34 Ideas For A Last Minute Bachelor Party

House Parties Ideas

Sometimes, all you want is a good old in-house party. These can be held at one of your friend's houses or the prospective groom's house. Here are some themes to help you plan an epic bachelor party.

Poker party

If you are really short on time, nothing goes over better than a poker party. Don't make the game too easy, though: try poker with a minimum $20 buy-in just for kicks. You can also come up with different interesting wagers. You can grill steaks and get beers and other soft drinks. If you would rather enjoy the party than slave away at the grill, you can order pizzas, different slides, chicken wings, and some salads. Be sure to get disposable cups and plates to minimize clean-up.

Cornhole

Cornhole is so-named because it entails players throwing a corn-kernel-filled bag into a 6-inch hole. This hole is cut into a tilted platform. Players earn points by landing a bag on the board or putting a bag through the hole. Shop around for good cornhole boards from local and online stores beforehand. You can also get one that allows everyone at the party to sign their name once the games are over. The groom-to-be can keep the board as a memoir for his bachelor party.

Video game night

What do you go for? Madden? Call of Duty? Overwatch? Mario Kart? If most individuals in your group are hardcore gamers, these games will make for the perfect gaming session. Figure out which games most people enjoy, then settle on a few. Similarly, figure out if you want a one-on-one tournament or a multiplayer match. The latter will accommodate more players meaning no one is left out, including friends who cannot attend the party physically. Whichever option you go for, ensure to have and test the required equipment before-hand.

Movie night

Movie nights are always super-easy to plan. Find a few films; these can be wedding, stag-night, friendship-themed, or whatever your group enjoys the most. Then think about feeding the troop. You can make this part much easier by having everyone bring their drinks. You can then collectively think about a menu and identify a restaurant where you all can order in. Consider taking things a notch higher by getting projectors and having a drive-in type of event in the backyard.

At Home Cigar Tasting

The feeling that comes with sitting with your best mates, cigars in hand, reminiscing about the good old days is simply one for the books. So much so that even non-smokers are often open to trying them out on special occasions. With cigars and cutters in hand, find an airy room so that everyone, including non-smokers, feel comfortable. In addition, think about activities that can take place alongside the cigar tasting, like playing poker and other board games. Here is a cigar-buying guide if this is your first time at the rodeo.

At-home wine, beer, or whiskey tasting

What drinks does your group like? Depending on your answer, you can plan for an afternoon of wine, beer, or whiskey tasting at home. Heck, you can even have different selections of all three because your friend will only get married once. On the day, set up a table with the drinks arranged in an appealing way and provide the appropriate glasses for different drinks. You can also place several trays with different cheeses and crackers to pair with the drinks.

Backyard bbq

Nothing makes a day more perfect than great food. A backyard bbq is simple, affordable, doesn’t take too much time, and everyone is likely to join in and have a great time. Have steaks, burger patties, hotdogs, and sausages ready for the grill. Prepare several slides and salads to go with the meaty feast as well. You can also have spices on small bowls so that everyone spices up their food as they please. Similarly, prepare for music, board games, video games, or even movies.

Around the world/international cuisine dinner

The idea of a round-the-world cuisine dinner is to have meals from different parts of the world served at the bachelor party. One way to do this is to list the continents and pick one or more cuisines from each. Once you pick out the meals, you can implement the idea in two ways. The first is to assign a different meal to each of the attendees, then put everything on the same serving table for people to sample. The second is to get a caterer to prepare the various cuisines.

Drinking games

All you need for this is a list of games and alcohol. These games should have different outcomes where you determine which of the outcomes results in something taking a drink or passing. Have some music, loud enough to be heard, but not so high that you can’t hear each other. Some snacks and finger foods will wrap the party up pretty well.

Watch Sports Games

Chances are that your group of guys bonds pretty well over sports. If its the sports season, your job is halfway done. Find a few sporting events and check when they will be televised. Then, let everyone come in sportswear and bring their own drinks. You can then have snacks and finger foods delivered or order pizzas and burgers.

