Updated on: Oct 10, 2024
Growing up, there’s always that one Disney character that you would’ve wished your parents threw you a party for. But now that you’re in the position to do this for your kids, why not throw your child an Alice in Wonderland theme party that is exciting for everyone! This theme party is not only colorful, but it will be a fun and exciting time for all of your guests to come together and celebrate. If you’re worried about what things you’ll need to put together the most enchanting Alice in Wonderland party, we’ve got you covered. Here is our comprehensive guide and list of ideas that you can consider for your own Alice in Wonderland theme party while it’s still in the planning phase. We've also got you covered with a checklist and party budget worksheet if you'd like some extra organization while planning for this event.
Alice in Wonderland Theme Party Ideas: Decorations
The decorations of a party are really what makes an impression amongst your guests. If you really want your kids’ party to be one that is memorable, fun, and immersive, then you will have to get the best decorations. Here is our list of Alice in Wonderland decorations that you cannot pass up!
1. Cupcake Stand
Structured to look like a climbing tree with checkerboard platforms, this cupcake stand is perfect as a table centerpiece or for what it was intended to hold up cupcakes for grabbing! Decorated with “eat me” and “drink me” hanging signs and covered in Alice in Wonderland symbols, this cupcake stand is perfect to place anywhere in your party.
2. Giant Wonderland Mushrooms
Add a touch of magic to your party with the iconic Alice in Wonderland giant mushrooms! Construct these oversized paper mache mushrooms and decorate them to resemble the mushrooms that Alice eats to change her size.
3. Through the Looking Glass Mirrors
Commemorate Alice's second adventure in “Through the Looking Glass” with mirrors! Set up mirrors in various shapes and sizes with fun whimsy frames around your party to play on the theme of reflection.
4. Arrow signs party props
A reminder of how confused Alice was during the forest scene, these Alice in Wonderland arrow signs will be a nice touch to put around your venue so that your guests feel like they’re actually lost somewhere in Wonderland.
5. Door Mouse in a Teapot
Include an appearance from the Door mouse as cute fun addition to your party! You can recreate Alice meeting the Door Mouse in a teapot by having a small toy mouse peek out of a colorful Alice in Wonderland teapot!
6. Pocket Watches
Remember the White Rabbit’s obsession with time that started Alice’s adventure with pocket watches! Hang various-sized pocket watches from the ceiling or trees for all the White Rabbit fans.
7. Welcome party sign
Designed to incorporate the different traits of the Alice in Wonderland characters, this welcome sign is a must-have if you plan on making a first good impression on your guests!
8. Whimsy Umbrellas
If you’re looking for an easy decoration that everyone will love, then make sure to incorporate whimsical umbrellas into your party! You can hang upside-down umbrellas from the ceiling and fill them with flowers or lights for something everyone will love.
9. Wonderland Character Standees
Alice’s story wouldn’t be complete without all of the vivacious and whimsy characters! Set up cutouts/standees of iconic characters such as Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, or the Cheshire Cat for guests to get photos with!
10. Alice in Wonderland Photo Booth Backdrop
This will be a fun addition to your party as your guests will be able to take photos against a wall of Wonderland, as it can be decorated with mushrooms, the Queen of Heart’s hedge, flowers, and many other designs that will make your photos much more memorable.
11. Alice in Wonderland Photo Booth Props
Along with the backdrop, you’ll always need some props to go along with it so that you can make taking photos much more fun and inclusive for everyone. Many of the Alice in Wonderland photo booth props include flamingos, arrows from the forest, Alice’s hair, the Queen of Hearts’ hair, the Mad Hatter, and much more.
12. Mystical Forest Entrance
Welcome your guests into your Wonderland with a mystical forest entrance! Line the entrance of the path to the party with twinkling fairy lights, fake trees, and whimsical signage to create the mystical forest entrance that will get your guests excited.
