A magical Alice in Wonderland themed birthday party is a fun and delightful event to put on. It’s full of silliness, unique décor, and brings an atmosphere of nostalgia and quirkiness. It’s fun for all ages, whether it’s a children’s birthday party you’re throwing, or even an adult’s. This is the one theme that you can truly mix and match tons of creative ideas together to make a memorable party. Alice in Wonderland is a book full of potent and direct imagery, which makes it the perfect theme for a party. You can use these images in decorations, the cake, treats, and favors galore. So, get your invitations with images of the prominent wonderland characters like Alice, the rabbit, and the Mad Hatter ready and out to your guests!
Alice in Wonderland Invitations
Start by setting the tone of the party with fun and themed invitations. Since Alice in Wonderland is all about whimsical adventures, your invitations can reflect that by using key elements from the story. For example, you could design the invitation to look like a playing card, similar to the Queen of Hearts’ cards. You can also include phrases like “Don’t be late for a very important date!” to match the White Rabbit’s famous quote. If you want to go even further, send out invitations with a small attached key or teabag to give your guests a sneak peek of the tea party they’re about to enter.
Decorations
Transform your party space into the magical world of Wonderland by using bright, bold, and quirky decorations. Start by creating an entrance that looks like Alice’s rabbit hole! A large cardboard archway with a “Welcome to Wonderland” sign above it. Inside, you can hang colorful paper lanterns, oversized playing cards, clocks, and pocket watches from the ceiling to give a sense of the topsy-turvy world Alice falls into.
Mismatched chairs, brightly colored tablecloths, and teapots scattered around the room will make the space feel like the Mad Hatter’s tea party. For an extra whimsical touch, place signs that say “This way,” “That way,” and “Up” or “Down” to make it feel like the confusing Wonderland paths Alice walks through.
Tea cups should be in abundance within your decorations, so get creative with this. Flowers in teacup pots, teacup streamers, and of course, setting up your eating tables to replicate an actual tea party. Create signage that you can post up throughout the party that quote the actual Alice in Wonderland book like “You’re entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret. All the best people are.” and “It’s always tea time.” The book offers tons of quotes for you to utilize brilliantly for your Alice in Wonderland themed party.
Centerpieces
Your centerpieces can be the highlight of your table setting, bringing the Wonderland theme to life. Teapots are a great option, filled with vibrant flowers or feathers to mimic the Mad Hatter’s tea party. You can also scatter playing cards and clocks around the tables to match the theme.
Another fun idea is to use small “Eat Me” or “Drink Me” tags attached to cupcakes or drink bottles. You can also create mini garden scenes in teacups with artificial grass, flowers, and tiny mushroom decorations to mimic the magical garden where Alice meets the Cheshire Cat.
Food & Drinks
For an Alice in Wonderland-themed party, you’ll want to offer food and drinks that reflect the fun and quirky elements of the story. A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is a must! Serve mini sandwiches, scones, and various flavored teas. You can also include small desserts like cupcakes and cookies labeled with “Eat Me” tags for a whimsical touch.
For drinks, consider making a punch or lemonade and labeling it with “Drink Me” signs. You can also serve colorful drinks in teacups to match the tea party theme. For dessert, an Alice-themed cake with designs like playing cards, teacups, or a large Cheshire Cat grin will be a showstopper.
The birthday cake itself should be a detailed representation of the theme. Think a giant cupcake cake, or the Mad Hatter’s top hat mixed with fondant pieces of the rabbit’s pocket watch and Alice herself. This should be placed on a main event table in a center point that guests can immediately see.
Games and Activities
Pin the Grin on the Cheshire Cat
Similar to “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,” this game involves blindfolding players and having them attempt to pin a smile on a large picture of the Cheshire Cat. The closer they get to the actual grin, the more points they earn!
Tea Cup Relay
Set up a relay race where players have to carry a tea cup on a saucer without spilling the “tea” (which can be colored water or small tokens). The team that finishes the race first, without dropping their tea, wins!
Down the Rabbit Hole Toss
Set up a target game where players throw small balls through “rabbit holes” (painted tubes or decorated boxes). Each hole can be assigned different point values based on difficulty.
Who Stole the Tarts?
Hide small treats around the party area, and let the guests search for them in a scavenger hunt. Whoever finds the most “tarts” wins the game. You can use small cookies or cupcakes as the “stolen tarts.”
The Caterpillar’s Bubble Blowing Contest
Have a bubble-blowing contest to see who can blow the biggest or most bubbles, just like the Caterpillar blowing smoke rings in the movie. Provide bubble wands and solution for everyone to play.
Alice’s Musical Chairs
Play musical chairs, but with an Alice in Wonderland twist. Use music from the movie, and when the music stops, players have to find a seat. The last one standing is out, and the game continues until one winner remains.
Mad Hatter’s Tea Bag Toss
Create a fun tea-themed toss game by setting up teacups or bowls at varying distances and having players toss small bean bags or “tea bags” into them. Score points based on the distance of the cups.
White Rabbit’s Riddle Race
Create a set of riddles that players need to solve to find hidden objects or clues around the party space. Each clue leads them further down the “rabbit hole” until they reach the final prize.
Party Favors
Send guests home with party favors that will remind them of their magical trip to Wonderland. Small teacups filled with candies or cookies make great gifts, especially if you add an “Eat Me” or “Drink Me” tag. You could also give out mini “drink me” bottles filled with colored water or juice, which the kids can enjoy or take home as a keepsake.
Other fun party favor ideas include Alice in Wonderland themed bookmarks, keychains shaped like teapots or pocket watches, and Alice in Wonderland-themed stickers or notepads. You can even wrap the favors in colorful paper and tie them with ribbons that match the party’s colors for an extra special touch.
Magical Alice in Wonderland Birthday Party Collection
