Are you looking to take your next gathering up a notch? A popular theme among adult parties is hosting a themed Olympic Games party. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps you need to take to ensure your Olympic party is fun, exciting, and runs smoothly. Let’s get started.

Planning the Theme and Decorations

First things first, the atmosphere of your Olympic Games party will largely depend on what decorations and themes you choose to use. If you’re looking to stick to a traditional Olympic theme, you can use national flags for decorations, as well as Olympic medals and torches as centrepieces. For an old-school feel, think about traditional stadium seats draped with blankets and cushions to encourage people to sit back and relax. You can even print out official Olympic logos to hang on the walls.

Creating a Budget

Before you start spending money on decorations and food, it’s important to create a budget for your Olympic Games themed party. Depending on how big your party is, you will want to plan for how much you can afford to spend on food, drinks, decorations, and any games or activities you plan on having. Don’t forget to factor in any additional costs such as party favors or Streamers as well.

Setting the Menu

The menu that you choose is a great way to show off your theme and provide delicious snacks for everyone. Serve classic Olympic favourites such as hot dogs and burgers, and offer some healthier options such as veggie burgers and wraps. You can also indulge in some Olympics-themed desserts like cupcakes, cookies, or cake pops. Make sure to include plenty of refreshments — soft drinks, ice-cold beer mini Olympic “torches” made from grapefruit juice and lime ices.

Hosting Games and Activities

Once all the food is cleared away and the drinks are flowing, it’s time for the games and activities. When hosting an Olympic Games themed party, there are lots of different games you can play with your guests — think traditional track-and-field activities like shot put or discus throwing with soft toys, or backyard games such as horseshoe or volleyball. If the weather is nice, why not try water sports such as a water balloon fight or relay race? For smaller parties, you can even do paper-based Olympics-style activities such as Gymnastics or Table Tennis.

Mixing Music for the Party

Once you have all the games set up and ready to go, you’ll want to start getting your guests hyped up for the big event! Creating a fun and unique mix of music is a fantastic way to get people into the Olympic spirit as soon as they arrive. Select some up-tempo tunes to keep the energy in the room going, pick some classic anthems such as the Olympic theme song or God Bless America, and don’t forget to invite your guests to bring their own music selections too.

Preparing Your Guests For the Event

Announcing your event with an invitation is a great way to build anticipation ahead of time. Additionally, set out some ground rules so that everyone knows what kind of behaviour is expected of them at the party. Make sure everyone dresses in casual athletic wear — no black-tie affair here — and remind people to bring along their own sports equipment they may need if partaking in any games or activities (even if it’s just a pair of comfortable shoes!).

Making Olympic-Themed Goodie Bags

If you want to go all out for your Olympic Games themed party, creating some goodie bags for your guests is a great way to show them how much you appreciate their attendance. Fill them with small items such as snacks, Olympic pins and souvenirs, and any other fun items you can think of which relate directly to the theme.

Cleanup After the Party

The last step of hosting the perfect Olympics-themed party is the cleanup. Once everyone has left the premises it’s time to clear away any decorations and pick up any trash left behind. Depending on how large your party was and how many people attended, this part may take a while so it’s best to start early.

Tips For a Successful Olympic Games Themed Party

To ensure your Olympic party is a success, here are some tips you may find helpful:

  • Encourage your guests to come in traditional athletic wear.
  • Have some small prizes for winners of events.
  • Make sure your guests are aware of any dress code requirements.
  • Create plenty of atmosphere with music, decorations and lighting.
  • Set up activities that everyone can comfortably participate in.
  • Plan games which cater to all skill levels.
  • Create a large playlist in advance so there is music throughout the night.
  • Keep guests entertained by doing small rounds of different activities throughout the night.

Whether it’s for a birthday celebration or just an excuse for a fun evening with friends and family, hosting an Olympic Games themed party is sure to be filled with lots of excitement and plenty of great memories. With the above steps in mind, all that’s left for you to do is break out those game pieces and get ready for the competition.