Need help planning a Star Wars themed birthday party? Or maybe a Star Wars baby shower? Keep reading for 21 awesome (and easy!) Star Wars party ideas. We’ve got decorations, games, activities, and Star Wars food suggestions to help you throw a fun celebration!

We’ve rounded up all our favorite Star Wars party ideas and DIY tutorials to make party planning a cinch. Click on the pictures and links for sources.

You can also get our entire Star Wars printable party pack here.

#1 Star Wars Themed Invitation

Invite guests with a Star Wars themed invite. We love digital invites because they’re easy to personalize. You can add your party info and either print or text/email to guests! The invite is included in our Star Wars party pack.

#2 Balloon Arch

We love decorating with balloons. They’re inexpensive and make a big wow statement. Plus they’re so easy to make! Grab a Star Wars balloon arch kit online for a fun party backdrop that sets the theme for your party. If you’re doing a ONE YEAR OLD Star Wars themed party, this “One with the Force” balloon garland kit is the perfect decoration.

#3 Star Wars Backdrop

Hang a Star Wars backdrop or large poster under your balloon arch for an awesome photobooth set up. Or use it as a backdrop for your food table. Find all six backdrop options in our digital Star Wars party pack.

#4 Large Character Cutouts

Decorate with all your favorite characters from the Original Stars Wars Trilogy or from The Force Awakens.

#5 Personalized Star Wars Banner

We have a Happy Birthday banner that includes the whole alphabet so you can add your child’s name or to make your own Star Wars phrase. Grab the Original Trilogy character banner here and The Force Awakens banner / garland here.

#6 Star Wars BINGO Game

Everyone loves BINGO! It’s a classic party game that all ages can play. Print a Star Wars themed BINGO game to keep guest entertained.

#7 Star Wars Scavenger Hunt

This Star Wars Scavenger Hunt is our favorite party game! All ages can play, it requires very little prep, and it can be as challenging or easy as you’d like it to be. Hide the Star Wars characters and let everyone go off and try to find them all. We always give an extra prize to the guest that finds them all first.

#8 Star Wars Pin the Tail Game

Another classic party game that is easy to play. There are two printable game options: Pin the Lightsaber on Yoda or Pin the Lightsaber on Darth. Play one or play both!!

#9 Cake Walk or Cupcake Walk Game

A yummy game where the kids can earn a cupcake (or prize). Play your favorite Star Wars themed music and let the kids walk around the circles trying to win a cake / cupcake / prize. Easy to set up and fun to play!

#10 Jedi Bubble Wars

This doubles as a fun activity and a great party favor. Grab the printable Jedi Bubble Wars sign and bubble wand lightsaber handles in our shop. Then turn bubble wands into fun lightsabers the kids can take home as a party favor. You can also have a bubble war / competition and see who can blow the biggest bubble, pop the most, etc. Find the bubble wands online or in your local store like Walmart. These giant bubble wands are also a fun addition to your Jedi bubble wars.

#11 Pool Noodle Lightsabers

Make each guest a pool noodle lightsaber to play with during the party and then let them take it home as a party gift. These pool noodle lightsabers are super easy to make and the printable comes with simple instructions.

#12 Jedi Training Academy

Set up a Jedi Training Academy with activites, tasks, and obstacles the kids have to complete. They can compete against each other or work as teams or play by themselves. The Jedi Training Academy printable kit comes with a sign, badges, and certificate of completion.

#13 Star Wars Cupcake Toppers & Tags

If you’re don’t have the budget to make a fancy Star Wars themed cake or cupcakes, add cupcake toppers to your cupcakes and cake! These printable cupcake toppers are easy to make — just print, cut out, and attach to a stick. You can also turn them into tags.

#14 Cake Sign

Decorate the cake table with a “Come to the dark side, we have cake!” sign.

#15 Star Wars Food Labels

Label all your foods and turn them into fun, Star Wars themed food. Two food label options to choose from – Original Trilogy or The Force Awakens themed. Ideas for food: Han-burgers, 7 Leia Dip, Wookiee Cookies, Yoda Soda, Fruit Sabers, Lil’s Snokies, Porg and Beans, Rey’s Portion Bread, Darkside vs. Lightsade Cupcakes, and Thala Sirens’ Green Milk.

#16 Star Wars Drink Labels

Make your drinks extra special by wrapping them in a label. Turn any drink into a Star Wars drink with a simple drink label! Water bottles are now Luke Skywater. Gatorade is Vader-Ade. Soda is Yoda Soda, Juice is Jedi Juice. Or make your Force Fuel to quench all your Jedis’ thirst!

#17 Lightsaber Napkins

Turn napkins into lightsabers with a simple printable lightsaber ring.

#18 Star Wars Gift Tags

Add a gift tag to your Star Wars party favors. Find the “May the Force be with you tags” here and here.

#19 Star Wars Party Favor Bags

Turn your bags into a Star Wars party bag for guests to put all their goodies and prizes in. You can find kraft bags here.

#20 Star Wars Wall Prints & Decor

Decorate with these cute Star Wars minimalist wall prints. Use them for the party and then afterwards use them again to decorate your child’s Star Wars themed room. Win, win!

#21 Star Wars Lego Centerpieces

Decorate your Star Wars birthday party or baby shower with Star Wars Legos for your table centerpieces! Or add them to your dessert table / buffet table for an easy Star Wars decoration. We love the dimension they add. Gift the birthday child one and have them make them for the party! So many great ones on Amazone here, here, and here.

Star Wars is such a great, timeless party theme. We hope some of these ideas help you plan an amazing Star Wars themed kids birthday party and/or baby shower. We want to take the stress out of party planning, so download our digital Star Wars party pack for easy decorating and entertaining. May the force be with you friends!!

Much aloha,

Stacey + Niki

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