Planning Unicorn Birthday? Here’s What Works

Unicorn-themed birthday party is never out of trend. Almost everyone is obsessed with unicorns at some point. Last year, I helped my friend plan her daughter’s unicorn birthday party, and I have pulled together everything we found helpful during the process. From decor to food, games, and party favors, you will find everything you need to throw a fun and colorful unicorn party.

Mood board for summer birthday party ideas showing decor setup, party food, cake, party photo booth — I have curated this Unicorn Birthday Mood to inspire your planning

Why Unicorn Parties Are Still a Favorite

Planning a unicorn-themed birthday party is like stepping into a magical world full of colors, sparkles, and endless fun. This theme is perfect for anyone who loves fairytales, glitter, and a little bit of magic on their special day. Whether your child dreams of riding a unicorn, exploring a rainbow kingdom, or just wants a super colorful party, this theme has it all.

A unicorn party is all about imagination, where guests can feel like they are part of a mystical land.
It works for all age groups; the bright colors and fun decorations make it easy to plan.
This theme is easy to personalize with different colors, decorations, and activities, making it perfect for bringing a unique personality to the party.

Magical Decor for the Bash

Decoration for a unicorn party is a mix of soft pastels, rainbow hues, with a little bit of gold and silver, if possible, to get that magical, simmering decor look of the unicorn world. Of course, you need to have a unicorn as part of the decor wherever possible.

Here are some elements to keep in mind for a unicorn party decor and setup.

Color Palette: Go for soft pinks, purples, blues, and gold with hints of white and silver to get a magical, airy feel.
Backdrop: For the backdrop, you can go for a pastel-colored streamer wall, or a rainbow balloon arch makes a perfect background for photos and activities. If you are not including any gold and silver, you can go for a silver or gold streamer as a backdrop to get that shine to the party and stick to pastel color decor for the rest.
Table Setup: You can go for any pastel or white color table cover and use unicorn-themed plates, cups, and napkins. Once the table is set, add some rainbow color confetti all over to complete the look.
Hanging Decorations: You can hang pastel color pom-poms, rainbow color paper lanterns, and some string lights. You can also hang some clouds from the ceiling for that dreamy effect.
Glitter & Sparkle: To add a touch of shimmer, go for sequin tablecloths, sparkly banners, or streamers. You can also include a few balloons with gold or silver confetti.

Balloon Decor with a Unicorn Twist

Balloons add instant fun and color to any party, and with a unicorn theme, the options are endless.

Unicorn Balloon Arch: Create a rainbow balloon arch with white balloons as clouds, making a dreamy entrance.
Unicorn Head Balloons: You can get many unicorn-shaped foil balloons; they look very pretty and instantly elevate the party look.
Confetti Balloons: For a chic and modern vibe, use clear balloons filled with pastel confetti
Balloon Garland: A mix of pink, purple, blue, and gold balloons tied together can be hung over the food table or gift area. This color combination looks perfect for unicorn decor.

Set Up an Adorable Photo Booth

A unicorn party needs an extra-special place for taking magical photos. Set up a dreamy photo booth with fun props and backdrops.

Backdrops: A shimmer curtain, pastel rainbow sheets, or a unicorn mural with clouds.
Props: Unicorn horns, rainbow wands, glitter glasses, and pastel-colored boas.
DIY Cloud Bench: Use white fluffy pillows or cotton batting to create a cute seating area for photos.
Glowing Elements: String fairy lights around the backdrop for an extra magical touch.

DIY Decor on a Budget

If you love crafting, making your own decorations is a great way to save money while adding a personal touch.

DIY Unicorn Centerpieces: Use mason jars filled with cotton candy or glitter and place unicorn cutouts on sticks inside.
Handmade Unicorn Horns: Roll pastel-colored cardstock into cones, add glitter, and attach an elastic band for guests to wear.
Budget-friendly backdrops: Hang strips of crepe paper in different colors from doorways or walls to make a DIY rainbow curtain. If you don’t want to invest in a shimmer curtain, use cheap metallic gift wrap sheets taped together
Paper Plate Unicorns: Decorate paper plates with pastel paint, glitter, and cut-out ears to make unicorn faces.

