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If your child is a big fan of a book, TV, or movie character, you can build a party theme based on the character.
The possibilities are endless, but generally fall into two categories... "the classics" (characters that have been around for years and are likely to be around for many years to come) and the "hot trends" (characters that are sizzling hot right now).
Fun Character parties include:
- Winnie the Pooh
- Sesame Street
- Mickey & Minnie Mouse
- Tarzan (Jungle Safari)
- Cinderella (Princess Party)
- Sleeping Beauty (Princess Party)
- Snow White
- Madeline
- Aladdin (Arabian Nights Party)
- Barbie
- Little Mermaid (Under the Sea)
- Barney
- Wizard of Oz
- Alice in Wonderland (Tea Party)
- Mother Goose
- Harry Potter (Wizard Party)
- Scooby Doo (Mystery Party)
- Spiderman (Super Heroes)
Fun Invitation Ideas for a Character Party include:
- drawing or photo of character
- popular slogan of character
- drawing or photo of setting or home of character
More Invitation ideas and tips!
Fun Decorations for a Character Party include:
- personalized party banners
- character theme partyware
- helium balloons
- toy versions of character
- pictures or posters of character
- props used or worn by character (example: Madeline's yellow hat)
Fun Games & Activities for a Character Party include:
- 20 questions (use topics/words associated with character)
- drawing games
- variation of duck-duck-goose (Bert-Bert-Ernie)
- Games that mimic the character's activities
- pin the blank on the blank (design to fit character)
- ball, ring or coin toss with targets that fit character theme
- Simon says (change Simon to name of the character)
If your budget permits, you may be able to hire an entertainer who dresses like the character.
Fun Arts & Crafts ideas for a Character Party include:
- guests decorate birthday card or banner
- modeling clay or play doh to mold characters
- collage
- guests draw large mural of setting where character lives
Fun Foods for a Character Party include:
- favorite food of character
- cheese cubes
- fruit kabobs
- pizza
- popcorn
- cake or cupcakes decorated with character figures
- ice-cream cones
Fun Favors for a Character Party include:
- plastic figures of character
- stickers of character
- character book
- pencils and eraser
- blowing bubbles
- fruit leathers
Special Resources for a Character Party include the following fun and easy partyware packages:
- Celebrate Express
- Kids' Party Fun Directory (entertainment, rentals, and places)
- Character Crafts
Related Party Themes include:
- Barbie
- Under the Sea (Little Mermaid)
- Trains (Thomas the Tank Engine)
- Tea Party (Alice in Wonderland or Ms. Spider)
- Princesses (Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, etc.)
- Super Heroes (Power Rangers)