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A Space Party is a great theme for children of various ages and interests. The theme can be "serious" with a focus on astronomy and space exploration or can be geared towards the science fiction fan with aliens and characters from popular science fiction books and movies (Star Trek, Star Wars).
Have a space party at home, nearby park, local planetarium, or video arcade.
Fun Invitations for a Space Party include:
- in shape of rocket ship
- with funny alien drawing (attach wiggle eyes, purple yarn hair, etc.)
- photo of real astronauts or space ships (from NASA web site)
- drawing of solar system or stars in night sky
- drawing or photo of favorite science fiction
More Invitation ideas and tips!
Fun Decorations for a Space Party include:
- personalized space banner
- space toys (plastic rockets and astronauts)
- paper or foam planets
- stars hung from ceiling
- star charts
- science fiction posters
- space rocks (paint rocks in neon colors)
More Decoration ideas and tips!
Fun Games & Activities for a Space Party include:
- how much would you weigh on different planets
- space walk obstacle course or treasure hunt
- space trivia
- pin the eyes on the alien
- stomp rocket
More Games & Activities ideas!
Fun Arts & Crafts for a Space Party include:
- make an alien mask
- aliens (pipecleaners, pompoms, modeling clay, wiggle eyes)
- make and decorate space ships out of large boxes
- pin the eyes on the alien
- decorate rocket book mark (pointed top with red ribbon at bottom)
Fun Foods for a Space Party include:
- pizza or sandwiches
- space ice-cream
- pop rocks candy
- cake or cupcakes with plastic aliens, astronauts, or space ships
- cake in shape of rocket with candles placed where rocket flames would be
Fun Favors for a Space Party include:
- space favor box
- plastic aliens, astronauts or space ships
- stickers
- glow in the dark stars
- modeling clay
Special Resources for a Space Party include:
- Celebrate Express
- Shindigz.com
- The Space Store
- Kids' Party Fun Directory (entertainment, rentals, and places)
- Outerspace puzzles
- Space coloring pages
- Real NASA Space Food
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