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Looking for an out-of-this-world way to mark a special occasion? You can\u2019t go wrong with a space-themed party. Whether you\u2019re throwing a kids\u2019 birthday party or high school <\/span>graduation party<\/a><\/strong>, a sci-fi themed <\/span>baby shower<\/a><\/strong> or engagement celebration, a spacey soiree is always a fun idea. To help you plan a spectacular space party, here are some of our favorite ideas. You\u2019ll find inspiration for themes, decor, activities, and stellar food ideas.\u00a0<\/span> Design: Laura Bolter Design<\/p><\/div>\n Ready to start planning the ultimate space-themed party? Here are our top tips on how to take your party from idea to reality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your space-theme party deserves the perfect venue. Luckily, it doesn\u2019t take much to transform just about any area into an amazing space base, outer space, or an astronaut training center. All you need is some imagination and space party supplies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Think about how many people you want to invite, what the guest of honor prefers, and what kind of activities you\u2019d like to host. If you want to arrange lawn games and treasure hunts, a party venue with lots of outdoor space would be ideal. If you want to create an immersive space experience, try transforming one room with blackout blinds, glow-in-the-dark decorations, and oversized space-themed props \u2014 or book a venue for more space and create an entire mini universe or space station.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s so much you can do with an outer space theme. It\u2019s a super fun theme that spurs creativity. You can go adorable and silly for a <\/span>1st birthday<\/a><\/strong> party or opt for spooky sci-fi motifs for teens and adults.<\/span><\/p>\n Transform your party venue into an exciting NASA training center for a cute astronaut party for kids. You could also throw an alien-themed or <\/span>Halloween party<\/a><\/strong> for grown-ups with decor featuring wacky outer space creatures. For kids and adults who love sci-fi and space movies, a Star Wars theme is also a great option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With a party venue all set and a theme chosen, you can start getting your space-themed party invites ready. Whether you\u2019re sending a birthday invitation or an invite to an engagement party or baby shower, this is another area where you can have fun with the theme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Look for an <\/span>online invitation<\/a><\/strong> that matches your party theme, style, and occasion. From cartoon-inspired designs to those that turn the guest of honor into a mini astronaut, there\u2019s something to suit everyone. Plus, these designs are easy to customize and you don\u2019t have to hassle with postage since everything is handled right from your computer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Design: Mint Parcel<\/p><\/div>\n Every space-themed party needs decorations to match. Go all out and have some wild fun with astronauts, planets, spaceships, aliens, and more cosmic designs across your party decor. Here are some ideas to get you started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We love the idea of creating or buying a mini version of our solar system and suspending it from the ceiling. It\u2019s also a fun way to bring some learning to your space-themed party. Want to feature your planets elsewhere? They also work great as centerpieces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Along with planets, why not decorate your space-themed party with some lights featuring spaceships, UFOs, or aliens? It\u2019s a great way to brighten up your space and also provides a fantastic backdrop for a DIY photo booth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We love the idea of using balloons as party decor, and alien balloons are an excellent way to incorporate the theme. Go for giant, oversized alien latex balloon figures or characters from your favorite space movies for a kooky touch. You could also give away a balloon to your party guests as an easy birthday party favor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s something cool about settling down under a starry sky for a <\/span>slumber party<\/a><\/strong>. Recreate that with a space theme by adding glow-in-the-dark star stickers to your ceiling. That way, when the lights go down, your guests can pretend they\u2019re exploring the universe together on a big adventure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ready to blast off to the moon? Your guests will be when they can have fun with cardboard space shuttles. You could <\/span>make DIY rocket ships using cardboard boxes<\/a><\/strong> as an activity, or buy them ready-made from a party supply store. For a fun touch, let your guests decorate the ships with marker pens and stickers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Design: Claudia Owen<\/p><\/div>\n Want some galactically-good