Out of This World: How to Throw a Space Themed Background Party

Are you considering an incredible method to celebrate a special occasion? A party with a space theme is sure to be a success.

A space-themed party is a fun idea for any occasion. It could be for a high school graduation, baby shower, engagement, or kids' birthday party.

Here are a few of our favorite space party ideas to start you. You'll get ideas for activities, décor, themes, and delicious menu items.

Blast Off With These Party Planning Ideas

Are you prepared to begin organizing the best space-themed party yet? These are our best suggestions for turning your party concept into a reality.

Choose Your Venue

The ideal location for your space-themed party is deserving. Fortunately, only a little is needed to turn almost any place into a fantastic space station, space station, or astronaut training facility. All you need are space, party supplies, and some creativity.

Consider the guest of honor's preferences, the number of guests you want to invite, and the activities you would like to arrange. A party location with many outdoor areas would be perfect for setting up lawn games and treasure hunts. Try outfitting one room with glow-in-the-dark decorations, blackout curtains, and large space-themed artifacts to create an immersive space experience. Alternatively, rent a larger location and build a whole micro-universe or space station.

Narrow Down Your Theme

You can do so much with an outer space theme. It's an entertaining topic that inspires originality. For a first space theme birthday party, you can go cutesy and goofy, or for teens and adults, you can go for eerie sci-fi themes.

For an adorable astronaut party for kids, turn your party space into an exciting NASA training center. You could even decorate your space with silly extraterrestrial animals and host an adult Halloween party with an alien theme. A Star Wars motif is also a fantastic choice for children and adults who enjoy science fiction and space travel films.

Invite Your Friends and Family

Once you've decided on a theme and a party location, you can start preparing your space-themed party invitations. Here's another opportunity to play with the theme: birthday invitations, engagement party invites, and baby shower invitations.

Choose an online invitation that fits your celebration's occasion, theme, and style. There are designs for everyone, from fun cartoons to turning the guest into a tiny astronaut. Also, because everything is done on your computer, these designs are easy to change, and you don't have to worry about mailing them.

Amazing Outer Space Backdrop Party Decorations

There must be decorations for every celebration with a space theme. Decorate your party with astronauts, planets, spaceships, aliens, and other cosmic themes to go out and have a blast. To get you going, consider these suggestions.

Solar System on the Ceiling

We love the idea of making or buying a small model of the solar system and hanging it from the ceiling. It's also a creative approach to include learning with a space theme in your celebration. Do you want your planets to be featured elsewhere? They are excellent as centerpieces as well.

Space-Themed Party Lights

Why not add some lights with spaceships, UFOs, or aliens to your space-themed party in addition to planets? It's a wonderful way to add brightness to your room and an amazing backdrop for a homemade photo booth.

Alien Balloons

We think using balloons as party décor is a great idea, and alien balloons are a great way to tie the theme in. Choose enormous, enormous alien latex balloon sculptures or characters from your favorite space operas for a quirky touch. Another simple space theme birthday party favor you might give your guests is a balloon.

Glow-in-the-Dark Star Stickers

There's something quite amazing about having a sleepover beneath a starry sky. By covering your ceiling with glow-in-the-dark star stickers, you may recreate that with a space motif. In this manner, your guests can think they're going on a grand adventure together, exploring the world as the lights go down.

Cardboard Rocket Ships

All set to launch toward the moon? Your guests will be delighted when kids can play with cardboard space shuttles. You can buy rocket ships from a store or make your own using cardboard boxes as a fun activity. Allow your guests to personalize the ships with stickers and markers for an entertaining addition.

Space-Themed Party Games and Activities

Do you need some stellar party games and activities for your space theme? Whether you're hosting adult space explorers or little astronauts, try these games and activities.

Astronaut Obstacle Course

Participating in an astronaut obstacle course can be exciting and fun. This could involve an inflatable course in the yard or a DIY project using couch cushions.

Both options offer a thrilling experience. This idea works well for both young kids and older adults; just change the difficulty based on how many people are playing. Don't forget to mention on your party invitation that it's a lively event, so guests can dress appropriately.

Planet Ring Toss

An old-fashioned game of ring throw is something that everyone enjoys. Try to toss the rings around the planets in this popular outdoor party game but with planets instead of poles for your themed get-together. The winner may also receive a thematic gift, such as a book about planets or a small solar system craft kit.

Space-Themed Crafts

Sometimes, you want to do something more laid back, particularly if small children attend the party. A space-themed craft area is ideal for keeping hands occupied while providing children (and adults) who require a more relaxed environment with something to do.

Discover space-themed craft ideas. Print coloring pages. Set up a crafting station with markers, paint, felt, and other supplies. Encourage visitors to unleash their creativity.

Intergalactic Scavenger Hunt

Organize an extraordinary scavenger hunt for your visitors and take them on an incredible journey. Take them to explore the party area and let them find hidden items like space rocks, tiny aliens, rocket ships, astronaut gear, and more. This is a terrific activity for younger and older children, especially if you include some tasty sweets or prizes.

Far-Out Party Food and Drink Ideas

Delicious, sweet, and savory snacks are the epitome of party food. We're sure you will add one or two of these space-themed food and drink ideas to your shortlist for your space party. We adore them.

Space-Themed Birthday Cake

If your birthday celebration has a space theme, make your cake or ask your favorite local baker to create something spectacular. Use your child's favorite cartoon aliens to make it adorable, or choose a space cake with a galaxy motif. Cake toppers are a great option if you want to replicate this on a budget. Alternatively, you could replace the large cake with vibrant, galactic cupcakes.

Alien Pizzas

Pizza is ideal for any gathering, especially when children are present. Many people like this dish and you can easily customize the toppings to fit different dietary needs. We adore the concept of making these adorable alien pizzas, which are reminiscent of Toy Story from Disney.

Color-Changing Galaxy Lemonade 

Drinks are an essential component of every party, and here's where you can truly have fun with just a few ingredients. Serve color-changing galaxy lemonade to your party attendees as a surprise, and watch as the beverage transforms before your eyes. This is ideal for any gathering with a space theme, such as a galaxy party. Sprinkle some edible star-shaped confetti around the table and in the drink to complete the ensemble.

Real Astronaut Ice Cream

This tasty snack was made for NASA in the 1960s. It is a fun way to incorporate real science and excitement into your outer space party.

Throw an Unbelievable Space-Themed Party

With some of these imaginative space-themed party ideas, be ready to take your guests on a trip to a different planet. There's fun for all ages here, whether you decorate your house with cardboard rocket ships or serve alien pizza to your guests.

Design a space-themed party invitation that complements your party's decorations, food, and activities. This will help build excitement among your guests for the celebration.

Make sure the invitation reflects the theme of the party. This will set the tone for the event and get everyone in the right mood.