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Have a Hawaiian luau at the beach, nearby pool, or just about anywhere.
Explore Hawaiian folk lore, teach hula dancing, and serve tropical treats.
Fun Invitations for a Luau Party include:
- photo of hula dancer or surfer
- map of Hawaii
- in shape of volcano
- ask guest to wear Hawaiian or beach shirts
More Invitation ideas and tips!
Fun Decorations for a Luau Party include:
- personalized luau banner
- pineapples and coconuts
- palm fronds
- surf board (borrowed real one or inexpensive styrofoam board)
Fun Games & Activities for a Luau Party include:
- read Hawaiian legends
- matching game (names of Hawaiian gods to their function)
- volcano (buy a volcano science kit or have children make small volcanos out of modelling clay - put baking soda in the hole and pour in some vinegar to create an "eruption")
- fishing games
- hula dancing
- play Hawaiian music
Fun Arts & Crafts for a Luau Party include:
- beading
- Hawaiian mural painting (tropical island or undersea)
- scratch art paper
- t-shirt prints
Fun Foods for a Luau Party include:
- goldfish crackers
- macadamia nuts
- tropical fruit smoothies
- pineapple upside-down cake
- volcano cake
- hula dancer cake
- beach cake
Fun Favors for a Luau Party include:
- hula favor box
- luau favor box
- hawaiian leis
- sunglasses
- beach ball
- sand toys
- blowing bubbles
- jump rope
- finger cuffs
Special Resources for a Luau Party include:
- Celebrate Express
- Luau Party Supplies
- Kids' Party Fun Directory (entertainment, rentals, and places)
- Hawaii Photos
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