Now that the Force has awakened, no doubt you have a kiddo in your life begging for a Star Wars birthday party! We have some great ideas to help you throw the ultimate celebration.
Spacey Decorations
Luckily, recreating “space” isn’t too complicated! Use a black tablecloth or sheet and splatter with white paint to add a galactic feel. Hang it up as a backdrop for food/cake table or for a photo booth! Lay out black plates, cups, and cutlery, and blue and black balloon bouquets as centerpieces. There are tons of resources for printable garlands, including our Pinterest board!
Finally, try gathering some white paper lanterns and using gray paint to create the Death Star ship.
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Fantastic Food and Drink
You can get really creative with the snacks at your Star Wars party, and this is a great opportunity to use puns. (Even if the kids don’t appreciate them, it’s fun!) Party foods like Obi Wan Kabobies, Yoda Soda, and Padawan Popcorn are all great choices. Use your clever wit and put your own sci-fi twists on old party favorites.
As for your Star Wars birthday cake, you can have one made by the pros with expert detail or you can take the DIY approach. If you opt for making your own, there are some pretty simple designs that the amateur baker can try, like this awesome BB8 cake. Cupcakes are also a great option, and you can include multiple Star Wars characters.
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Galactic Games and Activities
There are a lot of kid-friendly games that you can incorporate into a Star Wars birthday party. Create light sabers out of pool noodles! Set up target practice with Nerf guns to take out the toilet-paper roll Storm Troopers. Add some “Jedi Training” with a galactic bean bag toss and a “laser” obstacle course made out of streamers. Or, Pin the Bun on Princess Leia, anyone?
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Want to really blow your kiddo’s mind? Invite Darth Vader or Hans Solo to visit! GigSalad.com has tons of Sci-Fi Characters to add a touch of wonder to your already-amazing party!
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Megan is the Director of Customer Experience at GigSalad and has gained 9+ years of insight on what makes a great event on both sides of the booking process. Her favorite things include books, true crime podcasts, coffee, hiking, puns, and making people laugh.