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Fun Outdoor Water Games – Backyard, Lake, Beach & More!

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published date: August 23, 2022
modified datt: August 23,2022

Cool off with our list of outdoor water games for kids and adults. These wet & wild activities include over 70 fun-filled water games from the basic ones for beginners to the elite games for the serious water athlete. Get ready to splash into fun!

fun outdoor water game ideas

Some of the silliest games, are the best games. Water games are brilliant for parties, gatherings or even family entertainment. Don’t just consider them to be a game for kids. Water games are great for bringing forth the inner kid in everyone. Take a look at these outside water game ideas. These games range from the basic ones for beginners to the elite games for the serious water athlete.

What are some fun water games?

Who doesn’t love a water balloon fight? Break out the inflatables and fill up those kiddie pools, because it’s time to get wet and wild! Let’s get started with the six classic games with water. Check out our favorite outdoor water games for a cooling summertime activity.

Water Balloon Toss

water games water balloon toss

Water balloon games are a must. This classic game is a great way to beat the heat and have some fun with friends. All you need is a group of people and a bunch of water balloons. Form two lines facing each other, and give the first person in each line a balloon.

On the count of three, they’ll toss the balloon to the person across from them. If the balloon pops or someone drops their water bombs, they’re out! Keep going until there’s only one person left in each line, and then the two winners will face off against each other. Now, without a doubt, this is considered fun water games at home!

Sprinkler Races

sprinkler races water games

This is a great game for young kids who love to run around and get wet. The hose is a great resource. Set up a sprinkler in your yard or park, and then have the kids line up at one end. On your go, they’ll race to the other end and back again. The first player to cross the finish line is the winner! You can even make this a team relay race full of challenges and obstacles.

Water Balloon Piñata

water balloon piñata outdoor water game

Pop! This game is a fun twist on the classic piñata. Instead of candy, fill up a water balloon piñata with water and tie it to a tree branch or other high surface like a clothesline. Then, have the kids take turns hitting it with a stick or plastic bat until it bursts open and drenches them with water! This game is must in the great outdoor water games for families list! It’s perfect for a very hot day.

Sponge Relay Races

sponge relay race water agme

Split everyone into teams and line them up at the start line. At the other end of the course, place a bucket filled with water. The first person in each team will dip their sponge into the bucket, run to the other end and wring it out over the next person’s head, then pass the sponge off. In this water relay, the team that finishes first is the winner!

You can twist this game up. Make it a challenge by mixing it up with some bubbles. Use Dawn, bubble bath or Johnson no-tear baby shampoo. Instead of pouring over the next player’s head, be the first team to move the most water from one bucket to the next with a sponge toss as the mode of transportation.

Squirt Gun Tag

squirt gun tag water games

This game is a blast for kids of all ages. One person is “it” and has to chase down the other players and tag them with their squirt gun. Once someone is tagged, they’re out. The last person standing is the winner! If you are looking for something with younger kids, this water play is a toddler approved game.

Water Obstacle Course

backyard water obstacle course games

Sprinklers, kiddie pools, and slip and slides can bring together one amazing obstacle course with water. Gather all the water supplies you have include buckets, spray bottles, cups, t-shirts, and spray bottles. Map out your backyard as you navigate a path from one water activity to the next. Introduce as much water as you want with running sprinklers, hoses, water guns and more. You can time this DIY water course or just make it a fun challenge to master.

Where can I play water games?

Water games are perfect anywhere you can be outside. You can use these game ideas at a location or even in your own front yard. Play by a stream of water, at a large water resource or use a baby pool as your water resource.

Consider these fun places to play water games.

  • Backyard
  • Beach
  • Lake
  • Park
  • Camping
  • River
  • Creek
  • Birthday Party
  • Swimming Pool
  • Garden
  • Driveway
  • School

Games that include water are best for hot days which makes summertime or warm environments pretty ideal.

More Water Games for Outside

STOP – The fun doesn’t end here!

If those six water game ideas whet your pallet, then you are going to want to check out these additional splash-tastic water games.  Enjoy 71 more outdoor water activities you can play in any body of water. Whether at the lake, pool, beach or even in your own backyard, we have a huge list of water games for adults’ and kids alike.

Minute to Win It Water Games

Minute to Win it Water Games for Kids

If you’re looking for quick and fun outdoor water games, then these 16 Water Minute to Win it Games are for you! They are super easy games to do outdoors and kids always love them. These games are great as ice breakers. These 60 second challenges are movers and shakers meaning if you are bored of one game, you move on to the next. Some of the games included are Pass the Water, Spray Off, and the Sponge Relay.

  1. Pop the Balloons
  2. Pass the Water
  3. Spray Off
  4. Squirt Gun Car Race
  5. Sponge Relay
  6. Puddle Jumper
  7. Nose Mover
  8. Ka-Broom
  9. T-Shirt Party
  10. Defy Gravity
  11. Quarter Stuck in Teeth
  12. Suck it Up
  13. Water Bottle Toss
  14. Water Balloon Game Toss
  15. Penny Drop
  16. Bottle Toss

Lake Games

Fun Games to Play at the Lake

Headed to the lake? While boating is always fun, there are time you want to enjoy activities and games along the waterline. These 19 Lake Games are perfect for a beach or grassy area near the lake. Fill a bucket of water or kiddie pool with lake water and let the games begin. These family friendly games are kind of like your own family Olympics. Play them at a family reunion!

  1. Face the Cookie
  2. Spoons
  3. Fire Tender
  4. Pass the Water
  5. Bottle Flip
  6. Sardines
  7. 3 Flies Up
  8. Frisbee Golf
  9. Water Bottle Toss
  10. Flick & Sticks
  11. Puddle Jumper
  12. Snack Cap
  13. Sponge Relay
  14. Sleeping Bag Races
  15. Flashlight Tag
  16. 20 Questions
  17. I’m Going to the Lake House
  18. Marshmallow Pong
  19. Water Bomb Catch

Pool Games

Fun Swimming Pool Party Games

If you don’t own your own pool, headed to a community pool or neighborhood swimming pool. These 18 Pool Party Games are ideal for a crowd. Excellent for a pool birthday party or teen youth group. There are classic games like wet shirt relay (the clean version) and Marco Polo or twist it up with unique games like the greasy watermelon (you will love this one!)

  1. Invisi-bottle
  2. Sea Horse Relay
  3. Joust
  4. Bottom Dwellers
  5. Ball Squirt
  6. The Greasy Watermelon
  7. Hungry Hippos
  8. Numbers Crunch
  9. So You Think You Can Dance?
  10. Pool Noodle Relay
  11. Sharks and Minnows
  12. Octopus Pool Tag
  13. Duck Push
  14. Pick-Up Sticks Relay
  15. Marco Polo
  16. Balloon Collector
  17. Sponge Relay
  18. Wet Shirt Relay

Beach Games

If you’re near a shore, there are plenty of 17 Beach Water Games you can play! Try building a sandcastle, playing frisbee, or going for a swim. If you have a ball, you can also play water polo or beach volleyball. Just make sure to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade often to avoid getting too sunburned. Grab a towel and enjoy the fun.

