30 Sesame Street Birthday Party Ideas
Welcome to the neighborhood, where sunny days are guaranteed and friends like Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster await!
Planning a Sesame Street birthday bash for your little one? Get ready to sprinkle some fun, laughter, and educational excitement into their special day with these 30 Sesame Street birthday party ideas. From colorful decorations to delicious treats and engaging activities, we’ve got everything you need to create a memorable celebration that will have everyone singing ‘Sunny Days’ long after the party ends.
So, grab your rubber duckie and let’s dive into the world of Sesame Street magic!
Classic Sesame Street Celebration
Bring the timeless charm of Sesame Street to life with vibrant primary colors, iconic character decorations, and classic Sesame Street signage. Use red, blue, green, and yellow balloons, streamers, and tablecloths. Hang Sesame Street character cutouts and banners featuring the show’s logo.
Activities: Set up stations for cookie decorating with Cookie Monster, pin the nose on Elmo, and a photo booth with props featuring Sesame Street characters.
Elmo’s World Extravaganza
Dive into Elmo’s whimsical world with bright red decorations, Elmo-themed treats, and playful activities. Deck out the party space with red and orange balloons, Elmo banners, and tableware featuring Elmo’s face.
Activities: Play “pin the nose on Elmo,” have an Elmo-themed scavenger hunt, and create an arts and crafts station where kids can make their own Elmo headbands or masks.
Cookie Monster’s Cookie Craze
Indulge in all things cookie-related with a Cookie Monster-inspired party featuring cookies galore and blue decorations. Use blue balloons, streamers, and tablecloths to mimic Cookie Monster’s color scheme. Set up a dessert table filled with cookies of all shapes and sizes.
Activities: Have a cookie decorating station where kids can decorate their own cookies, play a game of “toss the cookie” into Cookie Monster’s mouth, and organize a cookie-themed relay race.
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Big Bird’s Bright Bash
Celebrate in style with a sunny and cheerful party inspired by Big Bird’s yellow feathers and positive attitude.Deck out the party space with yellow balloons, Big Bird-themed banners, and sunflower centerpieces.
Activities: Have a “Big Bird egg hunt” with yellow eggs filled with treats, organize a bird-themed craft station where kids can make their own bird feeders, and play “follow the Big Bird feathers” game where kids mimic Big Bird’s movements.
Abby Cadabby’s Enchanted Garden Party
Transport guests to Abby Cadabby’s magical garden with whimsical decorations, fairy wings, and enchanted activities.Use pastel colors like pink, purple, and green for balloons, streamers, and tableware. Incorporate fairy lights and floral decorations for an enchanted garden feel.
Activities: Set up a fairy wing decorating station, have a scavenger hunt for magical items hidden throughout the garden, and organize a wand-making craft activity.
Oscar the Grouch’s Trash Bash
Embrace the grouchy charm of Oscar the Grouch with a trash-themed party featuring green decorations and quirky activities. Use green balloons, streamers, and tablecloths to create a trash can color palette. Decorate with fake trash cans filled with crumpled paper and trash-themed signs.
Activities: Have a trash scavenger hunt where kids search for hidden treasures in piles of “trash,” play “Oscar says” (a spin on Simon says) with grouchy commands, and set up a trash art station where kids can create sculptures using recycled materials.
Bert and Ernie’s Best Friends Fiesta
Celebrate friendship with a fun-filled fiesta inspired by Bert and Ernie’s iconic bond, featuring rainbow colors and playful activities. Use rainbow-colored balloons, streamers, and tableware to represent the diversity of friendship. Set up a “Bert and Ernie’s apartment” photo booth backdrop.
Activities: Have a friendship bracelet-making station, organize a game of “Bert and Ernie’s memory match” with character cards, and host a dance party with Bert and Ernie’s favorite tunes.
Count von Count’s Math-tastic Party
Make learning fun with a math-themed party inspired by the Count von Count, featuring numbers, patterns, and puzzles. Use black and purple balloons, streamers, and tableware to match the Count’s color scheme. Decorate with number cutouts and math symbols.
Activities: Have a counting contest where kids count objects around the party space, set up a pattern-making station with colorful beads or blocks, and organize a math scavenger hunt with riddles and clues.
Rosita’s Fiesta Fun
Spice things up with a fiesta-themed party inspired by Rosita, featuring bright colors, Mexican-inspired decorations, and festive activities. Use vibrant colors like red, orange, and yellow for balloons, streamers, and tableware. Decorate with papel picado banners and inflatable cacti.
Activities: Have a piñata filled with treats, set up a taco bar with kid-friendly toppings, and organize a salsa dancing contest with music featuring Rosita’s favorite tunes.
