Bar hopping and dancing at the club not your thing? No problem! We’ve rounded up the ultimate list including 50 alternative (+ fun!) bachelorette party ideas. And, this list proves that you don’t always have to pick between drinking, bar hopping, or clubbing. :) These handpicked party ideas are bound to be fun; plus, you can mix + match (choose two activities or pair something with a chic dinner out).
Let’s get the party started!
Alternative Bachelorette Party Ideas That Aren’t Bar Related
Here are fifty of the most amazing (+ fun) bachelorette party ideas. See? This list proves that you don’t always have to pick between bar hopping or clubbing. AND… keep in mind that the best bachelorette parties are the ones where you do activities the BRIDE loves. :)
1. Slumber Party: Movies and Milk + Cookies
Get comfy and cozy with a fun slumber party with the girls. Watch movies, enjoy snack food, and paint your nails and do spa masks while you chat about the upcoming celebration. For this party, we highly recommend shot glasses – um, cookie shots, that is! – filled with refreshing ice-cold milk. How perfect is that for an alternative bachelorette party?
► See ooey gooey cookies (filled with deliciousness) and cookie shot glasses here.
2. Painting Class
Some places have these paint + sip classes where you can bring wine or cocktails. The instructor shows you how to paint and you learn while hanging with your girlfriends. Tons of fun.
You can also buy these mini canvases and paint, hosting your own bachelorette at home. Take turns painting photos of the couple, and it will turn into a hilarious and fun gallery of lovingly painted portraits by your besties.
3. Comedy Club
Laugh your you-know-whats off.
4. Amusement Park, Festivals
Love rollercoasters? Prefer thrills over bar bills? Head to your fave amusement park for a fun weekend with your crew!
5. Makeovers by a favorite makeup artist + night on the town
Find a local makeup artist at a salon, get all dolled up, and head out for a night on the town. Bonus points if everyone wears ugly bridesmaid dresses from past celebrations. :)
6. Dueling Pianos
If you’ve never been, GO. It’s so much fun. You can request songs and enjoy the camaraderie between the two musicians. It’s a wonderful experience!
7. Karaoke
Head to a karaoke bar and belt out your fave tunes.
8. Casino
Try your hand at lady luck, whether you fly to Vegas or head to a local casino near your hometown.
9. Shopping + Dinner Out
Never underestimate the power of a great shopping trip and night out to dinner with your besties. It could be just what you need to relax ahead of the big exciting day ahead!
10. See a musical
Head to Broadway – or go for a low-key production in your own neighborhood. Have a delicious dinner ahead of time and do coffee afterwards to chat about the production.
11. Go-Karting
Who doesn’t love whizzing around on go-kart tracks? Have someone snap some awesome photos of you and your crew as you cruise around the track.
12. Trampoline Park
Jump off all that excess stress with your gals, get some slushies, and enjoy a plate of nachos. Yum!
13. Roller Skating
Dance/skate and belt out your fave tunes as you kick it old school at a roller rink.
14. Baseball / Football / Basketball Game
Sports fan? Head to your favorite arena, wear your fave jerseys, and take in a game, complete with concession stand food.
15. Wine Tour
16. Have a mixologist teach you how to make cocktails
17. VEGAS.
Get a ton of cool Vegas bachelorette party ideas!
18. Vacation rental in the mountains
Try VRBO for rentals and AirBnb for rentals.
19. Spa Party
Plan the ultimate at-home spa party with your bachelorettes. Read how to do it here!
20. Concert
21. Canoe Trip
22. Camping Weekend (or Glamping)
I love a classic camping bach party. Here are some tips to plan one of your own!
23. Music Festival
24. Tubing
Connect your tubes together and bring a floating cooler for a fun day out on the lake!
25. Backpacking
26. Scavenger Hunt
27. Board Games + Movie Rentals + Popcorn + Wine
Use these wine themed ideas for inspo.
28. Beach weekend + hotel/condo rental
29. Vacation
Just head to a resort somewhere and soak in the sun for a weekend. Reading books by the ocean, nice dinners with your friends at night, and tons of salon and spa time in between. Sounds fun to me!
30. Cooking Class
31. Dance Lessons
32. Paintball
33. Boating
Get some seriously fun nautical bachelorette party ideas for boating in style.
34. Bowling
I can never get enough bowling! It’s such a fun, low-key activity to do for your bachelorette party that is extremely cost-effective, too.
35. Fancy Dinner
36. Rooftop Hotel Pool Party
37. Road Trip
It doesn’t matter where, just head out for a fun weekend road-tripping! Bring good tunes, junk food, and your besties.
38. Zoo
Love animals? Head to your local zoo for a fun afternoon. Some zoos offer adult packages for the evening where they have food and drink specials and some special events, like live music. Check out the one in your area. They sound like a fun time!
39. Cruise
40. Weekend in a big city
Los Angeles, Chicago or New York (just to name a few)
41. Rock-climbing
Get adventurous and go rock climbing whether outdoors if you’re an expert or to an indoor rock-climbing wall for some beginner fun.
42. Museum
43. Ballet or Opera
If there’s a ballet or opera you’ve been wanting to see, grab your gals and get dressed up for an elegant night on the town.
44. Mystery Dinner Show
These can be a lot of fun! Check out your local area to find one happening near you.
45. Water Park
46. Laser Tag
47. Haunted Walking Tour
Some cities do these haunted tours in historic towns and I highly recommend them if you’re into it! It is especially fun during the fall when it’s a little bit spooky outside. :)
48. Drive In
49. Safari Park
50. Miniature Golf
Which of these alternative bachelorette party ideas do you love the most? See, it’s not all clubbing and bar hopping after all! :)
Tell us what you’d add to our list in the comment box below! ↓
Happy Planning!
xo
Emma