  1. Mini Golf
  2. Squirt Ball Relay
  3. Beach Towel Parachute
  4. Musical Towels
  5. Beach Bowling
  6. Shell Shuffle
  7. Five Hole Sand Hole
  8. Flick n Sticks
  9. Frisbee Golf
  10. Water Bucket Relay
  11. Beach Blow
  12. Hot Potato
  13. Sponge Relay
  14. Beach Theme Scavenger Hunt
  15. Beach Ball Relay
  16. Pass the Water
  17. Wet Shirt Relay

Trampoline Games

how to play trampoline games in the backyard

Have you ever put a sprinkler under the trampoline. If not, you are missing out on some fun! The trampoline is a perfect place for backyard water games. These 16 Trampoline Games include a water balloon toss.

  1. Rock Paper Scissors (with your body!)
  2. Bombs Away
  3. Pirate Leg Stand
  4. Gaga Ball
  5. Castle Attack
  6. Bum Wars
  7. Dodge Ball
  8. Air Ball
  9. Telephone
  10. Crack the Egg
  11. Birds in the Nest
  12. Lava Ball (Poison Ball)
  13. Freeze Bounce
  14. Keep It Up
  15. Reverse Limbo
  16. Rope Snake

All of these printables include what you need to organize water games. These printable water games come with easy to understand water game instructions and a supply list so you are easily prepared. Just pick the game set that fits your environment and download and print.

Summertime is the perfect time to get outside and have some fun in the sun with these outdoor water games. So, grab your friends and family, get ready for water toys, and get ready to cool off! These outdoor water games for families and friends are a huge hit.

fun outdoor water games for kids and adults

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your outside water games ideas for teens, adults and young kids.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest! Let us know your favorites!



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Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin – October Birthday Idea

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published date: August 17, 2018
modified datt: August 17,2022

Want to take your pumpkin decorations a step beyond your typical carving? Take a look at this easy Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin tutorial. Not only is it an adorable idea for an October birthday celebration but it’s also a fun October craft for kids and adults alike.

I mean who wouldn’t love an October birthday? The weather is kind, the days are quite routine and there are plenty of activities to fill the days and weekends. If you are looking for ideas for an October birthday party or looking for a fun no-carve pumpkin idea, take a look at this blog post. We have some fun ideas for a fall birthday theme or a very easy pumpkin that people would pay big bucks to have sit on their front Halloween porch.

What are some October Birthday Ideas?

So there is a one and twelve chance you or someone you knows has an October birthday. I’m not very good at statistics but I know this to be true. If you are celebrating a birthday girl or birthday guy, take a look at these creative ideas for a month of October birthday.

  • Make caramel apples
  • Go apple bopping
  • Visit a pumpkin patch
  • Attend a fall festival
  • Decorate a scarecrow into a birthday guy or gal
  • Play fall themed party games
  • Make pumpkin cupcakes
  • Take a weekend road trip to see fall foliage
  • Have a Halloween movie marathon
  • Do a fall family bucket list
  • Have a costume party
  • Host a Halloween themed birthday party
  • Craft a pumpkin into an ice cream cone!

We got so inspired by our post un-carved Creative Pumpkin Decorations, that we took the challenge as well. While these pumpkins were pretty amazing, we think that we have the most exciting pumpkin yet!

Ice Cream Cone No Carve Pumpkin

My third child’s (Eli) birthday is in October and I am always thinking of what I can do to incorporate his birthday and Halloween (without it being too scary!) I first made these cute Halloween Spirit Drink Labels, to share with you, plus I put together some yummy Halloween Kids Food Crafts.

I wanted to take our next birthday party idea a step further with our front door. The front porch has all the Boo-tiful Halloween decor,  but it lacked something special for celebrating Eli’s birthday – thus the evolution of the Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin. Drop the knife, this is a no-carve easy pumpkin craft.

What better excuse for a cute pink pumpkin that an October birthday. Let’s begin.

Supplies

These craft supplies needed for DIY ice cream cone pumpkins are quite simple Most you can find at your local craft store. We created a pink no-carve ice cream cone gourd but you could also use brown and/or white paint to create an entire Neapolitan fleet of pumpkins.

This could include really cute mini ice cream cones too. Make your own mixture with a pink pumpkin, white pumpkin and brown chocolate pumpkin ice cream cone! How adorable would that be?

Gather the following supplies for an ice cream cone pumpkin:

There are a few supplies needed for this project. I would say the most unique supply is the spray foam insulation. It was not something I had on hand.  Keep this project in a well ventilated area. You have craft paint as well as the foam. Adult supervision is suggested for this project!

One thing to take in to consideration for this project is it takes time. You will need time for the pot to dry, the ice cream base, and the pink paint to dry. So about three different times where your project needs to “sit” before you move on to the next step.

Let’s take a look at these easy pumpkin directions.

How to Make An Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin

This October craft tutorial includes really easy directions. It will take a few days to complete as you will need to let different steps in the process dry before moving on.

First, protect your area by laying out a piece of newspaper or scrap paper in a well ventilated place. You will want to paint your terracotta pot tan and let it dry.

Once your pot is dry, you will place your medium pumpkin upside down into your large clay pot.

If you are doing this with the kids, this particular part is for ADULTS! Please read directions/precautions on your Spray foam insulation can. Put your gloves on and carefully spray a small amount of spray foam insulation around the bottom of pumpkin/top of the pot. Keep in mind that the foam will grow twice the size while it dries. You can always add more after it dries.

Let it dry until you are ready to move on to the next step.

In a well ventilated area, carefully wrap (or protect) the pot and spray or brush two coats of pink paint onto the pumpkin and dried foam.  Let your pink paint dry.

The next step is for your cute ice cream cherry. Glue a red pom pom ball to the top center of the pumpkin and add a two ince bent green pipe cleaner in the center of the red pom-pom ball for the cherry and stem.

Cut your colorful pipe cleaners into 1/2” pieces and carefully hot glue them to the top and top sides of the pumpkin to look like sprinkles.

Measure and cut your tan pipe cleaners to be the same length as the bottom of the terracotta pot and glue vertically around the pot leaving approximately a 3” space in between.

Next, glue tan pipe cleaners horizontally around the pot leaving a 2-3” space in between to look like an ice cream cone.

To protect your pumpkin, bring your pumpkin outside and spray with a clear coat of spray paint and let dry.