Redneck Olympics

If you are looking to watch games but with tons of laughs, center your event around redneck games. Redneck games are held annually and have gained significant popularity over the years. Some events you can expect include: Throwing toilet seats instead of horseshoes Seed spitting contest Mud pit belly flop Armpit serenade Hubcap hurl Add some food and drink to the fray, and the groom gets the perfect ending to his bachelor life.

Daytime and Outdoor Activities Outside The Home

You can also opt for activities outside the home. Here are some suggestions for bachelor party activities you can have during the day and outdoors.

Hang out at a pool/lake

Not many people can resist a good old pool party. Look up some rental properties, and Airbnb's around you with a pool. You can stay for the weekend and bring board games, play video games, poker, get cigars, and so on. Remember to have many floaters around and watch out for inebriated friends. Of course, a little competition makes things a lot more interesting, so this is an excellent time to find out who the best swimmer in the group is. To take this a notch higher, find a lake nearby, and spend the day or a weekend out there.

Fishing

Fishing is an excellent activity for male bonding, with equal amounts of excitement and relaxation. To plan for this, begin by researching ideal fishing spots near your location that could be ideal for a day trip or an overnight stay. This can be deep sea fishing or otherwise. Ensure to also look at tour companies that plan such excursions from start to finish, as these take away a lot of the planning from your hands and allows you just to sit back and enjoy the day.

Hiking

Hiking is fun and great for your health. Depending on how you plan things out, a hiking excursion can make for a memorable bachelor party. Find a hiking trail that will be picturesque, fun, and challenging for all the guys. Then plan to have a sumptuous lunch or early dinner at the bottom of the trail once you get back from your hike. Chances are you will be so exhausted after this that all you will want to do is go home, take a shower and unwind.

Golfing

Does the groom enjoy golfing? And is there somewhere you can go golfing in your city? If the answer to the questions is yes, why not create your bachelor party around golfing? This way, you get to combine activity and celebration. The boys can tee off before catching up with post-round cocktails before finding out what the night brings. Fortunately, many golf courses try to make golf more affordable for large groups. Take a couple of hours to call a few establishments and find out the rates, incentives, and special offers before settling on one.

Axe Throwing

One last fling is allowed as long as its axes are flung! If you are looking for something a bunch of guys can enjoy regardless of age, fitness level, and skill, axe throwing can hit the target and then some. Do some research to find the closest place this is available. Similarly, find out if you can have a catered meal or order off their menu. This no-frills activity is simply fun and relaxed, and pizza and burgers will fit right in.

Shooting Range

Once you plan an exhilarating day out at the shooting range, chances are this is what future groomsmen in your group will want when it’s their turn. A couple of hours at the shooting range is just what the doctor ordered for a nervous groomsman looking for a day away from the rigors of wedding planning. Find a shooting range, and negotiate a group rate for all the guys. You will likely speak about this day for years to come.

Paintballing

Paintball offers a few hours of unadulterated fun for people of all ages.

Once the booking is made, divide the guys into teams and compete against each other. You can make things more interesting by placing a wager before the games begin. For example, losers should pick up the dinner and drinks tab. This should rev up everyone's competitive spirit.

Laser tag

Unlike paintball, which can be a bit painful and can leave you with welts and bruises, laser tag is much easier on everyone. So if the wedding is not far off, laser tag might be a better option to paintball.

After all, no one wants a bruised groom.

Laser tag is painless, save for the annoyance of being taken out. You can also wager on this and see what you can get from the losing team.

Go-cart

Most men love speed, and go-karting provides a space for the groom and his guys to live out their Formulae 1 dream.

Enjoy a few rounds of this, and you have worked up an appetite. Make prior arrangements for food, whether at the same venue or proceed to a restaurant, before figuring out how to spend the evening.

Escape room

Escape rooms bring together everything friendships are supposed to be: fun, challenging, supportive, and a lot of teamwork. So what better way to cement your friendship and show support to your soon-to-be married friend than a good escape room adventure?

Shop for a venue that offers the escape room experience and get to it with the boys. Then, of course, you can combine this with drinks, a meal, the cigar bar, and anything else to help end the day on a high note.

Museum

You will be surprised how many people live in a city or town but have never visited its museums.

If you are looking to plan a super-chill afternoon outdoors, a museum might be right up your alley. Find one in a central location and explore, learn, and bond.

