20 Awesome Graduation Open House Ideas
Create a memorable and fun graduation party at home with these unique Graduation Open House Ideas. These fresh and clever Graduation Party Ideas will be the talk of the season.
An open house can either be really easy or really stressful. And I’m here to help you host a stress-free, easy graduation open house.
Allow people to come and go at their leisure, all while wishing the graduate the best. This is one of the best ways to host a graduation party.
If you’ve been tempted to host a relaxing, come-and-go party, then keep reading. These ideas will help you with decorations, food, drinks, and more.
In fact, you’ll find everything you need, right here in this post!
Scroll through all the fantastic ideas in this list and pick out your favorites. You can scan the photos and then click through to the ones that stand out the most to you.
Benefits Of An Open House
Have you ever wondered why people choose to host an open house for parties? There are a lot of reasons that people choose this method over a start and end time.
Open houses prevent huge crowds from filling up your house or yard. That’s probably the biggest benefit. People will come and go as they please, which means you’ll have fewer people arriving at the same time.
It also makes it less stressful on you, the party planner. Instead of trying to figure out the perfect time that works for everyone, just leave your home open for a larger window. This way, more people can see the graduate.
And, there are a bunch of graduation open house ideas that give you a ton of room for creativity.
When you don’t have a strict start and end time, you have more freedom with your party planning. You don’t have to set out a full meal, or plan events at specific times.
Open houses are more relaxed, allowing people to show up, munch on some appetizers, wish the graduate well, and leave.
These come-and-go, in-and-out, easy-breezy parties are becoming more popular at graduations. Probably one of the biggest benefits of open houses is that it allows other graduates to show up before or after their parties, too!
Must-Haves
What things do you need before you host your graduation open house?
Scroll through all of the ideas in this list and then click through to the ones you like most. They will have a list of supplies and things you need.
Generally, for an open house, you’ll need these things:
- Candy Bar Signs
- Tables (for food and gifts)
- Snack Foods or Desserts
- Room for people to stand or sit
- Guest book of some sort
- Party Favors
From those ideas, you can go as extravagant or keep it as simple as you want to.
Remember, it’s all about celebrating the person graduating, so keep it about them.
More Graduation Ideas
As you browse these open house ideas, here are even more graduation party ideas that you might like, too!
- Graduation Money Jar
- Printable Graduation Decorations
- Graduation Brunch Ideas
- Backyard Graduation Party Ideas
After reading this post, you’ll have everything that you need to throw the best party.
Are you ready for the list of graduation open house ideas? Here you go! Browse through and get inspired.
Graduation Open House Ideas
Planning a graduation open house? Set up a photo booth with props for guests to capture fun memories, and consider serving a variety of finger foods and refreshments to keep everyone satisfied throughout the event!
Make a healthy fruit platter for guests to graze on while visiting.
Use vertical space to stack tracks to make it easier to reach and to allow for more space.
You can use regular cupcake stands for cupcakes or decor. This cupcake stand just happens to light up for an added touch.
Use buffet style pans to make it easier to see and serve from.
If you want to skip making food altogether, you can hire a food truck!
Make up your graduation party favor boxes ahead of time and set them at a time that is easily accessible.
Offer a fun way for guests to leave their mark like this blank globe.
Candy bars let you use a variety of containers in different shapes. You can mix and match all sorts of candies for your own candy bar.
If you're planning a party with any sort of bottled or canned drinks, you'll want to have a way to keep everything cool.
You can pre-wrap snacks that are easy to make a mess with so guests can just grab and go as they are leaving.
Leave a guestbook at the welcome table so guests can sign it as they come in or leave.
Have a specific area setup for special photo props and a decorated area.
You can use these custom candy pieces in goody bags or even as part of the table centerpieces.
Make sure you're prepared for rain, sun, and more by having coverage ideas whether it be a canopy or even a garage.
For desserts that may need to be served, have all the other necessities prepped so guests just have to grab and be served.
Super simple buffet idea, cereals and then add milk!
Combine all your bulk snacks onto one table to make it easier to pull from for guests.
Everyone loves chips and dip! Create this easy charcuterie board to enjoy!
have a snack board that makes it easy for people to snack while they talk to their graduate and family.
Use seasonal fruit to keep the cost down and layer it in fun designs to use your food as a conversation piece.
I hope you enjoyed these graduation open house ideas. If you did, then pin it to Pinterest so you can find it later.
Susan B
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