Does your little one love the Wizard of Oz? Why not think about planning a Wizard of Oz themed party for them? Here are a few party ideas I think would be perfect in pulling together this party theme. With a little planning, they'll definitely be calling you the Good Witch of the North!
I love creative birthday party themes, and this one is just so cheerful and fun!
I like this rainbow invitation. Of course, you can also include your actual address- however I still like the idea of including the text: "somewhere over the rainbow" and "just follow the yellow brick road." There are so many great options to order over on Etsy. See them here.
Speaking of the yellow brick road, you can paint a path leading to your door using sidewalk safe paint, or a make a yellow aisle runner using felt fabric from your local fabric shop. If you don't have a path this would work on, you can plant yellow flowers in oblong flower boxes to line your walkway.
TIP: There are a ton of Wizard of Oz themed decorations right on Amazon!
For other decor (or just for some fun) set out this themed game: Wizard of Oz board game
. This can even be set out as entertainment if parents will be in attendance.
Perhaps my favorite idea, is to have each girl remove their shoes at the front door and slip on a pair of adorable ruby red slippers. These can double as party favors, as each girl can wear them home and continue her play once the party has ended.
These wicked witch cupcakes are perfect for a Wizard of Oz birthday party! Serve them with these black and white striped napkins and ruby red paper goods for a complete look.
Food Ideas for a Wizard of Oz Themed Party
There's a lot you could do with food depending on how much you want to serve. Sometimes it's best to only serve drinks and easy desserts. But, here are some ideas.
- Make layered ""somewhere over the rainbow jello." This will take awhile so be sure to make it a day or so before your party.
- Wicked witch hat cookies
- Pudding parfaits (swap out the colorful sprinkles for more of a primary rainbow version)
- For drinks, display a rainbow of sparkling waters
, and let each child choose their favorite color - Glenda, the Good 'Wiches (aka sandwiches)
- A veggie platter of all green veggies (celery, brocoli, cucumbers, etc) in honor of the Emerald City
- Golden Oreos as pieces of the "yellow brick road"
Hope you have some inspiration for your party, have fun in Oz!
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Angela says
My mom held at Wizard of Oz party when I was little. We had "melted witches punch" - lemon lime ambrosia. She created a witches hat that floated in the punch bowl.
For the cake she mixed jello/food coloring into each layer (4 layers) with white frosting and black swirls. It was black and white on the outside until you cut the cake and it was full of colors.
We watched the movie too. Every time we saw Glenda we blew bubbles. We danced around in a group as we were "off to see the wizard", etc.
One game we played was seeing which team could stuff Scarecrow back together. We just used paper bags, my dad's flannel shirts and old pants.
This party happend over 15 years ago (for my 9th) and some of my friends still talk about it! I enjoy and appreciated how much effort my mom put into making the party memorable.
Karen says
Thanks for the shout out! It's funny to see the rainbow jello picture after all of these years. I have to say, I love this post. It's super fun and clever. Well done.
Michelle says
So incredibly clever! I just love those cupcakes!
Connie says
Wow, the cupcake is just to fun, I love it.
Kathleen says
So creative! Saw this on craftgossip and and just had to check it out!
meaghan (chic cookies) says
I'll echo the cupcake/wicked witch legs praise! So fantastic. I posted a link on my edible crafts column (ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com)
Susan @ Entertain Exchange says
What great ideas. Love the cupcake and the rainbow jello!
Lori says
Those cupcakes are the best! This is such a great party theme.
Chris @ Celebrations At Home says
What great inspiration for this type of party!
Alexis says
What great ideas! We just saw the musical Wicked and my daughter is obsessed with it...this might be the perfect theme for her birthday. Love those cupcakes!
Hostess Tori says
Shane, thank you for sharing all of your fabulous party details with us! Your little one is in for a real treat! I love the wordage on your invitation too!! Sounds like you have thought of everything :).
Christi says
This is such a great collection of ideas!!
Shane says
Tori - Love it! The witch cupcakes are so freaking cute. My daughter is turning 6 March 5th and we are doing this theme, as you know. I went to the fabric store and got blue/white gingham to use as tabletoppers (saved a few bucks off renting linens). The kids are each getting a Melissa and Doug magic wand set so they can decorate Glinda's wand. My big surprise to her is that one of our community theaters has a performance next month of the Wizard of Oz so Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Lion are making a surprise cameo and coming for a few minutes to sing a medley. The invite read like this:
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
To
Jenna’s 6th Birthday Party
Please join us on the date of the next
scheduled tornado over Kansas
(Saturday, March 6th),
at the exact time the Tin Man receives his heart,
the Scarecrow his brain and the Lion his courage
(1:30 – 3 pm).
The celebration will take place somewhere over the rainbow
(location listed here).
Please RSVP on your munchkin’s behalf to
Glinda the Good Witch (aka Shane) at
xxxxxxxx
before a house falls on you (by February 26th).
So thanks for helping me get even more in the mood!
meredith SInclair says
LOVE LOVE LOVE those upside down cupcakes with the witchey's legs hanging out!
Well done, wish I was turning 3:)