If you’re throwing a bee themed birthday party then check out this list of 36 ideas that will surely inspire you. These ideas include invitations, decorations, activities, foods, and party favors to ensure every aspect of your party is un-bee-lievable.
Invitation:
First impressions are always important, and the first impression anyone will have of your party will be through the invitation. This makes picking out your invitation an important part of your party planning. One of my favorite places to look for invitations is through Etsy. There are hundreds of different styles to choose from and the templates are all customizable. Invitations to choose from include bees, beehives, flowers, and honeycombs.
Decorations:
What is a party without decorations? Backdrops, table cloths, centerpieces, and balloons can all be used to transform your party into a honeybee hive.
- Bee Backdrop and Balloon Arch
Add a Sweet As Can Bee Backdrop surrounded by Balloons in all different shades of yellow. Among your balloons add some flowers, leaves, and faux bees to add some dimension. This area will be the perfect place to take pictures or place a cake table.
- Honeycomb Shelving
Use Honey Comb Selves to place deserts, party favors, or gifts on. You can even fill them up with flowers to create an eye-catching display. For a budget friendly option, consider making your own honey comb shelves out of popsicle sticks. This video by Dyartorin Crafts will show you how. - Bee Themed Plates
Match your tableware to your party’s themed with this Bee and Honeycomb Tableware Set. It comes with two different sized plates, cups, utensils and napkins with bees buzzing throughout them all. For a first bee day party, consider this So Sweet To Bee One Set which also comes with a table cloth. - Yellow and White Flower Arrangements
Having flowers at a bee themed party just makes sense. Use yellow and white flowers to stay within your color pallet. Add some Flying Bee Floral Picks among your blooms for a beautiful display.
- Beehive Centerpieces
Check out these Beehive Vases. They would make perfect centerpieces for your tables. You can also try to DIY your own version by wrapping a glass vase in jute cord and placing a black cloth in the middle for the entrance. Complete they look by gluing on some bees and flowers. - Honey Bee Buffet
If you’re serving food at your party, then hide some bees among your dishes. One way to do this is to add some Bee Toothpicks to your dishes. Another option is using bee themed dishes. Some options include this Bee Cupcake Holder, this Flower Serving Plate, or these Bee Plastic Cups. - Beehive Paper Lanterns
Create hanging beehives from yellow hanging lanterns and scatter them throughout your party. To make the lantern into a convincing beehive, paint yellow honey dripping from the top and add bees to the outside.
- First Bee Day Decorations
If this is your little one’s very first bee day, then consider adding some special 1 year decorations. Some options are a Bee Themed Highchair Banner, a Monthly Photo Board, and some First Bee Day Balloons.
Foods:
Now that your guests have arrived, it’s time to feed them. This list of ideas includes appetizers, entrees, and desserts to ensure your whole menu is as sweet as can bee.
- Bee Striped Fruit Tray
Turn an ordinary fruit tray into one with bee stripes by alternating yellow and black or purple fruits. Some options for the yellow stripes include bananas, pineapples, mangos, starfruit and yellow apples. For the black stripes, use blackberries, blue berries, purple grapes, dark cherries or plums. Another option is to use these Bee Letter Wooden Food Boards and alternate your colored fruits for each letter. - Bee Stripped Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a fun bite sized treat that would fit perfectly at a bee themed party, especially when you give them bumble bee stripes. To make the stripes, cut a black olive into strips and then place them in bars along the yellow of the deviled egg. For a classic deviled egg recipe, check out this article by Downshiftology.
- Honey Lemonaid
If you’re looking to serve a signature drink at your party, then serve up some honey lemonade in a Large Drink Dispenser. For an easy recipe, check out The Prairie Homestead. This recipe only uses 3 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make. - Honey Mac and Cheese
Mac and Cheese is always a crowd favorite, especially among younger guests. And with this recipe for honey mac and cheese by 12 Tomatoes, you’ll be able to infuse a crowd pleaser with a main element of your honey bee theme. - Honey Baked Ham Croissant Sandwiches
Serve up some honey backed ham croissant sandwiches for a grab and go treat your guests will love. Skewer them with these Honey Bee Toothpicks to complete the dish.
- Honey Pizza
If you’ve ever drizzled honey over hot cheddar then you know how delicious a honey pizza can be. To make a honey pizza that will appeal to everyone just make your pizza like normal and then drizzle some honey on top. - Lemon Bars
This recipe by Preppy Kitchen will show you how to make the best lemon bars. They are bright and tangy and will look like the perfect landing spot for your buzzing bee guests. - Mini Flower Lemon Tarts
These mini flower lemon tarts by Sugar Apron would be a great addition to your bee themed party. They are bite sized and are an amazing mix of sweet and tart. Plus, they look just like the type of flower a bee would love to land on.
- Honey Bun Mini Muffins
Honey buns and bees go hand and hand. And did you know they make them as Mini Muffins. Put some of these muffins on a tray and drizzle some icing on top for a buzzing bee treat. - Sunflower Cupcakes
Sunflower cupcakes can be a perfect addition to your bee themed party. This tutorial by Sally’s Baking will show you how to make them using sprinkles for the flower’s pit and icing for its petals.
