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Having trouble remembering the 60's? Think "groovy"... long hair, tie dye, hot pants, go go boots, peace symbols, smiley faces, love beads, flower power, Laugh In, Woodstock, and the Beatles.
The 60s are retro and your child may think this is a cool theme for a birthday party. A 60s party could also be a fun way to educate children about a very interesting time in recent history.
Fun Invititation ideas for a 1960s party include:
- peace symbols
- smiley faces
- tye dye design
- flower power design
- photo collage from the era (Kennedys, Martin Luther King, Vietnam, Beatles)
Encourage guests to wear 60s gear (ripped jeans, tye dye, headbands, love beads, etc.)
Fun Decorations for a 60s party include:
- peace symbols
- smiley faces
- flower power designs
- photo collage from the era (Kennedys, Martin Luther King, Vietnam, Beatles)
More Decoration Ideas and Tips!
Fun Games & Activities for a 1960s Party include:
- 1960s Trivia
- Play 60s music (Beatles, Rolling Stones, The 5th Dimension, The Who, Bob Dylan)
Fun Arts & Crafts ideas for a 1960s Party include:
- "love bead" necklaces
- tie dye shirts
- smiley face and and peace symbol charms out of Shrinky Dink plastic or Fimo Clay
Fun Foods for a 1960s Party include:
- veggie burgers
- granola bars
- nuts
- jello
- tang or kool aid
- pineapple upside down cake
- smiley face cake
- tie dye cup cakes
Fun Party Favors for a 1960s Party include:
- love beads
- peace symbol charms
- smiley face key chains, balls, charms, etc.
- woven friendship bracelets
Special Resources for a 1960's Party include:
- Shindigz.com
- Kids' Party Fun Directory (entertainment, rentals, and places)
- The Psychedelic 60s
- 60s Culture
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