Sesame Street Carnival Spectacular
Step right up to a carnival-themed party inspired by the excitement of the Sesame Street neighborhood, featuring games, prizes, and carnival treats. Use red and white striped tents, carnival banners, and colorful balloons to create a festive atmosphere. Set up game booths with Sesame Street characters as hosts.
Activities: Have classic carnival games like ring toss and bean bag toss with a Sesame Street twist, set up a popcorn and cotton candy station, and organize a costume parade where kids can dress up as their favorite characters.
Grover’s Galactic Adventure
Blast off into outer space with Grover-themed decorations, space-themed activities, and cosmic treats. Use blue, silver, and star-patterned decorations to create a space-themed atmosphere. Hang planets and stars from the ceiling and set up a “Mission Control” area with Grover as the astronaut.
Activities: Build rocket ships out of cardboard boxes, have a moon rock scavenger hunt, and set up a DIY galaxy slime-making station.
Superhero Training Camp with Super Grover
Channel Super Grover’s heroic spirit with a superhero-themed party featuring capes, masks, and action-packed activities. Use primary colors and superhero motifs for decorations. Hang superhero banners and set up a “Hero Headquarters” photo booth.
Activities: Design obstacle courses for superhero training, have a superhero costume contest, and create a comic book-making station where kids can create their own superhero stories.
Sesame Street Science Spectacular
Inspire curiosity and discovery with a science-themed party featuring experiments, STEM activities, and mad scientist fun. Use lab coats, goggles, and beakers as part of the decorations. Hang banners with science-themed equations and set up a “Sesame Street Science Lab” sign.
Activities: Conduct simple science experiments like making slime or erupting volcanoes, have a “Guess the Mystery Substance” game, and set up a DIY bubble station.
Sesame Street Safari Adventure
Embark on a wild safari adventure with Sesame Street characters, featuring jungle decorations, animal encounters, and safari-themed snacks. Use animal print balloons, jungle vines, and plush animal toys for decorations. Hang safari hats and binoculars as part of the decor.
Activities: Set up a “Safari Scavenger Hunt” with animal clues, organize a “Lion Roar” contest, and create a safari craft station where kids can make animal masks or binoculars.
Sesame Street Sports Spectacular
Get active and have fun with a sports-themed party featuring games, competitions, and athletic challenges with Sesame Street flair.Use sports equipment like balls, bats, and hoops as part of the decorations. Hang banners with sports-themed slogans and set up a “Sports Zone” with different activity stations.
Activities: Organize relay races, have a soccer penalty shootout, and set up a basketball hoop for shooting contests.
Sesame Street Around the World
Take a trip around the world with Sesame Street characters, featuring multicultural decorations, global cuisine, and international activities. Use flags from different countries, world maps, and cultural symbols as decorations. Set up stations representing different countries with flags and cultural artifacts.
Activities: Have a passport stamping station, organize a cultural dance performance or demonstration, and set up a global snack tasting station with foods from around the world.
Sesame Street Rock ‘n’ Roll Party
Rock out with Sesame Street characters with a music-themed party featuring karaoke, dance parties, and musical crafts. Use musical instruments, records, and rock ‘n’ roll motifs as decorations. Hang banners with music notes and set up a stage area for performances.
Activities: Have a karaoke contest with Sesame Street songs, organize a musical chairs game with a twist, and set up a DIY instrument-making station.
Sesame Street Under the Sea Adventure
Dive into an underwater adventure with Sesame Street characters, featuring ocean-themed decorations, aquatic activities, and underwater snacks. Use blue and green decorations to create an underwater scene. Hang streamers to mimic seaweed and set up inflatable sea creatures around the party space.
Activities: Have a “Find the Lost Treasure” scavenger hunt, organize a bubble-blowing contest, and set up a “Under the Sea” sensory bin with water beads and sea creature toys.
Sesame Street Storybook Soiree
Celebrate the magic of storytelling with Sesame Street characters, featuring storybook decorations, storytelling sessions, and literary-themed activities. Use oversized storybooks, book covers, and literary quotes as decorations. Set up cozy reading nooks with bean bags and pillows.
Activities: Have a storybook character costume parade, organize a storytelling session with Sesame Street books, and set up a bookmark-making craft station.
Sesame Street Art Party
Unleash creativity with a colorful art-themed party featuring arts and crafts, painting activities, and artistic treats. Use bright colors and paint splatter motifs for decorations. Hang banners with art supplies and set up easels with blank canvases for kids to paint on.
