27 ideas for the ultimate unicorn party

Set the scene for your magical unicorn party with unicorn invites, balloons and fancy dress...

State the theme for your unicorn party from the start with unicorn invitations. Either buy some ready-made invites or design your own using images you find online or some cute pictures your child has drawn.

If you think the invites are going to end up lounging at the bottom of school bags for a few days, message your guests' parents to make sure you get an RSVP in plenty of time.

A great way to really bring the unicorn theme to life is to give each of your guests unicorn hairbands to wear when they arrive.

You can buy multipacks online or get creative with some hairbands, homemade paper flowers, cardboard cones and biodegradable glitter.

If you really want to go all out, ask your guests to come in unicorn fancy dress! Make sure you let them know on the invite so they have time to get their costume together.

Alternatively, you could have a fancy dress box full of unicorn onesies and coloured tutus at the party, so kids can find something to wear on top of their party clothes if they wish.

Unicorn balloons are an easy way to bring a magical feel to your party space. And they can double up as a gift for your guests to take home, too.

If you don't want to spend lots of money on unicorn balloons, group together different coloured pastel balloons for a fun, unicorn effect.

Make your unicorn party sparkly and magical by stringing up twinkly fairy lights.

They're a cheap and effective decoration and can be reused for future parties, at Christmas or even around your home.

Don't forget the table! You can buy unicorn paper plates, cups and napkins from most supermarkets or online. Or you could opt for a selection of different coloured pastel plates instead.

To make your table setting really special you could sprinkle some table confetti over it or use a glittery tablecloth.

Keep your party guests entertained with loads of fun, unicorn-themed games and activities...

Forget donkeys, for a twist on a classic party game, draw a large unicorn on a piece of paper and stick it to the wall at child height.

Make a sparkly unicorn tail from coloured ribbon or cut one out of card, and put Blu Tack or sticky tape on the back.

Blindfold each child in turn, spin them round and ask them to stick the tail on the unicorn. Whoever gets closest to the right spot, wins!

Find more party game ideas for all ages here .

A unicorn-face paining station will go down well with the kids. You can do it yourself if you're feeling creative or ask another parent to lend a hand. For a really professional look, book a face painter instead.

Find a face painter near you here .

A piñata will look great as a decoration at the beginning of a party. Then later on your guests can have loads of fun smashing it down to reach the sweets hidden inside!

Make large unicorn horns from rolled up card and rings from paper plates (just cut out the middle). Split your guests into two teams to see who can get the most rings over the horns to win prizes.

Get some coloured hair sprays that are suitable for kids and set up a hair station. Spray streaks of colour into their hair so it looks like a beautiful unicorn's mane.

Just make sure it's washable hair spray and check with guests' parents for any allergies and to get their consent first.

A crafting table always goes down well at a kids' party and these toilet roll unicorns are really easy to make. All you need are some old loo rolls, coloured pens and paints and a selection of crafting supplies such as tissue paper, pom poms and biodegradable glitter.

Kids can add a cardboard horn to their unicorn and let their imaginations run wild.

Looking for more crafting ideas for kids? Check out our arts and crafts section for inspiration.

A fun but slightly sticky activity for kids is making unicorn slime. This works best with smaller groups as it can get messy and is best supervised by an adult.

Just follow one of our simple recipes to make slime and give the kids a selection of food colourings, biodegradable glitter, unicorn sequins and beads so they can make magical unicorn slime.

Kids will love a unicorn nail bar. Have a selection of coloured nail varnishes so they can have a different colour per nail like a pretty unicorn's mane, and stick on some nail jewels, too.

Older kids will like to paint each others' nails while younger kids will need an adult's help.

For a nice quiet party activity, gather together some coloured pens and pencils and print out some pictures of unicorns for kids to colour in.

This is a good activity to do towards the end of the party when things are starting to wind down and kids are waiting to be picked up.

From unicorn cakes to multicoloured 'unicorn poo', get inspired with our selection of great unicorn party food ideas...

Impress your guests with a centrepiece unicorn cake. They're easier to make than they look, and decorating them can be loads of fun.

Check out our unicorn cake recipe here for step-by-step instructions.

These unicorn cupcakes will look cute alongside your main unicorn cake. Just hit the baking aisle for an icing bag and cake toppers and get creative.

Try this easy cupcake recipe for your base.

Unicorn milkshakes are a great party treat. Squirt cream onto strawberry milkshake and let kids decorate their own with sprinkles and edible glitter.

You can even buy mini unicorn sugar horns to place on top from craft shops and baking suppliers.

Mix cream cheese with food colourings and spread on toast for a rainbow effect. You can also use marshmallow fluff and add sprinkles, too.

It's not 100% healthy but kids will love it.

Buy a unicorn-shaped cookie cutter and some coloured icing and make some great unicorn biscuits for your party. You could even let the kids decorate them as a party activity.

Try this easy biscuits recipe .

This rainbow icing effect looks super-impressive but is actually really easy to achieve.

Make or buy some buttercream icing. Divide it up into three separate bowls. Add food colouring so each bowl of icing is a different colour – blue, pink and yellow for example.

Now place a vertical stripe of each colour into a piping bag and it'll come out swirled!

If that sounds like too much effort, you can also buy pre-swirled 'unicorn frosting' from many baking suppliers.

Try this simple buttercream icing recipe – it's so much tastier than shop bought.

These unicorn poo cookies are bound to raise a laugh among your guests.

Make a batch of cookie dough and divide the mixture into three bowls (or more if you want more colours in your poo).

Colour each bowl of the mixture with food colouring.

Roll the dough into strips and cut to the length of your cookie. Curl the three colours round together to make your 'poo' shape.

You can add edible glitter on top or place some sugar stars or edible metallic balls in there as well.

Thank your guests for coming to your party with these great unicorn gift bag ideas...

Give your party bags a unicorn theme by making your own.

Using plain paper gift bags, draw on a unicorn face. Cut a horn and ears from card to attach to the top. You could even add flowers made from tissue paper if you want.

Unicorn stickers are a great addition to a party bag, they're cheap, available in lots of shops, and kids love 'em.

Pop It stress toys are a big hit in the playground and unicorn-shaped Pop Its are readily available and low cost, making them a great party bag stuffer.

A keyring is another good party bag option. Kids can attach them to their school bags as a bag charm. Look for unicorns and rainbows to fit with your party theme.

Still wondering what to put in your goody bags? We've got loads more party bag filler ideas here.