Theme Ideas

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SEASONS | TIMELINE | DATES & HOLIDAYS | LIFE EVENTS & OCCASIONS

LAND &

Chart your course over land and sea to explore party themes inspired by the resources, settings, and locales of planet earth.

RIVERS & LAKES

Gone Fishin'

Reel in the fun when you host a fishing theme party with bobbers, poles, nets, bait, hooks, tackle, boats and fish, of course.

Rollin On the River | Rafting

Go all outdoors for a water-adventure themed river party featuring elements of nature along with rafts, kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.

Tom Sawyer & Huck Finn

Take a step down south and back in time with rustic & rudimentary decor of lanterns, homemade fishing poles, makeshift sails, coonskin hats, gingham and burlap.

A Day At the Lake

Combine all the ingredients of a day at the lake, such as rustic signage, boats, water toys, and fishing tackle, with trees, bugs and lake water.

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NAUTICAL

Welcome Aboard

A nautical theme is the perfect setting for a spiffy cocktail party or baby shower and makes an excellent backdrop for a bon voyage or farewell tribute.

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Ahoy Matey! | Pirate

Hoist the Jolly Roger, line the entrance with skulls, fill a treasure chest with buccaneer booty and chart a course for a swashbuckling good time.

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Sailboats & Sailors

A breezy and casual style featuring crisp, clean lines and bold colors, include white-painted wood, sailboats, flags, and related items.

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Love Boat | Cruise

Take your party guests on an ocean voyage to selected ports of call with ship railings, a gang plank, life preservers, portholes, signal flag banners and a captain’s hat.

Titanic

Choose either the grandeur of an early 20th century cruise ship or a post-iceberg underwater shipwreck.

Fisherman's Wharf

Decorate in the style of a rustic nautical pier with natural and ye olde seaman items, such as weathered wood, lanterns, buoys, nets, and fisherman accessories.

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BEACH

Fun Day At the Beach

Invite your guests for an evening of beach-themed fun with a stroll along the boardwalk or a fun day at the beach.

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Surfin' Surfari

Create the ambiance of a surf shack for a mondo wave of excitement, then invite your favorite crew to grab their board shorts and hang loose.

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Beach Blanket Bingo

Give your beach party a 60s retro twist with a throwback to the days of Annette and Frankie.

Ocean's Bounty | Seaside Scenery

Highlight the beauty of the seashore with shells, driftwood and natural elements in contrast with the rich ocean colors of aqua, turquoise and blue.

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UNDERWATER

Under the Sea

Combine the intrigue of the ocean depths with whimsical sea creatures to establish a unique and fun setting for a house or cocktail party.

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Octopus Garden

In an underwater garden of kelp, coral and marine life, highlight the extraordinary octopus in food, shapes and decor.

A Whale Of a Time

Mermaid's Cove

Highlight the mythological mermaid in an underwater or tropical island setting for an original expansion of an ocean party theme.

The Little Mermaid

Insert Flounder, King Triton, Ariel, Sebastian, and Ursula into an Under the Sea theme of aqua and blue.

GEOLOGY

Jewels & Gems

Make it sparkle in jewel tones of green emeralds, red rubies, blue sapphires, turquoise, purple amethyst, pink diamonds, golden topaz and pearly white.

Prospector | Gold Rush

Set your scene in the old west at a cantina saloon, gold mine or train depot, then add some lanterns, mining tools, outlaws, dancing girls, and plenty of gold nuggets, gold bars and money bags.

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Black Gold | Texas Tea

Include oil derricks, pump jacks, cacti, armadillos and lots of black in a country western setting of cowboy boots and red bandanas.

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Rock Out

Open up the "Make-Shift Mine-Shaft" to host a rock n roll dance party with rocks, minerals and mining as your guide for a geologist’s dream theme.

TOPOGRAPHY

Tropical Island

It doesn’t always have to be Hawaiian to be a tropical island party featuring palm trees, pineapples, coconuts, raffia table skirts, tiki torches, and drink umbrellas.

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Mountain Lodge

Elevate your party theme to the rustic charm of a mountain lodge with weathered wood, buffalo plaid, tree trunks, evergreens and black bears.

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Exotic Desert

Against a sand-colored backdrop, decorate with many varieties of cacti and the bright pink and yellow of their blooms, along with cow skulls, dried flowers in glass jars, muslin fabrics, armadillos and rattlesnakes (optional).

Volcano Blowout

Center a volcano focal point in a setting of greenery and lush foliage, with decorations and hors d’oeuvres symbolic of lava & fire in contrasting dark brown and red-orange. Optionally, add a Hawaiian twist with leis and drinks served in ceramic Volcano bowls.

Jungle Jamboree

Simulate a jungle setting with lots of green, including lush green plants, tree trunks & limbs, and green lighting, then add a collection of exotic animals, such as tigers, boa constrictors, parrots, gorillas, monkeys, and jaguars.

Serengeti Safari

It’s all about the animals on safari, so include lions, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, zebras, leopards, water buffalo, cheetahs, wildebeest and animal print patterns against a background of tans and muted greens with the iconic Acacia tree silhouette as a focal point.

Bayou Swamp

With Spanish moss hanging overhead, build a weathered wood walkway over a black tarp swamp filled with tropical plants, alligators, snakes, frogs, herons, cypress trees and turtles. Add a little apprehension with a fog machine or dry ice.

GEOGRAPHY

Around the World

Feature tastes, iconic images, sounds, and even fashion from around the globe for a fun evening celebrating new and novel places.

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Jamaica | Reggae

Asian | Chinese

Australia | Party Down Under

Great Britain | Union Jack

Bohemian | Gypsy

India | Bollywood

Scotland | Highlander

Egypt | Jewel Of the Nile

Artic | Antarctica

Penguins & Polar Bears

Unite the frigid ends of the earth for a snowy winter theme party featuring cute penguins, loveable polar bears & ice; contrast tiffany & sky blue against a background of white as your colors.

Arctic Bliss

Play it cool with an elegant Arctic scene of white fabrics, blue lighting and shimmering silver and glass for an over the top tribute to snow and ice.

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Ice Age (Movie)

Insert Manny, Sid, Diego, Scrat, Buck, Crash & Eddie and a few acorns into a setting of contrasting blues and white.

USA | America

State | Country Fair

Gather the sights, sounds and smells of a country fair with weathered and worn homespun decorations of wood crates, bushel baskets, hay bales, gingham patterns, ring & bean bag toss games, popcorn, candy apples, pies & blue ribbons.

Down on the Farm

Keep it country with a farm theme featuring barnyard animals and/or cow print patterns, weathered wood, hay, windmills, picket fences, vegetables and burlap.

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Vintage Americana

Decorate with aged & weathered tubs, painted wood, and early American furniture, picture frames & artifacts; make it patriotic with baseballs, pennants, apple pie and muted red, white & blue colors.

California Dreamin'

Set up a surf shack beach party scene with wine accents at the bar, sushi & avocado appetizers, and a Hollywood style entrance.

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Hawaiian Luau

For a festive and interactive party that everyone can enjoy, the Hawaiian Luau or Tiki theme offers a number of easy decorating options.

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Patriotic

Stars & Stripes

Fill your party scene with star shapes and striped patterns for a lively patriotic tribute to Old Glory.

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All American Backyard Barbecue

Fire up the grill for a good ol’ backyard barbecue cookout theme with red & white checkered plaid, pennants, tootpick flags, and classic diner-style decorations & serveware.

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Red, White & Brew

Beer is the theme for a patriotic brew tasting featuring a variety of beers with bottles, cups, kegs, & caps for decorations.

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Patriotic Picnic

Have yourself a summer picnic indoors or out with a theme featuring grass, bugs & garden decor with red & white gingham pattern accents.

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West

Country Western Hoedown

Take it out to the barn for a country western themed hoedown featuring cowboys, hay bales, fences, red bandanas & square dancing.

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Wild Wild West | Old West

Revive the rustic ruminations of life in the wild wild west when you set your party scene in an old west mining town, cantina saloon, or train depot with outlaws, Indians, and dancing girls.

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Rodeo | Cowboy

It’s all fun and games when the cowboy is king with a party theme about cows, horses and cowboys.

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Cowboys & Indians

Pay tribute to native Americans and western cowboys with teepees and wagon trains from the days on the early American frontier.

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South

Southern Belle (Hat)

Fashion a good ol’ Southern garden party with lattice, lace, spring flowers, cucumber sandwiches, sun dresses & big hats.

Sweet as Pie (Dessert)

Showcase an assortment of desserts and pies on an antique buffet with lace doilies & faded gingham, use chalkboards for signage, and fill mason jars with lemon slices & daisies.

Get Southern

Aged and graceful is the setting for your Get Southern scene featuring worn painted wood, mismatched dishes, hanging ferns, and weathered buckets & tubs.

