Sherly temple stand 

“Shirley She’s/He’s Not Graduated!” A Shirley temple stand is such a cute and eye-catching activity to have at your graduation party. It’s super easy to set up. Just grab plastic cups, grenadine, Sprite, and cherries, and you’re good to go. You can even spice things up with a poster or sign to match your theme. If you want to switch it up, a lemonade stand labeled “Freshly Graduated” is just as adorable. Add a mini menu board and some decorations, and you’ve got a simple idea that totally stands out and feels personal.

Desert bar 

Skip just a single cake and go all out with a dessert table! Not only is it delicious, but it doubles as decor. Think cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and candy all in your schools colors. Guests love having options and it makes your party feel extra special. You can even decorate the treats yourself or set up a cookie decorating station. 

Games 

If you want to add more fun to your graduation party, yard games are a perfect fit for you. There are a large selection of games such as corn hole, a game that can be taken seriously or casually. Spike ball is also a high energy, 2-on-2 game with a net on the ground that has become a popular modern classic yard game. Another example of a yard game you can play is Badminton. It’s a classic racket game that is easy to set up in most backyards and is perfect for adding a sporty and fun feel to your graduation party. 

Music 

A speaker to play in the background with a solid playlist at a graduation party will make or break your overall party vibe. Having fun music that everyone knows is crucial. Songs like Unwritten by Natsha Bedingfield, Teenage Dream by Katy Perry, Brazil by Delcan KcKenna, All Your’n by Tyler Childers, Springsteen by Eric Church, Bennie And The Jets by Elton John, and more are the perfect songs to add to your graduation playlist to set the vibe. 

Card holders

Decorating a cute box with a slit for cards on the lid with pictures, ribbon, tape, etc is ideal to make sure no card is left behind and all of them are organized and together. Even adding some paper and markers next to the box is perfect to have friends and family write encouraging notes or advice for you in the future to pop inside the decorated box. 

Pictures/polaroids

Set up a little photo station with a polaroid camera, fun props, and maybe a backdrop. It gives your friends something to do and leaves you with tons of memories you can keep forever. You can even have a board or scrapbook where people pin their pictures. It becomes part of the party and a keepsake.