13. The Mad Hatter’s Table Toppers
Make your tables just as wondrous as the rest of your party with small decorations like the Mad Hatter’s table toppers! Create these mini Mad Hatter top hats with black cardstock or construction paper and use them as table toppers or place card holders.
14. Wonderland-themed Signage
Don’t forget to include classic Wonderland signs with phrases like “Down the Rabbit Hole” and “This Way to Wonderland”. You can create these signs using poster board or cardboard and show off your artistry with fun fonts and colors!
15. Hanging Key Decor
Reminiscent of Alice’s struggle to enter into Wonderland, you can hang keys around the party! Attach strings or ribbons to decorative keys of various sizes and hang them from the ceiling and doorways for a fun addition.
16. Garden of Wonders cutouts
Propped up around your venue to make it seem like all of your guests are in Wonderland, you can include large cutouts that include objects and items that are from the movie itself.
17. Wonderland Paper Lanterns
In Wonderland even lights deserve a touch of whimsy! Hang colorful paper lanterns in different sizes and shapes around the party to add more wonder to the atmosphere.
18. White Rabbit Clock Centerpieces
If you're looking for some cute and fun centerpieces then try clock centerpieces. Place small decorative clocks that you can purchase or print onto cardstock in the center of the tables, they will also ensure that the White Rabbit can stay on time!
19. Flamingo lawn ornaments
Reminiscent of the croquet scene in the book/movie, these flamingo lawn ornaments will not only add extra color to your venue but can also contribute to a croquet obstacle course for everyone to participate in.
20. Magical Door Entrance
Design the entrance to your party to resemble Alice’s entrance into Wonderland with a magical door entrance! You can build a whimsical door entrance with a “Down the Rabbit Hole” or “Welcome to Wonderland” sign and decorate it with lush greenery and flowers.
21. The Mad Hatter’s Hat Tower
Nothing says whimsy more than the Mad Hatters, which makes Mad Hatter’s Hat Tower the perfect table centerpiece! Stack top hats in different sizes to create a towering centerpiece, and make sure to accent it with feathers, ribbons, and playing cards!
22. Teapot vase
In the form of a cardboard cutout that folds, there is a space to place floral decor in the middle so that it looks like they’re coming out of the teapot. This would be a perfect table centerpiece to go along with the cupcake stand.
23. The Queen of Hearts Banner
If you love the Queen of Hearts then you will love the idea of a Queen of Hearts banner! This banner can feature Queen of Hearts-themed imagery or quotes, like her classic “Off with their heads!”
24. Giant Chess Pieces
Pay tribute to the game of chess which the story that Alice in Wonderland is built around by setting up oversized chess pieces as fun decorations!
25. Mismatch Chairs
Mismatching chairs at your table setting will help encapsulate the Alice in Wonderland theme! You can scavenge up some chairs you have lying around and put them around your table. The more odd and different each chair is the better!
Alice in Wonderland Theme Party Ideas: Party Favors
After the party is over, it’s always great to bring something home with you that will remind you of the party and all the memories associated with it. Especially for kids, it’s great to give them something that is memorable enough for them to grow into or something that they can use and enjoy at home. Here is our list of some great Alice in Wonderland party favors that will be loved by all of your guests, older and younger!
Sweet and Savory Party Favors
26. Wonderland Goodie Bags
Anyone with a sweet tooth would love the treats you can pack into Wonderland treat bags! Fill colorful favor bags with various Alice in Wonderland-inspired candies, cookies, and chocolates, for example, “Eat Me” cookies or playing card-shaped chocolates!
27. Curiouser and Curiouser Popcorn Snack
Give your guests Curiouser and Curiouser popcorn for a great party favor and the best Alice in Wonderland movie snack! After making popcorn in an assortment of different flavors and colors, package them into personalized Alice in Wonderland bags.
28. The White Rabbit Marshmallow Pops
If you want to give your guests an adorable sweet treat then White Rabbit Marshmallow Pops are the way to go! You can make them by skewering marshmallows on sticks, then dipping them in white chocolate and finish them off with rabbit ear-shaped decorations!
