Mermaid Birthday Party: Decoration & Theme Ideas for Kids

Most parents find planning a birthday party for their child a daunting task. Families who enjoy an under-the-sea extravaganza or have kids fascinated with Ariel, the fictional character in the animated film The Little Mermaid, can opt for a mermaid-themed birthday party. A mermaid birthday party is a magical way to celebrate a child’s special day, filled with under-the-sea adventures and oceanic wonders. From shimmering decorations to delightful treats and fun activities, a mermaid theme can transform any space into an enchanting underwater world that kids will love. Read on to find some of the most creative ideas to take your celebration to the next level.

Mermaid Party Ideas for Your Child’s Birthday Celebration 

Fantastic fables about mermaids have inspired parents to consider a mermaid-themed birthday party celebration. Fun DIY mermaid birthday party ideas offer an insight into showcasing your love for the underwater world and throwing a pocket-friendly bash. Here, we list a few ideas that may provide a creative outlet to bring this mermaid birthday theme to life.

1. Invitations 

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Mermaid invitations can set a magical tone for your under-the-sea party. Your mermaid birthday party invitations must feature a colourful mermaid-themed design that can be customised with your special event wording. Add cute little fishy friends, shimmering sparkle, delightful turtles, and shark pals for mermaids with flowing tails highlighted by gold-foil pressed printing to fit the theme.

2. Decorations 

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Mermaid birthday party decorations can jazz up the party venue and provide the perfect photo op. Purple and teal bushels, Jellyfish lanterns, tea lights in the dark, twisted paper streamers, and fish cutouts between the “seaweed” can all make for the perfect mermaid-inspired party palette. To enhance the little mermaid birthday decoration, add a table skirt to incorporate waves as a 3D effect.

3. Centrepieces 

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Make your child’s special celebration a splash with Mermaid birthday party centrepieces that help draw instant attention to the party table. A vibrantly coloured mermaid fin decoration with its cute design or felt seagrass, starfish, sea horse, and coral offers a quick way to top any party table with extra flair.

4. Party Dress Code 

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The best girl mermaid-themed birthday party ideas should be included under the sea dress code. You can ask your guests to join in their mermaid birthday party dress to recreate the perfect mermaid look, including a bright tutu or a DIY tail. Mermaid costumes can be supplied, and a dress-up station can be set up at the party for convenience.

5. Cakes & Cupcakes 

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Every birthday guest of honour deserves a gorgeous mermaid birthday party, cupcakes, and cakes. Mermaid birthday cake ideas can range from a multi-tiered cake adorned with fondant seashells and starfish to a simple yet elegant design featuring a mermaid tail topper and shimmering edible pearls. You may also choose a fancy, tiered or dreamy mermaid cake that pops with watercolour details and seashell accents. Choose colours for cupcakes that match your party theme or your birthday girl’s or boy’s favourite colours.

6. Party Food

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The most brilliant mermaid-themed birthday party food ideas can spice things up or cool you off on a hot summer day. If your child loves doughnuts, consider these extra-iced mermaid doughnut holes. Cookie pizzas are always a good idea, especially when mermaid-inspired toppings are part of the mix. Melt white chocolate wafers and mix in the food colouring of your choice to make Chocolate-covered pretzels. Introduce a new drink coloured with teal, green, and purple sanding sugar to exude magical mermaid vibes.

7. Party Snacks

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These mermaid birthday party snacks will delight every mermaid and merman at your party! Fun mermaid tail scale cookies made with your favourite sugar cookie dough, buttercream icing, and fondant. Lightly sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and with a slivered almond design, sand dollar cookies can be 100 per cent edible and 100 per cent delicious. Quick and one-ingredient mermaid tail lollipops or Mermaid rice crispy treats can be served as starters to whet the appetite of your little guests.

8. Party Games 

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Mermaid birthday party games can act as icebreakers for starting conversations and socialising. You can download the Pin the Tail on the Mermaid printable, draw a large fish on a piece of the artboard and cut out the mouth area to throw bean bags into it. Each child can take turns to throw three bean bags. They can also toss gold pirate coins or plastic jewels into a treasure chest. You can also give each child gold pirate coins to throw into a fishbowl.

Hunting for a piñata shaped like a mermaid, fish, or treasure chest is another mermaid-themed party game in which you’ll need a child’s fishing pole with a clothespin on the line instead of a fishing hook.  You have to “Fish” behind a sheet, where a prize can be put on the line. Create a bounty of treasures like chocolate coins or colourful costume jewellery to find treasures hidden at your party venue guided by a DIY treasure map.

9. Party Goodie Bags 

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Although it’s hard to leave a birthday party that’s so much fun, mermaid-themed birthday party goodie bags can always remind one of the good times spent with friends. The best mermaid birthday party gifts can include a themed bag or box filled with chocolate coins, bubbles, a mermaid colouring pack, themed stickers, jewellery, a seashell keychain, or even items like a bubble bath solution that will keep the celebration going.

10. Party Activities 

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Hire a face painter to paint the faces of little guests with their favourite marine animal or mermaid character. They may even sit together to create pretty DIY shell jewellery with kid-friendly materials like paper, foam, or even real shells. Crowns can be made with real shells, paper decorations, stick-on gems, and other fun accessories like shiny blue scales and attractive purple accents to complete your mermaid dress ensemble.

FAQs

1. How can I include non-mermaid elements for boys attending the party?

Include ocean-themed elements like pirate activities, shark decorations, or sea creature crafts that boys may enjoy. You can also offer a range of costumes, such as pirate hats, shark fins, or sailor accessories, to appeal to all guests.

2. How can I make a mermaid-themed birthday party budget-friendly?

To keep the party budget-friendly, focus on DIY decorations, use printable templates for invitations, and create simple yet creative snacks. You can also repurpose household items like blue tablecloths for an ocean backdrop and make your own party favours with craft supplies.

Just as the ocean is one of the most beautiful and mysterious parts of our world, mermaids also hold a special place in kids’ hearts; thus, a little mermaid birthday party is sure to make beautiful memories of childhood, provide an opportunity to socialise with friends, explore the ocean floor, learn about marine life and the dangers of pollution in a fun and exciting way.

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