For my son's upcoming birthday, he has requested that we have a Sonic party. While I have thrown several birthday bashes in the past, the idea of throwing a Sonic party was a bit overwhelming at first. I knew that there were Sonic video games, but that was about all. It took me a couple of days to get the party together. Here are some of the ideas that I came up with.
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1. Food
I usually serve pizza at birthday parties, but I wanted the Sonic party to be a little different. I am planning to serve sandwiches and chips. Since Sonic is blue I have decided to go with blue corn chips and salsa. Sonic is always trying to get golden rings, so I thought Funyuns chips would be a good addition. And Funyuns chips are one of my son's favorite foods, so it's perfect for him.
To make the Sonic-themed party complete, you'll need to add some decorations. Use blue balloons and streamers to hang around the room and create a Sonic-like atmosphere. You can also add some Sonic-themed tableware, like plates, cups, and napkins.
You can also add some Sonic-themed games and activities to the party. Have a Sonic-themed scavenger hunt, where kids can search for golden rings. Or, set up a Sonic-themed obstacle course, complete with blue cones and other Sonic-themed obstacles.
For the cake, you can make a Sonic-themed cake. You can make a traditional birthday cake and decorate it with Sonic characters or use a Sonic-shaped cake pan. You can also make cupcakes and decorate them with Sonic-themed decorations.
For the favor bags, you can fill them with Sonic-themed items, like Sonic stickers, Sonic coloring books, and Sonic plush toys. You can also add Sonic-themed candy, like blue jelly beans or blue lollipops.
Finally, you can play Sonic-themed music to set the mood. Find some Sonic-themed songs and have them playing in the background throughout the party.
2. Cupcakes
Instead of ordering a cake, I am homemade making cupcakes. Cupcakes are both cheap and easy to make. I am planning to make a batch of homemade icing and tint it with blue food coloring. In the past, I have found that cupcakes are much easier for little kids at parties. They can hold them in their hands, instead of trying to eat them with a spoon. Kids also like picking out their own cupcake.
Cupcakes also offer a fantastic opportunity to get creative with decorations. You can easily craft them to resemble Sonic’s iconic blue with fun toppers like edible golden rings or little fondant Sonic shoes. Don't forget to sprinkle on some red, white, and blue for an extra pop. Plus, with individual servings, there's no need to worry about cutting a cake or creating a mess. Each child gets their own perfect piece of the party, making your treats not just delicious, but also memorable!
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3. Treat Bags
For me treat bags are an essential part of having a birthday party. Kids love being able to take treat bags home with them. You don't have to spend a fortune on them either. My treat bags are simply brown paper bags with a glued on picture of Sonic. The treats I used to fill the bags are coloring pictures of Sonic, a box of crayons, and candy.
4. Invitations
Invitations can be expensive if you order them. I decided that I would make them on my own. I found a free printable invitation online that I was able to customize with my son's party details. I attached the invitation to a piece of blue construction paper. For the invitations that I have to mail, I will put them in a regular envelope.
Invitations are an important part of any party, and if you're planning a Sonic themed party for your child, you'll want to make sure your invitations are on point. Making your own invitations can be a great way to save money and make sure they are exactly what you want.
There are many online resources that offer free printable invitations that you can customize with your party details. For a Sonic themed party, you can find invitations with Sonic characters, or you can create your own using Sonic colors and designs. Once you have printed your invitations, you can attach them to a piece of construction paper in a coordinating color.
If you are sending your invitations through the mail, you will need to put them in an envelope. You can find envelopes in a variety of colors and designs that will fit your Sonic theme. Make sure to include the address of the party on the envelope, as well as the date and time of the party.
You can also make your own envelopes with construction paper and glue. If you decide to do this, make sure to include a return address on the envelope, as well as the address of the party.
5. Games
To go along with Sonic's love of getting golden rings, the kids are going to play a ring toss game. I also ordered a poster of Sonic's sidekick Tails to play pin the tail on Tails. I did purchase a pinata to fill with candy. My son had ask for one at his last birthday party, but I wasn't able to find one to match his theme. You can imagine how happy I was to find a Sonic one.
For the games, I also got a Sonic-themed memory game. It’s an easy game to set up and play, and the kids will have fun trying to remember where the matching cards are. I also got a Sonic trivia game, which will be great for older kids. It includes questions about the Sonic series, as well as some fun facts about the characters. For a craft activity, I got a set of Sonic-themed coloring books. The kids can color in the characters and create their own Sonic-themed art.
For the food, I got Sonic-themed plates, cups, and napkins. I also got some Sonic-themed cake decorations, so I can make a Sonic-themed cake. I also got some Sonic-themed candy, like Sonic-shaped gummies and lollipops. I also got some Sonic-themed party favors, like Sonic-themed keychains, stickers, and pencils.
For the decorations, I got some Sonic-themed balloons and streamers. I also got a few Sonic-themed posters to hang up around the house. I also got some Sonic-themed tablecloths and centerpieces to put on the tables.
6. Decorations
Sonic is blue, so I've decided to use blue decorations. I purchased blue disposable table cloths, plates, and napkins. I purchased some blue and white balloons and streamers. I printed out some Sonic placemats and had the laminated. These will be great for the party guest to take with them when they leave.
To complete the Sonic theme, I chose blue and white decorations. I purchased disposable table cloths, plates, and napkins in blue. I also bought some blue and white balloons and streamers to hang around the room. To make the decorations even more special, I printed out Sonic placemats and had them laminated. This way, the party guests can take them home as a souvenir.
For the centerpiece, I made a Sonic themed cake. I used a basic cake recipe and decorated the top with Sonic characters. I also made cupcakes with blue and white frosting and topped them with Sonic figures.
For the party favors, I made Sonic themed goodie bags. I filled them with candy, small toys, and Sonic themed trinkets. I also purchased Sonic themed t-shirts for each of the guests.
To make the party even more fun, I rented a Sonic themed bounce house. The kids had a blast running around and playing in the bounce house. I also set up a Sonic themed pinata that the kids could take turns trying to break open.
7. Thank You Cards
I always take a ton of pictures at birthday parties. For thank you cards, I plan to send a picture that is taken at the party to each guest. I am going to attach a small thank you tag to the corner of each picture. I think this will be a great way for them to remember the occasion. I will also write a little note to each guest telling them how happy we were to have them at the party.
I hope my son has as much fun at his party as I did planning it. Do you like throwing birthday parties for your kids as much as I do? What ideas do you have in mind for their next party?