29. Alice in Wonderland Macarons
Show off your baking skills with Wonderland macarons! You can bake these colorful macarons in different flavors and colors then fill them with fillings such as chocolate ganache or fruit jams!
30. The Queen of Hearts Jam Jars
You can give your guests something sweet without it being unhealthy with Queen of Hearts jam jars! Fill mini jam jars decorated with Queen of Hearts Jam labels with homemade jams or preserves.
31. The Cheshire Cat Chocolate Bark
There is no way to go wrong with chocolate gifts! You can create your own Cheshire Cat chocolate bark favors by swirling different colored chocolate and adding edible Cheshire cat faces on top!
32. Mad Hatter’s Gourmet Nuts
Your guests won’t be the only ones going nuts when they try Mad Hatter’s gourmet nuts! You can use an assortment of different types in many flavors and display them in Mad Hatter-inspired decorative tins or bags.
33. Mad Hatter’s Jelly Beans
If you want something colorful then Mad Hatter’s jelly bean jars are the way to go! Fill mini jars with a vibrant assortment of jelly beans and finish the gift with a “Mad Hatter’s Jelly Beans” label.
34. The Cheshire Cat Trail Mix
Create a sweet and savory mix when you make your guests their own Chesire Cat trail mix! Package a fun assortment of colorful trail mix with nuts, dried fruits, and chocolate candies into fun Cheshire Cat-themed bags for everyone to enjoy.
Drinkable Party Favors
35. Wonderland-inspired Tea Blend
Inspire your guests to have their own tea parties with a Wonderland tea blend! You can choose a variety of flavors and ingredients inspired by Alice in Wonderland then blend them together and put them in colorful packages for everyone to enjoy!
36. The Queen of Hearts Lemonade
Keep your guests refreshed with a glass of the Queen of Hearts lemonade! Mix your lemonade with red fruit flavors, maybe even use pink lemonade, and add a Queen of Hearts lemonade label.
37. Rabbit Hole Iced Coffee
You don’t worry about your guests keeping cool when you provide them with Rabbit Hole Iced Coffee! A delicious cold brew coffee in mini bottles is sure to be a hit.
38. Smoothie Bowl Kits
Allow your guests to customize their own party favors when they try Wonderland smoothie bowl kits! Complete with various toppings and colorful fruit options, your guests can create their own signature Wonderland-inspired smoothie bowls!
39. Drink Me Potion Bottles
Your guests won’t go thirsty when you give them their Drink Me Potion Bottle drinks! Attach “Drink Me” tags to small glass bottles and fill them with colorful fruit-infused water or homemade fruit syrups.
40. Disney Alice in Wonderland tea bag sampler
Another party favor that will be enjoyed by everyone of all ages is a tea bag sample pack that is directly inspired by the Alice in Wonderland movie. Some of the tea sample blends are unbirthday cake, topsy turvy, tea time, mad tea party, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, queen's garden, and white rose.
Wearable Party Favors
41. The Mad Hatter Mini Hats
For all your guests that love the Mad Hatter, provide them with Mad Hatter hats! They can wear these mini-sized Mad Hatter hats during the party!
42. The Cheshire Cat Ears Headbands
If your guests are in the mood to stir up a little trouble, then instead of Mad Hatter Hats you should provide Cheshire Cat ears headbands! With these colorful or glittery headbands, your guests are sure to get into some mischievous fun.
43. The Queen of Hearts Crowns
Who doesn’t want to be royalty for the day? Well, your guests can be with Queen of Hearts Crowns! Construct paper crowns or tiaras and decorate them with hearts and the Queen of Hearts symbols.
44. Wonderland-themed Hair Accessories
If you want the perfect “girly-girl” gift for Alice in Wonderland lovers then Wonderland hair accessories is the answer. Design these colorful hair accessories like bows or hair clips, to each featuring fun Alice in Wonderland motifs.