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Redneck Hootenanny

String up a clothesline, trash the yard, bring out your camo decor, and serve your best roadkill recipes for a memorable redneck hootenanny.

Gone With the Wind (movie)

Recreate the grandeur in the details, such as frilly lace, crystal, pearl beads, ornate frames, velvet & heavy fabrics, parasols and fans.

Texas

Cowboy Casino

Give your Texas casino party a country western twist with cowboy boots, hats, hay bales, hurricane lanterns, wagon wheels, black & red bandanas, and horseshoes for luck.

Taste of Texas

Highlight the delicious diversity of Texas with tastes of barbecue brisket, chili, fajitas, pecan pie, sweet tea & margaritas in a country western scene of Lone Star red, white & blue.

Mexico

Mexican Fiesta

Decorate with a palette of vibrant colors including bright pink, yellow, purple, turquoise, red & lime green, then add sombreros, cacti, Mexican blankets, chilis, maracas and margaritas.

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Mexican Patriotic

Use the Mexican flag and red, white and green colors for a traditional south of the border celebration, featuring serapes, maracas and cactus themed decorations.

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Spain

Spanish Fiesta | Flamenco

Express flamboyant flair and party passion with a flamenco dance theme of flowers, cordobes hats, lace, and fans against a dramatic Spanish-inspired background of red & black.

Running Of the Bulls

You Say Tomato

Italy

Viva Italia

Italian Restaurant

Mama Mia Pizzeria

Tuscan Vineyard

Morocco

Arabian Nights

Casablanca (Movie)

Polynesian

Tiki Luau

South Pacific (Movie)

Ireland

Irish Pub

Kiss Me, I'm Irish

Japan

Geishas & Samurai

Ninja Warriors

France

French Countryside

Marie Antoinette | Let Them Eat Cake

CITIES

Venice | Carnival

Monte Carlo | Casino

New York

I Love New York

Start spreadin' the news and plan a New York, New York themed party featuring iconic symbols of Times Square and the city that never sleeps.

Big Apple

On Broadway

Let the show begin with a theatrical theme highlighting the sights and sounds of a stage production on New York city’s Broadway.

San Francisco

Streets of San Francisco

Golden Gate

New Orleans

Night in N'awlins

Mardi Gras

Paris

Parisian Chic

Moulin Rouge

Springtime in Paris

Incorporate spring green accents, pink flowers and white sprays into your Parisian themed decor.

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London

London Calling

London Underground Fancy Dress

Chicago

My Kind Of Town

Chicago Gangster

Miami

Hot Miami Nights

South Beach Party

Key West

Margaritaville

Fantasy Fest

Hollywood

Night At the Oscars

You’ll be seeing stars when you roll out the red carpet for an award-winning night at the Oscars party.

Go Hollywood

Go glam when you go Hollywood for a movie-themed event featuring flashing photographers, big lights, and lots of attitude. Have your guests dress as their favorite movie star for a costume party.

TIME

Turn the hands of time with party themes of the fourth dimension from the past through the present and into the future.

SEASONS | TIMELINE | DATES & HOLIDAYS | LIFE EVENTS & OCCASIONS

SEASONS

Spring

Spring Garden

Break out your gardening tools and bring together blooming flowers, bees, birds, butterflies and bunnies to celebrate all the details of a spring garden indoors or out.

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Showers & Flowers

Decorate with umbrellas, beads for raindrops, flowers, and a flower motif for serveware, decorations, food, and drinks.

Cherry Blossom

Highlight the delicate beauty of the cherry blossom with subtle Asian accents and a color scheme of pastel pinks and white.

Kites & Pinwheels

Welcome the wonderful world of wind this spring by hanging kites, planting yard spinners and passing out pinwheels for a moving event.

A Bug's Life

Get down and dirty and dig up a collection of bees, butterflies, grasshoppers, ladybugs, spiders, caterpillars, and ants for a creepy-crawly coalition.

Spring Fever

Against a background of flowers and pastels, turn up the heat with fire and flame decorations, spicy foods and red drinks.

Spring Break

Put a spring in your flip flop by adding lime green, hot pink, blue, and yellow to a beach party theme.

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Springtime in Paris

Incorporate spring green accents, pink flowers and white sprays into your Parisian themed decor.

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Summer

Fun in the Sun

It’s all about outdoor fun and games with a fun in the sun theme, featuring beach balls, sand pails, pool noodles, sunglasses, surfboards sunshine and lots of color.

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Gingham Picnic

Nothing says summer like the down home charm and wholesome informality of cheerful country-style red & white gingham for American summer picnics and backyard barbecues.

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Happy Camper

Tap into nature for inspiration for a camping themed event, then add tents, lanterns, logs, fishing poles, and buffalo plaid to set the scene; upgrade to a glamping adventure with candlesticks and wine glasses.

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Seafood Boil | Clam Bake

Aka Crawfish Boil, Lobster Bake--Create a rustic seaside backdrop with weathered wood, galvanized buckets, and blue or red gingham with fishing, crab and/or lobster themed decorations.

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American Backyard Barbecue | Cookout

You don’t have to wait for a holiday to show your patriotism with a red, white & blue star-spangled banner burger broil.

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Hot Dog Days of Summer | Pets

Be cool with hot dogs and weiners at a summertime puppy pawty for a doggone good time, make no bones about it.

All White Croquet | Lawn Games

Elevate an afternoon of croquet and lawn games with an all-white theme, complete with a garden buffet of finger sandwiches and cocktails.

Ice Cream Social

Striped canopies, ice cream cones and popsicle decorations add to the excitement of an ice cream buffet social.

Pool Party

Looking for a cool solution for backyard entertaining this summer? Why not host a themed pool party for a little fun in the sun!

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Christmas in July

Christmas doesn’t have to come just once a year when you break out the yuletide decorations to host a Christmas in July theme party.

Movie Under the Stars

Usher your movie theme outdoors, when you set up a private screening under the stars complete with a concession stand and festival seating.

Autumn

Autumn Harvest

Recreate the spirit of the old-fashioned farm harvest feast in your own backyard with seasonal food fixin’s, hoedown dancing, and traditional folk tunes.

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Falling Leaves

No need to rake your yard for a party theme celebrating the color and beauty of falling autumn leaves.

Pumpkin Patch

Propagate your party with pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colors for a smashing good time.

Woodland Creatures

Bring out the bunnies, hedgehogs, foxes, squirrels, owls, raccoons and skunks for a menagerie of merriment against a fall forest background.

Back to School

Pencils, chalkboards, scissors, books, crayons and apple martinis will make this childhood theme an adult favorite, because what kid wants to celebrate going back to school.

Winter

Ski Lodge

Even if you can't hit the slopes this year, capture the camaraderie and relaxation of apres ski with a Ski Lodge themed house party.

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Snowmen & Snowflakes

Keep the spirits high and the party happy with a Snowman & Snowflake Winter Party for a theme everyone can enjoy,

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Winter Wonderland

Create your own winter wonderland with white fabrics, blue lighting and shimmering silver and glass for an over the top tribute to the old man (winter).

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Penguins & Polar Bears

Unite the frigid ends of the earth for a snowy winter theme party featuring cute penguins, loveable polar bears & ice; contrast tiffany & sky blue against a background of white as your colors.

TIMELINE

History of the World

Caveman | Prehistoric

Rock out with stones, animal skins, and plants as your primary design elements when you take a step back in time with a prehistoric party.

Roman Empire

Vikings & Dragons

Medieval | Renaissance

Experience your own Renaissance Olde World faire with a medieval themed party featuring a castle, banners, jousting knights, musicians, jugglers, and thrones for the king & queen.

Let Them Eat Cake | Marie Antoinette

Victorian Tea Party

Vintage | Shabby Chic

Weathered and worn and just a bit frilly is the tone for a vintage themed party featuring aged items of high quality aka shabby chic.

Roaring 20s & Dirty 30s

Gangsters & Flappers | Speakeasy

Invite the “family” underground to the secret rooms of a 1920s prohibition era speakeasy for a glitzy scene of pin-striped suits, feather boas and tommy guns.

Silent Movie Premiere

Take your Hollywood theme back in time with a Silent Movie party in black & white, including title cards and vintage-style movie-making decorations.

Gatsby | Black & White Grandeur

King Tut | Egyptian

Cotton Club

Comedy Teams

Wizard of Oz

Fabulous 40s

Soldier Soldier | Wartime

Detective | Private Eye

Casablanca

South Pacific Luau

Nifty 50s

Rock n Roll Sock Hop

Rock around the clock at your 50s Sock Hop decorated in the style of a period soda shop with pastel pink & turquoise colors and black & white checkered patterns.

Soda Shops & Car Hops

Drive-in Movie

Tropicana Club

Swingin' 60s

James Bond

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Annette & Frankie Beach Party

Give your beach party a 60s retro twist with a throwback to the days of Annette and Frankie.

