20 Unique June Party Themes To Celebrate Summertime

June means warm weather, time outdoors with loved ones, and soaking in the sunshine. If you’re looking for unique ideas to add some pizzazz to your next gathering, then Peerspace has you covered! From exotic destinations to whimsical fairy parties, our June party themes are full of creative inspiration.

1. Celebrate National Trails Day with an outdoor party

You’ve been waiting all year for perfect trail weather and now it’s here! Start your summer off right with a party on National Trails Day, which happens each year on the first Saturday in June. You could take a hike with friends that you’ve never done before while bringing lightweight tables, chairs, and other party supplies. Once you arrive, get set up at a spot where you can enjoy a scenic view together and play some music without disturbing other hikers.

2. Invite everyone to a backyard dinner party

Backyard dinners for friends and family are a lot less common than they used to be, which is a real shame. So how about reviving the tradition with some tables, chairs, and a big home-cooked meal (or potluck menu)?

All you need is a venue with enough outdoor seating for the occasion. Have you checked out the many homes with spacious backyards Peerspace has to offer? For example, this gorgeous backyard in Boise, ID, includes gas + charcoal grills, a hot tub, yard games, and more amenities for a cozy dinner party outside.

3. Honor loved ones during National Cancer Survivors Day

The first Sunday of every June is National Cancer Survivors Day. So many of us have been touched by this disease or know someone who has been. Honor their struggle and victory with a party for National Cancer Survivors Day!

4. Enjoy a vacation with an island getaway party

Summer is a great time to fly to a tropical island and hit the beach. Fortunately, you don’t actually need plane tickets for this June party theme! Design your own island getaway with tropics and beach-themed decorations. Mix some tropical-themed cocktails, dress the part with your favorite vacation shirts, and serve a menu of luau food ideas for an unforgettable time inland.

5. Serve donuts on National Donut Day

National Donut Day is June 1st! Have you ever built a donut wall before? Well, now you have a reason to do so! Have party guests walk into your venue through a donut-shaped balloon arch where they can admire and choose artisan donuts from local bakeries. Or they can bring their own favorites to add to the wall.

These sweet donut party ideas provide even more donut-loving inspiration for your June party.

6. Celebrate friendship itself on National Best Friends Day

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Isn’t having best friends a good enough reason to celebrate? Invite your besties – and any besties they might also have – to an amazing party where friendship is the theme. You might have a photo booth for best friends’ selfies or add some DIY crafts by making charm bracelets together!

7. Say “cheese” on National Fondue Day

Since June 4th is National Fondue Day, why not break out the fondue pot and have a fun dining experience with your friends? Fondue is usually chocolate or cheese-based, though on National Fondue Day we’d probably want both. Set out a food board filled with bread, fruit, candy, and other dippable snacks for an easy June party theme!

8. Enjoy warm summer nights with a glamping party

June is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors overnight! But you don’t have to sleep in the mud or wash yourself in an icy lake. Why not have a glamping party instead? Glampers get to sleep in yurts, tiny houses, campers, and other cozy accommodations just steps away from hiking, swimming, and fishing.

9. Plan a potluck for Herbs and Spices Day

Did you know that June 10th is Herbs and Spices Day? If you have several friends that love to cook then how about encouraging everyone to make a dish that uses a unique or unusual spice? It will be an international potluck that’s guaranteed to have dishes you haven’t tried before!

10. Roar out loud on June 1st, Dinosaur Day

Dinosaur parties are fun for all ages and any occasion. But at least you have an actual party day, June 1st, already picked out for this fun theme! What’s more, Peerspace has already thought up loads of dinosaur party ideas and dinosaur food ideas to make planning this event a breeze.

11. Test your mixology skills with a cocktail party

Cocktail parties are fun any time of the year, but what if you and your friends did the mixing? You might start the day with a mixology course for everyone. Or if you’re all quite talented already, set out supplies, let each person make their best cocktail for the group, and vote on the winner!

12. Dress up as fairies and be whimsical on June 24th

Butterfly wings, magic wands, and a jeweled crown are just the start of this whimsical June party theme! A fairy party is a delight for young girls looking to dress up for a birthday or summer garden party. It will be almost as much fun choosing fairy games, decorations, and snacks like toadstool treats or magical potion drinks as it is having the party itself.

13. Serve endless watermelon at your June party

A watermelon party has so much going for it as a June party theme! For one, slices of cold watermelon are something we all crave on a hot summer day. The red and green shades of watermelon make for striking party decorations. And there are so many ways to serve watermelon, including freshly sliced, watermelon smoothies, watermelon and feta salad, and even grilled watermelon.

14. Party during the longest day of the year with a solstice party

The summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the middle of summer, happens in June. If you want to party and use up as much daylight as possible then this is the day to pick for a June party. Many countries have their own solstice rituals and party ideas you could incorporate into your plans as well, to make things extra special! 

15. Play music and cook by a blazing bonfire 

Do you want a June party theme that’s easy to pull off, no matter the outdoor venue you have? A bonfire party might be just right for you! Ground or firepit bonfires are an instant recipe for fun with a selection of roastable foods, some beer, and a friend who knows how to play the guitar. Beaches, forest glades, and backyards are especially great venues for a June bonfire party.

Apartment owners might not have easy access to a spot where you can light a bonfire. In that case, check out what Peerspace has to offer! Our online marketplace for party venues includes spots in even major cities where you can safely light a bonfire. For example, this 6th-floor rooftop in Manhattan, NY, includes a fire pit alongside speakers and lush greenery!

You know what goes perfectly with stylish outdoor venues? Fun outdoor party games! Check ’em out and keep your guests entertained.

16. Cozy up at the fire and get toasty with a s’mores party

You can give your bonfire party a bit more focus by making it a s’mores party. Making s’mores is a truly nostalgic moment for so many of us. Plus you can dress up your s’mores in many ways using chocolate drizzle, cinnamon powder, and other touches. Don’t forget some warming drinks to go with them like hot cocoa or cider if it’s a cool night!

17. Ask “Who did it?” with a murder mystery event

Dinner parties don’t have to all look alike. We love interactive party themes and a murder mystery event is one few of your guests will have experienced before. By hiring a dinner theater group near you, you can have a “murder” happen during the occasion, which will have everyone scratching their heads, following clues, and narrowing down the suspect.

18. Set up backyard tents and enjoy some camping

Camping trips are fun but what if you don’t want to drive hours away? Do some suburban camping instead and enjoy the comforts of home with some outdoor activities and sleeping! A backyard camping party is perfect for folks who live close by and can walk over with their tents and party supplies. You can have snacks indoors, go outside to watch a movie on a projector screen, and enjoy some backyard star-watching before retiring to your tents.

19. Dress up on June 12th for a superhero party

Superman is one of our most iconic superheroes. So it’s only natural that he gets his own day in June. A Superman party would be pretty amazing on its own. But if you’re friends with fans of Wonder Woman, Spiderman, and other champions of justice, let everyone dress the part for a superhero party on June 12th!

20. Have everyone over for an old-fashioned block party

How about a truly inclusive June party theme? Block parties are the best way to meet your neighbors, no matter their age or interests. Making it a potluck is our recommendation so you get to know your neighbors even better through their cooking. 

June party themes: conclusion

June is one of the best months for throwing parties! The pleasant weather in much of the country leaves ample opportunities for outdoor events. There are loads of June party themes thanks to all of the niche holidays the month has to offer. Or you can build a theme using any of the fun summer activities that June is known for!

We hope Peerspace’s guide to June parties has been helpful to you. We’d like to be even more helpful so if you haven’t done so already, think about checking out our party venues near you for more of your planning needs! 

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