Activities: Have a mural painting activity where kids can contribute to a group art project, organize a “Painting with Elmo” session, and set up a DIY art station with various craft supplies.
Sesame Street Dance Party Extravaganza
Get ready to boogie down with a dance-themed bash featuring disco balls, dance-off competitions, and funky tunes from Sesame Street.Use disco ball centerpieces, neon-colored balloons, and dance floor decals. Hang banners with dance-related phrases and set up a stage area for dance performances.
Activities: Organize a dance-off competition with prizes, have a “musical statues” game with Sesame Street music, and set up a DIY dance ribbon-making station.
Sesame Street Supermarket Safari
Transform your party space into a bustling Sesame Street supermarket with grocery store-themed decorations, food samples, and interactive play areas. Use grocery store aisle signs, produce baskets, and checkout lane props. Set up a play supermarket area with toy groceries and shopping carts.
Activities: Have a grocery store scavenger hunt, organize a “Price is Right” game with Sesame Street-themed items, and set up a taste-testing station with different snacks.
Sesame Street Pajama Party Parade
Embrace coziness with a pajama-themed party featuring bedtime stories, pillow forts, and snuggly activities with Sesame Street characters. Use blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals as decorations. Hang twinkling lights and set up a “bedtime book nook” with Sesame Street storybooks.
Activities: Have a pajama fashion show, organize a pillow fort-building competition, and set up a bedtime yoga session with Sesame Street-themed poses.
Sesame Street Construction Crew Craze
Build, create, and construct with a construction-themed party featuring hard hats, tool belts, and building challenges inspired by Sesame Street characters. Use caution tape, construction cones, and tool-themed decorations. Set up a “construction zone” play area with toy tools and building blocks.
Activities: Have a building block tower competition, organize a “Bob the Builder” relay race, and set up a DIY tool belt-making station.
Sesame Street Carnival of Colors
Celebrate the rainbow with a colorful carnival-themed party featuring vibrant decorations, carnival games, and sweet treats with a Sesame Street twist. Use rainbow-colored balloons, streamers, and bunting. Hang colorful pennants and set up a “Carnival Midway” area with game booths.
Activities: Have classic carnival games like ring toss and duck pond with Sesame Street prizes, organize a face painting station with character designs, and set up a cotton candy and snow cone stand.
Sesame Street Farm Frenzy Fiesta
Head to the farm with a barnyard-themed party featuring farm animals, hay bales, and farm-inspired activities with Sesame Street friends. Use hay bales, wooden crates, and farm animal cutouts as decorations. Set up a “farmyard photo booth” with props like animal masks and cowboy hats.
Activities: Have a farm animal scavenger hunt, organize a “chicken dance” contest, and set up a farm-themed sensory bin with corn kernels and toy animals.
Sesame Street Mystery Manor Masquerade
Unravel mysteries and don masks for a masquerade-themed party featuring mystery games, detective challenges, and elegant decor inspired by Sesame Street characters. Use black and gold decorations with touches of mystery. Hang glittering masks and set up a “Detective’s Den” with magnifying glasses and detective hats.
Activities: Have a mystery scavenger hunt with clues hidden throughout the party space, organize a “Who’s Under the Mask?” guessing game, and set up a fingerprinting station with edible ink.
Sesame Street Magic Show Madness
Prepare to be amazed with a magic-themed party featuring tricks, illusions, and enchanting entertainment with Sesame Street magicians. Use top hats, playing cards, and magic wand decorations. Hang banners with magical phrases and set up a stage area for magic performances.
Activities: Have a magic wand-making craft station, organize a “Magic Trick Tutorial” session with simple tricks for kids to learn, and hire a magician to perform a magic show featuring Sesame Street characters.
Sesame Street Retro Revival
Take a trip down memory lane with a retro-themed party featuring vintage decorations, classic games, and nostalgic treats inspired by Sesame Street’s early years. Use retro patterns, bold colors, and vintage signage. Hang retro posters and set up a “Retro Corner” with old-school toys and games.
Activities: Have a “Name That Tune” game with classic Sesame Street songs, organize a retro costume contest, and set up a DIY tie-dye station.
Sesame Street Olympics Extravaganza
Go for the gold with an Olympic-themed party featuring sports competitions, medal ceremonies, and athletic challenges with Sesame Street champions. Use Olympic rings, flags, and podiums as decorations. Hang banners with sports slogans and set up a “Victory Village” with medals and trophies.
Activities: Organize a series of Olympic-inspired games like relay races and obstacle courses, have a medal ceremony with Sesame Street characters presenting medals, and set up a healthy snack station with athlete-approved treats.
