Arrr, matey! Are you ready to set sail on a pirate adventure for your birthday party? A pirate birthday party can be a swashbuckling good time with some creative ideas. Here are some suggestions to help make your pirate party a hit!
Ahoy Matey, Let’s Get Pirate Ready!
When planning your pirate-themed birthday you will start pre-planning for the party by starting with what you’re going to use for the invitations, what decorations will you use, and what would be the best pirate-themed foods to serve.
You will want to start out by sending your invitations! Pirate-themed invitations that look like treasure maps or use pirate language such as “Ahoy matey, ye be invited to me pirate birthday party!”. Encourage all the guests to come dressed as pirates and host a costume contest. Award the best-dressed pirate with a prize. You could also provide eye patches, bandanas, and fake swords to add to the fun. You will have your guests ready to “walk the plank”, I mean party!
Once you have sent out your invitations you will want to start planning your decorations and your food. You will want to create a pirate-themed atmosphere so you won’t want to skimp when it comes to the food and the decorations.
You can do that by using decorations such as netting, treasure chests, pirate flags, pirate hats, and fake swords. Don’t forget to hang up some pirate balloons and streamers!
When it comes to the food you will want to serve up some pirate-themed snacks like goldfish crackers, pretzel sticks (as peg legs), and cupcakes decorated with pirate flags. Get creative with names such as “Fish ‘n’ Chips,” “Pirate’s Booty” (popcorn), and “Jolly Roger Juice” (fruit punch).
Pirate Activities?
There are no limitations when it comes to pirate-themed activities no matter your budget! Set up a pirate photo booth with props like eye patches, pirate hats, and fake swords, and let kids take pictures with their friends.
Party games are always fun. Set up pirate-themed games such as “Captain’s Orders” (Simon says), “Walk the Plank” (similar to musical chairs), and “Cannonball Toss” (tossing water balloons).
How to Play Cannonball Toss: Create a target with a large circle on the ground and give each guest three cannonballs (small bean bags or softballs). The guest who gets the most cannonballs in the circle wins a prize.
Walk the plank: Set up a wooden plank across a small inflatable pool, and have guests take turns jumping into the pool. You could make it more challenging by having them carry a toy sword or balance a plastic cup of water.
Simpler party activities include setting up a craft station with pirate-themed crafts where guests can make their own pirate hats, eye patches, or swords. Purchase my custom pirate-themed coloring page HERE.
Fill a pirate ship-shaped or another pirate-themed piñata with candy and small toys. Blindfold the guests and let them take turns trying to break it open. Have a sing-along of popular pirate songs such as “Yo Ho, Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me)” or “Fifteen Men on a Dead Man’s Chest.”
