How to organise a unicorn party for children

Unicorn party theme: from sparkling invitations and decorations to entertaining games

Your child can’t get enough of these magical, mythical creatures? Then a unicorn party is definitely the right theme for your little one’s birthday party. A unicorn party theme will give your little guests an enchanting experience full of glitter, rainbows, and magic! With a little planning and creativity, you can give your little treasure and their friends an unforgettable unicorn birthday party. We'll give you great tips for planning and organising your unicorn party. Get inspired by our collection of unicorn birthday party ideas. We have tips for homemade unicorn party invitations, matching birthday decorations, colourful unicorn party food, and fun activities and craft ideas.

Materials for your unicorn party invitations

• Coloured paper

• Glitter pen or glitter paper

• A pair of scissors & glue

• A compass

• Black fineliner

• A printer for a template (optional)

Unicorn party invitations: easy DIY instructions

1. Take a piece of light blue paper and lay it out in front of you horizontally. Fold the paper once down the middle along the long edge. Now cut the paper in half along the line. This will give you two cards, which you only need to fold once down the middle.

2. Draw a simple unicorn motif or print out a template. Use this template and transfer the unicorn onto white paper. Then cut it out.

3. Place the unicorn in the centre of your unfolded invitation. Cut out small colourful rectangles for the mane and colourful semi-circles for the tail. A glittering horn is also a must.

4. When you are happy with your design, you can glue the white unicorn with all the details onto the invitation.

5. Draw a face and hooves on the unicorn with a fineliner.

6. Now you can add a 3D effect that will make your unicorn birthday invitation extra special. Use the compass and draw four circles of the same size. Check in advance that the size of the circles matches your motif.

7. Cut out the circles and crease each one down the middle. Now take the first circle and apply glue to the crease. Next, glue the second circle along the centre of the crease. Repeat this with the third and fourth circles.

8. When everything is dry, you can fan out circles to make a ball and stick it to the unicorn's belly.

9. Finally, you can fold the card. You can write ‘Invitation’ on the front and fill in all the important information about the unicorn party on the back of the card.

Unicorn party: ideas for unicorn party decorations

The right decorations are essential for creating a beautiful atmosphere at your unicorn birthday party. With a little creativity, you can transform your party room into a magical fantasy world in no time at all. You can use the following items as unicorn party decorations:

Unicorn decorations for the party location:

• Garlands: a garland with unicorn motifs, in rainbow colours or magical stars made from craft cardboard conjures up a dreamlike backdrop.

• Balloons: create a magical atmosphere for your party with balloons in pastel colours.

• Walls: create eye-catching accents with a homemade poster or small photo canvas with a unicorn motif and/or glittering curtains.

Unicorn decorations for the party table:

• Plates and napkins: opt for paper plates with a colourful polka dot pattern, unicorns or stars and pair them with matching napkins.

• Sprinkle decorations: glittering, colourful or pastel-coloured confetti and/or streamers add a splash of colour to the table.

• Flowers: add small bouquets of flowers to make your table look extra special.

• Sweets: marshmallows, small biscuits or homemade cake pops with a unicorn motif are quick snacks for in-between meals.

• Fruit cups: fruit is a healthy snack and a colourful addition to the birthday buffet.

• Hair clips and hair bands with a unicorn motif or glitter

• Friendship bracelets or necklaces with unicorn pendants

• Mini bags or pouches made of pretty fabric with cute unicorn prints

• A T-shirt with a colourful unicorn print

• Colourful unicorn socks

Additional little items:

• Unicorn stickers or stick-on tattoos

• A small notebook with a unicorn motif on the cover and coloured glitter pens

• Bubbles

• A unicorn key ring

• Magnets with a unicorn motif

Cute unicorn clothes and accessories

The combination of practical gifts, such as clothing and accessories, and fun little extras will ensure that every child goes home with a smile.

Unicorn party: outfits & accessories for an enchanting celebration

To get all your guests in a festive mood and dressed up for the party, you can put together some magical costumes. You can choose simple clothes in pastel colours such as pink, white or sky blue. Some of these you may already have in your wardrobe. T-shirts or dresses with a unicorn design are also a great addition. A tutu or a glittery skirt is ideal for any unicorn party outfit.

The right accessories will give the finishing touches to your costumes. A glittering headband, colourful bracelets or matching stick-on tattoos create a fairytale look.

Unicorn party games: ideas for fun activities & creative unicorn craft ideas

A magical unicorn party is all about fun and games that will bring joy to your little guests. With creative ideas for fun games and original crafts, your unicorn party will be an unforgettable experience. We have put together some exciting unicorn party games and creative craft ideas that will keep your guests entertained and delighted.

Unicorn party preparation: 3 fun unicorn party games

Unicorn birthday games will keep your guests busy and entertained. Try some of the following fantasy games for children of all ages. They are sure to be a hit!

• Unicorn scavenger hunt: hide clues to guide your guest to the mythical unicorn treasure. Small puzzles and games will keep the children busy all afternoon until they find the unicorn treasure chest full of glitter and sparkling surprises.

• Who can save the unicorn? Draw or print a large unicorn on a sheet of paper but without the horn and tail. Draw these separately. Blindfold the children one after the other and let them try to pin the missing parts on the unicorn. Who can give the unicorn its missing tail and horn?

• The last unicorn standing: let the children gallop around the room to upbeat music. When the music stops, they have to freeze like enchanted unicorns. Whoever moves, is out. Whoever is left at the end is crowned the ‘last unicorn’!

Unicorn party: creative craft ideas

With some easy craft ideas for your unicorn party, your guests can get creative and have fun together even on rainy afternoons. Try some of the following easy-to-prepare unicorn craft ideas.

Depending on the age of the children, you can prepare a template for the ears and help with the crafting. Make the horn out of glitter fabric or felt. Roll it into a cylinder and glue the ends together. Then fill the horn with scraps of wool or cotton wool and close the opening with a round felt circle. You can decorate the horn with metallic yarn. Then cut out ears from the sheets of felt or glitter paper. Arrange everything on the headband the way you like it and stick it in place with a hot glue gun. Add the finishing touches to the headband with flowers and leaves.

Conclusion: a magical unicorn party for your child

A unicorn party is not only a great experience for children, but also a wonderful opportunity to spend an afternoon together full of creativity, fun and imagination. Throw an unforgettable unicorn birthday party with DIY unicorn headbands, painted T-shirts and fun unicorn games. Don’t forget to add colourful unicorn decorations and delicious snacks to make your party a day your little treasure will remember for years to come.

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