More October Party Ideas

Hosting an ice cream party? Make sure you download and use these fun Ice Cream Party printables! These include ice cream party décor and ice cream party games for kids! At your October party, serve some tasty creamy pumpkin ice cream! Pin to Pinterest.

Ice Cream party ideas printable ice cream decor and games

October birthdays are a great excuse for a Halloween party. For a Halloween themed birthday party – why not twist it up with a little bit of ice cream? You can also use these Halloween Party games for a little bit of fun and activity. Or if you love a good 60 second challenge, try these Halloween Minute to Win it games that your guests will love. When your games are all done, how about prizes for the winner?  Your ice cream cone pumpkin could be that golden trophy! Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our other creative pumpkin decorations for Halloween – they go beyond your traditional carve with dozens of no carve pumpkin ideas. Pin to your Halloween and Craft Pinterest Boards.

Also enjoy these cute ideas for your front porch and front door – Halloween Porch Décor. These October porch ideas will add the most adorable welcome to your party guests when they arrive at the party. Pin to Pinterest on your Home and Halloween Boards.

If you loved this October Party Pumpkin, share to Pinterest. Tell us how your ice cream pumpkin turned out and how you celebrated a speical October birthday.

Enjoy your pumpkin party decoration and have a very happy birthday! We hope you get some great gifts.

Update: This post has been updated in 2022. It was originally published on October 11, 2018.



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Zoo Animals Fingerprint Art for Kids

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published date: August 15, 2022
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Make your own Zoo Animals Fingerprint Art with these step by step directions. Lions, Tigers, Snakes, Monkeys, and Giraffe step by step fingerprint animals thumbprint art tutorials.

Zoo Animals Fingerprint Art Tutorial for Kids

Are you looking for a quick and easy science lesson for kids? What about a fun craft activity for kids? How about a mix of both!?

If you are looking for a cute craft and activity for kids, why not quickly explore fingerprints while creating a bit of fun fingerprint animals with your child.

What animals have fingerprints?

Before you begin a fingerprint activity, make sure you know a little bit about the background of fingerprints. Fingerprints are the tiny ridges on the edge of a finger. They are essential the folds of skin that create a unique print to primates. In addition to human men, women, and children, there are a few animals that are closely related to homo sapiens (aka humans) that also include fingerprints on the tips of their hands. Gorillas, chimpanzees and koala bears have fingerprints that are almost identical to human ones.

Other animals have paw prints. Paw prints can come in set of three, four or five pawprints.

Extend the lesson with a microscope. Using an inkpad, put human fingerprints on paper and place the paper under the microscope. Study the ridge patterns and notice that each human print is unique!

Now that we have learned a little bit about fingerprints, let’s have fun with human fingerprint arts and crafts for kids…. of course, incorporating animals!

How to Make Fingerprint Animals

We have the cutest tutorial for you, Zoo Animals Fingerprint Art. This is a perfect rainy day activity for the littles. We included a tutorial for giraffes, lions, monkeys, snakes and tigers. Once you get the hang of these five zoo animals, you can likely create your own animals mimicking these easy tutorials – crocodiles, hedgehogs, skunks, elephants and more.

Enjoy your work of art!

Supplies


Follow these step by step instructions for how to make fun animal fingerprint art with colored ink pads, human prints, and a little creativity.

Fingerprint Giraffe Art

Zoo Animals Fingerprint Art Giraffe Tutorial

  1. Make a horizontal (sideways) orange thumbprint. This will be the giraffe’s body/belly.
  2. Above it, make a second thumbprint, slightly pointing down. This is the giraffe’s head.
  3. Connect the two with two long lines to form a neck with an orange sharpie marker.
  4. Add four long orange rectangle legs.
  5. Make a simple line for the tail at the end of the body.
  6. On top of the head, make two pointy ears.
  7. On either side of the ears, make the giraffe’s ossicones. These are the horns on top of the giraffe’s head.
  8. Add a little hair down the giraffe’s neck and on top of the head.
  9. Color in a bit of hair on the end of the giraffe’s tail.
  10. Make a smiling face for your giraffe!
  11. Cover your giraffe in brown spots.
  12. Using a gray marker, make hooves at the end of each foot with a simple rectangle shape.

Fingerprint Lion Art

Zoo Animals Fingerprint Art Lion Tutorial

  1. Start with a horizontal thumbprint. This is your lion’s body.
  2. Make a second horizontal thumbprint right above the first. This is his head.
  3. Using an orange sharpie, make two round ears on the top of the head, 4 legs and feet and a long skinny tail.
  4. Using a brown sharpie, draw a mane around the lion’s head. Add a bit of fluff to the end of the tail.
  5. Make your lion’s face with two eyes, a heart shaped nose, whiskers, and a mouth.
  6. Color in the mane.

Monkey Fingerprint Art

Zoo Animals Fingerprint Art MonkeyTutorial

  1. Make a horizontal thumbprint. This is your monkey’s body.
  2. Make a vertical (up and down) thumbprint above, to the side, slightly off the body. This is the monkey’s head.
  3. Make a third thumbprint, horizontally, over the monkey’s head, connecting the body and head together. This completes the monkey’s face.
  4. Using a brown Sharpie, add two round ears on top of the head. Also draw a long curly tail at the end of the body and four legs.
  5. On the top part of the monkey’s head draw two eyes. On the horizontal part of the head, draw his/her two nostrils and a big smile.
  6. At the end of each leg draw his feet.

Snake Fingerprint Art

Zoo Animals Fingerprint Art Snake Tutorial

  1. Choose your colors of ink.
  2. Make a horizontal thumbprint in the first color.
  3. Behind that, using your pointer finger, use a different color ink to make a vertical fingerprint.
  4. Then, go back to making a horizontal thumbprint.
  5. Alternate between thumb and finger prints until your snake is the desired length.
  6. Make an eye and a smile. Draw out a long pink tongue.

Tiger Fingerprint Art

Zoo Animals Fingerprint Art Tiger Tutorial

  1. Begin with a horizontal (sideways) orange thumbprint. This is the tiger’s body.
  2. Make a second horizontal thumbprint above and off center of the first. This is the tiger’s head.
  3. Draw 2 pointy ears on top and four legs.
  4. Draw a long tail at the end.
  5. Make ‘V’ shapes on the tiger’s face, back and tail for his/her stripes.
  6. Finish your tiger with the face! Two eyes, a heart nose, whiskers and a mouth.

Zoo Animals Fingerprint Art for Kids

Usborne Books Fingerprint Activities

If you enjoyed these activities, extend your animals and take a look at Usborne Books Fingerprint Activities. This publisher created fun books include dinosaurs, under the sea animals, insects, bugs, cats, dogs and more. Each spiral book comes with a rainbow ink pad.


More Arts & Crafts for Kids

Let’s get creative! Also take a look at these Paint Chip Crafts. Make fun artwork using an index of colors, shapes and sizes. Pin to Pinterest.

