Throwing a unicorn themed birthday party has never been easier with this complete ultimate unicorn birthday party guide. This guide is perfect for inspiring ideas for every aspect of your party, from the invitation given beforehand all the way to the party favors handed out at the end. With these ideas, you will be able to create a magical party that your little one will never forget.
Invitations
First impressions are always important, and the first impression of your party will be 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 can all be customized. Invitations to choose from feature cute unicorn faces, rainbows, fluffy clouds, and of course sparkles. Check out this Unicorn Invitation.
Decorations
What is a party without decorations? Backdrops, table cloths, centerpieces, and balloons can all be customized into a rainbow perfection. These ideas will help you create a beautiful party.
- Custom Unicorn Backdrop
A backdrop can be made from anything including a rainbow table cloth, a sparkly sheet, a handful of curtains or a customized party banner. If you plan to go the custom route, then check out this Custom Unicorn Banner on Etsy. - Unicorn Plates
Check out these Unicorn Paper Plates and Napkins. You can also choose to put solid colored plates in whatever your main color pallet is. - Table Center pieces
A great addition to your tables is a unicorn shaped center piece. You can create these center pieces yourself or just stick some ears into a vase of flowers for a similar effect.
- 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. Check out this Balloon Garland Set that even comes with a matching backdrop and table cloth. - Tissue Paper Tassel Garland
A tassel garland can be hung up anywhere at the party and will give your guests an extra festive feel. Check out this article by Woo! Jr. to learn how to make them from tissue paper. - Unicorns Made from Paper Lanterns
To add some floating unicorns to your party, just take some white paper lanterns and add eyes, ears and a horn to them.
- Rainbow Streamers on Doorway
If you have a room you don’t want guests to see into but still need to access, then you can cover it with streamers. Pick some brightly colored paper, cut to size, and then arrange them in a rainbow. - Unicorn Confetti
To give your party some extra sparkle, just sprinkle some confetti on top of your tables. Check out this Unicorn Shaped Confetti to match the rest of your decorations.
Specialty Foods and Deserts
Now that your guests have arrived, it’s time to feed them. This list of ideas includes sides, main dishes, and desserts to ensure your whole menu is magical.
- Rainbow Fruit and Vegetable Tray
Any dish can be turned into a rainbow, especially fruit and vegetable trays. Just sort your fruits and veggies by colors and then line them into a rainbow pattern.
- Unicorn Fruit Dip
If you plan on serving fruit at your party then you should definitely check out this recipe for unicorn fruit dip by 3 Boys and a Dog. Its swirls of blue, pink, and purple with silver sprinkles on top look exactly like a unicorn’s dream treat. - Fun Shaped Sandwiches
Fun shaped cookie cutters can be used to make any food into a unicorn themed delicacy. Any type of sandwich can be transformed into a unicorn, star or cloud.
- Rainbow Pizza
You can easily change any old pizza into a magical rainbow pizza just by adding edible glitter on top. Pick out some rainbow colors to turn it into delicious unicorn food. - Rainbow Pinwheels
Pinwheels are great for parties that are focused on finger foods. This recipe from A Side of Sweet is so colorful that it looks like a unicorn’s dream. - Unicorn Bread
If your little one is having an early party or one that ends in a sleepover, you should serve them up this unicorn bread by Crayons + Cravings. This banana bread is covered in icing and sprinkles and contains all the colors of the rainbow. - Tacos with Green or Pink Tortillas
If you want some colorful entrees at your party then serve up some tacos with green or pink tortillas. For green just pick up some spinach tortillas. For pink, check out this recipe for beetroot tortillas from Crazy Cucumber. - Cake and Cupcakes
Whether going with one big cake or a tray full of cupcakes, the cake is often the centerpiece of the party. Many unicorn themed cakes feature closed eyes on a round cake topped with a curly mane and horn. Cupcakes can have a similar design or be arranged to create a picture like a rainbow. For easy DIY cupcakes, grab some pre-made multicolored cupcakes and top with mini waffle cones and sprinkles to transform them into mini unicorns.
- Unicorn Bark
Unicorn bark is a fun treat to share and easy to make too. Just melt different colored candy melts, pour them on a tray, and swirl the colors together. You can even add extras like sprinkles or edible sugar on top. Once cooled, you can break the bark into pieces and serve to your guest. - Unicorn Rice Krispy Treats
An easy treat to make is chocolate dipped rice krispy treats made to look like unicorns. Just melt some white chocolate bark, dip your treats, let dry, then paint a unicorn face on top. You can even add a horn by shaping it from modeling chocolate. For a detailed recipe,check out this article from Hungry Happenings. - Unicorn Horns
Chocolate covered pretzels are a real treat at any party. To turn them into a unicorn horn, just use brightly colored chocolate and sprinkle them with sparkles.
