15 Unicorn Party Ideas That Are as Easy as They Are Whimsical
From food and decor to goodie bags and activities, this is all the inspiration you'll need to throw a magical fête.
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Coming up with a theme for a birthday party or any type of celebration is no easy feat; in fact, it can be downright overwhelming. But if you're looking for something creative that never goes out of style, consider a unicorn party. Not only is the concept unique, but there's something about a unicorn that screams happiness and joy. Legend has it that the mythical horse creature, known for its white coat and pointy horn, represents dreams, magic, and wonder. So, why not add a little bit of all that whimsical goodness to the celebration? Pulling off the theme is easier than you think. We've created a list of simple and fun unicorn party ideas that you can easily put together — think yummy rainbow cupcakes, thoughtful party favors and happy balloon decor. So, whether you're celebrating National Unicorn Day, a birthday, or just life, these unicorn party theme ideas are fun for anyone at any age.
Unicorn Mason Jars
If you can use a hot-glue gun, then you can make these simple mason-jar crafts. We love the idea of using them as take-home jars for candy.
Simple Unicorn Cake
This design is way easier than re-creating a unicorn's face. All you need to do is get a cake pan in the number you want, decorate it with pre-bought candies and cookies, and top with a fondant unicorn horn and ears (which yes, you can buy).
Magical Unicorn Bark
This sweet party treat gets its rainbow hue from colorful candies that are melted and swirled together. Top with sprinkles — or whatever finishing touch you can dream up — for a slam-dunk on the dessert table.
Get the recipe at A Magical Mess »
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Unicorn Milkshakes
Give a classic strawberry milk shake a magical upgrade by topping it with lots of whipped cream, sugar candy, and edible confetti.
Unicorn Glitter Glue Slime
Slime plus unicorns? You just created the ultimate party activity. All you need is some glue and before you know it, kids will be making a very glittery and fun mess.
Unicorn Piñata
DIYing out of the question? No worries, you can buy one already made on Amazon. Fill it with candy, glitter, and all sorts of magical surprises.
Happy Unicorn Balloon
No birthday party is complete without balloons. And since you're going all in on your unicorn theme, why not make ones that look like the magical creatures?
Celebration Marble Cupcakes
These colorful cupcakes are gorgeous on the outside, but the real fun is on the inside. Cut into them to find four different cake colors marbleized for a super-pretty presentation. Good news: Although you might assume such a stunning finished product must be labor intensive, these are actually way easy to create.
Rainbow Candy Party Favors
Send your party guests home with magical memories of your unicorn bash. (That is, if they can resist devouring them on the way out the door.) This party favor idea uses rainbow candy sticks tied to gift tags that read, “Thank you for making my birthday so magical!”
Unicorn Popcorn
You need just 10 minutes to whip up this crowd-pleasing unicorn party treat. (Make it even quicker by subbing in store-bought popcorn instead of your own air-popped version.) Pink and blue candy melts create the eye-catching pastel look. Serve at your soiree, or package up for cute takeaways.
Unicorn Play Dough
Use it at craft stations at your unicorn theme party, or package it in goodie bags for guests to take home and enjoy.
Unicorn Monkey Bread
Give those little hands something to tear into with this sweet monkey bread topped with rainbow sprinkles.
Rainbow Unicorn Dip
Think of this rainbow-swirled dip as cheesecake in a bowl… with a unicorn twist. Serve it up with graham crackers, fruit, or any other dip-worthy snack. Bonus: This one’s super easy to make, and the perfect opportunity to get the kids involved in party prep.
Sequin Tablecloth and Photo Backdrop
You’re going to need a photo-ready setup at your unicorn party. This over-the-top rainbow tablecloth and sequin backdrop is the perfect way to memorialize your bash — and the guest of honor — in all those party pics.
Rainbow Crafts Station
Get guests involved in an activity station that doubles as a take-home gift to cherish. Here, guests created frame-worthy initial artwork at a craft station using colorful yarn arranged with glue in striped bands.
Alesandra is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Insider, Glamour, Shondaland, AFAR, Parents, TODAY, and countless other online and print outlets. Alesandra has a masters degree in journalism with an emphasis on cultural reporting and criticism from NYU, and a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley. An avid traveler, she trots the globe with her husband and their twins.
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