26 Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas: Décor, Food & Fun

You can never go wrong with a classic. There’s a reason games like this one have been around for ages. They’re fun, challenging, and make everyone smile. Pin the Horn on the Unicorn is one of many variations on this timeless party game. You can purchase one that comes with everything you need or make your own. Other options are Pin the Tail on the Unicorn or Add a Rainbow, etc. You can tweak the game to match your specific theme.

If you’re planning a rainbows and unicorns party, scratch art is a great option since it features so many colors. Plus, it’s just cool when kids reveal the bright pinks, greens, and other shades hidden beneath the black. These unicorn scratch art masks are a great addition to your party activities. Not only are they something fun for your guests to do, but they also set up some great photo ops. And kids can take their masks home, so it’s like getting an extra party favor.

Ring toss is another classic party game that’s been around for ages. This unicorn version is a no-brainer, with kids trying to get their rings around the unicorn’s horn. You can find several versions, including wearable unicorn horns and inflatable rings, making the game even more entertaining for both participants and onlookers. But if you’re looking for a different way to play, use a large stuffed unicorn or have kids hold a unicorn horn, or use unicorn horn lollipops.

A unicorn party and an art party can easily work together since you see a lot of rainbows accompanying both themes. It’s a match that makes sense, using tons of vibrant colors and some sparkle for good measure. If you want to incorporate some art into your unicorn theme, set up a painting station with some paintable unicorns. You can find kits online or at arts and crafts stores. Kids will love to design their own magical creatures and take them home as a special memory.

Piñatas are always a party favorite. Kids love trying to be the one that releases all the treats, and parents love watching their children try to take a swing. If you’re not up for giving little kids a stick or bat (and who could blame you), you can always go with a pull-string version instead. Kids can fill up loot bags with all the fun fillers that pour out after the lucky hit or pull. A unicorn piñata is a great way to squeeze in an extra activity and create instant goody bags for your guests.

You might not think a snack with poop in the name would be appetizing, but think again. This sweet snack from Mom Dot turns the popular muddy buddy recipe using Chex Mix into a perfectly pink nibble that’s just right for a unicorn party. Throw in some colorful sprinkles or edible glitter for extra sparkle, and you get unicorn poop. Kids will giggle with delight when they hear the name, and they’ll love the taste even better.

Chocolate-covered pretzel sticks are popular party snacks that deliver the perfect blend of sweet and salty. A Bajillion Recipes gives this classic a unicorn do-over with different bright colors of chocolate, candy pearls, and fun-shaped sprinkles. Now, instead of regular pretzel sticks, they’re magical unicorn horns. They add a vivid pop to your food table and are super easy for guests to snack on as they mingle. If you wrap them up to go, they also can double as tasty party favors.

Culture Trip takes something as simple as a slice of bread and turns it into an excellent unicorn-themed snack. It’s almost too pretty to eat, looking more like a mini work of art than a kid’s party snack. You can make Unicorn Toast in a variety of ways depending on your budget and timeline. They use cream cheese or yogurt and natural coloring like beet juice for this one. But you can also simply use food coloring to create various shades of frosting. Spread it on the toast and add sprinkles for a finishing touch.

Skip the pizza party and serve another kid’s favorite — grilled cheese. Amanda’s Cookin’ gives the American classic a colorful makeover with ooey-gooey melted cheese in a rainbow of colors. All you need is food dye to turn an ordinary grilled cheese into a delicious, melty masterpiece. Make the sandwiches just like you would a regular grilled cheese (just with some added color). Kids will love stretching the pieces apart to see the vivid colors.

Serve your guests something refreshing to go along with their snacks and meal by mixing up some unicorn lemonade like Midget Momma. You can make homemade pink lemonade or use store-bought. For added unicorn magic, freeze different colored water in ice cube trays to create pink, purple, and other color cubes. These make a fun addition to your lemonade glasses. Rim the glasses with sprinkles and edible glitter to create the perfect finishing touch to your party beverage.

If you prefer to keep your party prep simple or you’re working with a small budget, you can save a lot of time and money by simplifying your cake choice. But simplifying doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice style or cuteness. You can still have a themed cake by using a unicorn cake topper set which you can put on any cake you wish. Grab a store bought cake from your favorite bakery or make your own, then let colorful toppers handle the decorating side of things.

You’ve likely seen various versions of the classic unicorn cake, like this one from Frost Me Sweet. You start with a pale pink or white frosted layer cake and add tons of colorful pipe work for a rainbow-inspired mane. Create a glittering, gold horn out of fondant or modeling chocolate, pipe on lines for the eyes, and add embellishments as you see fit. You can attempt to make your own cake, or check out local bakeries or cake artists. They likely offer unicorn cakes among their design options, so you won’t need to pay extra for a custom creation.

If you have a few skills when it comes to baking and decorating cakes, consider using a unicorn-shaped cake pan to create a themed birthday cake. The pan makes it easy to get the unicorn shape, and the rest is up to your piping skills. You can spread on frosting, pipe rosettes, or add a ton of dots with a star tip. Add a dash of edible glitter to the horn for an extra wow factor.

If you’re looking for a really unique take on a unicorn cake, check this one out from Hayley Cakes and Cookies. This is an excellent option if you have an older kid whose birthday is around Halloween or they want to do something with a monster theme too. If anything, it certainly shows you that you can think outside the box no matter what your party theme. If a zombie unicorn isn’t your style, you could do a bookworm unicorn with glasses, a princess unicorn wearing a tiara, etc.

A Little Cake Bakery goes all out with the idea of a unicorns and rainbows theme, incorporating both elements into one showstopping cake. The tall cake makes a perfect backdrop for a cute and colorful unicorn. Then a rainbow made out of fondant or modeling chocolate tops the cake, adding lots of extra height. You can use fondant to create the clouds at the end of the rainbow, or use mini marshmallows. If you don’t want to make a rainbow you can use a cake topper instead.