Superhero Birthday Party Ideas
Having a Bang, Boom, Pow birthday party is super easy. Whether you have a specific superhero theme in mind like Superman, Spiderman, Iron Man, Hulk or Thor, or just a generic super hero theme, these super ideas will be sure to help you save the day.
Decorations
Superheroes use all different colors to stand out so choosing one color may be difficult. Instead, incorporate many colors to represent different heroes. For instance, you can decorate one table, green with coordinating table cover, balloons and napkins and dub that table the hulk or green lantern table. If the Incredible Hulk is the hero that you are focusing on, cut the bottom of the table into jagged edges to mimic the look of his torn pants.
A red and blue table décor can represent Superman, Captain America and/or Spiderman. If your party is around Halloween time, you can pick up some webbing to enhance the Spiderman theme. If your party is nearer to 4th of July (USA Independence Day) finding red, blue and white décor is rather easy to cater to Captain America.
Another table cover option would be to cover table using "capes". A shiny black cape could adorn a Batman table and a red "cape" a Superman table. Try finding super hero emblems and gluing, drawing or pasting to the table covers.
Food
Super Sandwiches - simple sandwiches can be made, but what makes them super is how you cut them. Cut the sandwiches in the shape of an X for X-Men, a Bat for Batman, a comic book "pow" design, or a lightning bolt for Flash. Use your imagination to think of different shapes that correlate to super heroes.
You can also make this into a game. Have the children guess what the shape is and how it relates to super heroes.
Kryptonite - Green Jello. Warn any Superman party guests of danger.
Villainous Cupcakes - the usual cupcakes kicked up a notch. Add coordinating sprinkles to batter to add the extra "bang" they need. Add food coloring to icing using different colors to represent different characters. Visit www.allthingssuperhero.com/superherocupcakes.html to print free super hero cupcake wrappers and toppers. So bad, yet so good.
Kickin' Chicken Fingers- Wolverine did a great job preparing these sliced and diced chicken breasts!
Fantastic 4 Fajitas - basic fajitas with 4 fantastic toppings. Mr Fantastic's stretchy cheese, Ms. Invisible's barely there sour cream, Human Torch's hot salsa (mild for the kiddies) and Thing's Chunky Guacamole (do not include rocks). Add labels to the toppings to make it fun.
Iron Man and "Pepper"oni Pizza
Hero Hot Dogs - with laser vision red ketchup and laser beam yellow mustard.
Games
Pass the Kryptonite - same as hot potato. Paint a potato green or use a green painted rock or marble. Supermen beware; don't get caught with the Kryptonite.
Super Strength Pinata - have the children wear a superhero mask and cape and use super human strength to crack the pinata open.
Remember to keep the party simple and fun. Ask the birthday child what they would love to see or do at their party. It is all about them and making it fun for them is priority. Don't forget that girls love superheroes too so be sure to include them as well. Go over the party checklist to be sure you have everything you need. Lastly, have a super time!
Cynthia Marcano is a work from home mom with a superhero crazy son who loves anything related to super heroes, villains and powers. Be sure to check out www.allthingssuperhero.com for free cupcake wrappers, printable party checklist, free invitations, superhero party supplies, toys and more.
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