Who doesn’t love Sesame Street? Whether you’re putting together a birthday party for your child, hosting a festive family gathering, or just looking to share some fun with friends, an educational and entertaining Sesame Street themed party is sure to please. With the right decorations, food, activities, and music, you’ll have a party to remember. Keep reading for some helpful tips for throwing the perfect Sesame Street party.
Gather Decorations and Supplies
Decorations are the key to transforming your everyday space into a celebration fit for Big Bird and Elmo. You’ll want to include a variety of colors like red, light blue, yellow, orange, and green, which are all colors of the Sesame Street characters. Balloons, streamers, and centerpieces in these colors can be used to create a festive and cheerful atmosphere. You can also use items like over-sized cookies and plastic alphabet blocks to reference Sesame Street in a more subtle way. Don’t forget to bring out your child’s stuffed animals and play figures of their favorite characters to make the space extra special.
You can also add a personal touch to the decorations by creating a banner with your child’s name or a special message. You can also make a photo collage of your child’s favorite Sesame Street characters and hang it up as a backdrop. Finally, don’t forget to add some fun music to the mix. Put on some of your child’s favorite Sesame Street songs to get everyone in the party mood!
Choose a Color Scheme
Even when focusing on something as bright and bold as Sesame Street, it’s easy to get overwhelmed in figuring out what colors to pair together or what combinations work best. Fortunately, there’s a classic color scheme most people know and love—red, blue, yellow, and green—that has been closely associated with the show since its origin in 1969. Using this color palette makes it easy to coordinate your decorations and any other details related to the party.
If you want to add a bit of extra flair to your Sesame Street-themed party, you can also incorporate other colors that are associated with the show, such as orange, purple, and pink. These colors can be used to add a bit of extra vibrancy to your decorations, or to create a unique color scheme that stands out from the classic red, blue, yellow, and green.
Create a Memorable Menu
Of course food is a big part of every party and having clever snacks for your guests can help get everyone into the “Sesame Street” spirit. For example, you can make snack mixes with items like pretzels in the shape elmo’s head and rainbow goldfish crackers to resemble the colors of the show’s signature sign. For drinks, you can create fun mocktails that utilize green, red, yellow, and blue food coloring. Additionally, using colorful platters and cups featuring images of the show’s beloved characters can add an extra touch.
Plan Activities and Games
The majority of a successful party revolves around the entertainment—this is especially true when it comes to children’s parties. To keep your guests engaged and having a good time it’s important to plan several activities. Consider party games that reference favorite episodes or characters. For example, you could have races where each participant must dress up as a different “Sesame Street” friend and ‘hoop-hoop’ around obstacles. You can also create interactive games like pin the tail on Elmo or guessing which character said a certain line from the show.
Set Up the Perfect Playlist
No great party is complete without music! Setting up a playlist of classic Sesame Street tunes will set the perfect tone for your gathering. Think along the lines of iconic songs such as “Elmo’s song” or “Rubber Duckie”. Don’t forget to include lots of upbeat songs with positive lyrics for dancing and sing-alongs!
Make Creative Party Favors
Party favors are a great way to thank guests for attending your Sesame Street themed event. Fill bags with items like crayons, stickers, notepads, coloring books, pencils, candy, and other trinkets in character shapes. You can also find pre-made take-home gifts in the form of t-shirts, water bottles, dolls, or even stuffed animals.
Capture the Moment with Photos
Throughout the course of the party it’s important to make sure you capture the moment with photos or videos. Encourage guests to snap selfies or group shots and put them in an album as a lasting memento of the event. You can also create a video montage as an added bonus.
Follow Up with Guests After the Party
The last step to ensuring your Sesame Street themed party is complete is making sure you follow up with guests afterwards. This is a great way to thank them for attending and can help build relationships in the long run. You can send out thank you notes in the form of postcards or e-cards featuring characters from the show. Alternatively, you can follow up over email or social media with a message or quick video recap.
With these tips, you’re sure to throw a fun and memorable Sesame Street themed party! Enjoy creating lasting memories and celebrating with your friends.