45. Alice in Wonderland Character Masks
All of your guests can choose to be their favorite characters with Wonderland character masks! These masks can feature the faces of Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, or any other Wonderland character you want!
46. Alice in Wonderland Wristbands
Show off your creativity by giving your guests personalized Wonderland wristbands! Mix and match colorful patterns, playing card designs, or quotes from Alice in Wonderland to make each wristband unique.
47. White Rabbit Pocket Watch Necklaces
Your guests will always be on time when you give them pocket watch necklace favors! Just attach small pocket watches or pocket watch charms to chains or ribbons for your guests to wear around their necks.
48. Tea Party Gloves
No tea party would be complete without Tea Party gloves! Your guests will love wearing lacy or frilly gloves, reminiscent of the elegant tea parties in Alice in Wonderland.
49. The Queen of Hearts Collars
Give your guests a royal accessory with the Queens of Hearts collars! Craft the collars or chokers with heart-shaped embellishments or playing card designs to resemble the Queen of Hearts’ fashion sense.
50. The White Rabbit Ears Headbands
Others might think it’s an Easter party when they see your guests running around in White Rabbit Ears headbands! Design each headband with colorful fabrics, ribbons, and more to make each one special!
51. Alice Hair Bows
Gift your guests their own personalized version of Alice’s iconic hair bow! Create oversized hair bows with Alice-inspired patterns for your guests to attach to hair clips or headbands.
52. The Mad Hatter Bow Ties
Your guests can be just as whimsy as the Mad Hatter when they wear their Mad Hatter bow ties! You can customize the bow ties to be funny and fun with different colors and patterns, then have your guests wear them around their necks or as hair accessories.
Other Party Favors
53. Teapot party favor box
Teapot boxes are perfect for putting small knick-knacks inside so that you can hand them off to your guests when they are ready to leave. Inside you can include fun things such as tea bags, candy, keychains, pins, and more!
54. Alice in Wonderland-themed Bookmarks
Your guests will love reading the Alice in Wonderland book when they get their custom bookmarks, each featuring characters or quotes from the book!
55. Wonderland Themed Candles
Hand out Alice in Wonderland-themed candles in fun tea cup holders and scents relating to the book, such as “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” or “Queen of Hearts’ Roses”!
56. “Down the Rabbit Hole” Spiral Notebooks
Encourage your guests to write their own wonderous stories with “Down the Rabbit Hole” mini spiral notebooks! Simultaneously useful and fun, these notebooks will be a great gift for everyone!
57. Wonderland-inspired keychains
Everyone’s keychains will stand out when they attach their Wonderland keychains! Design the keychains to feature key-shaped charms, miniature tea cups, or pocket watch charms. You can also personalize these by attaching a small tag with a Wonderland quote or the quest’s name!
58. Alice in Wonderland Coloring Books
Give your guests the chance to show off their artistry with Alice in Wonderland Coloring Books! You can print or create the mini coloring books and fill them with Alice in Wonderland illustrations, and don’t forget to include a pack of colored pencils or crayons!
59. Alice in Wonderland-themed Tote Bags
Gift your guests Alice in Wonderland Tote bags for a whimsy and practical favor! Decorate the tote bags with vibrant Wonderland illustrations, quotes, or characters and distribute them to your guests!
60. Alice in Wonderland playing cards
Although it’s not something that all kids will find the use of immediately, it will be cool to have as they grow older and learn to play some fun card games with their family and friends. There are a few Alice in Wonderland-themed playing cards that you can buy depending on whether you want them to match your party theme or not.
61. Enamel pins
These pins are for both younger and older adults as they can be added to bookbags and lanyards as extra decoration and a reminder of the party. There are different kinds of pins that you can choose from, including teacups, Alice’s dress, the White Rabbit, and the Cheshire Cat.
62. Wonderland-themed Temporary Tattoos
Have your guests show their love for Alice in Wonderland with temporary Wonderland tattoos! They can choose from a selection of tattoos featuring iconic Wonderland characters, symbols, or quotes from the story!
