Free Printable Event Planning Template
This free printable event planning template will help you get organized for your next party, event, or gathering! Keep all of your most important event information in one place so you don’t forget any important details.
We love a good party, but they can be a lot of work with tons of little details to keep up with. So we wanted to create a simple way to document all of the information for our events, parties, and gatherings so nothing would be overlooked or forgotten.
Enter, our printable event planning template! It has room to track all of the most important party details so we have everything we need at a glance. You can snag it below!
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If you have a birthday party, work event, or family gathering coming up, this simple worksheet will be your best friend! Click the button below to download it in two cute color schemes.
How to Use the Printable Event Planning Template
This party planning printable has space to list the name of the event at the top. Then it has lines for the basic details of the event: date, time, venue, venue contact information, theme/colors, and number of guests.
Once the basics are established, there is also room to plan the menu, party activities, the schedule, decorations, favors, and more.
What types of events can I organize with this party planning checklist?
The printable event planning worksheet is helpful for documenting the essential details of both small and large events! This includes gatherings like…
- birthday parties
- work functions
- wedding or baby showers
- retirement parties
- anniversary parties
- family gatherings
- events for a sports team or hobby group
- graduation parties
- hanging out with a group of friends
- holiday functions
- bachelor/bachelorette parties
- backyard BBQ
- teacher appreciation event
- awards celebration
- and more!
If you’re hosting a gathering of any size for any reason, this free printable will help you keep track of all of the most important info!
Filling Out the Event Planning Template
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Sometimes the trickiest part of hosting a gathering is coming up with ideas. We can help with that! Below, we’ve listed some ideas for popular party themes, yummy party foods, fun party games, and creative party favors that can help kick off your party planning without much extra work.
50 Awesome Party Theme Ideas
Whether you’re going for silly, scary, simple, or chic, this list of party theme ideas should help you come up with the perfect concept for your next event.
- Hollywood
- Pirates
- Casino
- Summer Camp
- Luau
- Superheroes or Heroes vs. Villains
- Carnival
- Roaring 20s
- Doughnut Party
- Under the Sea/Mermaid
- Sports
- Masquerade Ball
- Toga Party
- Wild West
- 70s
- 80s
- 90s
- Murder Mystery
- Jungle
- Floral
- Space
- Karaoke
- Princess
- Safari
- Glow in the Dark
- Tea Party
- Dinosaurs
- Fiesta
- Rainbow
- Garden Party
- Owls
- Secret Agent
- Glamping
- Zoo
- Painting Party
- Paris
- Construction/Bulldozers
- Heaven
- Boho
- Farm
- Vintage/Retro
- Travel
- Creepy/Zombie/Halloween
- Woodland
- Picnic
- Twinning
- Pajama Party
- Fairy
- Spa
- Rockstars
30+ Delicious Party Foods
Not sure what food to serve at your next party? Here are some yummy ideas to get you started:
- Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Honey BBQ Crockpot Meatballs
- 5-Minute Reese’s Snack Mix
- Sheet Pan Nachos
- Veggie Pizza
- Charcuterie Wreath
- BLT Dip
- Cream Cheese Tortilla Bites
- Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders
- Caprese Skewers
- Homemade Pizza Rolls
- Cookie Dough Dip
- Soft Pretzel Bites
- Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips
- Pull Apart Pigs in a Blanket
- Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants
- Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Stuffed Jalapeños
- Build Your Own Burger Bar
- Hot Mexican Corn Dip
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
- Bruschetta
- Garlic Knots
- Cuban Sliders
- Bacon Cheeseburger Bites
- Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl
- Pickled Peach Appetizer Skewers
- Spinach and Feta Puffs
- Mini Taco Bites
- Hot Crab Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Fried Pickles
Related: Free Printable Holiday Menu Planner
What are some fun party games?
But what do we do at the party?! Here is a list of 25 fun party game ideas to try at your next event:
- Charades
- Pictionary
- Heads Up!
- Two Truths and a Lie
- Never Have I Ever
- Would You Rather
- 20 Questions
- Truth or Dare
- What’s on Your Phone?
- Conversation Cards
- Mafia
- The Newlywed Game (or Not-So-Newlywed Game)
- Twister
- Murder Mystery
- Jeopardy
- Cornhole
- Giant Jenga
- Capture the Flag
- Scavenger Hunt
- At-Home Escape Room
- Minute to Win It Games
- Spoons
- Bingo
- Saran Wrap Ball Game
- Human Knot
- Piñata
Creative Party Favors
And finally, it’s always fun to send guests home with party favors that are memorable and creative. Here are a few cute party favor ideas:
- S’mores Kit
- Bath Bombs
- Scented Candles
- Mini Succulents
- Tea
- Handmade Soaps
- Macarons
- Seed Bombs
- Candy Bag
- Honey in a Cute Jar
- Beautiful Notebook
- Mug/Drinkware
- Playing Cards
- Gourmet Cupcake
- Holiday Ornament
There’s more where that came from!
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Printable Party Planning Checklist: Final Thoughts
We hope our free printable event planning template and the ideas provided in this post will help you stay organized as you plan your next get together!
Have so much fun as you create a special event for your friends, family, loved ones, or other group. You’ve got this!
Printable Event Planning Template: Frequently Asked Questions
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