If you are looking for a fun and unique birthday party theme, then look no further than an ice cream themed party! This type of party is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Here are some ice cream birthday party ideas on how to make your party a success.
Ice cream birthday party decorations ideas
When it comes to decorating for an ice cream themed party, the sky is the limit! You can hang up streamers and balloons in ice cream colors like pink, purple, and blue. You can also put up posters of favorite ice cream flavors or toppings. For a more subtle approach, try using small accents like ice cream cone confetti or tablecloth.
Ice cream piñatas
Ice cream piñatas are a great way to add a little bit of fun and excitement to your ice cream birthday party. You can find ice cream shaped piñatas in most party stores and they are sure to be a hit with the kids. Fill it with candy, toys, or small ice cream themed items like miniature scoops, cones, and sprinkles.
Ice cream birthday party backdrops ideas
For a great photo backdrop, hang up some ice cream themed fabric in the background. You can even make it more festive by adding some balloons or streamers around the edges. If you want to get creative, try hanging up a few ice cream cones from the ceiling!
Ice cream birthday party centerpieces ideas
To decorate each table, create an ice cream cone centerpiece. Fill a clear vase or bowl with fake scoops of ice cream and top it off with colorful balloons, streamers, and confetti!
Other ideas
Other ice cream birthday party decoration ideas are:
- Ice cream plates: You can find these at most party stores or online.
- Ice cream in mason jars: An original way to serve ice cream is in mason jars. You can decorate the jars with ribbons, bows or even googly eyes.
- DIY Balloon and paper cones: Make balloon ice cream cones by attaching a paper cone to a helium-filled balloon. You can also make them out of construction paper or felt.
- Use ice cream balloons as centerpieces.
- Make an “ice cream” garland out of construction paper or felt.
- Cover the tables with tablecloths in ice cream colors.
Ice cream birthday party sweets and treats
Ice cream birthday cake
What’s an ice cream themed party without a delicious cake? You can find plenty of recipes online for making your own ice cream cake. If you don’t want to make one, you can always buy one from the store instead. Some ice cream design ideas for your cake include ice cream cones, scoops of ice cream, and sprinkles.
Ice cream birthday cupcakes
In addition to having a cake, you can also make cupcakes with an ice cream theme. Try making vanilla or chocolate cupcakes and top them with colorful sprinkles or gummy candies in the shape of ice cream cones. You can also use frosting to create fun shapes like swirls and scoops.
Ice cream birthday cookies ideas
Nothing beats a warm, freshly baked cookie for dessert. Create some ice cream themed cookies by using icing and candy to make them look like scoops of ice cream. You can even add some sprinkles and miniature scoops to make them look more realistic.
Ice cream birthday cakesicles ideas
Cakesicles are all the rage these days, and what better way to incorporate them into your ice cream themed party than with an ice cream cakesicle! You can use cake mix and frosting to create a delicious ice cream flavored cakesicle. Add some sprinkles and gummy candies for decoration and you’re ready to go.
Ice cream birthday cakepops ideas
Cakepops are a fun and easy way to make your ice cream party even sweeter! Bake or buy some cake mix and create delicious cakepops in the shape of ice cream cones. Use icing to give them a little bit of flavor, and then finish them off with some sprinkles or other decorations.
Ice cream birthday brownies ideas
Brownies are a classic dessert that never goes out of style. For your ice cream birthday party, try making brownies in the shape of scoops of ice cream. Top them with a variety of sprinkles and gummy candies to make them look even more realistic.
Ice cream birthday party donuts
Donuts are a great way to add some variety to your ice cream themed party. Try making donuts in the shape of an ice cream cone, or make regular donuts and top them with icing in the shape of scoops of ice cream. You can also use sprinkles and other decorations to give them a more realistic look.
Other ice cream party sweets and treats
Below you can find a list of other great ideas to incorporate to your party:
- Rice krispies in the shape of an ice cream.
- Vanilla wafers with frosting and sprinkles.
- Chocolate dipped pretzels.
- Mini cupcakes with ice cream cones on top.
- Cotton candy ice cream cones.
Ice cream birthday party food & drinks
For a festive centerpiece, you can create an ice cream sundae bar! Include all the favorite toppings like sprinkles, gummy bears, sauces, and whipped cream.
Other ice cream topping ideas: chocolate syrup, brownies, Oreos, chocolate chip cookies, sugar wafers, sprinkles, whipped cream, coconut, cherries, peanut butter, KitKats, Snickers, Milky Way, Twix, M&M’s, Whoppers, sea salt caramel, marshmallows, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, kiwi, chocolate syrup, butterscotch syrup, strawberry syrup, caramel syrup, maple syrup, strawberry preserves, Peach preserves, pistachios, pecans, graham crackers, Pineapple, warmed Nutella, gummy bears, licorice, Granola, cornflakes, Lucky Charms.