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Summer of Love | Hippie

Trader Vic's | Tiki Culture

Pink Flamingo

Super 70s

Studio 54 | Disco

Step into your platform shoes, hoist the disco ball, and put out the velvet ropes for a night of lights and syncopation at a Studio 54 discotheque party with shirtless waiters and favors served on mirror trays.

Tie Dye | Flower Power

Trucker | Smokey & The Bandit

Big 80s

80s Arcade | Pac Man

Miami Vice

Indiana Jones

Pretty In Pink

Grungy 90s

High School | Saved by the Bell

Latin | Macarena

Where's Waldo?

Jurassic Park

90210

Future

Futuristic | Cosmic

Leap forward with smooth lines of clean white and sleek silver to create a dramatic futuristic theme of glowing blue & white lighting.

The Future Looks Bright

Light bulbs, sunglasses and bright colors are the basics for The Future Looks Bright party theme.

Picture The Future

Lots of photos of varying sizes, cameras, polaroid templates for signs, and a photo booth with props for pictures of the future.

Nuclear Fallout

Build a retro-futuristic fallout shelter to survive a post-apocalyptic nuclear winter complete with glowing drinks and radioactive hors d’oeuvres.

DATES & HOLIDAYS

Chinese New Year

Super Bowl

Whether you're planning a gathering for a college bowl game, NFL playoff or the super bowl, assemble footballs, goal posts, a football field serving table, Gatorade coolers, helmets, chalkboard diagrams, peanuts & cheerleader pom-poms for a winning combination.

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Valentine's Day (FEB 14)

President's Day

Mardi Gras

St Patrick's Day (MAR 17)

Spring Equinox (MAR 20)

Passover

Easter

Weed Day

Earth Day (APR 22)

Kentucky Derby

Cinco de Mayo (MAY 5)

Decorate with a palette of vibrant colors including bright pink, yellow, purple, turquoise, red & lime green, then add sombreros, cacti, Mexican blankets, chilis, maracas and margaritas.

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Memorial Day

Summer Solstice (JUN 21)

Independence Day (JUL 4)

Bastille Day (JUL 14)

Labor Day

Autumn Equinox (SEP 22)

Oktoberfest

Thanksgiving | Autumn Harvest

Winter Solstice

Hanukkah | Deck the Halls With Matzo Balls

Day of the Dead

Halloween

Jack-O-Lantern Carving

Haunted House

House of Horrors

Costume | Masquerade

All Hallow's Eve Bonfire

Trick or Treat Bar Crawl

Ghostly Graveyard

Dead Celebrities

Movie Monster Mash

A movie set is the scene to assemble memorable movie monsters, such as Dracula, Godzilla, King Kong, and the Alien.

Insane Asylum

Bewitch Fest

Skary Skulls & Skeletons

Nightmare Before Christmas

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Christmas

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Santa's Workshop | Toyland

Candyland

Coastal Christmas

White Christmas | Winter Wonderland

Create your own winter wonderland with white fabrics, blue lighting and shimmering silver and glass for an over the top tribute to the old man (winter).

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The Nutcracker

A Christmas Story (Movie)

Ugly Sweater

Typically, Christmas decorations are appropriate for an ugly sweater theme, but you may also want to string a clothesline of sweaters & mittens, hang giant sweater cutouts and decorate with argyle & houndstooth patterns.

Retro | Vintage Christmas

Christmas Movies

Victorian | A Christmas Carol

Country Christmas

Christmas Around the World

12 Days of Christmas

New Year's

Fortune Telling

We foresee an unbelievably fun occurrence and unforgettable happening in your future.

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Glitz & Glam

Include all that glitters for a traditional New Year's Eve celebration of glitz and glamour in black and gold.

Times Square

Start spreadin' the news and plan a New York, New York themed party featuring iconic symbols of Times Square and the city that never sleeps.

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Around the World

Quadruple the thrill and anticipation of this momentous annual occasion by toasting our fellow American and world citizens as the New Year arrives in each time zone.

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LIFE EVENTS & OCCASIONS

Housewarming | Home Sweet Home

Homecoming | Yellow Ribbon

Tie yellow ribbons around trees to say “Welcome Home” then continue the theme indoors with more yellow ribbons and stripes.

Retirement

Plan for a retirement party with the retiree’s plans, interests, or destiny such as travel, fishing, boating, or home repairs.

Irish Wake

Include emerald green, Irish decor, and plenty of whiskey for an all-night celebration of life.

Birthday

Whimsical Birthday | Kid At Heart

Create a delightful birthday party for adults by combining whimsical elements of childhood memories with lots of color.

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This Is Your Life

Surprise your guest of honor as you narrate a timeline of their life, highlighting special people and events

Decade | Year Party

Choose the guest of honor’s birthday year or decade as your theme.

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Zodiac | Astrology

Venerate the divine enlightenment obtained through the interpretation of the sun, moon, planets, and stars.

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Milestone

16, 21, 30, 40, 50, etc: Let their age be your guide for a milestone birthday, e.g. 50 photos on a wall, “50” carved into a pumpkin, 50 hors d’oeuvres that say “50”—you get the idea.

Over the Hill

If you want an excuse to make fun of the effects of aging, plan an Over the Hill party to highlight the physical deterioration, senility, and inevitable trials of being old.

December Birthday

December birthdays are often overshadowed by holiday festivities, but you can make it special with distinctive color, birthday, or secular winter theme decorations in a designated party zone.

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Bon Voyage XX

Say goodbye to the past year or decade with a Bon Voyage XX, eg 29, 30s, with a nautical themed birthday party.

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XX and Still Hot

Give your guest of honor an extra ego boost with an XX (Age) and Still Hot and make your theme Mexican Fiesta.

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Magical XXth

Work your magic with a celestial theme for a figurative interpretation or take a literal approach with a magician’s theme.

XX Year Round-Up

Host an XX (Age) Year Round-Up for a country-western themed birthday party for your guest of honor.

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Aloha XX

Just add a few birthday extras to a Hawaiian Luau theme for a Paradise Found at XX (age) birthday celebration.

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Graduation

Your Future Looks Bright

Light bulbs, sunglasses and bright colors are the basics for The Future Looks Bright party theme.

Picture Your Future

Lots of photos of varying sizes, cameras, polaroid templates for signs, and a photo booth with props for pictures of the future.

Aim For The Stars

Have everyone seeing stars when you hang, stick and cut a room full of lucky stars for your party theme.

Taco 'Bout A Future

Looking forward to a Mexican Fiesta party theme and taco buffet.

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Chalk & Cheese | Chalkboard

In addition to chalkboard signage, make a chalkboard table runner, wine glasses, serving trays, & photo booth. For Chalk & Cheese, use a chalkboard table runner, then label cheeses & wine in chalk.

Farewell

Bon Voyage

What better way to say “Farewell” than a nautical-themed Bon Voyage party?

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Moo-ving

Keep the mood light with a Moo-ving party send-off featuring Holstein cow print decorations and bovine themed food and drinks.

Good Luck!

Flout superstition and press your luck with a parade of baseless beliefs, charms of chance, and ominous omens.

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Marriage

Engagement

Virtually any theme is appropriate for an engagement party; tailor the event to the guests of honor by focusing on a common interest, such as travel, gardening or crawfish.

Bachelor | Bachelorette

Plan the “last night of freedom” with fun wearables and props for the group, games or scavenger hunts, eating and drinking adventures, and (optionally) some form of sexy entertainment. The nature of the party depends on the guest of honor and may include a quiet home gathering, a rented hotel room, a bar crawl, and/or a trip to another city; bachelorette parties typically follow a hot pink and black color scheme.

Wedding

Virtually any theme is appropriate for a wedding, but the traditional preferences are classic, vintage, rustic, seaside or ethnic.

Anniversay

Although you may use any theme for an anniversary party, you may want to use the milestone each wedding anniversary signifies, such as diamond for 75th, gold for 50th, Sapphire for 45th, Ruby for 40th, etc.

Divorce

With a focus on empowerment and lifting spirits, a butterfly theme will symbolize the transformation to independence.

Shower

Interactive Themes

Spa Day | Beauty Makeover | Flower Arranging | Cooking | Wine Tasting

Style Themes

Gift Themes

Baby

Rubber Ducks

Keep it cute and cheerful with a rubber ducky theme featuring the iconic yellow bathtub toy, blue water, and white bubbles.

What Will It Bee?

Decorate in black and gold with an assortment of honey bees in all shapes and sizes for a What Will It Bee? ba-bee shower theme.

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Welcome Aboard

Ahoy Baby! A nautical or sailing theme makes an ideal choice when welcoming a baby boy.

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Animal Parade

Turn out the animals for this charming traditional baby shower favorite featuring jungle, zoo and farm animal decorations.

