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Fantastic Beasts Parties for Young and Old

Move over Harry Potter, there is a new movie franchise in town that is fast becoming a sought-after theme for everything from stationary and t-shirts to memes and, of course, birthday parties. If you or a loved one is a fan of Newt Scamander and all the magnificent creatures of the Fantastic Beasts movies, chances area fantastical birthday party will be right up your alley. Although it may seem like quite a big job to plan a themed party, a few basic guidelines (and a healthy dose of creativity) is all you need to pull off a positively fantastic party.

Fantastic Beasts Parties Newt Scamander Pack for party

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Have fun with the décor

Deciding on the décor for your Fantastic Beasts party is bound to be a lot of fun. A good addition to your setup will undoubtedly be a replica of Newt Scamander’s niffler, together with a stash of chocolate coins and fake jewelry. Newt’s suitcase and his scarf feature extensively in the movie and definitely deserve a place of honour at your party. You can use the suitcase as a photo prop or leave it open and fill it with a variety of party favours. Print out a couple of ‘Wanted’ posters featuring Newt, Porpentina, Jacob, & Queenie to stick on a wall and don’t forget to bring out your Fantastic Beasts and other fantastical books to put on display as part of you magical décor.

Don’t forget the fantastic food and drinks

Whether your Fantastic Beasts party is for a child or a young-at-heart adult, you can have a lot of fun with the food and drink. Wizard wands are an absolute must and you can easily whip up a batch by dipping pretzel sticks into melted chocolate. Other great party foods include niffler-topped cupcakes, bowtruckle biscuits, Queenie’s strudel and, of course, a batch of homemade crackers with a mini cauldron of beetroot dip. As far as drinks are concerned, giggle water (just like what Jacob drank) is an absolute must. You can make it as boozy or innocent as you wish, although serving both options is probably the best idea if you want to ensure that none of your guests feel left out.

What other fantastical party themes are there?

While Fantastic Beasts will undeniably make for a superb birthday party theme, it may not be appeal to everyone. Thankfully there are a number of other equally fantastical birthday party themes you can choose from. The unicorn craze has been around for quite some time and is not expected to dwindle anytime soon. A unicorn party complete with glittery decor and colourful treats are bound to be a hit among girls of all ages. Although unicorns and fairies are pretty, guys may prefer a Harry Potter or mythical creatures themed party more. There are no rules when it comes to throwing a fantastical party, as long as the birthday boy or girl is happy and the guests are bound to have a good time, you can let your imagination run wild.

A birthday party is always an exciting occasion. By choosing a fantastical theme, you are bound to pull off a party that will be fondly remembered for many years to come.

Article written by Katlyn Stuart

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March 15 by BirthdaypartyIdeas4u.com CH

Festive Llama Birthday Party

This Festive Llama Birthday Party was decorated fantastically by Quaintly Amusing. Vibrant colors brought this party to life along with adorable decor including llamas and desert details. An exciting treat table was placed expertly in front of a window, allowing natural lighting to fill the space perfectly. A wooden pallet made a neat backdrop with the birthday girl’s name front and center in pink lettering. The border of the pallet was enhanced with colorful paper poms of varying colors and sizes to draw the eye.

The table itself was covered with a white cloth, ensuring that the bright green of the cacti decorations would stand out boldly. Around the front of the table, miniature cacti made a nice border to introduce the them. A wonderful cactus pinata stood at the back of the table in fun fashion right beside a llama one. A cute little sign advertising the party was placed on the other side of this table as well. There was even a small light up cactus at the back to give a lovely bit of illumination.

Large jars were filled with a variety of tasty candies in rainbow colors to blend with this festive theme deliciously. The cake was an adorable two layer llama with exquisite details and an array of colors. It was even topped with little stand up ears! To spoil the little guests, each one was given their own stuffed llama to take home.

To make this party truly one of a kind, this special vip got to experience their own little petting zoo! The only thing better than adorable llama decorations is being able to visit with a real one. This miniature zoo also had other animals for the visitors to enjoy checking out including goats and ducks. The party was sure to be a complete success with entertainment for all the children!

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Planning/design – Quaintly Amusing

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March 6 by BirthdaypartyIdeas4u.com CH

Carnival / Circus Birthday Party Ideas

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A carnival or circus themed birthday party is the perfect theme for young children, especially during summertime. Red, yellow and white are the main colors that will pop for this party theme. There are many different decor options to choose from. Cardboard cutouts, backdrops, streamers, and balloons are some of the many decor options available. Get creative to make your very big top circus event!

It’s a great idea to start with stocking up on the party essentials. There is a large variety of circus-themed plates, cups, and napkins available. You can also use solid red and white plates and cups to symbolize the colors of the circus.

red and white classic carnival birthday tent ceiling decor

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Every party needs decorations, especially for this fun circus or carnival themed party! A classic symbol of the circus is the red and white big top tent so make sure to have a decoration whether in a backdrop or as a banner anything that would resemble the tent.

Don’t forget about the signs! There are many different circus-themed signs available to label all of your activities. You can use the signs to make it seem like you have different booths just like a real circus or carnival.

Consider adding lights around the ceiling or on the walls. If you’re having an outdoor party hand lights all throughout the party area would look spectacular. Repurpose last year’s white Christmas lights into something magical.

Balloons are also a quick and easy decoration and are often found throughout carnivals. Use an array of colorful balloons around the dessert table or have someone hand out balloons to guests to make them feel like they are truly at a carnival. You can also find circus themed balloons such as lions or clowns to display.

Give everyone guests tickets on arrival. You can find large rolls of tickets at some party stores or Amazon. Guests can use the tickets to play a raffle draw.

Never send your guests home empty-handed! Cotton candy is a classic treat that guests will love! There are many adorable themed packages on the market to make your cotton candy into a unique and fun party favor. Colorful lollipops can also make an easy favor. There are many circus-themed labels for lolly-pops and some can even be customized.

circus cotton candy bar and popcorn station

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If you’ve ever been to a carnival, you know that you can always expect a large array of food trucks with delicious smelling treats. This makes food all the more important for a circus-themed party. Have your cake transformed into a circus tent. Scenes of the circus can be added around the cake. Cotton candy is a carnival classic. If you’re not up for splurging on a cotton candy machine, many stores sell cotton candy in individually wrapped packages. Cupcakes can be decorated to look like clowns or elephants. Popcorn is an easy treat that guests will love to snack on. You can also purchase red and white popcorn buckets. If you want to serve a meal, corn dogs or hot dogs are the perfect circus food!

Beverages are a must! Many carnivals serve soda. This is an easy to serve beverage that can be bought in a variety of flavors. Some guests might prefer water. You can dress up your plain plastic water bottles with circus or carnival themed wrappers. Many wrappers are even able to be customized.

Entertain your guest with party games. With a circus or carnival themed party, games are essential. Prepare a lifesize tic-tac-toe or ring toss for indoor parties. If you have a large open area, set up a bean bag toss or even rent a dunk tank. Fill a pool with rubber ducks and have kids pick a duck to try to win a prize. If you already have a basketball hoop, incorporate it into the party. Guests can collect tickets to purchase small prizes.

A photo booth is also a great way to keep both young and old guests occupied. There are hundreds of different circus backdrops available for all different sized spaces. You might also consider adding props such as clown hats, funny glasses, and bright red noses.