The Ultimate Guide to Kid-Friendly Valentine’s Day Parties That Sparkle and Shine!”

Party themes for kids of all ages and - yes - there's a Taylor Swift Valentine party too!

BY: Jennifer Belanger

Updated: January 3, 2024

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As we gear up to celebrate the season of love, why not sprinkle some enchantment and joy into your little ones’ Valentine’s Day? Get ready for a cupid-approved adventure filled with laughter, creativity, and heartwarming moments.

In this party guide, we’ve come up with some creative and pretty fantastic ideas to transform your space into a haven of love and laughter.

From whimsical Underwater Sweetheart Soirees to Taylor Swift Love Fests that’ll have everyone singing along, these ideas are tailor-made to make your kids’ Valentine’s Day celebration truly unforgettable. Dive into the ocean of creative decorations, savor delectable treats inspired by the day of love, and embark on heart-pounding games that will leave your young ones grinning from ear to ear.

So, whether you’re a parent, teacher, or a dedicated party enthusiast, let’s sprinkle some magic into the air and create a Valentine’s Day bash that will have the kids talking about it for weeks to come. Let the festivities begin! 🥳🧁✨

1.

Enchanted Garden Tea Party

Transform your space into a Valentine’s Day approved enchanted garden with fairy lights, flowers, and whimsical decorations!

Enchanted Garden Theme Decorations:

Fairy Lights and Flowers:
- Hang fairy lights around the party space to create a magical ambiance.
- Use flower arrangements with pastel-colored flowers, such as roses, daisies, and tulips.
- Place fairy figurines or small garden gnomes as whimsical table centerpieces.
Whimsical Decorations:
- Incorporate butterflies and dragonfly cutouts hung from the ceiling or walls.
- Set up a charming reading nook with large cushions and fairy-tale storybooks.
- Drape tables with pastel-colored tablecloths and scatter flower petals.

Food Options:

Heart-Shaped Sandwiches:
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to create sandwiches with various fillings like cucumber and cream cheese, or ham and cheese.
- Label them with cute names like “Love Bites” or “Enchanted Eats.”
Strawberry Shortcakes:
- Prepare mini strawberry shortcakes with layers of sponge cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
- Place edible flowers on top for an extra enchanting touch.
DIY Cupcake Decorating Station:
- Set up a table with plain cupcakes, different flavored frostings, and an array of toppings.
- Toppings can include sprinkles, edible glitter, chocolate shavings, and fondant flowers.
- Provide small boxes or bags for the children to take their creations home.

Drink Ideas:

Pink Berry Blast:
- Ingredients: Mixed berry juice, sparkling water, ice cubes, and fresh berries.
- In a punch bowl, mix the berry juice with sparkling water.
- Add ice cubes and float fresh berries on top for a refreshing and visually appealing drink.
Decorative Drink Station:
- Set up a designated area with a charming drink dispenser or punch bowl.
- Use fairy lights or flower garlands to adorn the drink station.
- Provide decorative cups with colorful straws.

Games to Play:

Pin the Heart on the Unicorn:
- Create a large unicorn poster and cut out heart shapes from colored paper.
- Blindfold the children, spin them around, and have them try to pin the heart on the unicorn.
- The child who gets the heart closest to the unicorn’s chest wins.
Flower Pot Toss:
- Decorate flower pots with paint or colorful paper.
- Set up a tossing game using soft beanbags or plush flowers.
- Children try to toss the beanbags into the flower pots for points.
Scavenger Hunt in the Enchanted Garden:
- Hide small treasures like toy fairies, gemstones, or small treats around the party space.
- Provide the children with a map or a list of clues leading to the hidden treasures.
- The child who finds the most treasures wins a prize.

Enchanted Garden Favors:

Fairy Wings and Wands:
- Provide each child with a set of fairy wings and a wand as party favors.
- Alternatively, you can give them small potted flowers or mini succulents as a keepsake.
- Attach a thank-you note with a magical message expressing gratitude for attending the enchanted gathering.

2.

Galactic Love Adventure Party

Blast off into space with cosmic decorations, glow-in-the-dark stars, and spaceship cutouts.

Galactic Love Adventure Theme Decorations:

Glow-in-the-Dark Stars and Planets:
- Hang glow-in-the-dark stars and planets from the ceiling using fishing line or clear string.
- Place glow-in-the-dark stickers on the walls to create a celestial effect.
Black Tablecloths with Neon Accents:
- Cover tables with black tablecloths to resemble the vastness of space.
- Accentuate with neon-colored plates, cups, and utensils to mimic vibrant cosmic elements.
Metallic Streamers:
- Hang metallic streamers in silver and iridescent colors to represent cosmic rays and space dust.
- Create a backdrop with metallic curtains or fabric to add depth to the space theme.