party games and activities to match your space theme? Try these ideas for games and activities whether you\u2019re hosting mini astronauts or grown-up space explorers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s something exciting about tackling an astronaut obstacle course \u2014 whether it\u2019s a DIY effort from couch cushions or an inflatable course out in the yard. This is an amazing idea both for little kids and the young at heart \u2014 you just need to scale the difficulty based on who\u2019s coming to your party. Don\u2019t forget to mention that it\u2019s an active event on your party invitation, so the guests know to come dressed appropriately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Who doesn\u2019t love a game of good old-fashioned ring toss? Give this <\/span>outdoor party game<\/a><\/strong> classic an upgrade for your themed get-together by using planets instead of poles, and trying to toss the rings around the planets. The winner could win a themed prize too \u2014 like a mini solar system craft kit or a book about planets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sometimes you just want something a little more chill to do \u2014 especially if there are really young kids at the party. A space-themed craft area is perfect for entertaining busy hands, while offering a more relaxed space for kids (and adults) who need it. Take a look at these <\/span>space-themed craft ideas<\/a><\/strong>, download some printable coloring pages, and set up an area where guests can go wild with pens, paint, felt, and other crafty bits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Take your space-adventuring party guests on a journey by hosting a totally out-of-this-world scavenger hunt. Lead them on an adventure across your party venue to uncover objects you\u2019ve hidden around \u2014 like space rocks, mini aliens, rocket ships, astronaut gear, and more. This works just as well for tiny astronauts as it does for older kids, especially if you throw in some great treats or prizes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Design: TM Stationery<\/p><\/div>\n There\u2019s nothing better than delicious sweet and savory treats at a party. We love these space-themed food and drink ideas \u2014 we\u2019re sure one or two will make the shortlist for your outer space bash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re throwing a space-themed birthday party, bake your own cake or ask your favorite local baker to come up with something truly meteoric. Keep it cute by featuring your child\u2019s favorite alien cartoon characters, or opt for a galaxy-themed space cake. Cake toppers are an excellent way to recreate this on a budget, or you could swap the big cake for colorful <\/span>galaxy cupcakes<\/a><\/strong> instead.<\/span><\/p>\n Pizza is the perfect menu item for any party \u2014 especially if there are kids involved. It\u2019s the kind of food that most people love, and there\u2019s lots of room to customize toppings and cater to different dietary needs. We love the idea of recreating these super cute <\/span>alien pizzas inspired by Disney\u2019s Toy Story<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s not a party without drinks, and this is an area where you can really have fun \u2014 and all you need is a handful of ingredients. Surprise your party guests with <\/span>color-changing galaxy lemonade<\/a><\/strong> and watch as the drink changes before their eyes. This is perfect for a galaxy party, or any space-themed get-together. Finish the look with some edible confetti in star shapes, sprinkled in the drink and around the table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For the perfect way to round off your space-themed party, treat your guests to some authentic <\/span>astronaut ice cream<\/a><\/strong>. This tasty snack was originally developed for NASA in the 1960s, and is a fun and engaging way to bring some real-world science and amazement to your outer space extravaganza.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\nBlast Off With These Party Planning Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Choose Your Venue<\/b><\/h3>\n
Narrow Down Your Theme<\/b><\/h3>\n
Invite Your Friends and Family<\/b><\/h3>\n
Amazing Outer Space Party Decorations<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Solar System on the Ceiling<\/b><\/h3>\n
Space-Themed Party Lights<\/b><\/h3>\n
Alien Balloons<\/b><\/h3>\n
Glow-in-the-Dark Star Stickers<\/b><\/h3>\n
Cardboard Rocket Ships<\/b><\/h3>\n
Space-Themed Party Games and Activities<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Astronaut Obstacle Course<\/b><\/h3>\n
Planet Ring Toss<\/b><\/h3>\n
Space-Themed Crafts<\/b><\/h3>\n
Intergalactic Scavenger Hunt<\/b><\/h3>\n
Far-Out Party Food and Drink Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Space-Themed Birthday Cake<\/b><\/h3>\n
Alien Pizzas<\/b><\/h3>\n
Color-Changing Galaxy Lemonade\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Real Astronaut Ice Cream<\/b><\/h3>\n
Throw an Unbelievable Space-Themed Party<\/b><\/h2>\n