Friendsgiving Fun: Creative Ways to Celebrate With Your Favorite People
While Thanksgiving is often about family traditions, ‘Friendsgiving' has become the perfect way to celebrate your chosen family... the friends who bring laughter, love, and a whole lot of fun into your life.
Whether you’re hosting a big dinner or keeping things simple this year, there are so many creative ways to make Friendsgiving memorable.
Here are a few ideas to get inspired!
1. Host a Potluck With a Twist
Instead of doing all the cooking yourself, make your Friendsgiving a team effort! Have each guest bring a dish inspired by their favorite holiday memory or cultural tradition. It’s a great way to share stories, taste something new, and fill your table with meaning (and probably some laughs when someone experiments with a new recipe!).
2. Get Creative Together
After the meal, or as part of the fun, try something hands-on together! A little creativity goes a long way toward making the night special.
At Pinot’s Palette Federal Way, we love seeing groups come together for paint & sip events that are all about connection, laughter, and expression.
If you’re planning to stay in, our Paint at Home kits make it easy to bring the fun to your own table. You can pick up supplies right from our studio or even use materials you already have at home for a budget-friendly option. Every kit includes step-by-step directions, so you and your crew can follow along, laugh together, and create something you’ll actually want to hang up later.
3. Celebrate Virtually
If your friends are scattered around the map, no problem, bring your Friendsgiving online! Host a virtual paint partyor game night so everyone can connect from wherever they are. All you need is your favorite snacks, your drink of choice, and a shared screen to keep the fun going. We can even help you set up a virtual painting event so everyone can create together — no matter the distance.
4. Make It a Party for All Ages
Who says Friendsgiving has to be just for adults? Make it a family-friendly gathering and include the kids!
We offer kids’ paint parties that are colorful, fun, and easy to join. You can host one at our Federal Way studio or set up your own paint space at home. It’s a creative way to keep everyone, big and small, entertained and included in the celebration.
5. Keep Gratitude at the Heart of It
No matter how you choose to celebrate, Friendsgiving is about connection and appreciation. Take a few moments during your celebration to share what you’re thankful for ... or even paint or write it down to create a “gratitude wall” everyone can contribute to.
It’s a beautiful way to end the night and remember what truly matters.