Food Options:

Alien Cupcakes:
- Frost cupcakes with bright green icing to resemble an alien’s face.
- Use candy eyes or small round candies for the eyes and draw an alien mouth with black icing.
Galaxy Popcorn:
- Pop popcorn and drizzle it with melted black and purple chocolate.
- Add edible star-shaped sprinkles or edible glitter for a cosmic effect.
DIY Space Snack Bar:
- Set up a space-themed snack bar with star-shaped cookies, astronaut ice cream, and other celestial treats.
- Arrange treats in silver or metallic containers to enhance the space atmosphere.

Drink Ideas:

Meteorite Punch:
- Ingredients: Blue raspberry lemonade, lemon-lime soda, and sherbet.
- In a punch bowl, mix blue raspberry lemonade with lemon-lime soda.
- Add scoops of sherbet to create a foamy, meteorite-inspired punch.
Decorative Drink Station:
- Set up a designated area for drinks with a cosmic tablecloth and LED lights.
- Use clear cups to showcase the vibrant blue punch and floating sherbet.

Games to Play:

Alien Egg Hunt:
- Hide plastic eggs with alien faces around the party space.
- Provide small baskets or bags for the children to collect the alien eggs.
- Exchange eggs for small prizes or treats.
Astronaut Training Obstacle Course:
- Set up an obstacle course with hula hoops to represent planetary rings, cones for astronauts to navigate, and jumping activities like “moon jumps.”
- Play space-themed music in the background to add to the ambiance.
Space-Themed Bingo:
- Create customized bingo cards with space-related items like stars, planets, rockets, and astronauts.
- Use small, thematic prizes for the winners, such as glow-in-the-dark stickers or mini astronaut figures.

Galactic Love Adventure Favors:

Space Explorer Kits:
- Create small kits with space-themed stickers, glow-in-the-dark bracelets, and a mini toy spaceship.
- Include a thank-you note expressing gratitude for joining the cosmic adventure.

3.

DIY Valentine's Craft Extravaganza

Turn your space into a crafting haven with heart garlands, colorful banners, and crafting stations.

DIY Valentine’s Craft Extravaganza Theme Decorations:

Crafty Banners and Heart Garlands:
- Create banners using craft paper, ribbons, and heart-shaped cutouts.
- String heart garlands across the party space to add a festive touch.
Colorful Table Settings:
- Set tables with vibrant tablecloths, colorful plates, and heart-shaped confetti.
- Place small buckets of crafting supplies at each table for easy access.
Crafting Stations:
- Set up separate crafting stations with designated themes like card-making, painting, and bead crafts.
- Decorate each station with thematic posters and colorful signage.

Food Options:

Decorate-Your-Own Cupcakes:
- Provide plain cupcakes, various frosting colors, and an array of toppings like sprinkles, edible glitter, and chocolate chips.
- Encourage kids to unleash their creativity in decorating their cupcakes.
Heart-Shaped Pizzas:
- Pre-cut pizza dough into heart shapes before the party.
- Set up a pizza station with tomato sauce, cheese, and assorted toppings for the kids to create their heart-shaped masterpieces.
Chocolate Fondue Station:
- Melt chocolate in a fondue pot or a slow cooker.
- Provide marshmallows, fruits (strawberries, bananas), and cookies for dipping.
- Set out colorful skewers or toothpicks for easy dipping.

Drink Ideas:

Cupid’s Mocktail:
- Ingredients: Cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, and soda.
- Allow kids to mix their own mocktails by combining different fruit juices with a splash of soda.
- Provide heart-shaped ice cubes for a charming touch.
Decorative Drink Station:
- Set up a drink station with colorful cups, paper straws, and heart-shaped stirrers.
- Label the drinks with creative names like “Love Potion” or “Cupid’s Crush.”?

Games to Play:

DIY Valentine’s Day Card Station:
- Set up a station with various papers, stickers, markers, and other craft supplies.
- Encourage kids to create personalized Valentine’s Day cards for friends or family.
- Include pre-cut heart shapes, lace, and glitter for added flair.
Cupid’s Arrow Toss:
- Create foam arrows with heart-shaped tips.
- Set up heart-shaped targets and challenge kids to toss the arrows into the targets for points.
- Provide small prizes for successful tosses.
Crafty Scavenger Hunt:
- Hide crafting supplies like glitter, beads, ribbons, and small trinkets around the party space.
- Give kids a list of items to find or create a map for a more adventurous scavenger hunt.
- Once the hunt is complete, children can use their finds for additional crafting projects.