Also get creative with these Upcycled Cereal Box Crafts. Recycle cardboard boxes for arts and crafts for kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Post has been updated. Originally published November 17, 2018.

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Memorable First Day of School Ideas

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by Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: July 05, 2020
modified datt: July 11,2022

What didn’t I think of that – memorable first day of school ideas?! Create memories they will cherish with these First Day of School Ideas. Back to school printables, first day of school photo ideas, activities for kids and new family traditions you will repeat yearly.

Do I address what a crazy year 2020 has been or move on and act like all of us didn’t experience a terrible end of the year? While going back to school is always a milestone, this year is especially special. Celebrate the start of a new school year with these memorable First Day of School Ideas. We bet many of back to school ideas will become annual family traditions!

How do you start the first day of school?

Starting the first day of school can really establish the rest of the school year. It’s the fist day for re-establishing routines and it’s important to link those routines to positive feelings. The first day of school is very important because the feeling you child has walking through their classroom door can really set the tone for the rest of the year. Do they establish the feeling they love this day? Do they establish the feeling they like their teacher? Do they establish the feeling of self-confidence?

How do we celebrate the first day of school?

Living for the moment is important. Treasuring precious time with family and friends and looking for activities for bonding create a good first day of school experience. Celebrate the first day of school with a fun back to school treasure hunt to collect school supplies. Take a yearly first day of school photo. Eat a tasty first day of school snack when you get home. After school or after dinner, go for a first day of school ice cream treat. If the budget it tight, run to the grocery store and grab a cheap ice cream novelty box and take an evening walk to enjoy it. You can talk about the first day of school activities your child experienced at school!


First Day of School Traditions

You might find yourself asking, what are some (really awesome) school traditions? Back to School traditions are are first day of school ideas you want to continue and keep consistent every year. These can include first day of school lunches, first day of school photos, DIY crafts, back to school printables and mores.  Start with a couple ideas and build on them year after year. You can always hault back to school activities you don’t want to stick for future years.

Love family traditions? Some of our birthday family traditions can be easily transferred into back to school ideas for the first day. Don’t forget these end of the year traditions too!

First Day of School Lunch

First Day of School Bento Lunch Box

Make their first bite special with a First Day of School bento lunch box. Add a sweet Back to School Lunch Note. | Must Have Mom

Balloon Avalanche

How to make a bedroom door balloon avalanche

This is one of those first day of school and birthday traditions you can use either way. We always keep balloons and streamers in our gift supply area. Whip it together when the kids go to bed and they will wake up to a pleasant first day surprise. | Side Tracked Mom (no longer active)

School Gitters Necklace

Have a nervous Nancy? This first day jitter glitter can go to school with your child on a necklace or can be sprinkled on them the night before school. | The DIY Mommy

German School Cones

How to make a first day of school schultute german tradition

Adopt a First Day of School German Tradition. Make these adorable DIY Schultüte, or school cones. Fill your homemade Schultute with treats and school supplies to make the start of school sweet for little ones. | Frog Prince Paperie

You can also purchase German School Cones.

Silly String First Day of School Idea

Have a huge first day of school bus greeting. Host a water balloon or a silly string fight! Have a barrel of silly string and silly string guns. Gather the neighbors at the bus stop. | Source – Bower Power Blog


First Day of School Photo Ideas

There are so many first day of school photo ideas and we share many that have free downloads in our Back to School Printables post. For this list of First Day of School Photo Ideas, we are taking them outside the box. Instead of First Day of School Signs you can download, we are finding items you have to craft and create.

Sidewalk Chalk Photo

first day of school sidewalk chalk art

Spell it out on the driveway. This first day of school sidewalk chalk art is easy and adorable. Think you can continue it through 12th grade? | Blue Cricket Design (no longer active)

Reoccurring Photo

DIY Photo in Photo first day of school idea

Create a reoccurring DIY Photo in Photo first day of school idea. Starting kindergarten year your child will hold no photo. Each consecutive year, your child will hold the previous years first day of school photo and you can watch your child grow. This will take planning ahead as you need to order the print. We recommend ordering from CanvasHQ. | She’s Making Cards (no longer active)

First Day of School T-Shirt Photo

Annual First Day of School Handprint Shirt

This is an extra special idea your child will grow into. This DIY Back-to-School Shirt with Handprints for Every Grade! You can make your own first day of school shirt (with a silhouette cameo and iron) or you can pick up a handprint first day of school shirt on Etsy. | Where the Smiles Have Been

First Day of School Banner Photo

DIY First Day of School Banner

Announce a new school year with a colorful DIY First Day of School Banner. | Make it My Own

Balloon Photo

Balloon First Day of School Idea Craft

Using a white balloon. colorful stickers, and balloon sticks, write the school grade and year on a balloon! | Design Improvised


First Day of School Printables

These First Day of School free printables are helpful in creating memorable family traditions.

Time Capsule Printable

Conduct a school interview. Mark the changes school year with these yearly interview school printables fitting for kids from pre-school through high school. Add them all to a notebook or scrapbook for a printable time capsule!

Honorable mention at Mortiz Fine Designs

Back to School Breakfast Printables

First Day of School Breakfast Table

Celebrate the first day a back to school breakfast with this free printable school table place setting. | The Real Housewife of Fresno (first day of school breakfast) & A Girl and a Glue Gun (table printables)

Back to School Supply Scavenger Hunt

Get the kids excited and have little fun collecting school supplies with a Back to School Scavenger hunt! 20 fun Back to School Themed treasure hunt riddles. This at home scavenger hunt leads them through a series of clues to collect their back to school supplies.

DIY Time Capsule

Back to School Time Capsule Pencil Printable and Pringles Can Craft

Make a printable Back to School Time Capsule. This adorable pencil time capsule is made with a Pringles can. | Aimee Ferre

Back to School Minute to Win it Games

Host a family game night with a Minute To Win It Back To School Edition Printable. You can also take a look at our list of Minute to Win It Game Night Ideas. | My Digital Creations.

Back to School Minute to Win it Games Printable Set

Classic Minute to Win It PDF Printable

Summer Party Minute to Win it with Water Printable

First Day of School Activities

Make going back to school to school exciting with memorable first day activities for kids.

Back to School Party

Back to School Party Ideas

Get everyone together with a Back to School Party. So many beautiful tablescape ideas and goodies to welcome the first day of school. | The Sits Girls

First Day of School Ice Cream

First Day of School Ice Cream Tradition

When the school bell rings, bring the kids to get ice cream. This has been a tradition we have continued for years.