63. Wonderland-inspired Natural Bath Salts
Natural bath salts are the perfect eco-friendly and fun gift for any guest. Packaged in Wonderland-inspired containers like the “Drink Me” potion, these natural bath salts will be useful for everyone.
64. Biodegradable Bubbles
If your Alice in Wonderland party is outdoor you will want to make sure to give your guests biodegradable bubbles for a fun and eco-friendly outdoor activity that will remind everyone of the childlike innocence Alice had before falling down the rabbit hole!
65. Alice in Wonderland Digital Art Workshop
Help your guests to create their own Alice in Wonderland-inspired art by offering them a Wonderland digital art workshop that will allow them to express themselves and sharpen their artistic skills!
66. Alice in Wonderland eBooks
Reignite your guests' love of Alice’s adventure with a collection of Alice in Wonderland ebooks, which they can reread as many times as they wish!
67. Customized Wonderland Photo Frames
Your guests can hold onto the precious memories by putting their party photos on display in their personalized Wonderland photo frames! Decorate each frame with the guests' names, initials, or an Alice in Wonderland design!
68. Custom Wonderland Phone Cases
Others will be envious when your guests show off their custom Wonderland phone cases! You can personalize each with their name, initials, or classic Alice in Wonderland images or designs.
69. Personalized Alice in Wonderland Stickers
Give your guests the chance to choose from a selection of Alice in Wonderland stickers! You can also personalize them by featuring everyone’s names/initials accompanied by an Alice in Wonderland-themed image.
70. The Cheshire Cat Plushies
A great cute and cuddly favor for any young Wonderland fan is Cheshire Cat plushies! These mini Cheshire Cat plush toys will serve as a reminder to every guest about your Wonderland party and their favorite character!
71. Wonderland Mini Figurines
Your guests will be able to take all their favorite Alice in Wonderland characters home with them when you hand out mini Wonderland figurines! Each figurine will be special with a fun and whimsy Wonderland scene or character.
72. Jabberwocky Egg Container
Stay on theme with unique Jabberwocky egg containers! Gift your guests these egg-shaped favor containers inspired by the Jabberwocky poem and fil lthem with favors that represent the whimsical Wonderland creatures!
Alice in Wonderland Theme Party Ideas: Menu
Food makes up a big part of events, especially during parties that are for kids. An Alice in Wonderland-themed party is a great way to incorporate sweet treats for all of your guests so that they are sure to have tons of energy the whole day. Here is our list of tasty treats and snacks that everyone can enjoy with their tea during your Wonderland party!
Sweet Ideas
73. “Eat Me” Macrons
Recreate the iconic “Eat Me” cookies that Alice eats with “Eat Me” Macrons! You can make these macrons using a variety of flavors and different colored fillings and serve them with the words “Eat Me” written in edible ink.
74. Red velvet cupcakes
The classic red velvet cupcakes are not only widely enjoyed, but they are also reminiscent of the Queen of Hearts. To make them fun you can add red velvet cake crumbs on the tops of the cupcakes and put them in Queen of Hearts cupcake liners!
75. Cheshire Cat Marshmallow Tails
Serve Cheshire Cat tails to your guests by creating colorful swirled marshmallow sticks that resemble the Cheshire Cat’s tail!
76. Cinnamon tea cookies
Specifically made for dipping in your tea, these cinnamon cookies are not only sweet but they can also be cut out into the Alice in Wonderland shapes and characters! All you’ll have to do is find your preferred recipe for these cinnamon tea cookies and then make them!
77. Playing cards suits fruit sticks
With slices of your choice of fruit, such as watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew, you will cut out pieces of them by using playing card suit cutters and putting them on Alice in Wonderland skewers.
78. Alice in Wonderland cake pops
A great substitute for a huge cake, cake pops are great because they are bite-sized and can be individually decorated to match your party theme! Some can be decorated to look like Alice’s dress, playing card suits, the white rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, and the Mad Hatter’s hat!
