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Candy Party Themes

If you're looking for inspiration for creative party themes, I've got a sweet idea for you! Whether it's a birthday party or a "just because" get-together, check this out: it's a candy party!

Candy Party

This theme is perfect for a slumber party or regular birthday party too! Just gather friends and get ready for some sweet, sugary, fun! What more could a kid want... right?

Here is one of my favorite candy-themed invites:

candy party invitations

You can personalize this invite for your kiddo's birthday or slumber party and set the tone for your sweet event! See your options for these candy themed invitations.

Rather than your traditional birthday cake, set up a colorful candy buffet. Gather old favorites and new treats and display them in glass bowls and jars. Anything really goes, just be creative! Use a glass vase to hold fun lollipops and use punch ladles as make-shift candy scoops.

Candy Buffet

You can purchase bulk candy at your favorite sweet shop, or even online (I use candywarehouse.com). Let your party guests scoop up some sweet treats rather than the serving cake and ice cream. Just don't forget to light the candles if this is a birthday party! You can get creative and stick them into gumdrop candies and set them in the middle of the candy buffet table.

When guests are about to leave, don't send them home without a cute candy favor! You can always provide small favor boxes or bags and let them scoop up their own sweet treats. Or, send them with one of these cute mini gumball machines. Hostess tip: Make a personalized tag out of card stock and attach with ribbon to each gumball machine. Print each guests' name or a simple "Thank You For Coming" message. I found all of these yummy favors at Beau Coup, check them out!

Candy favors

If your party is going to be a Sweet Slumber {party}, order a couple of these fun candy pillows to use as party decor! They will be a huge hit and make for one sweet pillow fight!

Other Party Ideas:

  • Set out board games like Candy Land for the guests to play (even if they are older...they'll still have fun)!
  • Fill jars with gumballs/jelly beans/ M&Ms and have them guess the amount for a prize.
  • Play charades having all the cards be names of candy bars and candy types
  • Have a scavenger hunt and have them collect different types of candy
**Want more ideas? We have recently added a new Candy Party feature- REAL party photos!

Check out our Sweet Shoppe party

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Tori is an entertaining expert who likes to keep things simple. From setting a thoughtful table to whipping up an easy appetizer recipe, she's got you covered. Her favorite place is to be is sitting poolside with her family with a glass of rosé in hand.

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  1. Kate says

    Sooo cute! I would love to get the silver ball place card holders! they are awesome so are the mini brownie pops...yum! I would love to use either for any of my upcoming wedding events or the other wedding im (and helping with) 2 months later and another 2 months after that...phew!

  2. L.T. says

    Hmm... well if I did a candy themed party it would probably be inspired by the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Although I don't think I could afford or make a chocolate or candy chair for people to sit on. :D

    If I had the gift certificate, I'd get the mini candy dispensers with scoop so I can have my own little candy shop at home; but the towel cakes and shoe bottle openers are cute too.

  3. Brandy says

    I would definately buy the mini gumball machines! I am having a "sweetest" party for my little girl who is turning 5 in April! Thanks!

  4. Tamara B. says

    I was the lucky winner I would buy the mini cupcake candles and the Custom Fortune Cookies. Great website with great brithday party ideas that aren't boring either.
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  5. Catherine @ Evolving Mommy says

    The baby piggy banks are really cute and would be perfect for a shower. I also like the gingham organza bags. Thanks for the chance!

    Catherine @ Evolving Mommy’s last blog post..To Swim or Not To Swim?

  7. Donna K says

    I would get the mini vanilla heart candle tins.

  8. Mary says

    The seashell place card holders are great!

  9. Nancy says

    If I won the $25. gift certificate, I would buy a combination of the Heart-Shaped Measuring Spoons and the Whisked Away Heart Whisks. Combined with a selection of favorite family recipes or a cookbook , they would make wonderful presents for friends who love cooking, those who are newly engaged or just - married.

  10. monique salerno says

    i really like the candy giveaway

  11. Beth says

    I would get the mini classic gumball machines for a birthday party

  12. Carolyn G says

    I would get the cool bean jelly bean cocktail mixers

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  14. Kari A. says

    I am a subscriber.

  15. Kari A. says

    I love this idea. Especially for an adult candy party I would buy the Cool Bean® jelly bean cocktail mixers with my gift certificate! You don't need to be a kid to love candy.

  16. Jamee Bryant says

    I can't believe I'm just now finding your blog!! I love it! I can't wait to spend some time soaking it all in.

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  17. Tisa says

    I would buy some of the Custom Fortune Cookies! ~ :) Fun! Thanks for the giveaway!

  18. Cristin says

    I would definitely get the Mini Candy Dispensers with the scoops! I would get them because I am currently planning a "Sweet as Sugar" 1st birthday party for my daughter and I think it would be cute to give each family their own candy dispenser to take home...or maybe use them on the candy buffet - either way I have had my eye on them for awhile!!

    BTW, love the Sweet Slumber party ideas!

    Cristin

  20. Danielle says

    I just LOVE the *mini classic gumball machines*...so cute for a Bday Party! What a great idea....who doesnt just love candy???
    Thanks

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  21. Heather says

    I love the hanging picture frame ornament!

  25. Heather says

    I subscribed to your feeder!

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  26. Heather says

    I absolutely LOVE your ideas and I think it would be so fun to throw a sweet slumber party! But my next big occasion on my agenda is the wedding of my best girlfriend, so I would probably use the gift certificate to buy her the super cute Personalized Toiletry Bag or Personalized Terry Cloth Spa Slippers. Love them both! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  27. Angie E says

    I like the Heart Shaped Measuring Spoons! How unique!
    Very nice website, I enjoyed browsing!
    Thank you!
    baileybobby6(at)hotmail.com

  28. carissa_MomIF says

    Okay I already tweeted so I'm half way there yes?/

    Oh my gosh the mini gumball machine! My kids would love.. and me too!

  29. Dawn says

    Ok, one more. I'm so in love with the mini gumball machines! I found little cheesy plastic ones at our dollar store, and used them for a candy buffet at a baby shower, and everyone thought they were so cute. Imagine how they would act with the real deal?

    Dawn’s last blog post..Tuesday Tip - Candy-Themed Party Tips and Contest