Encouragement Post It Notes

Post It Notes Positive Words of Affirmation

Begin a tradition of kindness and start the first day off right by hanging a positive affirmation sticky note each day. Add these messages as the days go on until they fill your child’s mirror. | Source

Backpack Fairy

Back to School Backpack Fairy

Have a visit from the backpack fairy. Leave your backpack in a designated spot the night before school and in the morning the back to school fairy will leave a special gift! | Blissful Roots

Paper Chain Countdown

Back to School Paper Chain Craft for Kids

And before the first bell rings, start a countdown. Perhaps build each day with a special bucket list on the calendar. Make a paper chain with a different activity for each day until the night before school. | Brassy Apple


first day of school traditions and back to school ideas and activities

Back to School Printables

Take a look at these Back to School Printables – our favorite is “If you give a teacher a cookie” as a sweet treat on the first day of school. Pin to Pinterest.

School Year Traditions

Save for later these End of the Year Activities and Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your School Board!



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Unicorn Party Favors

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published date: June 16, 2018
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Hosting a Unicorn Birthday Party? Swoon over these whimsical Unicorn Party Favors. They are not only easy but adorable and cute for any unicorn lover! 

Unicorn Party Favors

Unicorn Party Favors

We were helping a friend come up with some ideas for her unicorn themed party and had to share with you this party favor idea. You can have the kids make it at the party for a fun little craft during the celebration or you can pre-make them ahead and send them home as party favors with the kids! They really are fun to make and require only a little assistance from adults!

We pre-bought candy, but another fun idea is to pick up a unicorn pinata and when children collect the candy from the pinata they can make this fun unicorn treat! I think Salt Water Taffy would be a fun, light colored candy for the unicorn!

Enjoy!

Unicorn Party Favors

Unicorn Party Favors

Yields: 4 Party Favors (multiply as needed)

Unicorn Party Favors Supplies Needed

Supplies:


Unicorn Party Favors In Process

Directions:

  1. Fill each clear piping bag with marshmallows about halfway up. Tie them closed with the bag ties and cut off the top of each bag above the ties. These are the unicorn horns.
  2. Use the pink paper, and cut out 8 little pink ears, about 2 inches tall.
  3. Cut 8 pieces of the curling ribbon, 6 inches long. Tape the ends of 2 ribbons together to a piece of candy. Curl the ribbons with scissors.
  4. Put a little confetti into each cup and put a unicorn horn in them with the points of the bags pointed up. Hold onto the horns so they stay up straight while you fill the cups with candy. This will hold the horns up.
  5. Tape 2 little pink ears on the fronts of each cup at the top and draw 2 eyes under each ear.
  6. Place the candy with the taped-on curling ribbons right on top of the cup in front of the horn. Have the curling ribbon hang down right between the ears, so it looks like a horse’s mane hanging down.
  7.  These cute unicorns would be fun at any party!

Unicorn Party Favors Directions

Of course, if you have party favors for a unicorn party, you need Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas! We gathered up some of our favorite ideas to top off your party decor and celebration!

Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas

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Take a look at these ideas!

  1. Wrap a gift in these Unicorn Gift Bags (No longer available: See Similar Unicorn Gift Bags)
  2. Play a Game of Unicorn Bingo
  3. Invite your friends with these Unicorn Invitations
  4. These party favors would be great for the candy from your Unicorn Pinata
  5. Decorate with Unicorn Mason Jars (great for silverware!)
  6. Display a cute Unicorn Happy Birthday Banner! (No longer available: See Similar Unicorn Birthday Banners)
  7. Toast with these Unicorn Cups
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Unicorn Party Favors


Hosting a unicorn event? Add these Unicorn Party Games. Fun, low-cost activities for a kids party.

11 Cute Unicorn Party Games Printable Sheets

Ready to party? Keep the kids entertained. Take a look at these 50+ Kids’ Party Games – indoor, outdoor, night, birthday.

Take a look at these Mermaid Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

We also think you will enjoy these Little Pet Shop Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

It could be fun to serve our Cotton Candy Cupcakes! Pin to Pinterest.



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Pirate Party Ideas

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published date: March 08, 2022
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Mmmm, me hearties! Want to throw a fun pirate-themed birthday party? Take a look at some of the best pirate party ideas for kids. Enjoy pirate party games, activities, party favors, pirate food, decorations, invitations and much more! Roll up your striped sleeves and talk like a pirate and give us your best growl. Let’s get started!

Best Pirate Party Ideas

Ahoy, Matey! Are you searching for tips on throwing the best pirate birthday party ever? You’re in luck. We’ve found cute cakes and creative desserts that’ll satisfy any little pirate’s sweet tooth. We’ve also rounded up some simple ideas for décor and fun pirate-themed activities for the kids (and adults) to try. From printable pirate hats to pirate ship hot dogs any scurvy seafarer would love, you will find loads of inspiration to make your little buccaneer beam with pride on their big day.

How to Throw a Pirate Party

In this huge list of pirate party ideas, we focus on keeping it low cost and DIY. I am not talking about the DIY that creates the Pinterest Mom. I am talking about the busy mom that doesn’t want to break the bank when it comes to your child’s birthday party (unless you have a rather large pot of gold.)

When it comes to throwing low-cost pirate party, focus on these main ideas.

  • The Food
  • The Cake/Cupcakes
  • The Décor
  • The Pirate Games & Activities

If you can check off each of these areas, you probably have pulled your party together. Full bellies create happy people. It can be simple from goldfish crackers, to hot dogs, to pretzels.

Pirate party decorations can easily be collected online, from items you have at home (raid your Halloween décor), or by visiting The Dollar Tree.

Lastly, a memorable party includes activities. Otherwise you have a bunch of crewmates twiddling thumbs (if they have any left form the crocodile bites.) Make sure you download and print this incredibly helpful list of Pirate Party Activities and Ideas.

Fun Pirate Birthday Party Activities

This includes a supply list and game instructions – trust me, you will thank me later. You might even send me a chocolate gold coin as a token of thanks.

Don’t walk the plank – let the pirate party remain on deck. Put the play in the party plan and have fun!