Happy Trails

Saddle up to celebrate the baby buckaroo bouncing into town. This theme is great for girls and boys alike; choose a gender neutral key color like teal or yellow, or swap out the key colors for pink and blue to turn it into a cowboy/cowgirl theme.

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Welcome to the World

Highlight travel and international icons for a Welcome to the World baby shower theme.

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Pink Flamingo

A playful twist on the traditional pink baby shower theme.

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Under the Sea

Combine the intrigue of the ocean depths with whimsical sea creatures to establish a unique and fun setting for a house or cocktail party.

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MAN & SOCIETY

Plan, build, and organize party themes based upon the structures, systems, and personalities of man & society.

GOVERNMENT

Election Night

Include floral arrangements, cocktails, appetizers, hanging decor, banners, straws, candle holders, signs, candy, vase fillers, napkins, table skirts, bunting, & pins in red, white and blue with a map of the election area as a focal point and donkey & elephant accents.

Military | Army Camouflage

Take guard with a military party theme of brown, army green & camouflage, featuring nets, tents, green-painted wood boxes & crates, and army surplus accessories, such as canteens, binoculars, helmets, metal trays, water bottles, and hand grenades.

Money, Money, Money

Count the ways you can decorate with money: paper currency, gold bars, coins, dollar ($), pound & euro symbols, cash registers, money bags, diamonds & gems, poker chips, pearl beads, stock market tickers, wallets, purses & clips, credit cards, banks, treasure chests, casinos, & monopoly game pieces are a few.

CRIME

Cops & Robbers

Mark your entrance with ‘Crime Scene’ tape past a half-opened safe & spilled money bags to a party scene of handcuffs, badges, robber masks, convict stripes, chains, wanted posters, a mug shot photo booth, and a far wall of black jail bars.

Murder Mystery

Stage the scene for a killer murder mystery theme party or dinner by purchasing a kit with an interwoven theme, characters, plot, and recipes.

Wild West Outlaw

Capture the spirit of the wild west with a theme featuring an old west jail, outlaws, sheriff & deputies, wanted posters, playing cards, gold, six-shooters, boot hill graveyard, gallows, & money bags.

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Crime Scene | CSI

Turn your party scene into a crime scene investigation with a body chalk outline, evidence markers & tags, crime scene tape, rubber gloves, shell casings and a mug shot photo booth.

Mafia | Gangster

Invite the “family” underground to the secret rooms of a 1920s prohibition era speakeasy for a glitzy scene of pin-striped suits, feather boas and tommy guns.

Pirate | Ahoy Matey!

Hoist the Jolly Roger, line the entrance with skulls, fill a treasure chest with buccaneer booty and chart a course for a swashbuckling good time.

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Serial Killers

Invite your guests to come as their “favorite” serial killer to your bloody crime scene setting, featuring bones, body parts and a wall of framed serial killer photos.

EDUCATION

Back to School

Pencils, chalkboards, scissors, books, crayons and apple martinis will make this childhood theme an adult favorite, because what kid wants to celebrate going back to school.

School's Out | Have A Ball

Do what comes naturally when school’s out, Have A Ball! Include spheres, orbs & globes of beach balls, basketballs and gumballs along with chalkboard signage.

Back to Prom

Decorate in black & gold with twinkly lights, serve retro hors d’oeurves, like pigs-in-a-blanket, cheese ball & crackers, and fondue, accompanied by nostalgic tunes.

A is for Alphabet

Spell out the fun with a party theme of letters and numbers including giant alphabet blocks, magnetic letters, number wine charms, and cursive handwriting banners.

School Bus | Wheels on the Bus

In yellow, black and red, decorate with road signs, traffic lights, roadway markings, and a school bus bar or serving table with a bus driver bartender, of course.

Football Tailgate

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Chalkboard | Chalk & Cheese

In addition to chalkboard signage, make a chalkboard table runner, wine glasses, serving trays, & photo booth. For Chalk & Cheese, use a chalkboard table runner, then label cheeses & wine in chalk.

Fraternities & Sororities

Interactive

Foam

Throw in some pool noodles, floats, beach balls, rubber ducks and snorkeling equipment to lift the fun factor of your foam party.

My Tie! Mai Tai?

To prepare, collect 1 or 2 ties from each guy attending (so there is at least one tie for each girl) and pre-mix Mai Tai punch. Upon arrival, let each girl choose a tie to wear, and as each guy finds someone wearing his tie, he should offer to get them a Mai Tai, hence My Tie! Mai Tai? This can optionally be followed by “Might I?” (have this dance)

Paint

Wearing all white, line the walls with plastic, turn on the blacklights, start the music, and pass out squirt bottles of vibrant, glowing, neon (non-toxic, washable) paint for this interactive expression of free-form pARTy.

Graffiti

Provide a load of colored markers for your guests (wearing white shirts) to tag each other; decorate walls with white and/or brick-patterned paper or sheets tagged with graffiti. Alternate: Use highlighters and turn on blacklights periodically to reveal the night's artistic missives.

Stoplight

Indicate your dating availability by wearing red for “in a relationship/not looking”, green for “single/looking”, yellow for “not committed/maybe”, and white for “bisexual/gay”.

Rubik's Cube

Guests arrive wearing a piece of clothing for each color of a Rubik’s cube (white, red, blue, orange, green & yellow) with the objective of wearing all the same color by swapping with other guests. Alternate: Guests arrive wearing items & accessories of the same color to swap with the objective of becoming a jumbled mess (take before & after photos).

Dress Up

Redneck | White Trash

String up red party cups, trash the yard, bring out the pink flamingo lawn ornaments, serve up some Hostess Twinkies and dress to un-impress with wife-beaters & Daisy-Dukes for a hellavu hillbilly hoedown.

Catholic School

Break all the rules and create your own sacrilegious experience with a heretical tribute to all things Catholic.

Pajama

Hang moons, stars, and pillows for a sleep-themed pajama party featuring cute PJs, sexy nighties, boxers, flannel housecoats & fuzzy slippers.

Ugly Sweater

Toga

Show off your Greek style with creatively inspired togas and decorations of white fabric swags, gold cord and ivy garland to host this classic college favorite.

Rags to Riches

Exclusively for the rich and poor, dress as a homeless hobo or super wealthy; strictly off limits to the middle class.

Stereotypes

Dress in the spirit of high school stereotypes, such as jocks, nerds, cheerleaders, motorheads, skate punks or goth. Mathletes & Athletes is another stereotype theme focused on jocks & nerds.

ABC | Anything But Clothes

Construct an outfit from plastics, boxes, tape, paper, foil, cellophane, and anything but clothes i.e. no fabric.

Combos

Pirates & Wenches

Hoist the Jolly Roger, line the entrance with skulls, fill a treasure chest with buccaneer booty and chart a course for a swashbuckling good time.

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Gangsters & Flappers

Invite the “family” underground to the secret rooms of a 1920s prohibition era speakeasy for a glitzy scene of pin-striped suits, feather boas and tommy guns.

Pimps & Hoes

Street corners are the setting with red lights, street signs, & graffiti tagged brick walls (see Graffiti party) when you bring out the bling for this sex worker stereotype soiree.

Cowboys & Indians

Hay bales, fence posts, wagon wheels, cow skulls, cacti & teepees are the background for this congregation of feathers and bandanas.

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Golf Pros & Tennis Hoes

Roll out the Astroturf, hang tennis rackets, tennis balls & golf clubs, line the entrance with golf flags, & skewer drink garnishes with plastic golf tees.

Cheerleaders & Jocks

Break out the jerseys, gym shorts & pom-poms for an athletic-themed cheerleaders & jocks social with pennants, footballs, basketballs & vintage cheerleading megaphone decorations.

TRANSPORTATION

All Aboard | Trains

Lay down tracks to your party train station featuring tickets, train cars, locomotives, railroad crossing signs, blue & white stripes, and red bandanas.

Take to the Skies | Airplane

Check in, take to the skies, and hang out with your head in the clouds when you host an airplane themed party.

Up, Up & Away | Hot Air Balloon

You’ll be floating on air when you fill your party scene with the uplifting charm of vintage-style hot air balloons.

Road Trip | Auto

Put the show on the road when you host an auto theme party with cars, highways, road signs, traffic lights, license plates, maps, RVs & luggage. Give it a nostalgic twist with a Route 66 focus.

CAREER

My Dream Job

Against a backdrop of hanging stars and twinkling lights, highlight a variety of coveted careers for this costume party where each guest dresses the part of their dream job.

Uniform

Let uniforms be your theme for a costume party of construction workers, flight attendants, doctors, cheerleaders, athletes, chauffeurs, soldiers, Catholic clergy/school girls, nurses, referees, maids, pilots, fast food workers, delivery men, race car drivers, chefs, police, firemen, & super heroes.

