If your little boy is as adventurous and animal-loving as the main character in Go Diego Go, then throw him a party with our Diego Party Ideas. These ideas include suggestions for invitations, decorations, activities, and more, which are sure to entertain even the wildest of beasts! Inviting boys and girls to the party? Check out our Dora the Explorer party ideas as well.
Invitations
Decorations
Food
Party Favors
Games & Activities
Planning & Invitations
One of your first decisions will be where to host your Diego Party. Hosting a party in your own backyard, where rambunctious boys can get out plenty of energy, is a great option. However, many parents prefer to host the party outside the home, so for this theme, you may want to consider a nature preserve, children’s science center, or Latin restaurant. For additional ideas, see our article on When and Where to Have the Party.
What do I need for the Party?
Basic party supplies include paper tableware, such as plates, napkins, cups, and cutlery; a tablecloth, streamers, and balloons. If you want to purchase themed tableware, instead of solids, consider our Diego Party Supplies.
You may also want to rent or purchase other items to fit your theme, such as:
- Episodes of Go Diego Go on DVD
- Journals
- Nature Books on Different Animals
- Disposable Cameras
- A Diego Pinata
To help you with your shopping, take a look at our Suggested Party Supply List. You may not need everything on the list, but you can use it as a guide.
Diego Party Invitations
Invitations are an important part of your planning because they can really get your guests in the party mood! If you have the time to make your own, here are a few ideas to consider:
- Fold a piece of cardstock in half to create a side-fold card, and paste a picture or sticker of Diego on the front. Inside, write your party details in English on the right and in Spanish on the left.
- Cut out photos of animals from nature magazines and paste them on the front of a top-fold card. On the inside, write, “Did you know that no two tigers have identical stripes? Find out more at [child’s name]’s birthday party!”
- Write your party details in black marker on world maps. Roll the maps up and send them in mailing tubes to your guests.
- Punch a hole in the corner of a card-style invitation, and attach it to a disposable camera or compass. Mail your invitations in padded envelopes.
- Include creative wording for your party details, such as:
There is a place where nature is running wild,
And coming to the rescue is a very special child!
[child’s name] is having a birthday and is inviting everyone,
Discovering together, yeah we’re going to have some fun!
If you would rather not make your own invitations, but would still like a personalized touch, consider our Personalized Jungle Invitations, which include the birthday child’s name and all the party details for you! We also offer blank invitations that you can fill in yourself.
Whichever invitation option you choose, seal your envelopes with Jungle Stickers for a final, festive touch!
Decorating & Food Ideas
Diego Party Decorations
Decorations that fit your theme are a great way to set the “adventurous” mood. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Diego loves animals, so if your child owns various stuffed animals, set them throughout the party area.
- Hang green streamers or ribbon from the ceiling to simulate tree vines.
- Balloons are a must at any party! Group together three to five helium balloons and anchor them with balloon weights around the party area. Add themed Mylar balloons to some of your balloon groups for added effect.
- Hang a banner above the entrance to the party area that reads “Welcome to [child’s name]’s Birthday Adventure!” Take a look at our Personalized Jungle Banners for inspiration.
- Make two signs for various items in the party area – one with the English word and one with the Spanish word. For example, put signs on the window that say "window" and “ventana”.
- Set potted trees, plants, or inflatable trees around the party area.
- Hang a Diego Pinata in the party area that can be used as a decoration before the activity begins. Remember, you can transform any pinata into a pull-string with these easy instructions.
Diego Party Food Ideas
Incorporate Diego’s Latin heritage into your party food, or base your food choices on Diego’s love for adventure and animals. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- If you are planning to serve a full meal, as opposed to snacks, set up a taco bar and let your guests build their own tacos. Include flour and corn tortillas, ground beef, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
- Set out a bowl of tortilla chips with several different dips to try – such as salsa, guacamole, black bean dip, or queso dip. For added fun, serve the chips in an upside-down safari hat.
- Make a fruit plate with tropical fruit, such as mango, papaya, pineapple, banana, and star fruit. Serve with vanilla yogurt for dipping.
- Make your own trail mix, then fill cupcake liners with the mix and set them out on a big platter for the kids to grab and go. (Homemade trail mix also makes a great addition to a favor bag!)
- Serve pineapple juice, tropical punch, ginger ale, and water with silly straws.
- Make Mexican Hot Chocolate and serve with mini marshmallows and cinnamon sticks.
- Serve churros or fried plantains with vanilla ice cream if you would rather not serve cake.
- For a Diego birthday cake, try this idea: Bake a 9”x13” cake and frost it in green frosting. Use blue frosting to create a ‘stream’ that goes through the center of the cake. Add tufts of ‘grass’ with dark green decorator icing and gumballs covered in grey frosting for ‘rocks’. Add small plastic palm trees and Diego and jungle animal figurines.
Diego Party Favors
Send your guests home feeling like real explorers with party favors that fit your theme. Give one large favor, such as a book or DVD; or combine smaller favors such as a kaleidoscope, binoculars, stickers, a disposable camera, and candy in a nice favor bag.
To save time, you may want to consider our Complete Favor Sets, which include matching favor bags. Or, consider our popular Personalized Boy Explorer Favors. Choose from bag tags, zipper pulls, magnets, and more, all personalized with your guests’ names or a personal message from you!
Diego Party Games & Activities
It’s easy to modify traditional games for any theme. For example, you could play “Pin the Spots on Baby Jaguar”, “Diego Says” or “Diego Charades”. For additional ideas, see the Games & Activities section below.
For additional party planning tips, our Party Planning 101 Guide includes cake ideas, party etiquette tips, a printable guest list, and more.
The Go Diego Go name and all related characters and elements are the property of Nickelodeon Family and Parents, Viacom International Inc. This guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nickelodeon Family and Parents, Viacom International Inc.
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