DIY Valentine’s Craft Extravaganza Favors:

Crafting Kits:
- Prepare small crafting kits with leftover supplies, stickers, and mini coloring books.
- Include a thank-you note with a creative message, expressing gratitude for joining the crafty celebration.

4.

Under the Sea Sweetheart Soiree

Dive into an underwater wonderland with ocean-themed decorations, fishnets, and sea creature cutouts.

Underwater Scene Setup:
- Use fishnets, sea creature cutouts (corals, dolphins, etc.), and blue tablecloths to create an immersive underwater atmosphere.
- Hang the fishnets on the walls and drape them over tables to resemble underwater nets.
- Scatter sea creature cutouts across tables or hang them as wall decorations.
Bubble Balloon Display:
- Inflate blue and green balloons and hang them from the ceiling in clusters to resemble bubbles.
- Create balloon bouquets with helium-filled balloons anchored to decorative weights, scattered throughout the party space.
Ocean Floor Details:
- Place blue and green LED lights around the party area to create an enchanting underwater glow.
- Scatter seashells, sand dollars, and small aquarium decorations on tables to mimic the ocean floor.

Food Options:

Fish and Chips:
- Serve fish-shaped crackers with a side of potato wedges, creating a playful spin on the classic “fish and chips” dish.
- Display the crackers in fishnet-lined baskets for an added underwater touch.
Sea Creature-Shaped Cookies:
- Bake cookies in the shapes of starfish, seahorses, and fish using cookie cutters.
- Decorate the cookies with colorful icing to bring the sea creatures to life.
Blue Jello Cups:
- Make blue Jello according to the package instructions and pour into individual cups.
- Add gummy fish as if they are swimming in the ocean.
- Chill until set and serve with a dollop of whipped cream to resemble waves.

Drink Ideas:

Ocean Breeze Punch:
- Ingredients: Blue raspberry lemonade, ginger ale, ice cubes, and blueberries for garnish.
- Mix blue raspberry lemonade with ginger ale in a punch bowl or dispenser.
- Add ice cubes and float blueberries on top for a refreshing ocean-inspired beverage.
Decorative Drink Station:
- Set up a designated area with ocean-themed cups, straws, and a sign labeling the punch as “Ocean Breeze Punch.”
- Use underwater-themed decorations like seashells or small fish bowls with LED tea lights.

Games to Play:

Fishing for Love:
- Set up a fishing station with magnetic fishing rods and heart-shaped magnets or sea creature cutouts.
- Attach paper clips to the hearts or sea creatures, and let the kids “catch” them with their magnetic rods.
- Award small prizes for successful catches.
Sea Creature Ring Toss:
- Cut out large sea creature shapes from foam or cardboard.
- Set up a ring toss game with rings made from pool noodles or decorated hula hoops.
- Kids toss the rings onto the sea creature cutouts for points.
Musical Chairs with Ocean-Themed Music:
- Decorate chairs with ocean-themed accessories like seaweed or fish cutouts.
- Play music with ocean sounds or sea shanties.
- When the music stops, the kids find a chair with their favorite sea creature or ocean accessory.

Under the Sea Sweetheart Soiree Favors:

Ocean Explorer Kits:
- Prepare small kits with a toy snorkel, underwater stickers, and a small container of bubbles.
- Include a thank-you note with a message about embarking on an underwater adventure.

5.

Superhero Valentine's Day Love Bash

Unleash the power of love with superhero-themed decorations, capes, and masks for the little heroes.

Superhero Love Bash Theme Decorations:

Superhero Capes and Masks:
- Provide each child with a personalized superhero cape and mask upon arrival.
- Decorate capes with each child’s initial or a superhero emblem.
Superhero Banners and Primary Colors:
- Hang superhero-themed banners featuring iconic symbols or phrases.
- Use primary colors such as red, blue, and yellow for tablecloths, balloons, and other decorations.
Cityscape Backdrop:
- Create a cityscape backdrop using large cardboard cutouts of skyscrapers.
- Add windows and lights to enhance the nighttime superhero city atmosphere.
- Place the backdrop behind the main party area or as a photo booth backdrop.

Food Options:

Hero Sandwiches:
- Prepare a selection of sub sandwiches with different fillings (turkey, ham, veggie) and condiments.
- Add superhero-themed labels like “Mighty Turkey” or “Super Veggie Delight.”
Superpower Fruit Kabobs:
- Create fruit skewers with colorful fruits like strawberries, grapes, and pineapple.
- Provide superhero-shaped cookie cutters to cut fruit into fun shapes.
- Serve with a side of yogurt or chocolate dip for added appeal.
Super Sundae Bar:
- Set up an ice cream station with various flavors and toppings.
- Include superhero-themed sprinkles, crushed cookies, gummy bears, and chocolate sauce.
- Let kids create their own superhero sundaes.

