An Oscar party isn’t just for the stars. Bring Hollywood’s biggest night to your home with your own celebration. We have a list of party ideas, food and games to get you started. Who knows? Maybe you’ll take home an award for best party.
Oscar Party Ideas
A fancy night deserves some fancy invitations. Print out these snazzy invites from the DIY blog Hey Let’s Make Stuff, and tell your friends that you’re having a party.
Suggest a fun dress code if you’d like, even if it’s simply “dress to impress.” The beauty of an Oscar party is that you have nearly 90 years of red carpet fashion inspiration to choose from. Have guests channel the Golden Age of Hollywood in old-school glam looks from the ’30s and ’40s , or host an ’80s-themed bash when dresses with poofy sleeves and big hair were some of the hottest trends. If you want to think outside of the box, ask your friends to recreate unique Oscar looks like Bjork’s swan dress from 2001 or dress like their favorite movie character. Don’t forget to take pictures for the paparazzi!
Need music? Play these Best Original Song winners. From Broadway ballads to Disney to more modern pop, it’s an award-winning playlist.
No matter what, don’t let your guests go home empty-handed. The nominees get gift bags, and your guests deserve them, too. Put all that swag in a DIY gold star tote bag, like this one from Kristi Murphy.
Oscar Party Food
Fancy food is always an award winner. Finger foods and dressed-up snacks will give your party an air of sophistication. But don’t count out popcorn – a dressed-up batch of kernels is a great way to pay tribute to a classic movie food.
It also helps to have a drink in hand to toast to the winners. And since winning is sweet, don’t forget to give your guests some sweet desserts. Happy snacking!
Dressed-Up Snacks
Tuxedo cheese wedges (Cute Food for Kids)
Hot dogs in suits (Better Homes & Gardens)
Popcorn
10 pretty popcorn recipes (Cosmopolitan)
Edible white chocolate popcorn bowl (Hungry Happenings)
For Toasting to the Winners
DIY glitter Champagne bottles (Evite)
24 carat Champagne (Brit + Co)
Sparkling pomegranate punch (Food & Wine)
The golden night cocktail (Salt & Wind)
Rose sangria (Sweet & Savory by Shinee)
Sweets
Oscar statue-shaped sugar cookies (People)
Film reel ice cream sandwiches (Hungry Happenings)
Oscar Party Decorations
Roll out the red carpet! Gold, glitter and stars transform any space into a Hollywood movie set. And any homemade Oscar party needs homemade Oscar statues.
Twig & Thistle has a simple template for your own paper Oscar. Or if you want something more three-dimensional, give your friends their own Academy Awards. With these instructions from DIY Candy, all you need is gold spray paint and Ken dolls.
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Cardboard film reels (MLive)
Star garlands (Green Wedding Shoes)
Oscar Party Games
The night may drag on, but these games should keep you and your guests interested.
Up the stakes and set up an Oscar pool. Or just vote for your favorites and see how it stacks up against the winners. Print out the list of nominees.
What year had the oldest and youngest actresses ever nominated? 2012. What was the first color film to win best picture? “Gone With the Wind.” Test your friends and see how well you know your Oscar trivia. Diva Girl Parties and Stuff has a list of trivia questions to get you started.
And if you want a reason to pay better attention to the acceptance speeches, play Oscar bingo with these print out cards from HGTV. Hand them out to your friends and see who gets five when someone gets cut off mid-speech. You can send the winner home with a gift, just like the actors!
Still need to see the Oscar-nominated films? AAA members get discounted movie tickets.
What do you like to see (and eat) at an Oscar party? Let us know in the comments!
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I have created a party buffet with puns on nominated film titles for quite a few years now. This year’s menu can mostly be ordered from restaurants, bought at a store, or fairly easily prepared (I’ve included a few simple recipes), and my guests always look forward to the menu.
If you’re interested, let me know, and I can provide further information. I think other people would enjoy some or all of these dishes for their party planning.
Michael Albert
Chicago, IL
OSCAR MENU – 2023
Black Panther: Guac-anda Forever
Guacamole
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
The Bland Cheese that I’m A-Sharin’
Goat Cheese
“The Banshees of Inisherin”
“TÁR TÁR”
Tuna Tartare Bites on Tortilla Chips
“TÁR”
Eel-vis
Unagi Sushi
“Elvis”
Top Bun: Turmeric
Bao with Chicken and Turmeric
“Top Gun: Maverick”
Every-Wing Every-Pear All at Once
Chicken Wings with Korean Pear and Soy Glaze
“Everything Everywhere All at Once”
All Quiet on the Western Omelet
Western Omelet Mini Quiche
“All Quiet on the Western Front”
Women Stalking
Roasted Asparagus Stalks
“Women Talking”
The Bagelmans
Bagel Pizza Bites
“The Fablemans”
DESSERT
Ava-tarts: The Way of Watermelon
Watermelon Tarts
“Avatar: The Way of Water”
Triangle of Sweetness
Triangle Cut Dessert Bars
“Triangle of Sadness”
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The Woman King Crab Dip
Crab Dip with Pita Chips
“The Woman King”
RRR-tichoke Dip
Artichoke Dip with Pita Chips
“RRR”
Baby-loin
Loin of Pork
“Babylon”
Glass Onion Noodles
Pad Woon Sen (Glass Noodles with Onions and Vegetables)
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