If you’re throwing a space themed birthday party then check out this list of 32 ideas that will surely inspire you. This guide includes invitations, decorations, activities, foods, and party favors to ensure every aspect of your party is out of this world.
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 feature astronauts, the planets, and galaxy backgrounds. Check out these invitations which can be customized for any age.
Decorations
What is a party without decorations? Backdrops, table cloths, centerpieces, and balloons can all be customized into a galactic masterpiece. These ideas will help you create an out of this world party.
- Space Themed Customizable Backdrop
A backdrop can be made from many things including a galaxy table cloth, a sparkly sheet, or a customized party banner. Check out this “Houston We Have A One Year Old” Banner by The Modern Store Front. - Lantern Table Center Pieces
A great addition to your tables is a space themed center piece. You can create these center pieces yourself by cutting some star and moon shapes into a roll of construction paper and then placing a tealight behind them.
- Balloon Archway
A balloon archway is becoming a classic for birthday parties. They look great when framing a backdrop and the extra balloons are lots of fun for littles to play with. To give your archway some dimension, make sure the add different shaped balloons Check out this Balloon Garland Set that includes rocketships, stars, planets with rings, and even an astronaut. - Paper Pom Poms for Planets
Use tissue paper to create pom poms. You can create them in different colors to represent the planets, the sun, or asteroids. You can then tape them to the wall or hang them from the ceiling. For a tutorial and downloadable template to help you make them, check out Country Hill Cottage. - Paper Lantern Planets
Paint some paper lanterns to look just like the planets. You can then hang them from the ceiling to make your guests feel like they are traveling through the solar system.
- Moon and Star Confetti
To give your party some extra sparkle, just sprinkle some confetti on top of your tables. Check out this Moon and Star Confetti to match the rest of your decorations. - Space Themed Plates
Check out these Space Themed Paper Plates and Napkins. They feature a very cute astronaut surrounded by planets. You can also choose to put solid colored plates in whatever your main color pallet is. - Hanging Moons and Stars
String together some moon and star shaped confetti to make your guests really feel like their floating through outer space. You can hang them from the ceiling or incorporate them into your backdrop. - Cardboard Rocket Ship
Create a rocket ship out of cardboard for great photo opportunities. Keep the design simple: a rectangle for the body, a triangle for the roof, and sloped wings for the fins. Connect them all together and paint it to match your theme. Make sure to add some portholes that your guests can look through for a perfect picture moment.
Activities
- Make your Own Space Necklace
Have your guests create their own bead necklaces. For a galaxy theme, proved black beads as well as beads that look like planets, asteroids, and stars. Check out this Pre-made Kit that contains everything your guests will need. - Create a Galaxy in a Bottle
Let your guests create their own galaxy in a bottle with this recipe from Little Passports. Made with just cotton balls, water, and food coloring, this activity is easy to put together and makes a pretty amazing craft. You can use any plastic bottle or check out this listing for 16 small plastic sensory bottles. - Create Your Own Planets from Tealights and Ping Pong Balls
Have your guests paint a ping pong ball and then place it on top of an electric tealight to create a spectacular glowing planet.
- Astronaut Space Training
Let your guests enter a space training academy by setting up obstacle courses for them. Once successfully completed, you can hand out astronaut certificates. - Rocket Launch
Create a landing site for your guests to launch rockets at and watch as they compete to see who has the most successful landing. - Moon Sand Play
Playing in moon sand is a great sensory activity for children. Add some space themed figures and let them pretend to be conducting missions on the moon. Check out this kit for everything you’ll need for this activity.
- Mission to Mars
Let your guests get creativity by taking them on a mission to mars. Create a mission prompt and watch as the little ones navigate through space together. - Create Constellations Using Pretzels and Marshmallows
Set out some cups full of stick prestels and marshmallows and have your guests connect them to create editable constellations. You can have some famous constellations printed out on cards to pass around or let them create their own. For a free print out of constellation flash cards, Click Here.
For more space themed activities, check out 23 Out of This World Space Themed Birthday Party Activities.
Foods
- Galaxy fruit dip
If you plan on serving fruit at your party then you should definitely check out this recipe for galaxy fruit dip by Crafty With a Chance of Baking. Its swirls of dark blue and black with white stars mixed in make it look just like the milky way. - Alien Goo Chips and Salsa
Planning on serving chips at your party? Don’t forget to set out some salsa verde so that your guests can enjoy some “Alien Goo”.
- Galaxy Color Changing Lemonade Slushie
If you want to serve a specialty drink at your party then you have to check out this recipe for color changing lemonade by The Flavor Bender. This lemonade uses all natural ingredients and truly looks like a galaxy in a glass. - Star and Crescent Moon Shaped Sandwiches
Fun shaped cookie cutters can be used to make any food into a space themed delicacy. Whether you plan to serve peanut butter and jelly, ham, or grilled cheese, those sandwiches can be turned into stars, crescent moons, or clouds. - Crescent Moon Croissants
What food is better for a space themed party than one that already looks like a crescent moon? Just add whatever filling you want and you have some easy moon shaped sandwiches. - Star Pizza Bites
Pizza is always a crowd favorite at parties. For a space themed party, cut the dough into star shapes before baking to create mini star pizza bites.
- Galaxy Candy Apples
Check out this recipe for galaxy candy apples by I Save A 2 Z. The blue and white swirls make an eye catching display for a desert table. - Galaxy Ice Cream
Cake and ice cream are a perfect match at birthday parties. Check out this recipe from Dream A Little Bigger for an eye catching galaxy ice cream. The purple and blue swirls will make you feel like you’ve been launched straight to outer space. - Alien Jello Cups
Jello is always a hit at parties and what better way to serve it than as an alien. Just make your yellow or blue jello in individual serving sized cups and add some eyes on top.
For more space themed foods, check out 21 Space Themed Birthday Foods to Make Your Party Out of This World.
Party Favors
- Glow in the Dark Aliens
What better way to remember a party than by getting to take home your very own alien. Check out this pack of 25 glow in the dark aliens that would fit perfectly in your goody bag. - Moon Necklaces
A necklace is a great idea for a party bag. It can be worn repeatedly and your little one and their friends will love matching. Check out these globe spaced galaxy pendants.
- Bookmarks with Attached Charms
If you have some readers coming to your party then you should check out these bookmarks. They are space themed and even have an attached charm. - Space Themed painting kit
A painting kit is a great gift for children who love to craft. This is a gift that can be in the bags ready to take home or broken out during the party for some painting time. Check out these premade space themed kits. - Space Themed Book
A space themed book makes a great gift for your party goers. Some of my favorite books are the Step Into Reading Series. These books come in nearly every theme and can help improve reading skills as well. Check out this book: Space: Planets, Moons, Stars, and More! - Planet Bouncy Balls
Bouncy balls are lots of fun for kids and can even be broken out during the party. Check out these high bouncing solar system balls.
For more party favor ideas, check out 19 Space Themed Out of This World Birthday Party Favors.
I hope this guide has inspired you to create an out of this world party. Let me know if you plan to incorporate any of these ideas into your space themed party.
