10 Inexpensive Fall Party Ideas

Easing from the summer heat into the more pleasant temperatures of fall calls for celebration. Take a look at these 10 Inexpensive Fall Party Ideas to live it up and enjoy the season. 

Popular Fall Party Ideas 

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Back To School Party-Nothing says fall has rolled around again like the ringing of the school bells. Celebrate the start to a brand new school year with treats, fun crafts, games, and a diy photo booth.

Camping/Fire Pit Party-Fall is the perfect time to have a gathering around the campfire. Or the fire pit in the backyard. Crack out the s’mores ingredients and roasting sticks and some hot apple cider.

Add some storytelling or musical entertainment. And don’t forget an area for some wacky photos to remember the whole thing by.  

Carnival Party-Just like being at the fair without the pricey entry and ride costs. Low costs food options such as hot dogs, chips, popcorn, funnel cakes, nachos etc.. will delight your guests. And a round robin of games will keep everybody entertained and smiling. 

Fall Into Fall Party-Celebrate the brilliant colors and falling leaves of the season. Serve several soups, corn bread, crackers, and beverages of the season. Maybe a few pumpkin desserts, too. 

Farm Party-It’s harvest time and no doubt the farms and fields are hopping. Celebrate these special places and the beloved creatures found there with a special kid pleasing party. 

More Crowd Pleasing Fall Party Themes 

Grape/Wine Party-This theme works well with the adult crowd. Celebrate the grape harvest and wine and dine a little. Keep the costs down by having your guests bring their favorite bottle of wine.  

Lumberjack-Fall and flannel just seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. Let your guests have fun channeling their inner lumberjack. Just keep them from really scaling the trees. 

Pumpkin Decorating Party–Sure to become a classic among fall party ideas. Have everyone bring a pumpkin along to carve. or decorate. You supply the carving tools, pumpkin embellishments, and munchies.

Give awards to the best pumpkins in categories such as most creative, scariest, funniest. etc…



Tailgating Party-It’s that time of year for a celebration of all things football. Have everyone bring their favorite finger foods. Crack out the corn hole, horseshoes, and Kan Jam Ultimate Disc Game and let the fun begin. 


Thanksgiving Party-Come to gather and give thanks for all your blessings. Enjoy sharing good memories and good food with family and friends. Have those attending bring their favorite Thanksgiving dish and share why its so special. 

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