21 Unforgettable Unicorn Party Ideas on a Budget
Sadiyah Qureshi
Contributor
A unicorn themed birthday party is one of the most popular kid's party themes for good reason. It blends fairy tale magic with the adorable idea of magical ponies. Whether it’s sparkling décor details, rainbow colored foods, or purple glitter, you can create a cost effective celebration with easy unicorn party ideas on a budget.
There are so many different ways to incorporate this enchanting creature into your party celebrations without breaking the bank. It’s also a lovely way to celebrate all things mysterious and wonderful and is sure to enchant guests of all ages.
Here are creative and simple unicorn party ideas on a budget:
Backyard Party
For the perfect budget party venue, you can’t go wrong with your own backyard. Other low-cost options might include a local park, indoor playground or recreation center. That way the kids have plenty of space to run around plus there are usually a ton of fun activities for them to take part in.
Unicorn Party Playlist
Have a cheerful soundtrack of unicorn-themed tunes playing in the background of your event to add to the magical ambiance. You could even hire a professional DJ to help ensure guests are kept entertained with the perfect unicorn-themed soundtrack.
Face Painting
Nothing screams unicorn like bright colors and glitter. Hire a local face painter to transform all of your little guests into their own magical unicorn. A face painter is a cost effective kids’ party entertainer with prices starting around $100/hour.
Magical Magician
Magicians can provide interactive and entertaining performances to captivate and amuse kids of all ages. They often have interactive tricks, props, and illusions that help to keep the children engaged, providing a fun and memorable experience.
Unicorn Cookies
Why not serve some super cute sugar cookies with unicorn horns and mane shapes cut out and decorated with icing and sprinkles? You could also have cookies with buttercream and edible glitter details.
Pro Tip: You could opt for ready-made store-bought cookies, and have the kids decorate them with some unicorn-themed decorations of your own.
Unicorn Party Games
Play Pin the Horn on the Unicorn
Any easy unicorn game—the basic idea is for someone to be blindfolded and spun around a few times. Then, they must try to pin a paper horn onto a picture of a unicorn. The person who pins the horn closest to the unicorn's head is the winner!
Magical Unicorn Treasure Hunt
A magical unicorn treasure hunt is a fun party game. Start by hiding little plastic unicorns around the party area. Then, provide the participants with a list of clues to help them find the unicorns. You could even create a fun twist by having the clues lead to a “treasure” at the end - maybe a special party favor or a treat!
Unicorn Cake
The cake is a focal point of any party and is a great way to pay homage to the unicorn theme. Some popular unicorn cake ideas include a rainbow layered cake, a cake with rainbow buttercream frosting, a unicorn-shaped cake, or a cake decorated with sprinkles or edible glitter.
As a budget friendly option, you could make colorful unicorn cupcakes and then use edible decorations to give them a unicorn theme – think unicorn horns, ears, and manes made from fondant or colored sugar paste. Or why not have a professional baker artfully craft a glittery unicorn masterpiece to wow your guests?
Unicorn Milkshakes
Some popular flavors for a unicorn milkshake include strawberry, banana, and bubblegum. Toppings and decorations could include rainbow and unicorn-themed sprinkles, edible glitter, rainbow streams, marshmallows, whipped cream, and candy. Set up a super easy toppings bar for little guests to create their own milkshake.
Unicorn Fizzy Sparkle
For a lighter and more refreshing unicorn drink, mix together equal parts of cranberry juice, orange juice, and sparkling water. Serve over ice and enjoy a sparkly unicorn drink. You can also add some fun props such as unicorn straws, horns, or edible flowers.
Make Your Own Unicorns
For this activity, you'll need supplies like toilet paper rolls, paint, feathers, glitter, and cardstock. Have the kids design their own unicorns, then glue on all the decorations like feathers and gems. You can also provide extra embellishments like ribbons, glitter, and sequins. Once their unicorns are complete, they can showcase them during the party and take them home as a special souvenir!
Unicorn Mural
This fun group activity is sure to keep everyone busy. Have the kids decorate a giant sheet of paper together with some unicorn art. This will make a wonderful memento of the event with each of them contributing to a fabulous and unique unicorn art piece!
Rainbow Fruit Skewers
Serve these as a colorful and delicious unicorn party snack! Rainbow fruit skewers are relatively easy to make. Start by cutting up a range of fruits such as strawberries, pineapple, kiwi, blueberries, and grapes. Then, arrange the fruit slices on skewers and they are ready to serve.
DIY Unicorn Photo Booth
Consider creating a backdrop with a rainbow of colors and paper cutouts of unicorns or a paper mural with colorful drawings of unicorns. You could also offer props such as paper horns or ears, colorful tiaras, or face paint to help create some magical photos. Another idea is to have a costume box with items such as tutus, capes, and wands that guests could use in their photos. Finally, don't forget to add a fun hashtag that guests can use to share their photos online!
Unicorn Marshmallows
Unicorn marshmallows featuring pastel colors and swirls are an ideal snack to serve at your unicorn-themed party. They can be served as a fun treat, with coffee or hot chocolate, or added to other desserts such as s'mores. You can also use them as decorations on top of your cupcakes or cake pop to complement your party theme.
Unicorn Trivia
Unicorns are mythical creatures most often associated with magic and fantasy. They are said to have special healing powers, and often represent purity, innocence, and strength. Having some fun unicorn-themed trivia games could be fun for guests of all ages. You could create a quiz with multiple-choice questions about unicorn history, mythology, and folklore.
Unicorn Piñata
What’s a kids’ birthday party without a piñata? You can head to your local party store or even create your own! Use this easy DIY piñata tutorial from YouTube to get started.
Fun Unicorn Party Decorations
For décor, think of items like fairy lights, confetti cannons, and rainbow streamers to add some unicorn magic to the event. You could even consider offering items such as unicorn headbands, wands, and tutus to your guests to help them embrace the unicorn theme. For younger kids, you could have paper masks, unicorn-themed coloring books, or unicorn-shaped balloons.
Rainbow Wraps
Rainbow wraps are a fun and healthy addition to your unicorn party food offerings. Stuff the wraps with a range of your favorite brightly colored veg and a protein of your choice. Roll up and serve with hummus or a yogurt-based dip for a nutritious unicorn-themed party snack.
Unicorn Party Favors
You could easily create some fun goodie bags with special unicorn-themed items like stickers and temporary tattoos for the kids to take home. Other potential goodie bag items include unicorn-themed stickers, pencils, and erasers.
You could also add items like rubber bracelets, key chains, and even some unicorn-shaped snacks like gummies, lollipops, or chocolate coins.
Brightly Colored Soda
Have a range of brightly colored sodas to offer guests. A bright blue soda is a great choice such as blueberry or bubblegum. Serve over ice with a colorful paper straw and enjoy a magical bubbly drink!
If soda isn’t your thing, you could always use sparkling water and add food coloring to each cup!
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