Innovative Ideas For A Great Star Wars Birthday Party
If your son is into Star Wars, and what boy isn’t, then a Star Wars birthday party would be totally out of sight! The sky is the limit with this fun theme that will impress not only your son, but all his friends as well.
The Star Wars theme is popular enough you will find a ton of terrific ideas and party supplies but it is also easy to customize to a very personal party plan.
First of all, you have several Star Wars theme variations to choose from like: Return of the Jedi, the Clone Wars, and of course just plain ole Star Wars too. You can even host a Jedi Training Party!
After you have sat down with your child and come up with a guest list, you will need to decide upon a date, time and location for the party. Once you have done that, it’s time to get the word out.
Next, purchase or make invitations. You can find a nice assortment online in fill-in-the-blank styles or the personalized ones. Print the party details clearly and slip into envelopes then sprinkle in some confetti for extra fun. Add Star Wars stickers to the outside of the envelopes. You can find personalized stickers online too for that special touch. Mail out with plenty of time to spare.
Bring the galaxy to your party area with glow in the dark stars placed on walls and ceilings. You can hang starships fro the ceiling too.
Glow in the dark stars can be stuck onto walls and ceilings as well as removable Star Wars wall art. Star Wars characters are available in standees for a real feel of the force. You can hang starships and other Star Wars toys and figurines from the ceiling and set others around on coffee tables and such. A Star Wars pinata is always a galactic decoration and a sure hit at game time.
Tables come in handy to serve cakes, beverages and snacks from and they add so much to the decor, you may want to set up several. Start with a color coordinating solid or Star Wars theme table cover and add a fun centerpiece. Spread out the goodies like the cake, drinks and snacks then set out party plates, cups and napkins. You can use fun serving dishes like metallic plates and star shaped platters. Have fun using your own creativity and even more fun when you let your Padawan contribute his imaginative ideas as well.
Check out birthday party sites for children that carry the Star Wars themes for even more great decoration ideas.
Now for the cake. Kids look so forward to seeing and eating the cake, make sure yours is sweet! Purchase a Star Wars theme cake pan and decorate according to the directions or you can bake a frost a cake and add a theme topper. Another fun idea is to add Star Wars figurine toys on top that the children can take home with them. Birthday party sites have much to offer in this department as well.
The Younglings will no doubt work up a big thirst with all the fun they will be having at the party, so serve them in style. Star Wars punch recipes are available online like Feel the Force and Darth Vader Punches. Serve in Star Wars theme cups and you can even add some star shaped ice cubes for a cool effect.
The Younglings must eat. Be creative like star shaped sandwiches and jello jigglers. Blue glow Jell-O is quite the rave as well. A galaxy of goodies are available online.
Games are a must for a great Star Wars party. Plan games that are age appropriate and do consider what kind of space you are working with, whether you are going to play inside the house, at the park or outside.
You will want to do your homework on this one or consult your little expert. If you know your stuff, it will show and you will be the coolest mom on the planet.
A Jedi Training Academy is quite the hot activity. Set up stations so the Younglings can test their lightsaber skills and test their knowledge by playing “Name that Character”. A Battle For Naboo obstacle course is lots of fun too.
Let the kids express their creativity with crafts. Spread out glow in the dark star stickers and other craft supplies like glitter paint pens, glow in the dark paints and markers and anything else that is out of this world. Give each a poster board and let them shine.
Send them packing with a smile. Fill Star Wars theme boxes or bags with fun items like glow in the dark stars, Star Wars stickers, coloring books, crayons and little Star Wars figurine toys. If you prefer to go the easier route, you can purchase sets that are already assembled.
Within the week after the party you will want to help your child send out thank you notes. You can purchase some that match the invitations you used or let him create his own.
Now that you have some innovative ideas to add to your own creative touch, you are sure to have a galactic Star Wars party that your Padawan will remember for a lifetime. May the force be with you!
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