For more bee themed foods, check out 25 Buzz Worthy Foods for a Bee Themed Party.
Activities:
After the food, it’s time for the real fun to begin! Get your guests buzzing with these fun and unique activity ideas.
- Paper Plate Bees
For an easy bee craft that you guests will love, take a paper plate and turn it into a bee. To make this bee, just take a plain white paper plate, paint it with yellow and black stripes, and then add some pipe cleaner antenna, construction paper wings, and googly eyes. Add other supplies like glitter and stickers so that your guests can truly make these bees their own.
- Make Your Own Bee Themed Bracelets
Set up a jewelry crafting station with these Bee Themed Bracelet Kits. They feature a bee charm as well as black, yellow, and white beads in all different styles. Your guests will love stringing these bracelets together during this fun and creative activity. - Bee Painting Kits
Painting is always a fun activity for kids. For a bee themed party, cut some bee shapes out of whatever material you want and let your guests paint away! For a pre-made kit, check out these Bee Favor Painting Kits. These kits come with a bee figurine, a paint brush, two paint colors, and a thank you card that can be customized with your child’s name. - Beehive Toss
Challenge your guests to a bee bean bag basket toss! Just set out some baskets and have your guests try to throw some bee bean bags inside of the “hives.” Whoever can get the most bees into the baskets is the winner. To make your bee bean bags, take some Yellow and Black Bean Bags and paint stripes on them in the opposing color.
- Pollen Drop Race
For a fast paced game, host a pollen drop race. Have your guests pick up little balls of pollen (cotton balls) and balance them on a spoon. They will have to carry the pollen all the way to the bee’s beehive (a bowl) without dropping it. Whoever can get the most pollen to the beehive within the time limit you set is the winner. - Queen Bee Says
A simple twist on Simon Says, this game will have your guests following the queen bee’s instructions. Pick on guests to be the queen bee, give them a Bee Antenna Headband, and have them give simple instructions for the other guests to follow. - Adopt a Bee
Set up an “Adopt a Bee” station and send your guests home with their very own bee. You can provide them with an adoption certificate and let them get creative with naming and creating a biography for their new pet. This listing for 20 Bee Plushies would be perfect for this activity.
- Bee Waggle Dancing
Turn your guests into some wiggling waggling bees by having a bee dance. Paly some music, give each guest a pair of Bee Antenna Headbands and let them wiggle around just like real bees do when they communicate. To make this activity a game, have your guests start and stop dancing along with the music. - Honey Playdough Station
Set up a honey playdough station for an open ended activity that will bring out your guests’ creative side. For this station, make some honey playdough following the recipe by Teaching Mama. Set out some wooden honey dippers, rollers, cookie cutters, and any other bee themed toys you have on hand.
For more bee themed activities, check out 22 Buzzing Bee Birthday Games and Activities.
Favors:
The most successful party is one that is remembered well past the party date. So, thank you guests for bee-ing there by sending them home with some of these party favors.
- Bee Antenna
Get your guests into the party spirit by gifting them some Bee Antenna Headbands. This 12 pack of headbands will instantly turn your guests into cute little buzzing bees. They can wear them throughout the party or take them home in their goodie bags.
- Bee Keychains
Check out these Bee Themed Keychains. This set of 36 keychains features 9 different designs including bees, flowers, honeycombs, and beehives. They would make a great addition to your party favors. - Pollinator Seed Kits
Help your guests attract their own bees back at home with these Pollinator Seed Kits. These seed packets remind your guests to “Bee Kind” and contain enough seeds to fill 10 square feet. Your guests will love planting them and seeing the bees that they attract. - Bee Themed Playdough Kits
Playdough can be a great gift for your party bags, especially these pre-made Bee Playdough Jars. These jars contain sparkly yellow playdough, a bee figuring, a honey dipper, a flower, assorted jewels, and golden glitter balls. These jars can be taken out during the party for some unstructured play time or taken home in goodie bags.
- Burt’s Bees Chapstick
For an easy party favor, take some Burt’s Bees Chapstick and attach them to thank you cards. For your cards, use a saying like “Thanks for Buzzing By” or “Thanks for Bee-ing Here.” - Stickers or tattoos
Another easy party favor for your bags are some stickers or temporary tattoos. Your guests can play with them during your party or they can continue the party fun at home. This pack of 96 Bee Stickers would be a perfect fit for your theme. - Honey Jars
Share a sweet treat with your guests by gifting them some jars full of honey. Fill these small plastic Honey Jars with some local honey for a favor your guests will absolutely love.
- Bumble Bee Trail Mix
Another sweet treat you can make for your guests is some bumble bee trail mix. Mix together honeycomb cereal, pretzels, marshmallows, and bits of chocolate. Put this mix in these Bee Themed Treat Bags and you’ll have a delicious party favor.
For more party favor ideas, check out 21 Buzzing Bee Birthday Favors Your Guests Will Love.
I hope this guide has inspired you. Let me know in the comments if you plan to incorporate any of these ideas into your bee themed party.
