A Galaxy Of Ideas For A Great Star Wars Theme Birthday Party
A Star Wars theme party is great for any boy who loves Star Wars. The sky is the limit for all the creative things you can do to have a totally out of sight event that your Jedi and his friends will love.
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.
Return of the Jedi, Clone Wars, Jedi Training Academy and Classic Star Wars are some of the variations you can choose from.
Once you have picked one of the Star Wars themes, you will want to sit down with your birthday boy and come up with a guest list. You will also want to choose a party location, date and time.
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.
There is a galaxy of Star Wars decorations available. Birthday banners are a nice way to welcome the Younglings and mark the spot of your party. Of course, you will want lots of balloons since children love balloons. Mix Star Wars theme Mylars with solid helium filled latex balloons for a fun and festive effect.
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.
You can find lots of decorating supplies in the Star Wars theme from birthday party sites for kids.
Ahhh…the cake! The birthday cake is much anticipated by the birthday boys and his guests so make sure yours is a star attraction. You can purchase a Star Wars theme cake pan and decorate according to the instructions that come with it. Or, you can bake and frost a cake and use a cake topper or arrange fun Star Wars figures on top. Birthday party sites often have super instructions and recipes.
Quench the Youngling’s thirst with fun drinks like Darth Vader and Feel the Force Punch. Add star shaped ice cubes for a cool touch.
Of course you will need to feed the young Jedi. Star shaped sandwiches are a great and filling food. Blue glow jello is awesome and sure to please the boys. You can find a galaxy of goody ideas at children party sites.
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.
Do your homework on this one. A little research goes a long way and will put you “in the know”. Find out some Star Wars facts by going online or simply asking your birthday boy.
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.
Craft time is universally an excellent way to let the Younglings express their creativity. You can spread out craft supplies like glowing star stickers, glow in the dark and glitter paints. Give each child a piece of poster board and let them shine. There are lots more ideas online as well.
Send the Jedi home with a smile when you fix up fun favors for them. Fill empty Star Wars thee boxes or bags with treats like glow stars, little Star Wars toys, coloring books and crayons, mini canisters of play dough and anything else you can found up. You can also get sets that are already packaged complete with the container and all the toys.
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.
By blending these innovative ideas with some creative touches of your own, you are well on your way to a galactic experience your young Padawan will never forget.
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