Pirate Cakes and Desserts

If you’d like to tackle making a homemade birthday cake, try this modern pirate party cake tutorial. The printable toppers and simple candy decorations (jelly beans, rock candy, Red Vines, and Hershey’s nuggets) are what make this design doable for just about anyone. Even if you’re not a cake decorating pro, you can pull off a similar cake. | Hostess with the Mostess

Cute Pirate Cake Idea

Speaking of easy cakes, these pirate cupcake toppers are super easy to recreate, too. Gold chocolate coins, sugar wafers, Hershey’s nuggets, and a few other confections are used to recreate pirates or pirate treasure. Frankly, these ideas are pretty genius! | It’s Always Autumn

Easy Pirate Cupcake Toppers

Rice Krispies Treats are always welcome at parties, and these pirate treasure chests are outstanding! The rock candy (or broken jolly ranchers) looks like sparkling gems, and the edible pearls are a nice touch, too. These pirate treats will look incredible on your dessert table paired with an adorable pirate napkin. | Crayons and Cravings

DIY Pirate Food Rice Krispie Treats Treasure Chests

Add these pirate flag cookies to the dessert spread or a delicious snack. You can even put them in cellophane bags with a black or red ribbon to send home with the guests as party favors. This is your basic sugar cookie decorated in a simple and fun way. For an added touch, decorate this area and your pirate food tablescape with accessories like bead necklaces and chocolate gold coins.  | In the Kids Kitchen

Pirate Flag Cookies Party Food

More Pirate Party Food

No pirate theme party is complete without goldfish crackers. That is a quick and easy buy at the grocery store. However, if your child or attendees have gluten or dairy allergies, these homemade goldfish are a wonderful alternative. | Strength & Sunshine

allergy free gold fish recipe

Speaking of easy pirate party food, this beach snack recipe is perfect for your celebration. It is so quick and easy. Our seasoned oyster crackers and goldfish are phenomenal at pool and would be perfect for a pirate birthday gathering, too. | Frugal Coupon Living

Party food should be easy. After all, you’ll be busy entertaining! It could get any easier than these yummy pirate ship hot dogs with cute flags on top. | Pizzazzerie

Pirate Ship Hot Dog Idea

Wet your whistle with pretty, blue pirate party punch. It’s made with Hawaiian punch, Sprite, and grape juice.  | Hostess with the Mostess

blue pirate party drink punch

This post has lots of creative ideas for pirate party foods, like the pirate peg legs, which are really just large pretzel rods. | Mother’s Niche

Pirate party food idea pretzel rods peg legs

Pirate Party Décor

Make your own free pirate party invitation with this skull crossbones pirate map and your favorite photo editor. It’s really easy to do! | Fleece Fun

free Pirate birthday party invitation treasure map

Message in a bottle…. (I hope you are singing The Police song.) Don’t worry, no SOS to the world in this message. Try these party invitations in a bottle. They have that sea-faring pirate feel and will likely be the most memorable party invite your child’s friends ever get! You can grab a set of miniature glass bottles here or check out the Dollar Store for low-cost pirate party accessories and pirate party decoratoins. | Becks & Avi

message in a bottle diy pirate party invitation

Drag out your Halloween costumes and decorations for the pirate party. A Halloween pirate party can be fun, but you can do this year around. Dress up a skeleton in an eyepatch, a pirate hat, and some swanky jewelry for a lively addition to the party. | Biscuits N’ Crazy

Halloween pirate party decor

Grab epic photos with this pirate party photo booth made with recycled cardboard, paint, and a few other simple materials. | Red Ted Art

DIY Pirate Party Decorations and Photo Booth

Pirate Party Games and Activities

Ready for some fun?! We have the best Pirate Party games! Download and print these 12 Pirate Themed Party Games with a Pirate Scavenger Hunt Treasure Map.

pirate birthday party games printable

Provide these free pirate printable headbands for everyone to don when they arrive at the party or let the kids make their own as a fun party activity. Even the adults can get in on the fun (I mean unless they are booorrring and don’t want to – arrgghhh), so they have something pirate-y to wear. Talk about a budget-friendly quick and easy pirate costume.| Simple Everyday Mom

You don’t have to spend a small fortune and use all your gold coins for the birthday boy or girl to dress like a pirate on the big day. Instead, use some endlessly useful duct tape to make an eye patch, shirt stripes, and a pretty impressive swashbuckling sword. | Crafts by Amanda

low-cost pirate party costume

Beg friends or save these for weeks in advance. Make some DIY pirate telescopes using toilet paper or paper towel roll . This create a cheap party craft and activity or have them ready beforehand for the kids to play with once they arrive. Use cardboard tubes decorated with black and gold paint (or duct tape) to make these in a cinch. | The Imagination Tree

how to make cheap homemade telescopes

Set up a plank over a shallow kiddie pool and have kids “walk the plank” to win prizes. This game will be a tremendous hit, but have towels ready just in case anyone falls off the plank! | DIY Inspired

walk the plank pirate party activities

Have a treasure hunt! This one was in a big sand pit, but you can use the same concept to hide treasure in a small sandbox or anywhere around your house or venue. X marks the spot! | Toddler Approved

DIY Treasure Hunt for DIY Pirate birthday party games

Build your own Captain Hook ring toss following the instructions here. If you’re not really strong in the DIY department, it doesn’t have to be quite as fancy. Use painted foam board, plastic cups, hooks, and lightweight rings for tossing. Peter Pans and kids at heart will have fun with this pirate birthday party game. | Fleece Fun

Captain Hook Ring Toss Pirate Party Game

Finally, make these adorable handprint pirates for the kids to save as keepsakes from the party. You’ll need paper, googly eyes, pencils, markers, and scissors. Set up a crafting area for the kids to trace their handprints and decorate them like pirates using the colors and materials they prefer. | Simple Everyday Mom

Pirate Craft for Kids

Get your crew to the deck and get ready to have an amazing celebration! Pin this list of pirate party ideas so you’ll have it handy before the big day arrives.


Best Pirate Birthday Party Ideas

Themed Party Ideas for Kids

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The Best Bachelorette Party Ideas

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published date: January 10, 2022
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Some of the best bachelorette party ideas and themes for a bride to be and her bridesmaids. Clean hen night ideas to create life long memories with friends. Before you begin planning the festivities, save these party ideas and download the Bachelorette party games printable. We promise it will bring a memorable night!

The Best Bachelorette Party Ideas


The clocks ticking and soon this missy will be come a Mrs. Have fun planning one of the most memorable nights for your bride to be. We found some creative, fun and CLEAN ways to throw the most unforgettable Bachelorette Party. From fun printables and free invitations, ways to enjoy a cocktail, and ideas for an evening out or in! Have fun on your hen night!

Bachelorette Party Games Printables

Before you get started, make sure you are ready for some fun. Whether hosting a bridal shower, bachelorette trip, bachelorette weekend or just a girls night out, these Bachelorette Party Games will be all you need. Mad Libs, trivia, categories, truths and dares are exciting activities, but try something different this night with these unique party games for adults!

Bachelorette Party Games Printable

Give your hen party a fun twist, Included in this set are 17 best bachelorette party games, a bachelorette scavenger hunt template and bachelorette charades cards (both filled in and blank.) The girls party games include directions and bach party games supply list to keep you organized.

Fun bachelorette party Games

This printable bachelorette party games is a fun spin to a lively night. The set includes clean bachelorette party games and a few “implied” naughty bachelorette party games. Put the play in the party plan and fit these games to what is best for your bride and bridal party.

17 Bachelorette Party Games Printable PDF

What are good Bachelorette Party Games?

The party games for the girls includes popular adult drinking games, only classier!