Unicorn-Inspired Party Food

With the Unicorn theme birthday, the choice for party food is many as the theme is so vibrant with color. Here are some ideas for you to go with, from appetizers to sweets

Rainbow Fruit Skewers: Thread strawberries, pineapple, grapes, and blueberries onto sticks for a healthy rainbow snack.
Unicorn Popcorn: Mix popcorn with white chocolate and pastel sprinkles, which will give it a nice blend of unicorn theme colors.
Mini Star Sandwiches: Make mini sandwiches and use a star-shaped cookie cutter to make small bite-sized sandwiches. They look very pretty when served on a platter.
Unicorn Cake: Of course, the birthday cake must be a unicorn theme; there are many options to do so. You can get a custom cake in unicorn shape or go for a pastel-layered cake. For a budget option, just get a plain white frosting cake from the shop and add to it rainbow color sprinklers, edible glitter, and a unicorn cake topper. There are many options available for it..
Rainbow Cupcakes: Get store-bought plain cupcakes and add swirls of pastel frosting. Finally, top it with edible pearls or cupcake toppers.
Unicorn Marshmallow Pops: Dip marshmallows in colorful candy melts and add some sprinkles.
Unicorn cake pop: Another great option is unicorn cake pop; they are a hit at our party. Take cake crumble, mix with frosting, and roll into a ball shape, dip in white chocolate, and decorate it like a unicorn.
Unicorn Milkshake: Blend vanilla milkshake with pink food coloring, pour it in glasses, and top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Rainbow Smoothie: Layer different color smoothies to create a layered effect of a rainbow in a glass. Here is a reci p e to refer.
Glittery Water: Simply add edible glitter to sparkling water for a sparkling drink.

How to Set Up a Food Table that Wows

The food table should be as magical as the treats themselves. Make it a showstopper with these ideas.

Start by setting the table with a rainbow ombre or glittery fabric to make a great base.
Next, add the unicorn-themed or rainbow-colored cake on a stand for the cake to be the center of focus.
Place all the food items on the table, pairing them well. Keep the tall object behind and the smaller in front.
Use pastel-colored plates, bowls, and cupcake stands to tie everything together.
Label all the food with cute theme-based names using little cloud or star-shaped tags as food labels.
Add some themed colored napkins, straws in the corner.
Finally, add some unicorn, cloud, and rainbow cake toppers all around different food plates to give that unicorn birthday look, and sprinkle some pastel colored confetti on the table.

Fun Themed Games to Enjoy

Entertaining everyone with fun unicorn games will make the party unforgettable; guests look forward to playing some fun party games at the party.

Pin the Horn on the Unicorn: A twist on the classic party game with a unicorn poster.
Unicorn Treasure Find: Hide small unicorn toys or candies and let guests search for them.
Rainbow Ring Toss: Use painted bottles and glow rings for a fun tossing game.
DIY Unicorn Races: Players need to race to the finish line galloping like unicorns and wearing paper horns.
Unicorn piñata: Make a unicorn piñata and let everyone take turns trying to break open to find colorful unicorn goodies or candies.

Colorful Party Favors

End the party by sending guests home with some unicorn-themed goodies as a thank-you for coming. Here are some ideas to consider. Based on your budget, you can either give them one of these or pair them to make a goodie bag.

Mini Unicorn Plushies
Unicorn Stickers and Temporary Tattoos
Pastel-colored Slime Jars
Rainbow Hair Clips or Bracelets

Graceful Invite Ideas that Hint at Party Theme

Let everyone know the party theme by sending unicorn-themed invites.

For paper invites, use pastel backgrounds with glitter and unicorn, rainbow cutouts.
For digital invites, you can send animated unicorn e-invites with twinkling stars and moving rainbows.
For a personalized touch, add a fun rhyme about the party that goes with the theme, like “Let’s prance, dance, and party like a unicorn.”

Cute Birthday Outfit Ideas

Dressing up for a unicorn party can feel daunty, so keep it simple. But you can still get it right.

For the birthday child, go for an outfit in a pastel tutu, maybe with a unicorn print, unicorn headband, and glitter shoes.
Encourage guests to wear rainbow colors, pastel colors if possible, with unicorn prints.
At the party, give guests unicorn headbands or unicorn horn bands to wear.

With all these ideas, planning a unicorn-themed birthday party will be fun and easy. Just focus on the colors, sparkles, and unicorn touch to everything.

From My Party Notes

Here are some quick wins for a unicorn birthday party planning.

Unicorn piñata was a big hit at our party; you must give it a try. We placed it as a decor piece at first, then turned it into an activity later. Everyone enjoyed it a lot.
We had planned for a unicorn headband as a party favor. But instead of packing them into party favor bags, we placed them on the entryway table and handed them to each child as they walked in. It made them instantly feel part of the celebration.
Rainbow color confetti was great last-minute decor filler. Whenever we spotted a gap in the decor or something felt incomplete, like the dessert table, gift area, or even floorspace to dance, we sprinkled some confetti. It tied the theme together and added a playful sparkle without extra effort.

If you want a fun and colorful birthday bash, you must surely give a try to this theme. It looks adorable and easy to plan. Also, make party planning easy by using a party planner. Grab this free planner.

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