4. Paint a tropical sunset at an art party
If you’re longing to see a tropical sunset without having to travel, why not capture the view in a painting? Look up Art Party services on Facebook or Instagram and ask about paintings with tropical themes. Don’t have any instructors in your area? Take matters into your own hands with some pre-recorded videos or even follow a classic Bob Ross tutorial.
Your friends will have a blast painting their masterpieces while sipping pina coladas or coconut water. Plus, you’ll all have an amazing souvenir to remember the day by!
5. Mix up exotic cocktails at a tiki bar
Want to know one of the best things about the sweltering heat in the tropics? Getting to cool off with a delicious drink. Host a tropical cocktail party for your friends and mix up delicious daiquiris, cocktails, pina coladas, and more. For added fun, try decorating your bar like a tiki bar to give greater ambiance.
And of course, you can book such bars on Peerspace! Here are a handful of our favorites:
When you book a tiki bar-themed venue on Peerspace, you don’t have to worry about putting up and taking down decorations. The space is already set up for your use, making it a whole lot easier to relax and party!
6. Craft your own flower crowns and Leis
This is a fun DIY tropical-theme party idea for crafty types. Put together some gorgeous party accessories to complete the tropical look with your guests. You can find tons of exotic artificial flowers at your local craft store or even craft your own out of paper.
To gamify the experience, try holding a contest to craft the best flower accessories, awarding points for creativity, color schemes, and overall aesthetic.
7. Take things down a notch with a tiki-torchlit dinner party
For a more sophisticated take on a traditional Luau, hosting a formal dinner with a tropical-inspired menu is an amazing way to wow more discerning guests.
If you’re dining outdoors, then tiki torches make the perfect way to illuminate the night. For indoor occasions, coconut and pineapple-scented candles also provide dreamy illumination.
8. Make waves with indoor surfing
Surfing is one of the most exhilarating activities to do in the tropics. And if you think you have to live by the beach to participate, then think again. Even landlocked surfers can learn the ropes with indoor surfing! It’s called flowriding, and it’s just as amazing as the real thing!
Take your party to your closest Flowriding location and get ready to hang ten. Your whole group can learn to surf without ever setting foot in the sand. It sounds pretty tubular in our book!
9. Hula your heart out at a tropical rave
Do you love to dance? Get ready to shake your grass skirt when you host a tropical rave for all your friends. Neon palm trees and glow-in-the-dark leis will help you set the perfect vibe. You’ll feel like you’re raving in a tropical jungle!
Find the perfect space by checking out our glow party ideas post. Then, all you have to do is ask the host to send over a DJ with the right vibes.
Our unique luau party ideas for adults guide has all the inspiration you need to pull off this suggestion!