Bowling

Bowling offers an option for clean fun at an affordable cost. Your group also gets to be out in public, mixing and mingling with other people and groups. The more, the merrier. Shoe rentals and lane fees are inexpensive. However, put something aside to get some customized groom party t-shirts made for the event. You can split into teams and have prizes for the winning team or the highest scorer. For example, a box of cigars or a nice bottle of liquor will do.

Scavenger hunt

Like an escape room, a scavenger hunt will call on your friendship and teamwork to get the job done.

Aside from emphasizing all the pillars of friendship, scavenger hunts are fun and engaging, and everyone in the group can be actively involved.

You can, later on, find an excellent way to celebrate. For example, a nice meal over drinks would be an ideal way to wind down after an eventful day.

Local sports game

Chances are you, and the guys have been to numerous sports games. This should make it easier to pick a sport most guys in your group love and follow. Once you have this picked, you can add a few touch-ups. A mention of the pending nuptials on your sports jerseys is one. So enjoy the game, have as many hotdogs and cokes as possible, and help the groom begin his transition into married life.

Evening activities

With busy work schedules, an evening out and about might be the only way to get everyone together for an event. If so, you will not be short on activities. Here are some evening bachelor party themes you can plan around.

Local restaurant food tour

Everybody appreciates a good plate of food. Or two. Or three…you get the drift. You can plan the bachelor party around a satisfying (pun intended) food festival. Let everyone contribute by suggesting eateries and restaurants you could visit on the food tour. Compile the final list and bring your appetite. The goal is to sample different foods sparingly, so you do not fill up at one eatery. One way to do this is to order several different dishes at each spot and then share them round your table. It's easy to do.

Strip club/strippers

If there is a ‘traditional’ bachelor party theme, strip clubs and strippers would be it. You can go about this in two ways. The first to hit up a strip club in your area and enjoy the show. The second is to hold a private bachelor party in a designated location and hire strippers to provide entertainment. Add food, drinks, and cigars to the mix and have a classic bachelor party. Make sure the groom-to-be doesn't get into trouble, though. Concert The best thing about concerts is the ease of planning. Once you identify a concert and pay for tickets; you're home and dry.

The entertainment will be out of your hands, and so is the food and drinks. This allows you as the planner to kick off your shoes, relax and party with everyone else instead of wondering what could go wrong.

What could possibly top that?

Comedy show

A comedy show-centered evening will be perfect if the boys are big on stand-up. Look up a few shows and their timings; you might even make it to more than one show on the same evening. Once you have this in place, plan for meals and drinks. If the show ends too early, plan some activities for the rest of the evening. You want the groom to make the most of his bachelor party.

Pub crawl

A pub crawl is the same as a pub tour or club hopping.

Again, you need the boys’ input on the choice of clubs. Everyone can suggest a pub they love or new clubs the group should try out.

Have some bitings with drinks at each spot. Go easy on the drinks to have a longer night out. The events of this night will make for fun conversations and jabs over the next couple of years. The goal here is to be the last man standing, with dirt on everyone else.

Brewery tour

Your city or town will have some local breweries if you're lucky enough. These can make for a lovely evening sampling different brews. Most locations will have some cheese and crackers for guests, however, be sure to get a square meal in the course of the evening as well.

Just like club-hopping, you want to go easy on the drinks, and enjoy the conversation, sights, and sounds over a couple of hours in the evening. So don't be the first one to drop off!

Night club

For a more leisurely night with fewer logistics, pick a nightclub with everything: music, food, drinks, and a fun crowd, and settle in for the evening. You can also shop for clubs with games like pool, cornhole, air hockey, dice, etc. These can make an otherwise slow, passive evening a bit more exciting.

Distillery Tour

Plan to visit some distilleries in your area and enjoy what they have to offer.
Book or have a designated driver and ideally travel in one vehicle for ease of planning, movement,safety and cost. Bottoms up!

Final Say

Being a little behind schedule is not reason enough to skip throwing a bachelor party for a well-deserving groom. The ideas listed here are simple, easy to implement, and affordable. If you have a friend crossing over to married life, feel free to customize one of these ideas into a memorable, exhilarating bachelor party. Get to planning!!