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Up, up and away! If you are looking for simple airplane party ideas to celebrate your future pilot’s special day, this airplane birthday party collection will inspire you to plan the cutest celebration. I love the fact this collection is gender neutral and it can be the perfect theme for boys and girls who love an adventure and everything aviation related.
Simple & Fun Airplane Party Ideas
- Airplane Tableware and Other Coordinating Items
- DIY Cloud Placemats (Video Tutorial Available)
- Airplane Party Food Picks
- Airplane/Suitcase Favor Bags and Airplane Party Goodies
- Cloud Inspired Balloon Garland and Other Fun Airplane Party Decoration Ideas
- Additional Airplane Party Ideas to Complete Your Celebration
Airplane Tableware and Other Coordinating Items
Pair adorable airplane and striped paper plates to make your airplane themed party tablescape extra fun. Complement each table setting with wooden utensils, cups, napkins and DIY cloud placemats.
All you need to create the cloud placemats is a cutting machine and powder blue cardstock. They really add a special fun touch to the kids airplane party tablescape.
Airplane Party Treats
Keep it simple with powder sugar donut holes served in these striped paper cups. To bring the fun airplane theme to life, decorate your party treats with fun food picks.
These party picks are so versatile and wonderful to decorate a variety of party treats, such as cupcakes, brownies, donuts, muffins, cakes, and more.
Airplane/Suitcase Favor Bags
Take-home party favors always excite the little guests. These airplane/suitcase themed favor bags are so precious and you can label them for each special guest by simply using a marker. Fill up the favor bags with party goodies of your choice, such as lollipops, stickers, temporary tattoos, gummies, and more.
When planning an airplane birthday party, finding the perfect goodies for the favor bags can be a fun yet time-consuming task. We made a list of our favorite airplane birthday party favor items to save you time.
Airplane Birthday Party Favors
- Kids Passport Book with Assorted Travel Stickers
- Foam Gliders Airplane Party Toys for Kids
- World Map Mini Suitcase Favor Box
- Airplane Party Lip Balm Favors
- Airplane Party Temporary Tattoos
- Airplane Party Favor Keychains
DIY Cloud Inspired Balloon Garland
Create your own cloud inspired balloon garland using a mix of white and clear star print balloons. It makes the ideal party backdrop for an airplane themed party. The good news? You don’t even need helium and the garland will last for weeks.
Or you can incorporate your cloud balloon garland as a table centerpiece. If you are looking for something a little fancier, consider this airplane balloon decoration kit complete with inflatable airplanes or these beautiful hanging cloud decorations to create the ultimate sky scene the kids will love.
Airplane Photo Booth Props
If you are planning on setting up a photo booth, consider these photo booth props to make your celebration extra festive and engaging.
Other Airplane Party Ideas to Try:
- Airplane Cupcakes: If you are looking for a baking adventure, plan to make these airplane cupcakes for your celebration. The clouds are piped in fluffy white buttercream and the edible airplane decorations are made using chocolate mold.
- Airplane Birthday Cake Idea: This airplane themed cake is simple yet adorable. It’s an easy-to-make vanilla cake recipe with buttercream frosting. You can adorn the cake to fit the theme with airplane inspired toppers.
- Kids Airplane Craft: Keep the kids entertained with a fun craft. Be sure to gather all supplies needed for the activity ahead of time. Keep it simple and age appropriate to avoid meltdowns.
- Cardboard Airplane Photo-Op: Feeling extra crafty? Create your own cardboard airplane. The kids will be thrilled about a fun photo session.
- Airplane Suckers: Using an airplane mold, create the cutest airplane suckers. Place them in the kids’ take-home favor bags for them to enjoy on their way home.
- Wafer Cookie Airplanes: Set up a craft station for the kids to create their own edible airplanes using wafer cookies and icing.
- Airplane Party Games: Add extra excitement and keep the party going by planning the coolest airplane party games. From Pilot Says to Pack Your Suitcase, this list has a game idea for everyone.
I hope you enjoy these airplane themed party ideas. Happy Planning!
Created & Photographed: Andressa of Twinkle Twinkle Little Party
Party Collection & Balloon Garland: Pooka Party