August is the last month of winter for us in the southern hemisphere. Time to come out of hibernation and start partying. When you use National Days and weeks for your party theme, you could some fundraising for them as well. August Events The 40 Hour Famine for World Vision is in August. Have a [...]

December is dominated by Christmas Parties and ends with a bang at New Year but here are some other ideas for December parties. When you use National Days and weeks for your party theme, you could some fundraising for them as well.  And for fans, there are Star Wars parties to celebrate the the release. [...]

February means Valentine’s Day and romance. It’s also Mardi Gras! When you use National Days and weeks for your party theme, you could some fundraising for them as well. FebFast – have an alcohol-free party and help raise money to help young people and families who are tackling serious alcohol and drug issues. Alcohol-free doesn’t [...]

January is the start of a new year and mid-summer so costumes that are not too hot are best. Summer – The hot weather continues, so embrace it with beach parties or Hawaiian Parties. The Sundance Film Festival is held every January in Utah – Have your own movie party or festival, and walk the [...]

July brings 4th July celebrations, Bastille Day and Christmas in July for those who hanker after a cold Christmas. 1 July is Canada Day (Fête du Canada), formerly Dominion Day. Sometimes called Canada’s birthday, it is the anniversary of the legislative creation of Canada. 4th of July – party to celebrate being American or of [...]

June means AFL, State of Origin, and the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere. For those who dream of a white Christmas, now is your chance with Christmas in Winter parties. Queensland Day! Celebrate with a tropical Hawaiian theme and pineapples. 5 June is World Environment Day. 8 June is World Oceans Day 17 June [...]

When you use National Days and weeks for your party theme, you could some fundraising for them as well. The 1st of March is St Davids Day. St David is the Patron Saint of Wales. You could decorate or dress in the national colours of Wales – red, white and green. Or dress up as [...]

The first of May is May Day.  In the northern hemisphere, May Day is the celebration of Spring with traditions of dancing the Maypole and crowning of the Queen of the May.  But here in Australia, May is the the month where is really starts feeling cold for winter. In many countries, May Day is [...]

November starts with the Melbourne Cup and includes early Christmas parties. When you use National Days and weeks for your party theme, you could some fundraising for them as well. November is Movember, raising awareness and funds for men’s health, particularly prostate cancer and depression. Check these Party Costume stores for fake moustaches if you’re [...]

October finishes with a bang – HALLOWEEN!!! There is also the conflict between Oktoberfest and October – which will you choose? When you use National Days and weeks for your party theme, you could do some fundraising for them as well. From mid-September to early October is Oktoberfest, the annual beer festival held in Munich every [...]

September is the first month of Spring in the southern hemisphere. Days and nights are getting warmer so it could be time for a garden party. But there are plenty of other reasons for a party in September. Fathers Day (first Sunday in September) see Father’s Day party ideas Wattle Day is 1 September, and [...]