30 Things to Do at a Sleepover

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What’s better than a night of fun with your friends? Hosting a sleepover is a great way to bond with your BFFs while you laugh the night away. But once everyone is there, what do you actually do ? Not to worry—we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll list 30 sleepover ideas you and your guests can try for a night you’ll never forget.

Things You Should Know

  • Make tasty treats like fancy popcorn or mini pizzas. Have your friends decorate cupcakes or help you bake a cake for a fun time in the kitchen.
  • Watch a movie or build a pillow fort for some classic sleepover fun.
  • Host a spa night and give each other manicures for some DIY pampering.
  • Break out the board games or play something else, like Mad Libs or Exquisite Corpse.
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Camp inside.

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    Who says you have to set up a tent outside? Ask your friends to bring their sleeping bags and blankets, then huddle in your tent for a night of glamping fun. [1]
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Play Mad Libs.

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    Playing Mad Libs is a fun way to make zany, crazy stories. Get some Mad Libs sheets before your guests arrive, then hand them out to each person. Take turns coming up with verbs, nouns, and adjectives to complete the stories, then read them out loud one by one.
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Make fancy popcorn.

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    Make microwave popcorn , then set out everything your friends might want to add in: M&Ms , chocolate , gummy bears , and jelly beans make great popcorn additions! [2]
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Watch a movie.

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    For a classic sleepover vibe, pick a scary movie and turn off all the lights while watching. Or, if you and your friends want something more lighthearted, go for a comedy or a sweet rom-com. [3]
    • Can’t decide what to watch? Have everyone come up with a movie option, then put it to a vote. The movie with the most votes wins!
5

Bake a cake.

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    If you and your pals are bakers by nature, make it into an activity! Get all the ingredients you’ll need beforehand, then spend the first hour of your sleepover baking a delicious cake to enjoy.
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Have a hot chocolate bar.

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    Spread out everything your guests will need, including mugs , marshmallows , whipped cream , and sprinkles . You can either use pre-made hot chocolate mix , or (if you’re feeling fancy), you can make your own hot chocolate . [4]
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Build a pillow fort.

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    Grab some blankets, then drape them over chairs and furniture until you have a cute hideaway for you and your friends. Set up some string lights for a glowy effect to build the perfect fort to hang out in. [5]
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Play some board games.

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    Gather around the table and pick out your favorite game, then make sure everyone is familiar with the rules. If you really love board games, ask each of your guests to bring their favorite game with them, then play them all throughout the night! [6] Not sure what to pick? Try one of these classics:
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Host a spa night.

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    Help your guests relax by planning a fun, DIY spa day . Have relaxing supplies on hand, like face masks , robes , and fuzzy slippers . Laze the night away by eating fruit and sipping on bubbly water for the ultimate relaxation. [7]
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Give each other manicures.

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    Have your friends pick their favorite colors of nail polish , then take turns painting each other’s nails. If you’re feeling adventurous, use stamps or stickers to add fun, colorful designs. [8]
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Make DIY sundaes.

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    If you and your friends have a sweet tooth, indulge a little by letting everyone make their own sundae. Set out vanilla ice cream and toppings like whipped cream , sprinkles , chocolate sauce , caramel sauce , and marshmallows . [9]
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Do a blind taste test.

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    Blindfold one of your friends, then set up dishes with food items like ketchup, mustard, soda, ice cream, and soy sauce. Have the blindfolded friend taste a dish, then try to guess what it is! [10]
    • Don’t make your friends eat anything too gross—stick to foods that are tasty to eat, but hard to guess.
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Throw a talent show.

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    It doesn’t have to be anything crazy—someone could sing, or show off their favorite dance move! At the end of the show, give out candy to whoever had the most impressive talent. [11]
    • If one of your friends doesn’t want to participate, that’s okay! Have them judge each of the talents and award the best one.
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Have a pajama fashion show.

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    When it’s time to get ready for bed, make things more exciting by rolling out the “runway” (or one of your old blankets). Put on some music and ask each of your friends to walk down the runway one by one. [12]
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Make DIY sleep masks.

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    Buy some blank sleep masks , then get some fabric markers . Have each of your friends create their own designs for a personalized gift that will remind them of all the fun you had. [13]
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Tye dye shirts.