  • Ring Chop

  • Junk in the Trunk

  • Pin the Kiss

  • First Kiss

  • Name that Quote

  • Bachelorette Charades

  • Prosecco Pong

  • Weenie in the Bottle

  • Put a Ring on It

  • Bachelorette Scavenger Hunt

  • In the Hole

  • Ball & Chain

  • What’s in Your Phone

  • Rom-Com Movie Drinking Game

Plus more! An example of a fun bachelorette party game ideas includes a favorite of mine – Prosecco Pong.

How do you play prosecco pong?

This Bachelorette game is played like the classic beer pong, only classier, with Prosecco. Poor a bit of Prosecco in 12 plastic wine glasses. Six glasses in a triangle shape on opposite sides of a table. Each team takes turn throwing a ping-pong ball into the other team’s cups. Once a opponent then drinks the contents of the cup. If both teammates hit cups, the balls are rolled back and they get to shoot again. there is no looser. Everyone is winner with a sip of bubbly wine as the prize.

Unique Bachelorette Party Ideas

Of course, before the celebration gets started, you need guests. Save money and keep the budget low cost with these free Bachelorette Party Invitations! Now you can spend money other places. | Design C orral

free Bachelorette Party invitation

Create a Champagne Bar with Modge Podge, large gold glitter, ribbon and straws. Voila! This could also be quite decorative for your drinking game – Prosecco pong! | My Crowned Expectations

DIY Bachelorette Party Decor

keeping in the theme of the bling! Serve a diamond filled breakfast the night after – carbs is a gift everyone in the squad after a night out! Scratch the egg white spinach omelets and serve a sugar donut treat! We can worry about our wedding diet tomorrow! | Fiskars

Bachelorette Party Breakfast


I just think this idea is so fun and should best be photographed in the morning – someone is bound to be guilty of something! The bridal party needs a mug shot before and after the Bachelorette Night Out! Bonus points for who comes up with best hangover mug shot! | Source Unknown

Bachelorette Party Mug Shot Ideas

We couldn’t keep it low-budget without a free bachelorette party printable. When taking your morning after photos, consider this Countdown to Lock-down Free Mug Shot Printable for your Bachelorette Night Out! | Evermine

Bachelorette Party Printable

For a lot of laughter, download this Free Printable and Game – Bachelorette Balderdash. Play for a hen night oruse as a bridal shower game. | Designs by Miss Mandee

Bachelorette Party Games Balderdash

Non-alcoholic, fancy drinks, wine, beer, water or whatever, when toasting, don’t forget these Edible Glitter Ice Cubes | A Subtle Revelry

DIY Bachelorette Party Ideas

Not into drinking glitter? We get it. If you like the drink, put a rink in it with these Diamond Ring Ice Cube Molds perfect for the crew.

Bachelorette Party Drink Ideas

Pamper the bride before the big day with these free DIY Spa Party Invitations. So cute and frugal! | One Charming Party photo from Darling Darleen

Bachelorette Party Invite

Give the princess one last hurrah! Bachelorette party guests wear a tutu and boots! This screams a perfect night in Nashville! | Amanda Burton Design (Link no longer available.)

Bachelorette Party Outfits

Everyone pick up a cute pair of panties. Not only do you have a fun and festive decoration, the bride goes home with a pretty sweet gifts of lingerie. Add to your display blindfolds, bras, outfits, handcuffs and more! | Glorious Treats

Bachelorette Party Lingerie Ideas

No good Bachelorette weekend goes without a copy of Bridesmaids! | Hostess with the Mostess

Bachelorette Party Decorations

Keep the bridal party together, but have a back-up plan in case one gets lost! Instead of stickers, grab this very cute Temporary Bachelorette Tattoo! | Etsy (more Bride & Bachelorette Party Tattoos)

Bachelorette Party Tattoos

Another fun way to keep the party together is a light up diamond ring! You are sure to spot a bright ring if it goes astray!

Bachelorette Party Light Up Rings

It’s all about Amanda…. or whomever! For your bachelorette bash, everyone grab a Pink Boa, the bride gets a White Boa! These make a cute Bachelorette party photo idea. Grab those memories with photos! | 100 Layer Cake

Bachelorette Party Photo Ideas

This is a frugal idea – write on balloons with Black Sharpie or Gold Sharpie! You could also write wishes to the bride and release them in the sky – find balloons that are safe for release! These are easy and low-cost Bachelorette party décor ideas. | Decorating Ideas (link no longer available)

Bachelorette Party Balloons

Ride the waves in style. Bring fun floats to the beach like a Flamingo Float or Pineapple Float | The Bach and Love Always, Audrey

Bachelorette Party Photo

It doesn’t matter your age, we can all take advice from Seventeen Magazine like what are the All-Time Best Girl Movies. Gather your Girl Movie DVDs and get ready for a girls night in. PJs required. (Photo Source Unknown)

Bachelorette Party Movie Ideas

When watching these Rom-Com (romantic comedy) movies, add this Rom-Com Bingo Game from Frugal Coupon Living. (Enter your email address here to get this free printable!)

You can see more in our Galentine’s Day Party Ideas (which actually are quite perfect for a hen party!)

Bachelorette Party Rom Com Bingo Printable

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Pick up this free printable – Kiss the Miss Good-bye! It’s a guest book of your bridesmaids and friends’ lips! We think adding a cute signature or message would be fun! | Something Turquoise

Bachelorette Party Ideas with Lipstick

Dress the wedding party up in something feminine and relaxing – there are dozens of choices for floral bridesmaids robes and they are cute for your bride tribe on the wedding day! | Southern Weddings

Outfits for Bachelorette Party

Take a sip out of this. Have fun and cheers with a Bachelorette Party Piñata donkey. They make excellent party favors for all your guests. | A Beautiful Mess

Bachelorette Party Pinata


Consider this Hand Stamped Spoon Tutorial for a Wedding or Shower gift with free printable! Pin to Pinterest.

Also get our FREE Bridal Shower Recipe Printable – Pin to Pinterest.

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18 Jungle Party Ideas for the Best Safari Party Ever

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published date: March 29, 2022
modified datt: May 31,2022

It’s a jungle out there! Don’t get lost in the overgrown vines preparing for this special occasion. Enjoy these easy jungle party ideas and safari themed birthday party inspiration. Overlap the two for the best birthday party for your child. Get the wild party started.

Jungle Birthday Party Ideas

So, you’re planning a party for your little monkey, and you’ve decided on a jungle or safari theme. Great idea! This is a popular theme for many reasons—it’s super cute, easy to pull off yourself, and can be pretty affordable if you do most of the décor and food yourself.

In this post, we’ll share lots of ideas that will help make your child’s birthday party a roaring success. From animal-inspired decorations to fun games and activities, we have everything you need to plan the perfect jungle-themed celebration. So get ready to unleash your inner adventurer and let the festivities begin!