For more food ideas, check out 21 Foods for a Magical Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Party.
Activities
After the food, it’s time for the real fun to begin! But how to entertain so many little ones? Here are some of my favorite ideas.
- Paint Your Own Unicorn
What better way to kit off a party than with a painting activity. With this wood paint kit, your guests can decorate their very own unicorn that they can take home when the party is finished. Every time they look at their painting, they will be reminded of how much fun the party was. - Make Your Own Rainbow Jewelry
Have your guests create their own necklace or bracelet using beads or fruit loops. Provide rainbow colors for that magical unicorn feeling. For a pre-made kit, check out this listing by Peppy Party Paperie. - Make Your Own Unicorn
Your guests will love creating their very own unicorns. To make the unicorns, start with a base of either a toilet paper roll or a paper plate. Set out some construction paper, string, glue, and any other crafting materials you may have and watch as the unicorns come to life.
- Pin the Horn on the Unicorn
A simple twist on pin the tail on the donkey, this game just requires a picture of a unicorn, some paper horns, and a blindfold. Put your picture on the wall, blind fold the player, spin them around, and then let them try to find the right spot for the horn. If you don’t want to make your own, check out this Amazon listing. - Ring Toss
A ring toss is another classic game that can be adapted to your unicorn themed party. Instead of tossing rings around a bottle, toss your rings towards a unicorn and try to hook your ring on its horn. - Unicorn Scavenger Hunt
If you have plenty of good hiding spots in your house or back yard, then a unicorn scavenger hunt is a perfect game for the little ones. Hide sparkly or unicorn themed items around your party and create a map with the hidden location of each or let the kids find them on their own. - Make Some Unicorn Slime
Making slime is always a hit with children. To make it unicorn slime all you need to do is swirl different rainbow colors together and then add some sparkles or magical confetti. Check out this post by The Best Ideas for Kids for a great slime recipe.
- Balloon Pop
Give every player a unicorn horn to wear on their head and let them try to pop some balloons with it. Inside each balloon you can add glitter, confetti or other surprises that will rain down once popped. - Unicorn Horn Stacking
Break out your favorite stack-able treat and have your guests attempt to stack as many of them on their forehead as possible. Whoever makes the tallest unicorn horn wins.
For more activity ideas, check out 22 Fun Activities for a Unicorn Themed Birthday Party.
Party Favors
The most successful party is one that is remembered well past the party date. A great way to help your guests remember is by sending them home with a souvenir. Check out these ideas for what to include in your favor bag.
- Bracelet Kit
A bracelet is a great idea for a party bag. It can be worn repeatedly and your little one and their friends will love having matching jewelry. This kit by Peppy Party Paperie even allows your guests to make the bracelet themselves. - Unicorn Scrunchie
If you’re expecting lots of little girls at your party, then a rainbow hair tie could be a great party keepsake. Wrap the tie around a card with a thank you note or a cute saying to complete the look. Check out these hair ties by TopKnotFavors with the cute phrase “Unicorn Hair Don’t Care.” - Adopt a Unicorn
What better way to remember a party than by getting to take home your very own pet! Set out some stuffed unicorns and a sign that says “Adopt Your Own Unicorn” and watch as your guests delight in their new toy. Check out this listing on Amazon. It includes a Unicorn, carry case, and adoption certificate.
- Unicorn 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 this pre-made wooden painting kit on Amazon. - Socks
A comfy pair of socks in your party bag will be a welcome sight and every time your guests wear them they surely remember all the fun they had at your party. - Unicorn Themed Cups
Themed cups are excellent choices for a goodie bag because they can be used so many times after the party. You can even use the cup to hold whatever other goodies you’re giving out instead of a bag.This Amazon listing makes a great choice your cups. - Unicorn Key Chain
Key chains are always fun and can be used in so many different ways. Check out these sequin unicorn key chains on Amazon. They make the perfect stuffer for a favor bag.
- Candy Bag
While not exactly a long lasting gift, your guests will still enjoy taking home some sweet treats. This can be a way to share some of the leftover desserts from your party or make your guests smile by sharing some “unicorn poop” from The Sweet Moments US. - Pre-made kit
No time to make your own party favor bags? Just use a pre-made option. This pre-made kit includes plush unicorns, bracelets, stickers, stamps, and more.
For more favor ideas, check out 19 Rainbow Unicorn Party Favors Your Guests Will Actually Love.
I hope this guide has inspired you. Let me know if you plan to incorporate any of these ideas into your unicorn themed party.