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    Grab a plain white T-shirt for all of your guests, then head outside to keep the mess contained. Use rubber bands and bottles of tye dye to create a fun memento that your friends can take home. [14]
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Craft your own jewelry.

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    Get a few jewelry bead kits and grab some needle nose pliers to keep handy. Help your friends make their own necklaces or make beaded earrings for fun accessories to take with them.
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Play Celebrity.

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    A fun twist on Charades, playing Celebrity is a great party game. Split your group into 2 teams and have everyone write down the name of a celebrity. For the first round, have 1 person say anything besides the person’s name to get their team to guess. For the second round, have 1 person say 1 word to get their team to guess. For the final round, have 1 person act out motions to get their team to guess. [15]
    • In each round, switch back and forth between teams so everyone gets a chance to go.
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Make personalized pillowcases.

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    Before the sleepover, buy plain white pillowcases and some fabric markers . When your guests arrive, spread the pillowcases out on a flat surface and use the markers to create fun designs. [16]
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Play Fact or Fiction.

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    Go around the room and say something about yourself. The catch is: you can either say something true (fact) or something made up (fiction). Ask your friends to guess whether you’re telling a lie or not! Make sure to give everyone a turn to play. [17]
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Do blindfolded makeovers.

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    Pair up your guests with each other, and start out by blindfolding 1 person. Give them makeup items and tools, like lipstick , eyeshadow , blush , and foundation . The blindfolded person has to put the makeup on the other person, and then they switch! Whoever has the most hilarious makeover at the end wins. [18]
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Have a Silly String war.

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    Use cans of Silly String to chase each other around outside. Buy a small can of Silly String for each of your guests, then head outdoors to keep the mess outside. [19]
    • Make sure to clean up the Silly String and throw it away at the end of the night. It will make your parents happy!
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Make mini pizzas.

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    For an easy way to make pizza, grab some pita bread and spread some tomato sauce on top. Add all of your favorite toppings, and don’t forget the cheese! Then, bake your pizzas in the oven at 425 °F (218 °C) for 8 minutes, or until all the cheese has melted. [20]
    • Great toppings to hand on hand include pepperoni, black olives, onions, peppers, and basil.
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Have a water balloon fight.

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    Fill up a few dozen water balloons with the hose outside, then hand them out to your friends. Try not to get hit by a water balloon as you toss them around your yard. [21]
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Go star gazing.

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    Since you’re already going to stay up late anyway, why not use that to your advantage? Take your friends outside and see how many constellations or shooting stars you can spot.
    • Bring pillows and blankets outside to stay warm and cozy the whole time.
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Make a DIY photobooth.

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    Set up a white sheet and some streamers to make your very own photo booth. Keep props around, like funny hats or fake mustaches , and use your phone to snap silly pics throughout the night. [22]
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Host a scavenger hunt.

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    Set up clues and hidden prizes to do a fun scavenger hunt . Before your guests arrive, hide a few fun items, like candy or makeup throughout your home. When your guests get there, give them each a clue sheet and have them look around for the prizes that you hid earlier. [23]
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Sing karaoke.

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    Bust out the karaoke machine and sing the night away. You can buy a karaoke machine or just rent one for the night. Pick out your favorite songs and take turns belting them out with your best pals!
    • If one of your friends is feeling shy, offer to sing a duet with them.
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Decorate cupcakes.

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    Whip out your apron and bake some cupcakes before your friends arrive, then set out the frosting and the sprinkles . Give everyone time to decorate their cupcakes before showing them off and taking pics. [24]
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Play Exquisite Corpse.

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    Start with a blank sheet of paper, and fold it into thirds. Have one person draw the legs and feet of a person, then hand the paper to another friend. Have that person draw the torso of a person without looking at the legs. Finally, hand the paper off to a final friend and have them draw the head. [25]
    • When you unfold the paper, you’ll have a mishmashed version of a crazy looking monster!

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    The first is to be open to whatever outcome your parents may give you. Then I suggest waiting for the perfect time when your parents aren't stressed or particularly busy with something, or you can directly ask them for the best time to have a talk with them. For example, do you have some time to talk tomorrow at five o'clock? And have clear and open communication regarding the details of your sleepover.
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