09, 2024
Ready to make a big splash?
Here are mermaid birthday party ideas for an enchanting, imaginative adventure.
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Is your child a fan of all things under the sea?
A mermaid birthday party will make their special day!
Whether they love DisneysThe Little Mermaidor a favorite mermaid doll, many kids find mermaids truly magical.
Its easy to put together a themed party as elaborate or simple as you like.
Consider hosting in your own backyard, or even celebrate on the beach at a nearby park.
What Do You Need for a Mermaid Birthday Party?
Mermaid-themed invites are widely available in print and digital versions.
Printed invites are a pretty souvenir, and they can be posted on the fridge as a party reminder.
Digital invitations are quicker to send and may save you a few bucks.
Here are a few fun options we love!
Mermaid-Themed Decorations
Its not a mermaid party without festive decorations.
Purchase a few splashy items, or go the DIY route to set up a magical deep-sea display.
A clever DIY option?
Hang a light blue fabric or scarf against a wall to create an oceanic effect.
Atableclothfeaturing gold mermaid scales is the ideal base fortasty birthday bites.
Hang a Garland:Spruce up any space with an adorable garland.
Thisfringed garlandfeatures darling mermaids, seahorses and shells.
Use Shimmery Balloons:Dont forget the balloons!
Put together bunches of balloons that shine.
Theseombre pink, blue and purple foil balloonsare sure to do the trick.
You could even take it a step further by making aDIY balloon garland.
Choose Pretty Plates:Set the table with stunningshell-shaped plates.
Try moreDIY decorationsfor any birthday party.
Set up a station with plenty of greatmermaid food and drink optionsto fit the theme.
This will make it look like scales!
If youre not a piping maestro, go easy on yourself.
Use colorful sprinkles and pink, purple or teal frosting to match the theme.
Grab a box ofcolored Goldfish crackersand pull out all of the pink ones.
Serve the mix in individualmermaid-themed paper cupsfor a special treat.
Turn them into a party snack!
Use aclassic recipewith white chocolate colored with teal, pink or purple gel food coloring.
For the easiest impact, fill bowls with Swedish fish and goldfish crackers.
Thesefinger foodsare sure to satisfy!
Mermaid Party Games & Activities
Dont forget to plan a fewparty gamesto entertain your guests!
Make your own backdrop or purchase agame setfor easy party prep.
Hosting in your backyard?
Tuck items like candy rings, necklaces and seashells around the yard, paired with clues along the way.
Hide a treasure chest full of goodies for everyone to enjoy once it has been discovered!
Catch everyones attention with a game ofunder-the-sea bingo.
Use a digital download and print the cards at home.
Hoping to do a craft?
Set up a table with a plastic tablecloth for easy clean-up.
Add two tablespoons of saline solution and knead the mixture until the slime comes together.
Choose blue glitter glue as the base.
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