19 Fun August Party Themes

Looking for a reason to celebrate in August? This month is full of special occasions to use as a theme for birthdays and other special events! That’s why Peerspace is here to help with our favorite August party themes for a memorable time.

1. Get your girlfriends together for a girls’ only event

National Girlfriend Day is August 1st and a wonderful opportunity to honor women supporting women! What could be a better show of friendship and support than a party where you invite your besties over for some fun? A girlfriend-only party could even be a Galentine’s Day event in the middle of summer, which we have plenty of party planning and food ideas for.

2. Honor National Relaxation Day with a yoga retreat

If only every day were August 15th, National Relaxation Day…Make this day special by making it your August party theme! Book a yoga retreat with your friends in a venue serving wellness drinks amidst mountain views and secluded forest groves.

Peerspace happens to have plenty of venues that are just right for quiet time with company. For example, this multi-use studio in Golden, CO, has beautiful mountain views and ample space for a relaxing workshop.

3. Party outdoors during National Parks Month

Did you know that the entire month of August recognizes our national parks? You can celebrate the majesty of nature by bringing the party to a national park near you! A bonfire at a mountain campground or a picnic on the beach are just a few of the ways you can bring this August party theme to life. 

4. Embrace the heat on National Watermelon Day

Since August is one of the hottest months in much of the country, outdoor events are canceled…Or are they? Some sweet chilled watermelon is the best way to keep the party outside – with some shade, of course! And it turns out that August 3rd is National Watermelon Day, so make some watermelon smoothies and other treats to go with those cool melon slices!

5. Brew some nostalgia with a lemonade party

Remember the joy of running a lemonade stand as a kid? Since Lemonade Day is August 20th – and it’s likely to be hot out – make this nostalgic drink the theme of your upcoming party! From lemon-flavored cookies to glasses of lemonade infused with herbs or fruit, a lemonade party is a tasty occasion for an outdoor August event.

Check out more creative summer party food ideas to influence your other menu choices!

6. Catch the big one during National Fishing Month

Lifetime fishermen or women are sure to get excited during August! Not only is fishing at its peak in much of the country; the entire month honors this great sport. So bring some friends down to the water with a cooler of beer and bait for a relaxed, old-fashioned party outside. You can also make fishing the theme of an August birthday for anyone you know who loves to fish.

7. Celebrate National Sandcastle Day with a beach party

It turns out that the first Saturday in August is National Sandcastle Day! We’ve all made a sandcastle or two as a kid but why not see if you still have what it takes with a sandcastle party? Come well prepared with buckets, trowels, and some decorative flags to see who can make the best sandcastle before the waves come back to shore.

8. Eat breakfast for dinner during National Waffle Day

Waffles are so good they get their own day out of the year! National Waffle Day (August 24th) is a great August party theme to build around if you like breakfast or brunch parties. Waffles are some of the most creative meal options you could choose. Build a few waffle boards using toppings like banana slices and chocolate syrup and let everyone build the perfect waffle!

9. Celebrate women during Women’s Equality Day

On August 26th, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving women the right to vote. Decades later, in 1971, Rep. Bella Abzug (D-NY) introduced and passed a bill designating August 26th as Women’s Equality Day, recognizing the long struggle towards equal rights in the United States! This August party theme is a great place to begin if you want to honor a lesser-known holiday.

10. Get creative with a succulent party

The heat of August is deadly to many plants but succulents only thrive! So how about providing your friends with some decorative pots, moss, stones, and cactus soil, along with some delightful succulent plant types? A succulent party is a DIY crafts party you can host almost anywhere, indoors or outside.

11. Marvel at the heavens with a meteor shower party

The Perseid meteor shower happens every year in the middle of August! It’s one of the easiest celestial events to plan for so how about getting everyone together in the evening to watch some shooting stars?

All you need is a venue with a view; the further away from big cities the darker the night sky will be. Peerspace is the place to search for a meteor shower party. A spacious plot of desert land in Alamo, NM, provides great meteor shower watching along with a covered Quonset hut for snacks and seats!

12. Send the kids back to school with a party

The return of regular school days doesn’t have to be an occasion for frowns. Not when you could make back-to-school what you choose as your August party theme! Make some bookmarks together, decorate your venue with crayons and other school-themed items, and serve school lunch-related party snacks.

13. Honor awardees on National Purple Heart Day

Do you know anyone who was awarded a Purple Heart? Honor those wounded or killed in service on National Purple Heart Day, August 7th. You could even make it a purple color party where the party decorations, clothes you wear, and food ideas are all purple! 

14. Be the grillmaster for a Burger Day party

Burgers and good company are a tried and true party formula but August is the best time to celebrate since the 22nd is Burger Day! How good are your skills on the grill? You or someone else can be the grillmaster in a backyard party venue while you serve up burgers for everyone to load up with their favorite condiments.

If you don’t have a barbecue party-worthy venue, how about booking one with Peerspace? We have all kinds of party spaces with BBQ grills: this modern home with two decks in Austin, TX, has sunset views and a swimming pool to go with the grill for a Burger Day party.

Need to rent a backyard for your barbecue party? Learn more with our guide: how to find an Airbnb with a big backyard for events.

15. Serve seafood for National Coast Guard Day

August 4th is National Coast Guard Day! If you want to enjoy an ocean-inspired party where you thank service members, how about a crab boil or other party involving seafood? Fire up the grill for shrimp, fry some catfish nuggets, and bring your favorite people together on National Coast Guard Day.

16. Recognize Hawaiian statehood with a luau party

A little bit of historic trivia for you: Hawaii became a state on August 18th. Let’s honor that moment in time with a luau party! You don’t need a plane ticket to celebrate, however. Even if you don’t live in Hawaii, you can bring the luau to you with some of our creative luau party ideas and luau food ideas.

17. Enjoy Asian cuisine on National Bao Day

Who doesn’t love a good dumpling or two? August 22nd is National Bao Day, honoring this special dish! You can make it the theme with a dumpling-making party, or you could make it more of a pan-Asian party with noodles, curry, and other specialties from the continent served at a dinner party.

18. Say goodbye to the heat with an end-of-summer party

As August winds down, cooler days start showing up in most places. Summer is coming to a close so how about an end of summer party to make it official? Head to your favorite outdoor venue like the beach with some blankets, the BBQ grill, and some music for an awesome time outside while the heat lasts!

19. Welcome warm weather with an end-of-winter party

If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, August is that time where winter is starting to wind down. Welcome the return of warm weather and sunnier days with an end-of-winter party! Depending on where you live, it might even be warm enough to choose an outdoor venue for a beach or backyard party. 

August party themes: conclusion

August includes some of the best holidays to use as a party theme. The warm weather also makes the month wonderful for any kind of outdoor event. We hope you end up using one of our August party themes! And while you’re here, check out a few of our party venues near you for August birthdays, weddings, and other events.

Find unique event venues for your August party on Peerspace