Doctors & Nurses | Medical

Decorate in white and red with crosses, sundry jars, anatomy posters, pill bottles, bandages, medical charts, IV bags, syringes, and body parts (optional) for a gathering of doctors, nurses, patients, and candy-stripers.

Fast Food Mascots & Workers

Have your guests dress as fast food mascots, characters, workers or food items for your party setting of plastic trays, napkin dispensers, straws, checkered flags, gingham food boats, and plastic ketchup & mustard bottles under golden arches.

Construction | Building

Build a work zone of caution tape, ladders, cones, saw horses, and signs in yellow, black and orange for a construction theme party.

Truckers | Truck Stop

Pull out all the stops for a truck drivers theme with fuel pumps, hub caps, highway signs, stoplights, gas & oil and trucker caps against a background of diamond plate and black & white checks.

Mad Scientist

Formulate your own mad science lab with a periodic chart, beakers, flasks, chalkboards, test tubes and lab coats.

Pharmacy

Stock up the pills and pass out the drugs for a pharmacy themed event with prescription pad signage, lab coats, pill bottles, medicine cups, sundry jars, syringes and a mortar & pestle.

Lumberjack

Bring in the great outdoors for a lumberjack theme of tree trunks, pine cones, hurricane lanterns, and evergreens with wood grain and buffalo plaid check patterns.

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Rock Star

Make music your decorating theme with guitars, microphones, musical notes, records, and stars for a costume party where guests dress (and act) like rock stars.

Spy | Secret Agent

Add intrigue to an elegant cocktail party when guests arrive as their favorite secret agent, detective or spy with the mission to identify all of the other attendees.

CAUSES

Communist

Paint the party red against a gray background with a Soviet Union/Russian theme of flavored vodkas, ushankas, stroganoff, onion domes, and gold stars, where party guests must give up their personal property (cell phones) to enter.

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Green | Environment

Go green with shades of lime, avocado, jade, olive and emerald for decorations, food, and drinks served in an environmentally friendly setting of plants, paper, and reusables.

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Gay Pride

Display your diversity and show your pride with the diverse and vibrant colors of the rainbow (purple, blue, green, yellow, orange & red).

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Pajama | Slumber

Drape the ceiling and walls with sheets and blankets; pile cushions & pillows; hang moons, stars & stuffed animals; string party lights, and pass out fuzzy slippers for a sleepwear themed costume party. For an overnight sleepover/slumber party, plan activities like playing mad-libs, watching a movie, making s’mores, and telling ghost stories.

Spa | Makeover

Pamper your friends and yourself with a Spa Day party of manicures, facials, aromatherapy, and pedicures in a relaxing setting of neutral colors, wheat grass, river rock, and bamboo. Alternate: Arrange transportation and take your party on an excursion to a spa facility for the day.

Beauty Pageant

Decorate with metallic gold foil, red velvet, trophies, blue ribbons, tiaras, and sashes, then provide an assortment of fun accessories and make-up for your guests to (optionally) create their own pageant of beauty for the others to judge.

FASHION

Barbie Fashionista

[Child] It’s all sparkle and frills in pink, black and white for a Barbie Fashionista theme featuring mini makeovers, sunglasses, jewelry, and over-the-top accessories.

Fashion | Modeling

Camera flashes and a lighted runway mark the entrance for a fashion theme of dress forms, tape measures, fabric bolts, high heels and handbags where each guest dresses in the style of a specific period.

Hippie or Hipster

Compare and contrast the trendy countercultures of bohemian 60s flower-child hippies to contemporary grunge hipsters in a mix of vintage androgyny.

FOOD

Chef's Bistro

Let your guests build their own shish-ka-bob, pasta dish, baked potato, and/or cheesecake with a bistro theme combining European chefs, kitchen utensils, rolling pins, chalkboards, skillets, food items, wine bottles, and check patterns in black, white and red.

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Wine & Cheese

Wine bottles, corks, glasses, crates, barrels, baskets, grapes, vines, & cheese are the setting for a tasting of selected fruits, breads, cheeses, and wine.

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Clambake | Lobster Boil

Aka Crawfish Boil, Lobster Bake--Create a rustic seaside backdrop with weathered wood, galvanized buckets, and blue or red gingham with fishing, crab and/or lobster themed decorations.

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Fish Fry

Reel in the fun when you host a fish fry with bobbers, poles, nets, bait, hooks, tackle, boats and fish—fried, of course.

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Coffee Time

Gingham Picnic

Nothing says picnic like the down home charm and wholesome informality of cheerful country-style red & white gingham for outdoor outings and backyard barbecues.

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Taco 'Bout A Party

Looking forward to a Mexican Fiesta party theme and taco buffet.

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Sweets

Candy | Sweets

Lollipops, peppermints, ice cream cones, gumdrops, popcorn, jelly beans, and cupcakes are the principals in a whimsical candy-colored setting of swirls and sprinkles.

Cupcakes

Keep it cute & sweet with a colorful cupcake theme filled with frosting, sprinkles, and this delectable confection.

Sweet as Pie

Showcase an assortment of desserts and pies on an antique buffet with lace doilies & faded gingham, use chalkboards for signage, and fill mason jars with lemon slices & daisies.

Ice Cream Social

Striped canopies, ice cream cones and popsicle decorations add to the excitement of an ice cream buffet social.

Chocolate Indulgence

Centered around chocolate-based food and drinks, feature brown tones, ivory and turquoise colors along with gold foil, cocoa beans, m&ms, chocolate boxes and representations of chocolate cakes, truffles, bars, and ice cream.

Tastings

Whiskey

Wine

Beer

PEOPLE & CHARACTERS

Famous Persons

Dead Celebrities

Movie Stars

Go glam when you go Hollywood for a movie-themed event featuring flashing photographers, big lights, and lots of attitude. Have your guests dress as their favorite movie star for a costume party.

Cereal Brands

Cookie Brands

Disney Characters

Serial Killers

Invite your guests to come as their “favorite” serial killer to your bloody crime scene setting, featuring bones, body parts and a wall of framed serial killer photos.

Bible Characters

Call together the colorful characters of the Bible in your own creation of a familiar setting inspired by the world's best selling book, such as The Garden of Eden, Noah’s Ark, Under the Red Sea, or The Last Supper.

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Greek Gods & Goddesses

Summon the gods & goddesses of Greek mythology to convene above the clouds for a feast of divine nectar and ambrosia (no humans allowed) complete with columns, low couches, pillows and a lavish Mediterranean buffet.

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Cartoon Characters

Comic Book Characters

Super Heroes

SPORTS & LEISURE

Go the distance with strategic party planning and themes targeting sports & leisure activities.

TEAM SPORTS

Sports Team | One For the Team

Rally around a sports team and/or country with colors, logos, flags, and paraphernalia as your coordinating theme.

All Sports | Play Ball!

Play it up with a sports theme featuring uniforms, balls, scoreboards, referees, concession stands, and equipment highlighting a variety of different athletic events.

Basketball | Slam Dunk!

Volleyball | V-ball Blast

Baseball | Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Soccer | Just For Kicks

Hockey | Icing On the Cake

Football

Ready, Set, Party!

Game Day Tailgate

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AUTOS

NASCAR Racing | Get in the Groove

Formula One | Wheels In Motion

Cars (Movie) | Radiator Springs Road Rally

Road Trip | Road Show

Put the show on the road when you host an auto theme party with cars, highways, road signs, traffic lights, license plates, maps, RVs & luggage. Give it a nostalgic twist with a Route 66 focus.

HORSES

Equestrian | Giddy-Up

Break out the hay bales and burlap for a horse-centric theme featuring all things equestrian with refined English style or rustic Western flair.

Horse Racing | Place Your Bets

Rodeo | Cowboy Round-Up

It’s all fun and games when the cowboy is king with a party theme about cows, horses and cowboys.

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Steeplechase | Play to Win

MOTORCYCLES

Biker | Revvin' Revelry

Motocross | Whoop-De-Doo

RECREATION

Golf | Par-Tee Time

Tennis | Game. Set. Match.

Sailing | Sailboats & Sailors

A breezy and casual style featuring crisp, clean lines and bold colors, include white-painted wood, sailboats, flags, and related items.

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Travel | Around the World

Feature tastes, iconic images, sounds, and even fashion from around the globe for a fun evening celebrating new and novel places.

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Skiing | Ski Lodge

Even if you can't hit the slopes this year, capture the camaraderie and relaxation of apres ski with a Ski Lodge themed house party.

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Reading | One for the Books

Play on words with a composition of literature, quotations, hardbacks, typewriters, novels, writing pads, pencils, and paperbacks for a book themed party; optionally, focus on a specific book, genre or author.

Surfing | Surfin' Surfari

Create the ambiance of a surf shack for a mondo wave of excitement, then invite your favorite crew to grab their board shorts and hang loose.