79. White Rabbit Carrot Cupcakes
In honor of the White Rabbit make sure to include White Rabbit carrot cupcakes to your dessert table! Both healthy and tasty, carrot cupcakes are sure to be a hit, especially when topped with White Rabbit cupcake decorations like bunny ears or a pocket watch.
80. Queen of Hearts Jam tarts/Linzer Cookie
Cut out into heart shapes, you can create strawberry jam tarts or linzer cookies that are topped with powdered sugar.
81. Topsy Turvy Cake
To catch your guests' eyes at the dessert table, making a topsy-turvy cake will be the star of the show! Using a special baking pan set, you can achieve the tilted look with ease! The best part about the cake being layered is you can customize each layer from the cake flavor to the frosting designs.
Savory Ideas
82. Bread Butterfly Sandwiches
Revive the magic of Wonderland with butterfly bread sandwiches! Simply use a butterfly-shaped cookie cutter to shape your sandwiches into the whimsical Bread-and-Butter that Alice encounters on her journey.
83. Wonderland-inspired Mini Sliders
For a simple dish that everyone will find tasty, cook up some Wonderland mini sliders! Mix and match a variety of toppings, such as beef, chicken, or veggie patties as well as cheese, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes to prepare the sliders and let your guests pick their favorites.
84. Caterpillar Crudité Platter
Add some healthy items to your menu with the Caterpillar crudité platter! Arrange an assortment of colorful vegetables like carrot sticks, bell pepper slices, cherry tomatoes, and green beans onto a platter along with a selection of dips.
85. Checkerboard sandwiches
This requires some assembling as you’ll have to make two different sandwiches with two different kinds of bread, white and whole wheat, to create a checkerboard pattern. You can cut the edges off of the bread and then cut the sandwiches into even smaller pieces so that they are bite-sized. On the tops, you can put olives and baby tomatoes and then finish them off with playing card-suit toothpicks.
86. Wonderland Salad
For a quick and easy menu addition, toss together a fresh salad with mixed greens, colorful vegetables, edible flowers, and a light vinaigrette dressing to create a Wonderland salad!
87. Tweedledee and Tweedledum Dumplings
Show off your chef skills when you serve Tweedledee and Teedledum dumplings! These savory dumplings or potstickers can be made with pork, shrimp, or veggies and will be just as round and playful as the twin characters!
88. The Mad Hatter’s Mini Quiches
Assemble a selection of mini quiches with different fillings such as spinach and cheese, mushrooms, or bacon and onion, and allow your guests to enjoy the Mad Hatter’s mini quiches.
89. Caterpillar Mushroom Cups
It is wise to reference Caterpillar’s iconic mushroom seat with mushroom cups! Fill mushrooms caps with cherry tomatoes and cream cheese or mozzarella then garnish them with chives or parsley.
Drink Ideas
90. Tweedledee and Tweedledum Slushies
Your guests will be just as jolly as Tweedledee and Tweedledum when they try your slushies! Blend two fruits of your choice, like strawberries and watermelon, with ice and a bit of sugar to create fruity Tweedledee and Tweedledum slushies.
91. Mad Hatter’s Fruit Punch
Use a combination of fruit juices and sparking water or lemon-lime soda to create a vibrant and colorful fruit punch that is just as bubbly as the Mad Hatter!
92. Edible tea cups
You’ll need a few things for this. You’ll have to cut the bottom off of an edible mini ice cream cup so that it looks like the shape of a teacup. Then you’ll place a plain cookie underneath so that it looks like the tea cup is resting on a saucer. Inside of the “teacup,” you can add little treats such as jelly beans and Starbursts of the same color. You can also put scoops of ice cream inside of the cup if you’re not convinced that it’ll melt through the bottom!
