13 Fun “Monsters, Inc.” Party Ideas (2025)

More than 20 years after its original debut in theaters, Monsters, Inc. remains one of the most beloved Pixar franchises ever. And if you’ve got a little one obsessed with Monsters, Inc. you’re in luck. Today, we’re bringing you 13 of our funnest Monsters, Inc. party ideas for a birthday unlike any other. 

If you need help finding the perfect spot to host your monstrous bash, consider turning to Peerspace to help you find a venue. With Peerspace, you can easily find rentable party venues in cities from NYC to London. And you can enjoy bonus party perks, like a dedicated host who can help you out with party essentials, like extra tables and chairs or catering. 

Ahead, along with our Monster, Inc. party ideas, we’ll also share a few Peerspace venues that Sulley, Mike, and the rest of the gang would love. Let’s get to it!

1. Plan a laugh-a-thon and tell your favorite jokes

This Monsters, Inc. party idea takes inspiration from the Laugh Floor attraction at Disney World. Try setting up a stage at your party venue and inviting your guests to tell their favorite jokes to the crowd. Whoever gets the biggest laugh of the day wins bragging rights. Not only will you get to enjoy some grade-A dad jokes, but you’ll also help the monsters power their city. It’s a win-win!

Need an event venue with a stage and A/V equipment? Peerspace makes that easy by connecting you to well-equipped performance venues across the country! For instance, our friends in the Dallas, TX area can book this newly remodeled theater with sound, light, and projection equipment in Knox/Henderson. It’s a super stylish and well-equipped space that makes hosting a laugh-a-thon a breeze.

“Very nice venue for parties and events,” shares a Peerspace user in their review of this theater. “Kevin was super responsive and helpful both leading up up and during the event. Technical capabilities to project slideshow and provide lights and sound were also a big convenience. Highly recommend.”

2. Decorate with doors to invite the Monsters, Inc. crew to join you

The monsters use closet doors to enter the human world, so why not invite the monsters into your party by decorating with doors? 

This crafty mom created some adorable DIY Monsters, Inc. door decorations using foam boards and felt-tipped markers. While they may not open a portal to the monster realm, they definitely open the door to a party full of fun. 

3. Throw a Monstrous costume party 

Ask guests to come dressed as monsters for a Monsters, Inc.-inspired costume party. Instead of asking guests to come in full costume, consider asking them to create outfits based on their favorite characters in the movie for some Monsters, Inc. Disneybound action! 

Need a spacious venue for hosting your costume party? Then consider booking this Irving Park dance studio and event space in Chicago, IL. It’s a chic, nearly 3,600-square-foot dance venue that boasts a mirrored wall, twinkling lights, hardwood floors, a kitchen, and A/V equipment.

You could also hand out a prize to the best-dressed guest to up the stakes. It’s a Monsters, Inc. party idea that encourages guests to flex their creativity! 

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4. Serve up kid-approved versions of Harryhausen’s sushi 

Ever thought the sushi restaurant in the first movie looked appetizing? Why not recreate that by serving sushi at your Monsters, Inc. party? 

If you want to test your chef skills, Disney released an official recreation of the sushi from Harryhausen’s sushi restaurant, complete with fake eyeballs for a Wazowski-approved final look. Would you rather avoid the raw fish for younger guests? You can easily create kid-approved faux sushi with roll-up sandwiches and a bento box. 

To set the scene from the movie, consider hosting your monstrous sushi party at a restaurant through Peerspace, like this Japanese-style sushi bar in Temple City, CA. It offers delicious catering options for all of your guests to enjoy in a charming and welcoming setting.

5. Host a Monsters, Inc. movie watch-a-thon 

If you’ve got a kid obsessed with Monsters, Inc., you’ve probably seen the movie a million times. So, what’s a million and one more? 

Host a Monsters, Inc. movie watch party where guests can watch Monsters, Inc. or Monsters University surrounded by friends. If you want to make the experience stand out, consider hosting at a private movie theater courtesy of Peerspace to upgrade your watching experience. For instance, our friends in Massachusetts can book Boston’s finest private movie theater rental in Readville. The venue uses all theater-worthy equipment to provide a moviegoing experience, only in a totally private setting for just you and your guests. Don’t forget the snacks!

