We Mama’s all know that getting together with your mom tribe is the BEST. Here are some insanely fun girls night in ideas to plan this Fall.
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There is nothing better than the season of Fall. You can start wearing your oversized sweaters again, the leaves are changing to gorgeous colors and football is in full swing. What I love to do in the Fall is have some seriously fun Mama time with my girls. I love creating a cozy atmosphere with soft blankets, warm apple cider, and pumpkin-spiced scented candles while having the best time ever.
If you’re planning on hosting the ultimate girl’s night in with your besties, this post will lay out specific ideas separated by categories. It will cover cozy activities, crafting, food and drinks, and games and entertainment. Get ready to find yourself choosing between pumpkin painting, pie baking, wine and cheese tasting, s’mores by the bonfire, or the ever-so-fun murder mystery night.
Enjoy these cozy and festive girls night in ideas that everyone is sure to love.
COZY & RELAXING ACTIVITIES
1. Spa Night
Nights when you can pamper yourself are so needed. Host an at-home spa night with facials, manicures, and pedicures. Create a relaxing atmosphere with music, light some candles and use fall-scented oils to make the room smell like pumpkin spice and sweater weather. This is the ultimate girls night in idea.
2. Pajama Party
No one is ever too old for a pajama party. Have everyone wear their coziest pjs over and have slippers and monogrammed robes waiting for them as you enjoy a movie marathon, some wine, and a charcuterie board with delicious cheeses and crackers.
3. Bonfire and S’mores Night
Gather your girls around a bonfire in the backyard, roast marshmallows, and enjoy delicious s’mores while sharing stories and enjoying the Fall cool air.
4. Book Club Night
Getting together to discuss a juicy book is the best. Choose a spooky thriller to read and enjoy hearing your friends talk about each other’s favorite characters and plot twists.
5. Yoga and Meditation
Some R&R is always needed. Host a relaxing yoga and meditation session for your fellow Mamas. Use fall-scented candles and play soothing music to calm and soothe everyone’s minds and spirits.
6. Stargazing
This is cooler than you’d think. Head outside to stargaze and enjoy the clear autumn skies. Bring blankets, hot cocoa or cider, and put on your cozy sweaters while you see who can find the most constellations.
CRAFTING IDEAS
1. Pumpkin Painting
Painting pumpkins has really taken off the last few years and it’s easy to see why – it’s so much fun! Have small white or orange pumpkins ready for your guests with various paint colors, brushes, and stencils for creating spooky designs. Not only will everyone have fun but they’ll have something to take home with them too.
2. Pumpkin Carving Contest
This is an absolute classic. Tell everyone to bring a large pumpkin with them and you can have cutting utensils, stencils, and mini candles ready for when they arrive. If weather permits, this would be a fun outdoor activity by the bonfire too.
3. Fall Wreath Making
Create a beautiful Fall wreath for your front door or porch. You can buy premade wreaths or strands of garlands from your local garden nursery and then decorate them with pinecones, berries, and ribbons.
6. Fireplace Garland
Enjoy a craft night that has you creating a cozy autumn piece for your fireplace mantle. String together leaves, pinecones, and small pumpkins to create the best festive Fall garland.
4. Candle Making
This is such a great girls night in activity, especially for Fall. Everyone can make a fall-scented candle using scents like apple, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice. There are great kits you can purchase off Amazon for a super affordable price.
5. Scrapbooking
Tell everyone to bring their favorite photos and create a scrapbook documenting your treasured Fall memories and activities with the girls.
7. Pumpkin Spice Soap Making
You’ll love using this soap or even leaving out on the bathroom counter so you can enjoy the Fall aroma. This is such a fun craft that you can make multiple of so everyone can swap their scents before they leave.
Food & Drinks
1. Cookie Baking Night
Spend the evening baking Fall treats like pumpkin spice squares, white chocolate cranberry cookies, or cinnamon rolls. Enjoy your treats with some hot cider or cocoa.
2. Pie Baking
Host a pie-baking night where you and your friends make delicious pies and eat warm out of the oven. Perfect Fall flavors include apple caramel, blackberry, pumpkin, and maple pecan.
3. At Home Cooking Class
Host a virtual cooking class where everyone can learn to make a new Fall dish, such as a hearty soup, stew, or casserole. An at-home cooking class is a fun and interactive way to learn new culinary skills, try new recipes, and enjoy cooking from the comfort of your own kitchen.
4. Wine and Cheese Tasting
Host a wine and cheese tasting with a selection of fall-inspired wines and cheeses. Add some seasonal fruits and nuts for pairing. This is one of the classic girls night ideas that never seems to get old.
5. Themed Dinner
Your course can be Fall themed with a course including pumpkin risotto, butternut squash soup, and sweet potato casserole or a Halloween theme with witch’s brew mac and cheese and monster mashed potatoes.
6. Harvest Dinner Party
Host a cozy dinner party featuring Fall comfort foods like roasted root vegetables, butternut squash soup, hearty stews, or a Thanksgiving-inspired feast.
7. Autumn Tea Party
Host a fun Bridgerton tea party with a variety of Fall flavors like chai, cinnamon, and apple spice. Pair with finger sandwiches, charcuterie board, and chocolate truffles.
8. Hot Chocolate Bar
Create a spectacular hot chocolate bar with a variety of flavors (milk, dark, white chocolate), add-in spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla), and toppings (marshmallows, chocolate flakes, toffee candy pieces, peppermint sticks) making your girl’s night cozy and fun.
9. Mixoloyogy Night
Enjoy making different cocktails (or mocktails) that are Fall themed like Spiked Apple Cider, Cranberry Moscow Mule, Hot Buttered Rum, and Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour.
10. Pizza Night
The OG of girls night in ideas – pizza night! Create homemade pizzas with fall toppings like caramelized onions, squash, and goat cheese paired with Octoberfest beer.
Games & Entertainment
1. Board Games
Host the ultimate game night that will be filled with fun and laughter. Pictionary, Codenames, and Cards Against Humanity are great for groups.
2. Trivia Night
Host a trivia night with questions themed around Fall, Halloween, and seasonal traditions.
3. Karaoke Night
Have a karaoke session with your songs from your favorite eras and have your guests dress up as their music icon.
4. Murder Mystery Party
Create a murder mystery game from scratch with a Fall theme or use the board game. Everyone can dress up and get into character while your group figures out who the murderer is.
5. Fall Scavenger Hunt
Create a scavenger hunt list that includes items like pumpkins, trick-or-treat candy, a Fall scent, and cornstalks.
6. Binge Watch a TV Series
Get nostalgic with Gilmore Girls or Grey’s Anatomy or in the spooky Halloween mood with Stranger Things or American Horror Story.
7. Fall Movie Marathon
Get your cozy blankets, movie snacks and hot cocoa ready. Girls night in ideas for movies are Hocus Pocus, Practical Magic and the nostalgic Halloweentown.
Enjoy these insanely fun girls night in ideas as you get ready to host your next girl’s night.
