Originally published on April 21, 2017 and updated January 25, 2020.
Celebrate the academic accomplishments of your child with these easy and festive graduation party ideas. Graduation is such an important milestone for the graduate, for mom and dad and the entire family. Celebrating graduation is a wonderful tradition and an opportunity to find unique graduation ideas to show your graduate how proud you are and recognize their accomplishment.
As a mom, I’ve thrown two (so far) graduation parties and helped several friends with graduation party ideas for their children’s parties. I love creating a fun and celebratory party, but because I’m a busy, busy mom, I need the recipes and tutorials to be easy to do, while still looking impressive.
Graduation Party Ideas
There are so many different aspects to graduation, ranging from gifts, to food, to talking to your child about drinking. We’ve got it all right here.
Graduation Gift Ideas
Finding the right graduation gift can be challenging, but these gift guides make it easy to find the right gift for your favorite graduate.
Graduation Gift Shopping Made Easy – Free Printable
Graduation Gift for the Fashionable Graduate
Last-Minute Graduation Gift Idea
DIY Football Fan Gift Envelope
College Technology Shopping List
Graduation Party Ideas
Last-Minute Graduation Decoration
Easy DIY Chalkboard Labels for a Party
Easy Polka Dot Party Decoration
Upcycled Box Party Serving Tray
Prepare for Party Guests and House Guests
Easy Tips to Prepare for Guests
Tips to Prepare for Holiday Guests
Printable House Cleaning Checklist
Not Your Typical House Guest Gift Basket
How to Prepare for Last-Minute Entertaining
Graduation Party Crafts
How to Make a Ribbon Lei with 3 Colors
Small Gift Ideas for Any Occasion![Make a diy craft to give as "just because" small gift ideas. These decorated gum packages are fun to give as gifts to coworkers, teachers and friends. They're also perfect kids' crafts for Mother's Day and Father's Day. #GiveExtraGetExtra #Walmart [ad]](https://organized31.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Small-Gift-Ideas-Extra-Gum-sq.jpg)
![Make a DIY Frozen Treat Drip Guard or drip catcher to keep from a making a mess. #DairyFree4All [ad]](https://organized31.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DIY-Frozen-Treat-Drip-Guard-sq.jpg)
Recipes for a Graduation Party
Drinks
Mocktail Hawaiian Sangria Recipe
Easy Pineapple Lemonade Recipe
Desserts
No Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake![Make this easy no bake white chocolate cheesecake recipe for a nostalgic no-bake treat. Making this family favorite dessert as a mini cheesecake is a fun twist on a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. #BiteSizedBitsOfJoy [ad]](https://organized31.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Easy-White-Chocolate-Cheesecake-Recipe-sq.jpg)
Mini Finger Pies with Butterfingers
![Make these delicious Mini Finger Pies with BUTTERFINGER® Fun-Size and BUTTERFINGER® Peanut Butter Cup Minis. #ReinventSweet [ad]](https://organized31.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Butterfinger-pie.jpg)
Snacks
Crispy and Simple Coleslaw Recipe
Fresh and Easy Bruschetta Recipe![Fresh and Easy Bruschetta Recipe - Made from garden fresh ingredients. A delicious appetizer and perfect accompaniment to your summer dish. #BistroBowlsForMe [Ad]](https://organized31.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Easy-Bruschetta.jpg)
Family
Make the Time to Have a Family Talk About Drinking
Family Talk About Drinking – Life After Graduation
Tips for Talking with Your Teen
Make celebrating graduation special and memorable with unique graduation ideas. Pin for later so you can always find these graduation party ideas when you need them. 
