

Take a magic carpet ride to the land of genies. Younger children will enjoy an Aladdin and Jasmine theme party. Older children will enjoy the exotic mystery of the Arabian Nights.
Fun Invitation ideas for an Arabian Nights party include:
- message in a bottle
- old fashioned scroll tied with gold cord
- magic carpet design
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Fun Decorations for an Arabian Nights party include:
- blue, purple and gold balloons and streamers
- plastic snake in basket (snake charmer)
- incense & candles
- Persian music
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Fun Games & Activities for an Arabian Nights party include:
- show short Aladdin video or read story to younger children
- play 3 wishes (what would they wish for)
- fortune teller
- gold coin or ring toss
- obstacle course (snakes, quick sand, evil spells)
- treasure hunt
- relay races (passing the magic lamp)
- henna body painting
- If your budget allows, you may be able to hire an Aladdin or Jasmine look-alike entertainer or even a real belly dancer to give lessons
- pinata
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Fun Arts & Crafts ideas for an Arabian Nights Party include:
- magic carpet collage (paper or fabric)
- draw pictures of a genie and give him/her a special name
- decorate a genie bottle - spray paint glass wine bottles (save the corks) with gold paint ahead of time and provide ribbons and beads for decoration
- decorate paper or wood boxes with gold paint and jewels to look like a treasure chest
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Fun Foods for an Arabian Nights Party include:
- pita bread
- humus
- olives
- grapes
- fruit kabobs
- figs (or fig newton cookies)
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Fun Party Favors for an Arabian Nights Party include:
- votive candle and candle holder
- incense
- chocolate gold coins
- Arabian nights book
- treasure balls
- play jewelry
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Special Resources for an Arabian Nights party include:
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Related Themes include:
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