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Paintball | Baller Shoot Out

Survivalist | Wilderness Adventure

Bowling | Retro Bowl

Camping | Happy Camper

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Boating | Welcome Aboard

A nautical theme is the perfect setting for a spiffy cocktail party or baby shower and makes an excellent backdrop for a bon voyage or farewell tribute.

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Scuba Diving | Diver Get Down

Hot Air Balloon | Up, Up & Away

You’ll be floating on air when you fill your party scene with the uplifting charm of vintage-style hot air balloons.

Fishing | Gone Fishin'

Reel in the fun when you host a fishing theme party with bobbers, poles, nets, bait, hooks, tackle, boats and fish, of course.

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Pool | Splish Splash

Looking for a cool solution for backyard entertaining this summer? Why not host a themed pool party for a little fun in the sun!

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Gardening | Vegetable

Hunting | Camo & Ammo

Picnic | Gingham Picnic

Nothing says picnic like the down home charm and wholesome informality of cheerful country-style red & white gingham for outdoor outings and backyard barbecues.

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Lego | Hit the Bricks

Kites & Pinwheels

Welcome the wonderful world of wind this spring by hanging kites, planting yard spinners and passing out pinwheels for a moving event.

Running | Marathon Madness

Origami | Origami, Oh My

Music | Start the Music

Hit the right note when you compose a party theme of all things musical, including instruments, musical notes, musicians, records, microphones, and music (of course).

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GAMES

Casino Night

Playing Cards | Poker

Board Games | Game Night

Monopoly | Advance to Go

Twister | Get Twisted

Clue | Catch A Clue

Scrabble | Buzz Words

Chess | Fit For a King

Dominoes | Domino Effects

Candyland

Rubik's Cube

Outdoor | Lawn Games

Croquet & Cocktails

Elevate an afternoon of croquet and lawn games with an all-white theme, complete with a garden buffet of finger sandwiches and cocktails.

VIDEO GAMES

Arcade | Game On

Super Mario

Pac-Man

Tron (Movie)

Pokemon

Sonic the Hedgehog

Minecraft

Fortnite

World of Warcraft

Legend of Zelda

Angry Birds

SPORTING EVENTS

Kentucky Derby

Super Bowl

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Olympics

World Cup

Stanley Cup

March Madness

Daytona 500

World Series

Tour de France

Indy 500

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SUPERNATURAL

Tap into unexplained mysteries and forces of existence to enter the world of supernatural party themes, if you dare.

SPIRITS

Angels & Devils

Aka Naughty & Nice, Heaven & Hell, Sweet & Sinister, create parallel experiences of good and evil, then let your guests choose their preference.

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Ghosts & Ghouls

Invoke the spirits of ghosts, ghouls and phantoms for a haunting, soul-filled manifestation of merriment.

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CREATURES

Silly Monster Bash

Featuring adorable, google-eyed monsters, not the scary kind. Create whimsical & colorful little creatures by adding eyes, teeth, hair, horns and/or claws to just about anything.

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Gothic Monster Mash

An old-school, scary monster soiree featuring vampires, Dracula, Frankenstein, mummies, and werewolves.

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Unicorns & Rainbows

For the child at heart, create a magical setting of mystical unicorns and cheerful rainbows.

Zombie Apocalypse

Replicate the panicked collapse of civilized society with a night of the walking dead, featuring a disturbing scene of death, dismemberment and mutilation.

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SORCERY

Witches, Warlocks & Wizards

Conjure up the magic of witches, warlocks and wizards for a spell-binding good time.

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Abracadabra! It's Magic

Amuse and entertain your guests with the pomp and circumstance of a magician’s theme.

Harry Potter

Recreate the magic and adventure of Harry Potter’s life at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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RELIGION

Greek | Roman Gods & Goddesses

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7 Deadly Sins

Explore lustful pleasure, over-indulgence, vanity, desire, rage, shiftlessness and materialism in sinful ambiance and decor.

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Voodoo On The Bayou

A black magic party in the Big Easy style of New Orleans Voodoo.

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Bible Characters

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Come As You Were | Reincarnation

Bring history to life with a consortium of pre-transmigration characters of the past.

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Priests & Nuns | Catholic School

Break all the rules and create your own sacrilegious experience with a heretical tribute to all things Catholic.

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Superstitions, Omens & Luck

Flout superstition and press your luck with a parade of baseless beliefs, charms of chance, and ominous omens.

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PSEUDOSCIENCE

Astrology | Horoscope | Zodiac

Venerate the divine enlightenment obtained through the interpretation of the sun, moon, planets, and stars.

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Fortune Telling | Psychic | Clairvoyance

We foresee an unbelievably fun occurrence and unforgettable happening in your future.

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FANTASY

Camelot | King Arthur

Bring the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table to life with a medieval feast at Camelot.

Steampunk

Explore the future from a 19-century point-of-view inspired by the British Victorian era and industrial steam powered machinery for a steampunk theme featuring clocks, gears, sprockets, and futuristic inventions made from metal and glass.

The Enchanted Forest

Create an enchanted forest with natural or simulated trees, branches, ferns, moss, grass, mushrooms/toadstools, pine cones, stone, wood and flowers, then add cute woodland creatures, bees and butterflies.

Pretty Pretty Princess

Experience the splendor of a princess with pink, blue, purple and/or teal pastel colors and ornate gold or white frames, chandeliers and fixtures.

Science Fiction | Retrofuture

Connect to a universe of advanced science and technology with a sci-fi theme featuring intergalactic travel, extraterrestrial life, and a futuristic setting in purple, green, blue and silver. Alternate: Go retro-sci-fi with a 1950s scene of glass helmets, disc shaped spaceships, and green Martians with antennae.

Fairytales

Once Upon A Time

Once upon a time there was a festive amalgamation of fairytale story themes and characters, and they lived happily ever after.

Peter Pan

Make Neverland a reality by combining a Hawaiian Luau and pirate party theme, then add Peter, Tinkerbell, Wendy, Captain Hook, the lost boys, a crocodile, Indians, mermaids, flamingos, shadows and pixie dust.

Cinderella

Step up your Pretty Pretty Princess theme by adding a ballroom, pumpkin chariot, glass slippers, and a pair of evil step-sisters.

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs

Against the Enchanted Forest theme backdrop, include Snow White, dwarfs, an evil witch, a mirror, and a basket of red apples.

The Princess and Dragon

Start with your Camelot castle and medieval knights and stir in some of your pretty pretty princess theme, then top it off with a dragon.

Aladdin and His Lamp

Set the scene as an Arabian tent with ceiling, walls, furniture and rugs of purple, pink, turquoise and/or red velvet fabrics and ornate patterns with gold accents and tassels.

Alice in Wonderland

Take your guests on a journey down the rabbit hole for a most unusual tea party and game of croquet that will inspire grins that remain long after they have left.

The Little Mermaid

Insert Flounder, King Triton, Ariel, Sebastian, and Ursula into an Under the Sea theme of aqua and blue.

Robin Hood | Sherwood Forest

Host May games and archery for Robin Hood and his band of merry man with an enchanted forest theme as Sherwood Forest.

Super Heroes

Superheroes & Villains

Batman

Spiderman

Wonder Woman

Avengers

Incredible Hulk

Superman

Captain America

X-Men

SPACE & ORDER

Calculate, calibrate and combobulate the elements of the cosmos and connect with party themes of a well-ordered universe.

SPACE

Outer Space | Astronaut

Have a blast with an outer space theme featuring planets, stars, moons, rocket ships and astronauts.

Celestial | Moon & Stars

Hang the moon and the stars to create an elegant celestial themed event.

Out of This World | Alien

Amuse your earthling friends with little green aliens, UFOs, and flying saucers for a party that is out of this world.

Full Moon Party

To host your own full moon party take a cue from the original moon magic celebration at Thailand's Haad Rin beach by arranging an all-night outdoor dance party with a combination of Thai/Asian and beach decor, food and drinks.

You Are My Sunshine

Choose the sun for a cheerful, happy party theme that will have you walking on sunshine.

Space Galaxy

Expand your horizons with a space galaxy party theme of planets, nebulae, comets, and stars in purple, teal, blue and pink against a black void.

SCIENCE

Rain or Shine | Weather

Celebrate the wonderful world of weather featuring clouds, the sun, rain and umbrellas.

Hurricane

With boarded windows and sandbags, serve guests hurricanes in hurricane glasses in your party scene of flashlights, candles and hurricane lamps.

Mad Scientist

Formulate your own mad science lab with a periodic chart, beakers, flasks, chalkboards, test tubes and lab coats.

Doctors & Nurses

Nuclear Fallout

Build a retro-futuristic fallout shelter to survive a post-apocalyptic nuclear winter complete with glowing drinks and radioactive hors d’oeuvres.

