Throw the little Jedi in your life a party full of adventure with our Star Wars Party Ideas. We have compiled tips and tricks for everything from invitations to party favors, so start planning – and may the force be with you!
Invitations
Decorations
Food
Party Favors
Games & Activities
Planning & Invitations
Securing a place for your Star Wars Party is one of the first things you will need to do. Hosting a party at home is a great option, as you have a little more freedom with your decorating and food choices. However, many want to host the party elsewhere, so for a Star Wars theme, you may want to consider a planetarium, movie theater, or arcade. 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 Star Wars party supplies, which paired with our Star Wars 3-D Glasses, really make snack time an adventure!
You may also want to rent or purchase other items to fit your theme, such as:
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.
Star Wars Invitations
Unique, homemade invitations can really get you in the party mood! If you have the time, here are a few ideas to consider:
- Cut a piece of white cardstock into the shape of a lightsaber. Use markers to color the handle grey and the beam yellow. Write your party details in silver marker on the yellow beam. Alternatively, fold a piece of cardstock in half, cut out two small lightsabers and cross them together in the middle of the card. On the front of the card, write, “You are Invited to a Galaxy Far, Far, Away…” Write your party details inside.
- Print out movie stills from the birthday child’s favorite Star Wars movie. Write your party details on the back.
- Punch a hole in the corner of a card-style invitation and attach it to a Star Wars Mask that your guests can wear to the party.
- Make a simple black helmet to resemble Darth Vader’s helmet out of black construction paper. Write your party details in gold pen.
- Include creative wording for your party details, such as:
Yoda says:
“Come to [child’s name]’s Party, You Should.”
“Lots of Fun, You Will Have.”
“[Location], It Will Be Held.”
“Lots of Cake and Yummy Treats, You Will Eat.”
If you would rather not make your own invitations, but would still like a personalized touch, consider our The Force Personalized 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, make sure to include any additional information, such as if you would like your guests to come dressed as their favorite Star Wars character. And, remember to seal your envelopes with Star Wars stickers!
Decorating & Food Ideas
Star Wars Decorations
Send your guests to a galaxy far, far, away by using decorations that fit your theme!
- Call your local video store or movie theater and see if they have any old Star Wars posters they wouldn’t mind giving or selling to you. Hang these up in the party area.
- 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 Star Wars-themed Mylar balloons to some of your balloon groups.
- Hang a banner above the entrance to the party area that reads “Welcome…May the Force Be With You…” Take a look at our banners for inspiration!
- Transform one side of your party area into “The Dark Side” by covering the walls with black butcher paper and adding black balloons and streamers.
- Set out any Star Wars toys or figurines that your child may already have. These work well for centerpieces and decorations for windowsills.
- Play the Star Wars soundtrack as background music.
- Replace some of the light bulbs in chandeliers, lamps, and other light fixtures in the party area with black lights.
- Hang a Star Wars-themed 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.
Star Wars Party Food Ideas
It can be fun for the host and the guests to include theme-specific treats during the party. For a Star Wars Party, consider the following ideas:
- Edible Lightsabers - Cover ¾ of a large pretzel rod with bright yellow, blue or orange frosting. Sprinkle with colored sugar.
- Yoda Soda - Freeze green Gatorade in ice cube trays before the party. During the party, serve ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, or water, and give each guest one or two Gatorade ice cubes. Let them watch as their soda turns green!
- Jedi Jigglers - Make your child’s favorite flavor of jello in a shallow pan. Use Star Wars cookie cutters to cut shapes in the jello to serve at the party.
- Darth Vader Veggie Tray - Arrange dark-colored veggies, such as eggplant, avocado, beets, and purple carrots, on a circular platter. Add a dark-colored dipping sauce, such as roasted red pepper hummus.
- Dark Side Chips & Dip - Serve blue tortilla chips with black bean dip.
- Chewy Chewbacca Cookies - Bake your favorite cookies and frost them in chocolate frosting. Die coconut flakes brown and coat the cookies in the flakes to resemble Chewbacca’s furry exterior.
- Star Wars Cake - Bake a 9”x13” cake and cut it into three long strips. Lay the strips down vertically on top of one another so you have one long strip. Decorate this to resemble a lightsaber, with the top portion frosted in bright-colored frosting and the bottom portion in chocolate frosting for the handle.
Star Wars Party Favors
Send your guests home feeling like real Jedis with party favors that fit your theme. Give one large favor, such as a Star Wars DVD or movie ticket, or combine smaller favors such as Star Wars stickers, bubbles, a Yoda figurine, glow sticks, and candy in a nice favor bag.
To save time, you may want to consider one of our complete Star Wars Favor Sets, which include matching favor bags. Or, consider our popular personalized favors. Choose from bag tags, zipper pulls, magnets, and more, all personalized with your guests’ names or a personal message from you!
Star Wars Games & Activities
There are many Star Wars games (both board and video) that would work as easy entertainment for this theme. You can also easily host a lightsaber battle using foam pool noodles or balloon swords. 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 Star Wars name and all related characters and elements are the property of Lucasfilm Ltd. This guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd.
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