6. Host your own Scare Games a la Monsters University

Did you secretly want to try your hand at the Scare Games in Monsters University? Why not put together a DIY version of the games for your guests

This inventive mom-blogger recreated the Scare Games for a Halloween party using sticky pink pom-poms for the toxicity challenge and handmade masks for the scare challenge. To make it more authentic, try dividing your party guests into teams for a monstrous competition.

7. Host a summer camp-inspired Monster campout 

Remember the summer camp that Mike and Sully inadvertently walked into in Monsters University? Why not pay homage to that summer camp in the woods by hosting your Monsterous party at a cabin in the woods?

Peerspace venues like this rural waterside camp in Rindge, NH can help you set the stage for a day of monster-inspired fun. Just try to keep the doors closed, in case any wayward Monster college students decide to crash.  

8. Make it a Monsters, Inc. Halloween party

Planning a party that takes place in the fall? Try combining your Monsters, Inc. party with a Halloween party for the ultimate monster experience! This is an excellent time to break out your best Mike and Sully Halloween costumes — or to put Monsters, Inc. party ideas like our next one to the test. 

9. Bake Monster-inspired treats in a culinary-inspired venue

No party is complete without a little something sweet. To give your party treats a Monsters, Inc. twist, choose treats that have the movie in mind, like these green tea ice scream balls inspired by Harryhausen’s sushi or Mike-Wazowski-inspired eyeball cupcakes. 

It’s by far our tastiest Monsters, Inc. party idea. If you need more equipment or space to cook, try renting a Peerspace home with a gourmet kitchen, like this gourmet kitchen space in Bellevue, WA that reminds us of Harryhauser’s sushi bar. Peerspace reviewers call it a “Great space!” with “Excellent support and venue.”

10. Get all your little monsters dancing with a Monster dance party

Remember the college rave in the Monsters University movie? If you’ve always wanted to party monster-style, try channeling some of those vibes into your event by hosting a Monsters, Inc. dance party.

To make the experience more immersive, consider hosting at a nightclub-esque space with a dance floor, like this nightclub-style event space with an LED wall in Hawthorne, CA. It’s an all-ages space that uses state-of-the-art technology to help you create a personalized and immersive dance party.

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11. Get creative and make some monstrous crafts 

Want to stretch your creative skills? You’re going to love Monsters, Inc. party ideas like this. Host a crafting party where guests can create Monsters, Inc.-inspired DIY projects to take home like Mike and Sully felt puppets or adorable Monsters, Inc. pencil holders.

If you need more room to get creative, consider hosting your event at a Peerspace creative studio. This flex space airy boutique in Fort Myers, FL is exactly what we have in mind. It’s a colorful art studio with seating for 40 guests and all of the equipment you need on-site to craft your Monster, Inc. projects.

12. Take a Monsters University class

Want to head back to University like Mike and Sully? Try hosting a party where everyone can learn a new skill — like a painting party with a monstrous subject or an improv class to bring out laughs. Not only will you and your guests get to expand your horizons, but you’ll also get to enjoy some quality time with a Monsters, Inc. slant. 

13. Use a Monsters, Inc.-worthy photo booth to capture the fun

When the party is over and your guests have headed home, they’ll want something to remember your awesome Monsters, Inc. party by. Try setting up a Monstrous photo booth where you and your guests can create memories to take home. You can easily find printable Monsters, Inc. photo props online. And if you need space to arrange a photogenic background, Peerspace can help you out, as always.

This industrial loft warehouse in Chicago, IL, reminds us of the Monsters, Inc. laugh floor — and it would provide the perfect blank canvas for a Monster photo booth or any other Monsters, Inc. party ideas you can think of. Talk to the host about procuring a photo booth or build your own using this customizable Monster, Inc. backdrop banner and these Monsters University photo props, all from Etsy.

Monsters, Inc. party ideas: conclusion

How great are these Monsters, Inc. party ideas? We hope that you’re now ready to plan and host an amazing theme party for your little one! Simply pick and choose your favorite suggestions from this list and then head to Peerspace to book an awesome event space near you to bring your themed party to life. Between Peerspace’s sensational venues and dedicated hosts, throwing a themed party has never been easier (or more fun!).

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