Drink Ideas:

Power Potion:
- Ingredients: Fruit punch, lemon-lime soda, and superhero-shaped ice cubes.
- Create ice cubes in superhero shapes using silicone molds.
- Mix fruit punch and lemon-lime soda in a punch bowl and add superhero ice cubes.
Decorative Drink Station:
- Set up a designated area with superhero cups, paper straws, and themed drink dispensers.
- Label the drinks with creative names like “Power Punch” or “Super Splash.”

Games to Play:

Superhero Training Obstacle Course:
- Set up an obstacle course with tables to crawl under, cushions to jump over, and streamers to run through.
- Add superhero-themed challenges like “Laser Beam Limbo” or “X-Ray Vision Tunnel.”
- Play heroic music in the background to amp up the training atmosphere.
Pin the Heart on the Hero’s Chest:
- Create a large superhero poster with a heart-shaped target on the hero’s chest.
- Blindfold the kids, spin them around, and have them try to pin the heart in the correct spot.
- The child who gets the heart closest to the hero’s chest wins.
Villain Capture Scavenger Hunt:
- Hide “villains” (stuffed toys or cutouts) around the party space.
- Provide each child with a superhero mask and a mission to capture as many villains as possible.
- Exchange captured villains for small prizes.

Superhero Love Bash Favors:

Superhero Kits:
- Prepare small superhero kits with a mask, a mini cape, and superhero stickers.
- Include a thank-you note with a message about the kids’ heroic efforts during the party.

6.

Taylor Swift Love Fest Valentine's Party

You know we couldn’t make it through Valentine’s Day with a little shout out to all things Taylor Swift. This one is V-Day specific, but we also covered a bunch of Taylor Swift party themes here.

Taylor Swift Love Fest Theme Decorations:

Swiftie Stage Setup:
- Create a mini stage with a backdrop featuring Taylor Swift album covers and iconic imagery.
- Hang fairy lights around the stage area for a magical concert feel.
- Place cutouts of Taylor Swift’s cats (Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin) around the venue.
Balloon Extravaganza:
- Use red, pink, and white balloons to set the color theme, resembling Taylor’s vibrant personality.
- Create balloon bouquets with heart-shaped helium balloons and tie them to weights with glittering ribbons.
Taylor Swift Memorabilia:
- Scatter Taylor Swift memorabilia like albums, posters, and cardboard cutouts throughout the party space.
- Set up a photo booth area with Taylor Swift-themed props like sunglasses, guitars, and microphone props.

Taylor’s Food Options:

Swiftie Snack Mix:
- Create a snack mix with heart-shaped candies, pretzels, and M&M’s in Taylor Swift’s favorite colors (red, pink, and white).
- Serve in personalized Swiftie-themed containers.
Love Story Cupcakes:
- Bake cupcakes and decorate them with Taylor Swift song lyrics or album cover-inspired toppers.
- Add edible glitter for a touch of sparkle, capturing Taylor’s signature style.
Shake It Off Milkshakes:
- Set up a milkshake station with various flavors and toppings.
- Encourage kids to “shake it off” by choosing their favorite combinations.

Taylor Swift Drink Ideas:

Enchanted Elixir:
- Ingredients: Berry-flavored juice, lemon-lime soda, and mixed berries.
- Mix the juice and soda in a punch bowl and add mixed berries for a delightful and colorful beverage.
- Label it as the “Enchanted Elixir” in honor of Taylor’s song “Enchanted.”
Decorative Drink Station:
- Arrange a stylish drink station with Taylor Swift-themed cups, straws, and a sign featuring her song titles.
- Provide fruit garnishes and sparkly drink stirrers for added glamour.

Games to Play:

Swiftie Song Charades:
- Write down Taylor Swift song titles on cards and have kids act out or mime the songs for others to guess.
- Include songs from various albums to make it more challenging and fun.
Love Story Scavenger Hunt:
- Create a scavenger hunt with clues related to Taylor Swift’s love story songs.
- Hide small treasures or Swiftie-themed trinkets throughout the party space for kids to find.
Red Carpet Karaoke:
- Set up a karaoke area with a red carpet and a backdrop resembling a stage.
- Let the kids take turns singing along to their favorite Taylor Swift songs.

Taylor Swift Love Fest Favors:

Swiftie Star Kits:
- Prepare small kits with Taylor Swift-themed stickers, a mini microphone, and a “Swiftie” badge.
- Include a thank-you note with a quote from Taylor Swift, expressing gratitude for celebrating the love fest.

7.

Kid-Friendly V-Day Music Playlist

This playlist combines upbeat and fun songs with a touch of love and friendship, perfect for creating a lively and positive atmosphere at a kids’ Valentine’s Day party.