Jungle Party Cake Ideas

Adorable free Jungle Cupcake toppers

Whether you’re throwing a cute party for your baby or toddler or a more sophisticated bash, these leaf printables jungle cupcake toppers will fit right in. They’re stylish without being over-the-top “cute” and can take cupcakes from “meh” to “amazing” in minutes with cute palm leaves and tigers. | Oh Happy Day

Cute Jungle Cake Idea for a Child's Birthday

This colorful jungle-themed birthday cake will dazzle on any dessert table. Adorable safari animals and trees surround the bottom layer of the cake, while animal tracks adorn the top layer, along with the child’s age. You’ll find loads more ideas here, like the animal cookie sandwiches, banana pudding for monkeys, and some charming cupcakes with fondant animal toppers. | Roxy’s Kitchen

DIY Easy Jungle Cake

Want to DIY a cake yourself? It’s super easy to do. Make a basic two-tiered chocolate cake, and add some jungle animal figurines to the top. With jungle animal toys (or safari animals), it’s pretty simple, but it still looks professional and polished. | Kara’s Party Ideas

Safari Birthday Party Food

Snake Sandwich Jungle Party Food

You’ll find so many cute jungle party foods here, from the snake sandwich, to the lion hummus, to the adorable cupcakes. Even the zebra bites and tiger tales are magazine worthy (and drool worthy). All of the ideas are simple to execute. Don’t make the ideas complicated with a  jungle recipe, run to subway and let the sandwich artist do this meat, cheese and bread laying. You just add the pretty decor. | Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Cute safari party Food idea

How amazing are these zebra chocolate covered strawberries? While they look difficult to make, they’re actually quite easy by dipping the strawberries in white chocolate first and then dipping the tip in milk chocolate while drizzling some up the “nose” using a spoon to create stripes. | Arts Crackers

individual party food ideas for safari and jungle party

Offer a healthy option that’s still cute and fun, like these jungle fruit and veggie trees. Carrot sticks and celery make excellent tree trunks, while apple or pear slices are the perfect leaves. | Honey and Lime

Adorable Tiger Oranges party food for a Jungle Party

Here’s another healthy snack that’s sure to make the kids smile—tiger cub cuties. Draw the faces on with a Sharpie or a food-safe marker if you have concerns about the permanent marker. | Pen Lights to Pacifiers

Jungle party food tablescape buffet

Set up a jungle display on your buffet party table by weaving faux greenery throughout the dishes on your table. Include a mix of meats, veggies, and kid-friendly fare like pinwheels and sandwiches. | Catch My Party

Jungle Party Décor Ideas

low cost Easy jungle centerpieces party décor

With some cute safari animals (think giraffes, elephants, zebras, and tigers) and a few inexpensive jungle party supplies from Dollar Tree, you can make fabulous centerpieces for your jungle-themed party for just a few bucks each. These low-cost party decorations make cute party favors too. | Drugstore Divas

Cute animal party cups

Put these animal party cups together to hold snacks like popcorn, candy, or individual cups of veggies and dip. You’ll need craft paper, glue, and scissors to transform your cups into monkeys, giraffes, or parrots themed treats. | Makes and Takes

Safari Party Decor and Display

Every detail of this neutral safari party is gorgeous. From the wooden crafts for displaying the cupcakes and cake, to the pretty favor boxes filled with animal crackers, the tan and brown colors all tie together nicely. I especially love the DIY rosettes in the background of the dessert table. | A Pumpkin and a Princess

Safari Balloon Décor and Arch for Jungle Party

Make an eye-catching balloon arch using animal print balloons along with colors that tie into the overall color scheme for the party. This pop of color will be perfect for taking photos with family and friends. | Kara’s Party Ideas

Backyard Jungle Party Decor

Cut animal silhouettes out of cardboard or foam board, paint them, and set them up in various places at your venue. They’ll look fantastic anywhere, from sitting in tall blades of grass, near a tree, or hanging on a wall if you’re partying indoors. This website also has free jungle party printables. | Windmill and Protea

Safari Party Activities for Kids

DIY paper plate craft lion safari birthday party craft

Set up a crafting area for the children to make a colorful paper plate lion. The design is simple enough for even young kids to do, but all ages will enjoy it. If you want to avoid a mess with paint, use yellow paper plates and red, brown, and orange paper strips instead. | Taming Little Monsters

toilet paper roll craft safari themed monkey party decor

For a simple, mess-free craft, try these cardboard tube monkeys. Cut the ears and face out of cardstock or construction paper, and add a pipe cleaner tail. How simple is that? | Jinxy Kids

DIY Jeep Jungle Photo Booth

Put on your safari hat. Provide a photo op for kids and parents alike using this Jeep idea! You’ll need a cardboard Jeep cutout and some willing adventurers to smile for the camera. | Arts Crackers

Jungle Birthday Party Favors

Jungle Party Activities and Games

Don’t get lost with the chaos of animals and growing vines. Be prepared for your next Safari or Jungle Themed Birthday Party with these 12 Fun Jungle Themed Party Games printable. Learn more about the animal party games and different activities to incorporate into your event! | Frugal Coupon Living

Adorable DIY felt animal masks

Provide these felt jungle masks for your partygoers to put on as soon as they arrive. It’ll be a fun way to get everyone on board with the theme and will serve as a cute favor keepsake from the party. Your stitching doesn’t have to be flawless for these masks, but if you want to skip the sewing altogether, use a sturdy fabric glue instead. | Tonya Staab

Cute giraffee party decor diy party hat for safari party

These DIY giraffe party hats are another fun wearable item for your guests. The printable is free, and you can jazz up the assembled hats with yarn pom-pom toppers. | Moms and Crafters

DIY binoculars for Safari Birthday Party Idea

You can’t embark on a safari without a trusty pair of binoculars to help you see the animals up close and personal! These DIY toilet paper roll binoculars are a blast for kids to make themselves as a party craft. However, you can make them beforehand and let guests grab a pair during the party or as they leave. The printable binocular cover is a cute touch. | Go Places with Kids

Monkey chow bag topper for safari themed birthday party

Make up bags of monkey chow (a.k.a. banana chips) to give to your guests. They’re a yummy sweet treat that kids will love without sending them home with candy. | Michelle’s Party Plan-It

So, there you have it – 18+ jungle party ideas that are sure to make your birthday one for the record books. We hope you found this post helpful and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you do with your jungle party theme. Be sure to pin this post so you can come back to it when it’s party time.

Safari Birthday Party Ideas

We love making a birthdays special. this can include events with friends or small private events with family. Take a look at this huge list of birthday party ideas for kids and don’t forget to download and print the best party games based on themes!Themed Party Ideas for Kids

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