LIGHT

Color

Black & White

Dress it up with a classic black & white color theme to create a more elegant or formal atmosphere; optionally use gold or silver accents.

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True Blue

For a friendly and inviting atmosphere, blue is your color. Blue is often used for boy birthdays, baby showers, and water themed events.

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Being Green

Go green with shades of lime, avocado, jade, olive and emerald for decorations, food, and drinks served in an environmentally friendly setting of plants, paper, and reusables.

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Midas Touch (Gold)

Go to the grandeur, glitz and glimmer of glittering gold to create a posh party setting.

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Orange You Glad

Turn up the excitement and playfulness with vibrant orange as your color theme.

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Think Pink

Keep it fun and unique when you think pink for an event filled with innocence & universal love.

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Perfectly Purple

Invoke the connotation of royalty, magic & mystery with perfectly purple themed events and parties.

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See Red

Make a statement of passion and power when you roll out the red carpet for an event that will have your guests seeing red.

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Teal Tomorrow

Enlist the beautiful colors of teal, turquoise and aqua for an atmosphere of tranquility, creativity, & sophistication at your next event.

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Mellow Yellow

Let your optimism & happiness shine with cheerful mellow yellow color-themed party decor, food and drinks.

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White Party

Make it cool and chic with all white. Ideal for summer or warm climates remove all color from decor, food and drinks for a stylish affair.

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Effects

Black Light

Fire up the excitement with a black light dance party featuring black light paint, posters, food, and drinks; supercharge your event with a DJ and strobe lights.

Glow

Light everything with blacklights and glow in the dark sticks, necklaces, glasses, body paint, and decor; glow parties frequently feature electronic dance music.

Phenomena

Aurora Borealis

Tell a color story with an aurora borealis theme of lighting effects and draped fabrics in lavender, aqua and blue with pink highlights for a mini show of the Northern Lights.

Rainbow | Gay

Broadcast diversity and fun through the full spectrum of the rainbow using a balance of each color for decorations, food & drinks; for a gay pride theme use the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple, only.

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Eclipse | Ring of Fire

Distinguish your eclipse viewing party with a “Ring of Fire” theme against a celestial background; provide viewers or glasses for your guests. Alternatively, host a post-eclipse party with a recording of the event.

SOUND

Music | Start the Music

Hit the right note when you compose a party theme of all things musical, including instruments, musical notes, musicians, records, microphones, and music (of course).

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Harlem Swing | Jazz

Harken back to the 1920s and the age of flappers, speakeasies and red hot jazz for a party theme centered around the atmosphere, decor and music of the infamous Cotton Club.

50s Sock Hop | Rock n Roll

Rock around the clock at your 50s Sock Hop decorated in the style of a period soda shop with pastel pink & turquoise colors and black & white checkered patterns.

Studio 54 | Disco

Hair Bands | Glam Rock

Electrify the party scene with neon decor & lights in lime green, hot pink, orange, purple, and turquoise against a black background and have your guests dress as members of 80s hair bands.

Rave | Electronic

Light everything with blacklights and glow in the dark sticks, necklaces, glasses, body paint, and decor, featuring electronic dance music.

Reggae | Jamaican

Old Skool Hip Hop

Set the scene with oversized boom boxes, cassettes, large gold chains and graffiti art on brick paper or white sheets.

Country | Hoedown

Take it out to the barn for a country western themed hoedown featuring cowboys, hay bales, fences, red bandanas & square dancing.

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RELATIVITY

Fire & Ice | Hot & Cold

Contrast red hot fire and cold blue ice for a dramatic party theme filled with chilling effects and warm memories.

Big & Small

Size does matter when you juxtapose oversized and/or mini versions with decor, food and drinks along a sub-theme, such as Italian, Travel or Food, e.g. serve appetizers on a giant inflatable pizza slice & drinks in giant martini glasses.

Wiggle & Jiggle

Accentuate movement with fans, lighting, and creative hors d’oeuvres for a celebration of all that wiggles and jiggles.

SHAPES & PATTERNS

Razzle Dazzle | Geometric

Plan a multi-faceted event with a Razzle Dazzle theme party featuring a variety of shapes, patterns and colors.

Dot. Dot. Dot.

Fill your party with circles, discs, spheres, rings, loops, balls and polka dots for an event that is spot on for fun.

Your Heart's Delight

For anybody or anything you love, dedicate your party theme to everything heart-shaped.

Aim For the Stars

Have everyone seeing stars when you hang, stick and cut a room full of lucky stars for your party theme.

Animal Print

Capture the spirit of the wild with tiger, cheetah, zebra, leopard and/or giraffe animal prints at your next celebration.

Gorgeous Gingham

Introduce down home charm and wholesome informality with cheerful country-style gingham for American summer picnics and backyard barbecues.

Show Your Stripes

Up, down, sideways and diagonal, traverse your party scene with stripes of all sizes and colors for a bright and cheerful event or mix with polka dots for a little variety.

Zig-Zag | Chevron

Make your stripe party kinky with zig-zag chevron stripes instead.

All You Need Is Damask

For an elegant touch, decorate with intricately detailed damask; combine black & white damask with pastel pink for a Parisian theme.

PLANTS & ANIMALS

Have the time of your life when you let nature take its course with party themes about plants, animals and their habitats.

FLOWERS

Floral Garden

Everything's Coming Up Roses

Sunflowers & Burlap

Upsy Daisies

Japanese Cherry Blossom

Highlight the delicate beauty of the cherry blossom with subtle Asian accents and a color scheme of pastel pinks and white.

Wild Flower Party

Cactus Fiesta

FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Pumpkin Patch

Propagate your party with pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colors for a smashing good time.

Fruits & Berries | Fruit Bowl

Wonderful Watermelon

Sweet Strawberry

Apple of My Eye

Farmer's Market | Fruit Stand

Vegetable Garden | Gardening

CANNABIS

Marijuana Mixer | Pot Party

Jamaican | Rastafarian

BIRDS

Wing Ding

A Cockle Doodle Doo

Pink Flamingle

Parrot Fashion

Pretty As a Peacock

Something To Crow About

Bird Cage

Angry Birds

Rubber Ducky

Keep it cute and cheerful with a rubber ducky theme featuring the iconic yellow bathtub toy, blue water, and white bubbles.

Night Owl

PETS & DOMESTIC

Doggone Fun

Aka Puppy Pawty--Make no bones about it, you, your guests, and (most importantly) your canine company will have a howling good time when you include dogs at your puppy themed party.

Feline Fete

Hot Dog Days of Summer

Be cool with hot dogs and weiners at a summertime puppy pawty for a doggone good time, make no bones about it.

Having a Cow Party

Bunny Hop

Pig Outing

Little Lamb

Giddy Up (Horse)

Break out the hay bales and burlap for a horse-centric theme featuring all things equestrian with refined English style or rustic Western flair.

Moo-ving

Keep the mood light with a Moo-ving party send-off featuring Holstein cow print decorations and bovine themed food and drinks.

EXOTIC ANIMALS

A to Zebra

Giraffic Jamboree

Monkey Business

A Roaring Good Time (Lion)

Get Spotted (Leopard)

Cheetah Chic

Tiger Country

Big Bear Bash

Going Batty

Elephants In the Room

Happy Hippo

Kangaroo Outback

Big, Bad Wolf

Animal Print

Capture the spirit of the wild with tiger, cheetah, zebra, leopard and/or giraffe animal prints at your next celebration.

REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS

Leapin' Lizards

Hip Hop Soiree (Frog)

Sea Turtle Celebration

See You Later (Alligator)

Dinosaur | Jurassic Park

Python Party

Here Be Dragons

AQUATIC

Whale Of a Good Time

Shark Attack

Octopus Garden

In an underwater garden of kelp, coral and marine life, highlight the extraordinary octopus in food, shapes and decor.

Crab Boil | Lobster Bake

Aka Crawfish Boil, Lobster Bake--Create a rustic seaside backdrop with weathered wood, galvanized buckets, and blue or red gingham with fishing, crab and/or lobster themed decorations.

INSECTS

Luck Be a Ladybug

Butterfly Social

Dragonfly Over

Grasshoppers, Crickets & Katydids

Picnic Ants

Buzz Buzz | Bee Happy

Very Hungry Caterpillar

HABITATS

Down On the Farm

Keep it country with a farm theme featuring barnyard animals and/or cow print patterns, weathered wood, hay, windmills, picket fences, vegetables and burlap.

Zootopia (movie)

Jungle Jamboree

Serengeti Safari

Woodland Creatures

Bring out the bunnies, hedgehogs, foxes, squirrels, owls, raccoons and skunks for a menagerie of merriment against a fall forest background.

A Bug's Life

Get down and dirty and dig up a collection of bees, butterflies, grasshoppers, ladybugs, spiders, caterpillars, and ants for a creepy-crawly coalition.

