There's no end to the magical memories you can create when you decide to plan a unicorn birthday party for your little one. This charming fairytale-inspired theme is sure to delight every guest's inner-child. From rainbow-themed food and decor to "adopt your own unicorn" party favors, embrace the wonder of a unicorn birthday party by going all out with your theme.
"Unicorn-themed birthdays are filled with magic, whimsy and happiness," says Ceci Johnson, an event planner and founder of Ceci New York. "It's a guaranteed good time — because let's be honest: What little kid doesn't love unicorns?" Whether it's your child's first birthday party or a second or third, there are so many fun, creative ways to lean into this theme.
For more professional advice on how to plan a birthday party, plus tons of enchanting unicorn birthday party inspo, check out the list of unique birthday party ideas below.
Unicorn party decorations
Lean into rainbows and pastel hues
Bring on the pinks, purples and rainbows! "The soft colors and magical accents will help set the scene," Johnson says. From your invites to your decor, pastel accents and sparkles will bring your unicorn birthday party theme to life.
Make a rainbow focal point
Whether you go full-scale and create a rainbow of balloons across your ceiling (like this installation by Balloon Design Studio) or do a simple, one-layered rainbow balloon arch above your buffet table, impress your guests with a striking focal point for your unicorn birthday party. "It's such a special and unique way to do birthday balloons," says Johnson.
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Design a magical table setting
Create an enticing tablescape by decorating each place setting with rainbow napkins and cups, multi-colored pastel plates and miniature unicorn piñatas. A few vases of pastel-hued flowers add the finishing touch.
Unicorn party food
Arrange a unicorn sweets board
How cute is this unicorn birthday party idea from Brilliant Boards? An array of sweet treats — like rainbow chocolate-covered pretzels and swirled, unicorn horn-inspired lollipops — with a decadent dip is as cute as it is tasty.
Taste the rainbow
"Lean into rainbow-themed eats," suggests Jonhson. Transform a simple fruit tray into a work of art by choosing produce in every color of the rainbow: strawberries, clementines, mangos, kiwis, blueberries and grapes. Arrange them into an arch shape on a round white platter for a healthy, on-theme unicorn birthday party snack.
Make drinks more magical with Lucky Charms
For the ultimate unicorn birthday beverages, serve "unicorn milk." To make, dip the rim of each glass in icing and then sprinkles. Pour in strawberry milk, and top it with whipped cream and Lucky Charms marshmallows for a delectable, Instagram-worthy treat.
Serve a rainbow surprise-filled birthday cake
This simple pink cake has a delightful surprise inside. Rainbow layers nod to the unicorn birthday theme, and the hollow inside filled with sprinkles adds an extra dose of enchantment that'll make the guest of honor smile when the cake’s cut open. "It's a small touch that will leave a major impression on partygoers," Johnson says.
Unicorn party games
Encourage guests to feel like unicorns for the day
A basket of unicorn headbands for guests to wear during the party is a creative way to play up your unicorn theme. Plus, it's a unique spin on a goodie bag gift for toddlers, since it's an item they can take home and play with after the event.
Pair it with a cute "What's your unicorn name?" game for added fun: Assign a themed word for each letter of the alphabet and month of the year. Guests can then use their first initial and birth month to come up with a unique moniker, like Princess Blossom or Twilight Glitter.
Inspire creativity with a unicorn painting station
"There are tons of arts and crafts with unicorn themes on the market, so it's super easy to find great, inexpensive art kits," Johnson says. For a seated unicorn birthday party activity that's perfect for youngsters, set out plaster unicorn statues along with trays of kid-friendly paint on a plastic-covered table. And while it might be tempting, skip the glitter — that's a never-ending mess waiting to happen!
Unicorn party thank you cards
Thank guests with magical stationery
Show your appreciation for any birthday gifts your child receives with a lovely hand-written note on hand-painted unicorn-themed stationery. It's the perfect way to say thanks for the memories.
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