Ready to party like it’s 1999? Step into the time machine, dust off your Walkman, and prepare for a 90s party that’s more colorful than a Lisa Frank folder. Take your guests on a journey back to the days of frosted tips, slap bracelets, and boy bands with these 90s theme party ideas. 🎉📼
90s Party Decor and Favors
Transform your space into a vibrant 90s haven. Immerse your guests in the electric hues and iconic memorabilia that will instantly take them back. Mix and match a number of classic elements to create an authentic feel as if you just stepped into the set of your favorite 90s sitcom.
Keep it real
Make the decor authentic with plenty of iconic 90s posters from classic movies and legendary bands. Include pop culture references with lighthearted banners, neon lights, and bright colors that defined the era.
Create a photo op
Set up opportunities to take a stellar photo at your 90s party. Place disposable film cameras around the room for your guests, buy some photo booth props, or even make your own paint splatter backdrop to incite memories of those iconic childhood photos.
📸 Pro tip: Hire a professional photo booth for your party to ensure you get some incredible shots!
Pass out party favors
Send your guests home with a piece of the 90s with some classic party favors. Think small, nostalgic items like slap bracelets, themed coolers, and stickers. It’s a thoughtful touch that adds an extra layer of fun to the celebration.
90s Party Outfits and Entertainment
Raise the roof and take your party to the next level by focusing on a specific element of the era. Lace up those Doc Martens, secure that scrunchie, and prepare for a journey through the most iconic moments with these entertainment and 90s theme party outfit ideas.
Dress like your favorite movie
A 90s movie party? Now, that’s what I call a blockbuster idea! Get ready to roll out the red carpet for a night of nostalgia and cinematic charm. Throw on a movie, and dress like your favorite 90s-era characters. With so many classics like Clueless, Jurassic Park, Good Burger, and more, there are endless options for everyone.
Enter a musical time capsule
Hire live entertainment and encourage your guests to step into the shoes of their favorite 90s music icons. Break out the flannel shirts, combat boots, crop tops, and baggy jeans. From powerful hip-hop to the angsty chords of grunge bands to the infectious pop beats of the Spice Girls and the Backstreet Boys, make sure every track is a nostalgic journey down memory lane.
🎤 Entertainment idea: Hire a karaoke DJ and sing along to your favorite tunes!
Enjoy some fresh prints
Embrace the vibrant 90s style of the Fresh Prince era for your nineties party. Neon colors, oversized shirts, and funky patterns are the dress code. Find 90s-inspired looks at your local thrift store, order a custom outfit, or consider hiring an airbrush artist for your party.
90s Party Games and Activities
Level up the fun at your retro bash with nostalgic video games, board games, and crafts that will incite some competitive and creative spirit. These activities for your 90s theme party will ensure your guests have a blast and relive some of their favorite childhood experiences.
Get your game on
Create a gaming station with some rad video games that changed the gaming world. Whether you’re a button-mashing pro or a casual gamer, these classics will take you back. Get ready to press start and relive the glory days of 90s gaming.
Get artsy
Turn your 90s party into an artsy, crafty experience that captures the era’s essence. Cross-stitch your favorite nostalgic logos and characters, learn to make spray paint art, or compete with custom POGS. Get ready for a blast of imaginative fun!
Get old school
While cell phones and gaming consoles became popular in the 90s, much time was spent away from technology. Relive the era without social media. Put the phones and devices away and play a few classic games, or test your knowledge with 90s trivia.
🎮 Pro tip: Consider hiring a game show host to add a level of excitement!
90s Party Food and Drinks
Capri suns, hot pockets, and fruit-roll ups, oh, my! The foods and drinks of the 90s were iconic. If you were young in this era, you were privy to plenty of fun and tasty treats that were as adventurous as they were delicious. Create homemade versions of your favorite food and drinks for a healthier homage to the decade’s delectable offerings.
Make some savory treats
Create homemade versions of 90s-era packaged snack foods. Skip the processed and frozen foods to make your own Pizza Rolls, Lunchables, and Hot Pockets for a culinary trip down memory lane.
Sweeten up your party
The sweets of the 90s are unmatched. From a variety of cakes and candy, there are so many options to choose from. There are many creative ways to tackle homemade versions of a colorful Zebra Cake, your own fruit roll-ups, or the always-fun Dunkaroo.
Mix up some 90s-era cocktails
Combine the nostalgia of your childhood favorites with 90s-themed adult beverages. Make an alcoholic version of a Capri Sun, add some candy to your cocktail, or make a cosmopolitan in honor of the great Carrie Bradshaw.
🎉 You may also like: Travel a decade further back and throw a rad 80s party!
With these sweet 90s party ideas, you’re guaranteed to throw a party that’s all that and a bag of chips. So, get jiggy with it, gather those supplies, and invite your best buds. Stay fresh, stay fly, and keep the ’90s spirit alive! 🌈✌️
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Matt Holland is a Customer Happiness Agent at GigSalad. With 10+ years of experience performing as a jazz drummer, he has gained insights into the life of a gigging musician as well as what makes an event go off without a hitch. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, cooking, and watching the newest TV shows with his wife.