Activities & Games
From hilarious party games to unforgettable experiences, find the perfect activities to fill your bachelorette weekend.
Party Games
Drink If...
The classic bachelorette game. Read statements about the bride and everyone drinks if it applies to them. Hilarious revelations guaranteed.
You will need: Printed cards, drinks
Bridal Bingo
Custom bingo cards with wedding-related items. Play during brunch or while getting ready. First to complete a line wins a prize.
You will need: Printed bingo cards, markers, prizes
How Well Do You Know the Bride?
Quiz the group on bride trivia — from her first date to her guilty pleasures. The person with the most correct answers wins.
You will need: Question cards, scorecards
Scavenger Hunt
Create a list of challenges for teams to complete around the city. Include photo challenges, conversation tasks, and silly dares.
You will need: Printed lists, phones for photos
Creative Experiences
Paint & Sip Night
Hire a local artist or book a studio session. Everyone paints the same subject while enjoying wine. Take home your masterpiece as a memento.
You will need: Canvases, paint, wine
Flower Crown Workshop
Learn to make beautiful fresh flower crowns. Perfect for a garden party theme or as a pre-dinner activity.
You will need: Fresh flowers, wire, ribbon, floral tape
Pottery Class
Get your hands dirty at a local pottery studio. Make matching mugs or bowls that serve as lasting party favors.
You will need: Provided by studio
Perfume Making Workshop
Create custom scents at a fragrance bar. Each person blends their own signature perfume to take home.
You will need: Provided by workshop
Food & Drink
Cocktail Making Class
Learn to mix craft cocktails from a professional bartender. Most cities have mobile bartending services that come to your rental.
You will need: Spirits, mixers, tools (often provided)
Wine or Champagne Tasting
Visit local wineries or book a private tasting. Many venues offer group packages with food pairings.
You will need: Venue provides everything
Cooking Class
Take a group cooking class — pasta making, sushi rolling, or French pastry. Eat what you make for a built-in dinner.
You will need: Provided by class
Progressive Dinner
Plan a multi-course dinner at different restaurants or homes. Appetizers at one spot, mains at another, dessert at a third.
You will need: Reservations, transportation plan
Wellness & Relaxation
Spa Day
Book a group spa package with massages, facials, and champagne. Many spas offer bachelorette packages with private rooms.
You will need: Spa reservation
Yoga & Brunch
Start the morning with a private yoga session followed by a boozy brunch. Many instructors offer group rates for private classes.
You will need: Yoga mats, brunch reservation
Sound Bath Meditation
Experience the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls in a guided meditation. Deeply relaxing and unique.
You will need: Provided by practitioner
Beach Sunrise Meditation
Wake up early for a guided meditation on the beach at sunrise. Follow with a healthy breakfast and intention-setting for the bride.
You will need: Blankets, meditation guide
Adventure & Outdoors
Sunset Boat Cruise
Charter a boat for a sunset cruise with champagne, music, and stunning views. Available in most coastal and lake destinations.
You will need: Boat charter, drinks, playlist
Hiking & Picnic
Choose a scenic trail and pack a gourmet picnic for the summit or a beautiful overlook. Great for active groups.
You will need: Picnic supplies, hiking gear
Paddleboard or Kayak Tour
Explore waterways together on paddleboards or kayaks. Many outfitters offer guided group tours with photo ops.
You will need: Rental equipment, sunscreen
Hot Air Balloon Ride
A once-in-a-lifetime experience perfect for Napa, Scottsdale, or Sedona. Book at sunrise for the best views and photos.
You will need: Booking, camera
Photo & Memory Making
Themed Photo Shoot
Hire a local photographer for a group photo shoot. Choose matching outfits and a scenic location for stunning keepsakes.
You will need: Photographer, matching outfits, props
DIY Photo Booth
Set up a photo booth with themed props, a ring light, and a Polaroid camera. Guests take home instant photos as favors.
You will need: Props, Polaroid camera, backdrop
Memory Scrapbook
Each guest contributes a page with photos, advice, and memories for the bride. Assemble during the trip as a group activity.
You will need: Scrapbook, markers, stickers, photos
Video Message Compilation
Secretly collect video messages from friends and family who could not attend. Surprise the bride with a compilation at dinner.
You will need: Phone, video editing app
About the Author
Jamie Calloway
Verified AuthorFounder, bachelorette.blog · Event Planner · 12+ years experience
Jamie has personally planned or co-planned over 200 bachelorette parties across the U.S. and abroad. After years of fielding the same panicked "where do I even start?" calls from friends, she launched bachelorette.blog in 2019 to put everything she knows in one honest, practical place. She is based in Nashville — the bachelorette capital of America — and tests every destination guide firsthand.
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