Throw The Most Magical 'Wicked' Movie Birthday Party That Kids Will Absolutely LOVE

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Move over, basic birthday parties! With the new Wicked movie taking our hearts by storm, there’s no better time to throw a magical celebration that the kids will be telling everyone about. Let’s dive into how to create an absolutely amazing Wicked-themed birthday bash that’ll have your guests talking about it long after the party has ended.

So let’s get to it!

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Setting the Scene

Turn your party space into a slice of the Emerald City! Start with an emerald green and glittering gold color scheme. Create a yellow brick road leading to your front door (or through your party space) using yellow fabric or construction paper. Hang sparkly green and gold streamers from the ceiling, and don’t forget to add some floating bubbles – Glinda style!

Magical Menu Ideas

Your party spread should be as magical as Oz itself:

“Defying Gravity” punch (sparkling green lemonade)
“Popular” pink cupcakes- make sure you add these toppers!
Emerald City green candies
Yellow brick road sugar cookies
Green and gold chocolate-covered pretzels
And you can’t forget the cake! Check out these awesome ideas! And make sure you grab some candles.
- Look at this adorable cake topper!

Exciting Wicked-Themed Activities

Keep your guests entertained with these Wicked-inspired activities:

Create your own wand station
“Popular” makeover corner with temporary hair chalk and sparkly makeup
Photo booth with Wicked-themed props (broomsticks, wands, tiaras, and witch hats)
Sing-along station with karaoke versions of favorite Wicked songs
“Pin the hat on Elphaba” game
Wicked-themed Scavenger Hunt
Spell book signing (guest book with green and gold pens)

Dress Code

Encourage guests to dress in:

Green and black (for Team Elphaba)
Pink and sparkles (for Team Glinda)
Wicked-inspired accessories
Witch hats (provide some for those who forget!)

Elphaba Costume

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Glinda Costume

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Party Favors For Your Guests

Send your guests home with:

Mini broomsticks
Friendship bracelets
Emerald-colored candy bags
Mini tiaras or witch hats
Bubble wands
Movie-themed bookmarks
These adorable Wicked hair ties or these scrunchies

Elphaba Glinda Friendship Bracelets

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Wicked Party Favor Bags

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Green Watermelon Ring Pops

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Broom Pencils

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Star Wands

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DIY Decorations

Create some movie magic with these homemade touches:

Paper lanterns decorated in green and gold
Floating witch hat centerpieces
Black roses with green tips
Emerald City skyline backdrop
Spellbook-inspired table settings

Music Must-Haves

Create a playlist featuring:

Songs from the Wicked movie soundtrack
The original Broadway cast recording
Popular songs covered in magical/orchestral versions
Other musical theater hits that fit the theme

Addditional Tips for a Truly WICKED Celebration

Send out invitations that look like Shiz University acceptance letters (this would be SO cute!)
Create zones representing different parts of Oz
Set up a “Training Sorcery” area for fun games
Have a signature green mocktail called “Elphaba’s Elixir” or something even more unique
Feel free to include some nods to both the movie and stage versions of Wicked

Wrapping Up

No need to stress over pulling this party off. The best parties come from attention to detail and personal touches. Mix elements from both the new movie and the beloved musical to create a unique celebration that honors this fantastic story and the birthday boy or girl. Whether your birthday celebrant is Team Elphaba or Team Glinda, this party will surely be “Popular” with all the guests!

Final Tip: Start planning early! Some of these items might take time to create or order, especially if you’re going for specific movie-themed items.