A–Z Girls Night Activity Ideas You Can Easily Host at Home
Looking for the perfect excuse to get the girls together without leaving your home? Imagine a living room full of laughter, big energy, and your favourite girls. From crafty creations to DIY cocktails, movie marathons to themed challenges, the possibilities for a girls’ night in are endless—and, in my opinion, way more fun than your usual night out.
I’ve put together an A–Z guide full of ideas to bring all the fun and vibes you could ask for. Whether you’re hosting a cosy evening for two or a full-on gathering for the whole squad, there’s something here for every vibe. So grab your friends, pick your favourite ideas, and let’s make your next night in one to remember!
‘A’ Girls Night Ideas
- Air-Dry Clay Modelling: Make trinket dishes, coasters, plant pots or mini sculptures.
- Afternoon Tea: Invite the girls round for sandwiches, cakes, scones, jam and tea.
‘B’ Girls Night Ideas
- Board Game Night: Play Monopoly, host a Connect 4 tournament, or rotate quick-fire games like Uno or Dobble.
- Bottomless Brunch at Home: Create a three-course menu where everyone brings a dish and a bottle.
‘C’ Girls Night Ideas
- Cocktail Making: Ask everyone to create their own cocktail board and vote for the winning drink.
- Cake Decorating Competition: Bake mini cakes, choose a theme, and compete to design the best one. Works with cookies too.
- Crochet Night: Crochet together while following a YouTube tutorial for anyone who’s learning.
‘D’ Girls Night Ideas
- Dance Class at Home: Clear some space, pick a fun online routine and learn it together.
- DIY Decor Night: Make wall art, decorative candles or personalised photo frames for your home.
‘E’ Girls Night Ideas
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Escape Room at Home Kit: Crack clues, solve mysteries and race the clock together.
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Exercise Night: Pick an at-home workout or aerobics routine and turn it into a high-energy group session with music and laughs.
‘F’ Girls Night Ideas
- Flower Arranging: Build pretty bouquets or centrepieces together and turn the table into a mini flower shop.
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Friendship Bracelet Making: Make matching or personalised bracelets and swap them at the end—cute, nostalgic and always fun.
‘G’ Girls Night Ideas
- Games Night: Dive into word association, Charades, Pictionary, or Heads Up!
- Glitter Night: Turn your photos into sparkling masterpieces and jazz up frames with glitter.
‘H’ Girls Night Ideas
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Henna Night: Pick designs online and create henna patterns on each other’s hands or arms.
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Heart-to-Heart Night: Take turns sharing what’s on your mind and listening to each other.
‘I’ Girls Night Ideas
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Ice Cream Night: Make your own ice cream or set up a group taste-test with different flavours.
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Indoor Picnic: Spread blankets and pillows and enjoy picnic-style snacks in the living room.
‘J’ Girls Night Ideas
- Jewellery Making: Craft bracelets, anklets or earrings.
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Junk Journalling: Decorate journal pages with stickers, magazine clippings and scrap materials.
‘K’ Girls Night Ideas
- Karaoke Costume Night: Dress up as the artist you’re singing and perform together.
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Korean BBQ Night: Grill your own food at the table and enjoy a DIY feast.
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Knitting: Knit simple patterns together while chatting or following a tutorial.
‘L’ Girls Night Ideas
- Lip Gloss Making: Mix your own colours and scents to create personalised glosses.
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Live Music Party: Bring instruments and perform casual jams with food and drinks.
‘M’ Girls Night Ideas
- Matching Pyjama Movie Night: Put on matching pyjamas, grab snacks and watch a favourite film.
- Murder Mystery Night: Solve clues and figure out “whodunnit” together with a themed kit or DIY storyline.
‘N’ Girls Night Ideas
- Nacho Night: Build a large tray of loaded nachos to share while catching up.
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Novel Swap: Bring a favourite book and swap with a friend, then chat about your picks.
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Nighttime Stargazing: Set up blankets by a window or in the garden and watch the stars together.
‘O’ Girls Night Ideas
- Origami Crafting: Fold paper into simple origami pieces.
- Outfit Swap: Bring clothes to trade and have a mini fashion show.
‘P’ Girls Night Ideas
- Press-On Nail Making Competition: Design and create your own press-on nail sets.
- Photoshoot at Home: Set up backdrops, choose outfits and take group photos.
- Perfume Making: Mix and blend scents to create personalised perfumes.
‘Q’ Girls Night Ideas
- Quiz Night: Host a themed quiz or add personalised questions about the group.
- Quiet Creativity Hour: Work on personal crafts or projects side by side.
‘R’ Girls Night Ideas
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Rap Battle: Write a short rap per team and perform them for the group; give a prize to the winner.
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Ramen Night: Make and customise your own bowls of ramen with different toppings.
‘S’ Girls Night Ideas
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Sewing Workshop: Sew a small pouch or plushie together, following a simple patterns and tutorial online.
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Spa Night at Home: Do face masks, nails and skincare routines together, sharing quick tips and mini talks on your favourite life-changing products.
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Sushi Rolling: Roll sushi together and taste each other’s creations.
‘T’ Girls Night Ideas
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Tie Dye Night: Tie dye T-shirts, socks or tote bags with fun patterns and colours.
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Taco Night: Build-your-own tacos with different fillings and toppings.
‘U’ Girls Night Ideas
- Upcycling Competition: Bring old items and transform them into something new and creative.
‘V’ Girls Night Ideas
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Vision Board or Vision Book Making: Print photos, cut out magazine images and write notes to map out goals.
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Video Games With the Girls: Play multiplayer games like Mario Kart or Just Dance together.
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Vegan Tasting Night: Bring vegan snacks or dishes and taste-test them as a group.
‘W’ Girls Night Ideas
- Wooden Craft Night: Paint or decorate wooden items like storage boxes, frames or shapes.
- Wine & Cheese Tasting: Create tasting boards and pair different wines and cheeses.
‘X’ Girls Night Ideas
- XOXO Letter Exchange: Write kind or affirming notes to each other or your future selves.
‘Y’ Girls Night Ideas
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Yoga at Home: Follow a YouTube yoga routine together, stretching and moving as a group.
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YouTube Day: Pretend to film YouTube videos, creating fun or advice-style clips together for great memories.
‘Z’ Girls Night Ideas
- Zine Making: Make mini handmade magazines with collages, doodles and inside jokes.
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Zumba Dance Party: Follow a Zumba workout video together for a high-energy session.
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Zombie Movie Night: Watch a zombie film together and have everyone bring a zombie-themed snack or drink board to share.
Final Thoughts
Girls’ nights in are all about fun, creativity, and making memories with your favourite people. Mix and match these ideas, put your own spin on them, and most importantly—enjoy every minute together. Can’t wait for you to try them out!
Kyra xx
FAQs
Q: How many friends should I invite?
A: Most of these activities work well with 3–8 friends. Some, like Quiz Night or Murder Mystery Night, can handle bigger groups, but smaller numbers can make crafty or interactive sessions more manageable.