood of them.

Take your time and choose the ones that make the most sense for you and the birthday guest. Then, sit back and wait for that special day to arrive. And lastly, be sure that you’re online when the surprise party is scheduled to start.

2. Throw a Virtual Dance Party

Suffering from a little case of cabin fever? You can help sweat off that excess captivity vibe by throwing an awesome virtual dance party. All you need to get started is a camera, some tunes, and a few distant friends or relatives.

To help you add a little hype to your Zoom-based dance party, you can create digital flyers and post them onto social media. If you’re not picky about your attendees, you can open up the room to anyone who’s interested in joining your party.

Before hosting your dance party night, you may want to curate a long list of danceable tracks. Preparing your playlist before the party begins can help you avoid awkward pauses between songs and keep the party pumping all night long.

If you’re able to purchase glow sticks or blacklight bulbs, you can add a little dance club ambiance to your environment. Other partygoers interested in experiencing an authentic at-home dance party might also want to decorate their backgrounds.

3. Backyard Movie Night

In terms of outdoor party ideas, movie nights might just be the most relaxing. If you’ve ever wanted to throw a backyard movie night, now is the time. With a large enough backyard, you could safely enjoy time with neighbors, friends, or family.

You can use a white bedsheet and a projector to turn your backyard into a homey film paradise. If you add a few lawn chairs, cushions, and buckets of popcorns to the mix, you’ve got yourself a backyard party.

Allow guests to help pick the films and they’ll stay for hours. You could also choose to host a children’s movie night that keeps kids captives while the adults spend a little time catching up with one another.

Should you decide to invite guests into your backyard, be sure to maintain a distance of at least six feet from them at all times. You may also help avoid spreading germs by covering your mouth and nose with a mask.

4. Have Fun With Handmade Gift Exchanges

If you’ve ever made or received a surprise gift, then you likely understand how exciting unexpected presents can be. Placing a handmade twist on this classic social interaction can help make things more interesting.

And to elevate the entire experience to another level, you could choose to exchange these gifts while social distancing. You could gather a few friends or loved ones together on a video call or group chat and agree to create gifts for one another.

You may even want to add fun challenges to this idea. Perhaps all of the participants are restricted to using only what is already available at home. Maybe they have a $20 spending limit for supplies. You and your group can choose the rules.

On a pre-determined date, all participants can mail their gifts to a randomly selected recipient. When all participants have received a mystery gift, you can announce a virtual gift-opening party.

Be sure to allow each person to express their gratitude (or befuddlement) when opening their gift. Equally, each gift maker should be allowed the opportunity to explain their creative process and materials.

One of the best aspects of this party idea is that everyone ends up with a handmade souvenir that they can keep forever.

5. Plan a Game Night

The traditional game night tended to end with upended Monopoly boards or missing Scrabble pieces, but virtual game nights have an entirely different tone and feel to them. You also won’t misplace half of your pieces every time you decide to play.

Planning a game night with friends can provide you and your buddies with something to look forward to. You can turn it into a party by cutting loose and inviting all of your gamer friends. If you’d like, you could even hold a gaming competition.

Virtual game nights can be even more satisfying than in-person ones, especially if you decide to go pantless during your Zoom call. You could also choose to play one of many free online games designed for multiple players.

Naturally, selecting games that your friends are familiar with can be a fantastic choice. It’s also wise to choose games that are age-appropriate, especially if you’re inviting younger family members to join you at your virtual game-themed party.

Throw an Amazing Party While Social Distancing

Hopefully, these amazing party ideas have inspired you to plan and host your own virtual or outdoor party. Birthday boys and girls may benefit from a surprise Zoom party, just as young children can enjoy a little time outside during a movie night.

The best quarantine party for you and your pals depends on your preferences and availability. It may also be helpful to take a small poll among your friends and family members to discover what types of social distancing parties they might enjoy.

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