It's A Zoo

COMPLEMENTS

Penguins & Polar Bears

Unite the frigid ends of the earth for a snowy winter theme party featuring cute penguins, loveable polar bears & ice; contrast tiffany & sky blue against a background of white as your colors.

Cat & Mouse

Fox & Hounds

Spiders & Snakes

Buds & Bugs

Dirt & Worms

Birds & Bees

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Create a show-stopping performance featuring party themes from the art world and entertainment business.

VISUAL ARTS

Painting | Art Studio

Paint a picture-perfect party with an art studio theme featuring frames, palettes, paintbrushes, and lots of color.

Photography | Strike A Pose

Focus on cameras, photos, and just the right pose for a photography theme with multiple photo booths and “Say Cheeeese” hors d’oeuvres.

Chalkboard | Chalk & Cheese

In addition to chalkboard signage, make a chalkboard table runner, wine glasses, serving trays, & photo booth. For Chalk & Cheese, use a chalkboard table runner, then label cheeses & wine in chalk.

MUSIC & DANCE

Music

Hit the right note when you compose a party theme of all things musical, including instruments, musical notes, musicians, records, microphones, and music (of course).

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Elegant Ballerina

Pique your ballerina attitude for a girl’s only turn-out dance party featuring tiaras, tutus, and teacups in an excess of frills and pink.

Flamenco | Spanish Fiesta

Express flamboyant flair and party passion with a flamenco dance theme of flowers, cordobes hats, lace, and fans against a dramatic Spanish-inspired background of red & black.

Studio 54 | Disco

Harlem Swing | Jazz

Harken back to the 1920s and the age of flappers, speakeasies and red hot jazz for a party theme centered around the atmosphere, decor and music of the infamous Cotton Club.

50s Sock Hop | Rock n Roll

Rock around the clock at your 50s Sock Hop decorated in the style of a period soda shop with pastel pink & turquoise colors and black & white checkered patterns.

Hair Bands | Glam Rock

Electrify the party scene with neon decor & lights in lime green, hot pink, orange, purple, and turquoise against a black background and have your guests dress as members of 80s hair bands.

Rave | Electronic

Light everything with blacklights and glow in the dark sticks, necklaces, glasses, body paint, and decor, featuring electronic dance music.

Reggae | Jamaican

Old Skool Hip Hop

Set the scene with oversized boom boxes, cassettes, large gold chains and graffiti art on brick paper or white sheets.

Country | Hoedown

Take it out to the barn for a country western themed hoedown featuring cowboys, hay bales, fences, red bandanas & square dancing.

THEATRE

On Broadway

Let the show begin with a theatrical theme highlighting the sights and sounds of a stage production on New York city’s Broadway.

Cabaret | Burlesque

Reveal the dramatic flair and over-the-top glitz of a burlesque boudoir with rich reds, large feathers and black lace for a cabaret or Moulin Rouge theme party.

Big Top Circus

Bring the circus to town for a party under the big top featuring elephants, acrobats & clowns against a background of bold blue, yellow and red & white stripes.

Carnival

Step right up for a fun-filled event in red & white, featuring a ticket booth, Ferris wheel, popcorn, and carnival games.

FILM

A Night At the Oscars

You’ll be seeing stars when you roll out the red carpet for an award-winning night at the Oscars party.

Go Hollywood

Go glam when you go Hollywood for a movie-themed event featuring flashing photographers, big lights, and lots of attitude. Have your guests dress as their favorite movie star for a costume party.

Silent Movies

Take your Hollywood theme back in time with a Silent Movie party in black & white, including title cards and vintage-style movie-making decorations.

Movie Charcters

Create a backstage movie set for the backdrop of a costume party starring your guests as their favorite big screen characters.

Movie Monsters

A movie set is the scene to assemble memorable movie monsters, such as Dracula, Godzilla, King Kong, and the Alien.

Movie Under the Stars

Usher your movie theme outdoors, when you set up a private screening under the stars complete with a concession stand and festival seating.

One For the Books

Extra! Extra! | Newspaper

Make headlines with a camera-ready newspaper theme that features press passes, newsprint, typewriters, sidebars, crossword puzzles, and a newsstand for a special edition journalistic journey at this black & white social.

Once Upon A Time | Storybook

Once upon a time there was a festive amalgamation of fairytale story themes and characters, and they lived happily ever after.

Vintage Library

Check out some classic literary charm with a vintage library theme featuring world globes, bust sculptures, antique typewriters, hardcover books and pages, reading glasses, chalkboards, and banker’s lamps, all on the hush-hush.

SCIENCE FICTION

Steampunk

Sci-Fi

Futuristic | Cosmic

Leap forward with smooth lines of clean white and sleek silver to create a dramatic futuristic theme of glowing blue & white lighting.

SUPER HEROES

Superheroes & Villains

Batman

Spiderman

Wonder Woman

Avengers

Incredible Hulk

Superman

Captain America

X-Men

DISNEY

101 Dalmations

Cars

Finding Nemo

Brave

Aladdin

The Incredibles

The Lion King

The Little Mermaid

Insert Flounder, King Triton, Ariel, Sebastian, and Ursula into an Under the Sea theme of aqua and blue.

Mulan

Mickey Mouse

Toy Story

Cinderella

Beauty and the Beast

Frozen

Moana

Tron

Monsters Inc

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs

Tangled

Lilo & Stitch

ILLUSTRATIONS

Winnie the Pooh

Dr. Seuss

Sponge Bob

Peanuts | Charlie Brown

Dora the Explorer

Bernstain Bears

Minions

Rugrats

Popeye

Where's Waldo?

Scooby Doo

Strawberry Shortcake

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Bubble Guppies

Loony Tunes

Bob the Builder

The Flintstones

South Park

Blues Clues

The Simpsons

The Jetsons

Powerpuff Girls

The Smurfs

Hello Kitty

BOOKS & MOVIES

Wizard of Oz

Gone With the Wind

The Godfather

Casablanca

Back to the Future

Twilight | Twilight Zone

Lord of the Rings

Moulin Rouge

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Harry Potter

Recreate the magic and adventure of Harry Potter’s life at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Star Wars

Rocky Horror

Hunger Games

The Great Gatsby

Treasure Island

Willy Wonka

Pirates of the Caribbean

Hoist the Jolly Roger, line the entrance with skulls, fill a treasure chest with buccaneer booty and chart a course for a swashbuckling good time.

Titanic

Jurassic Park

James Bond

Narnia

Grease

Beach Blanket Bingo

Animal House

Revenge of the Nerds

Peter Pan

Alice in Wonderland

Take your guests on a journey down the rabbit hole for a most unusual tea party and game of croquet that will inspire grins that remain long after they have left.

Robin Hood | Sherwood Forest

Host May games and archery for Robin Hood and his band of merry man with an enchanted forest theme as Sherwood Forest.

TV SHOWS

Mad Men

Saved by the Bell

Game of Thrones

I Love Lucy

The Price Is Right

CSI | Crime Scene Investigation

Turn your party scene into a crime scene investigation with a body chalk outline, evidence markers & tags, crime scene tape, rubber gloves, shell casings and a mug shot photo booth.

Friends

Gilligan's Island

MASH

Doctor Who

Glee

Sesame Street

The Muppet Show

Party Planning Ideas: Unique Party Themes For Adults

Your party may have a theme as simple as the color Teal or as detailed as a Retro cocktail party, complete with Snack People! Regardless, the theme is central to your event’s continuity and distinction.

Whether your theme is inspired by a guest of honor, holiday, event or other purpose, it will serve as your guiding reference for planning party invitations, flow, decorations, lighting, cocktails and music.

We've organized a wide variety of party themes to get your creative juices flowing. You're invited to peruse our evolving list of party themes below, or click on a section to jump ahead...

Guest of Honor Themes

Although you may be hosting a party for the guest of honor, choose a theme that everyone will enjoy and remember. For example, a Birthday Luau or Pink Flamingo Birthday is much more creative and memorable than an Over the Hill party.

If you want to relate the theme to the birthday boy or girl, instead of a 30th Birthday Party, throw a “Bon Voyage 29 Party” or simply use the guest of honor’s favorite color as your theme. Here are some ideas for inclusive birthday party themes specific to the guest of honor, I'm sure you can think of more:

Favorite Color –Color theme
Birth Decade or Year – 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s
XX and still hot! – Mexican Fiesta theme
Bon Voyage XXs – Nautical theme
Magical XXth – Magic theme
Favorite TV show or movie – Specific TV or movie theme

And remember, every theme can be adapted with a few extra touches and surprises for the birthday boy, anniversary couple, graduate, divorcee, bachelorette, or honoree. See Birthday Considerations for details.

Once you have chosen a theme, you are ready to put together your guest list and invitation.