Other ice cream birthday party food ideas are ice cream sandwiches, popsicles, and frozen yogurt. For drinks, try making some milkshakes or floats with your favorite flavors of ice cream.
For snacks , try setting out some ice cream cones filled with chips and other treats. These are easy to make and perfect for a quick snack during the party.
Ice cream birthday party printables
Printables can be a great way to make your ice cream themed party look even more festive. You can find plenty of printable decorations online, like banners, cupcake toppers, and even tablecloths.
Printable ice cream cake toppers
For a special touch, try making some personalized ice cream cake toppers. Create one in the shape of the birthday boy or girl and use it to decorate the cake! You can also make some with fun phrases like “Happy Birthday” or even just “Ice Cream.
Printable ice cream birthday party invitations
Send out fun ice cream themed invitations to get your guests excited for the party! You can find plenty of printable invitation designs online and customize them with your party details.
For a fun and unique invitation, why not send out ice cream cone-shaped cards?
You can also use a variety of colors to make your invitations stand out. Get creative with the wording on your invitations, for example , “Come join me for a cone-tastic birthday celebration!”, “Join us for a sweet celebration” ” Let’s celebrate my birthday with some ice cream!”.
Printable ice cream favor tags
Make sure all your guests leave with a special reminder of the day. Use some printable favor tags to attach to favors or even just to add to the decorations. You can also use them as place cards at the table, or even put a few in each of the ice cream cones you serve.
Printable ice cream banners
Hang a few ice cream themed banners around the party area to add an extra special touch. There are plenty of printable options that you can find online, or you can even create your own with some construction paper and markers.
Printable ice cream water labels
Add a special touch to the water bottles you provide for your guests with printable ice cream labels. These can be easily created and printed out, and they’re a great way to dress up the refreshments.
Printable ice cream pringles labels
Turn ordinary Pringles into something special with printable ice cream labels. These are easy to make and can be used on snacks, favors, and even decorations.
Ice cream birthday party favors
End the party on a sweet note by sending guests home with ice cream themed party favors. You can find all sorts of great favors like ice cream scoops, bowls, and spoons. Or, you can get creative and make your own favors using things like popsicle sticks and empty ice cream containers.
You can find lots of ice cream themed items like stickers, magnets, and key chains that you can give out at the end of the night. You can also make your own personalized favors with a few simple supplies. For example, fill small containers with sprinkles or colorful candy and attach custom labels with each guests name on them.
Scented jewerly is another popular favor option. These come in all sorts of ice cream scents and can be a great reminder for your guests of your special day.
With all these ice cream birthday party ideas, your event is sure to be the coolest one of the year! So have fun planning and enjoy your special day!
Ice cream birthday party games and activities ideas
There are lots of great ice cream themed activities that both kids and adults will enjoy. A few favorites include Pin the Cherry on the Sundae, Ice Cream Scoop Relay, and Meltdown.
- Pin the Cherry on the Sundae: you will need a large poster of an ice cream sundae, some red construction paper, and a blindfold. To play, blindfold each player in turn and see how close they can get the cherry to the top of the sundae.
- Ice Cream Scoop Relay: players must race to scoop ice cream into cones using only one hand. This is a great activity for kids and adults alike!
- Meltdown is a fun ice cream themed game for adults: To play, fill a bowl with your favorite type of ice cream and set it in the middle of the table. Each player takes turns scooping out a scoop of ice cream and eating it as fast as they can. The first person to finish their scoop wins!
- Ice cream coloring pages: Coloring pages are always a hit with kids and these ice cream themed ones will be no exception! Print out some fun designs for the kids to work on throughout the party.
- Ice cream crafts: Set up a craft table where guests of all ages can make their own ice cream creations. You can use simple supplies like foam shapes, construction paper, and markers. The sky’s the limit!
- Ice cream bingo: Make your own customized ice cream bingo cards with different flavors of ice cream. Give each player a card and have them mark off the flavors as they are called. The first one to get five in a row is the winner!
- Ice cream decoration: Provide guests with a variety of toppings and let them get creative. You can even set up an ice cream sundae bar for everyone to enjoy.
- Ice cream scavenger hunt: hide spoons, scoops, ice cream, popsicle, ice cream truck, bowls, cherries, whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate syrup, and other toppings.
- Guess the flavor: Fill several bowls with different flavors of ice cream. Then ask each guest to take a spoonful and guess what flavor it is. The one who guesses the most correctly wins!
- Provide each guest with their own bowl and let them get creative. They can use markers, paint, glitter, or whatever they like to decorate it.
These ice cream birthday party activities and games are sure to make your event extra special and memorable. Get creative and come up with your own games and activities to make the party even more fun!
An ice cream themed party is sure to be a hit with everyone who attends. With a little planning and creativity, you can easily throw together a party that everyone will remember for years to come!
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