93. "Drink Me" Beverages
If you are wanting a festive drink idea besides serving tea at your Wonderland party, then these "Drink Me" beverages will be perfect. You can put different cocktails or non-alcoholic beverages in old-fashioned milk bottles with fun straws. For a final touch add a little "Drink me" tag.
Alice in Wonderland Theme Party Ideas: Activities
At kid’s parties, it’s important to keep everyone occupied and doing something to make sure that they are content and entertained. For an Alice in Wonderland-themed party, not only is it great to have activities, but if they adhere to the book and/or the movies, then it will be much more fun for everyone to get a taste of that fictional world!
94. Teacup stacking
Whether a competitive game or a team effort, the purpose of this activity is to stack as many teacups as you can until it all comes tumbling down.
95. Alice in Wonderland Storytelling
Have a retelling of Alice’s story when you hire a professional storyteller to read excerpts from the Alice in Wonderland books!
96. Paint your own tea set
A cool activity that your guests can bring home is a paint their own teapot set! This is reminiscent of the Mad Hatter and tea time and all of the other fun that the guests might’ve experienced while at the party! This could also act as a perfect gift for the birthday boy or girl!
97. Wonderland Character Impersonators
Your guests will love seeing images of Alice in Wonderland characters, but you can bring the story to life by organizing people to dress up as everyone’s favorite characters, such as Alice, the Mad Hatter, or the Queen of Hearts, then attend your party and entertain the guests!
98. Put the grin on the Cheshire Cat
Like the classic pin the donkey game, putting the grin on the Cheshire Cat will have the same rules! Whether you want to spin the kids before they attempt to pin the cat or not, this game will be enjoyed by all of your younger guests!
99. Alice in Wonderland Costume Contest
Encourage your guests to dress up as their favorite Alice in Wonderland characters and show off their costumes in a fun Wonderland costume contest! Your guests will love strutting around your party in their costumes and then award prizes to the most creative, accurate, or whimsical costumes!
100. Clean cup
This activity consists of several steps. After assembling all of your guests around a table, they will add some food to their plates and their beverage of choice for a period of time of your choice. After that time is up, you will have to say “Clean cup, clean cup. Move down, move down” where all of the guests will move around to the next plate and put food on that plate and change the beverage to how they’d like. This goes on until everyone is in their original spots where they will have to eat and drink whatever everyone else has placed on their plates!
101. Potion Mixing Station
Everyone will have a blast creating their own Alice in Wonderland potions! Fill the potion mixing station with different ingredients and food coloring and see what creative potions your guests can come up with!
102. Teacup Relay Race
A perfect activity for the summertime, this requires two teapots, teacups and small buckets. Split into teams, the participants will have to fill their teacups with tea from the pot and run to the bucket to empty their cups while carrying the saucers as well. The participants will then have to run back as fast they can to hand off the cup to the next team member to repeat. The team who fills the bucket up with tea first wins!
103. Giant Teapot Piñata
Add some tea party-inspired fun with a game of piñata! Choose a giant teapot piñata and fill it with tons of themed goodies! Then use a giant tea stirrer and give each guest the chance to hit the piñata!
104. Mad Hat Creation
What kinds of kids don’t love arts and crafts? For this activity, you’ll have all of the kids use whatever supplies you’ll provide so that they can decorate their black top hats the way they prefer them to be. You can include supplies such as paint, gemstones, feathers, ribbons, and other materials that you see fit. The participant with the maddest hat can win a prize!
105. Paint the Red Roses Red
After purchasing fake white roses, you will need to buy red paint or markers. You can either have guests in teams or as individuals who will do their best to paint their roses red the fastest. You can include time penalties if someone paints their rose sloppily or if the paint is spilled to make it more fun.
106. “I’m late!” Potato Sack race
Inspired by the “I’m late!” white rabbit scene from the movie, participants will race to the finish line to see who or which team wins!
107. What Time is it Mr. Mad Hatter
Played like the classic What time is it Mr. Wolf, someone will be the Mad Hatter who turns their back against the line of participants behind them. Everyone is allowed to run in an attempt to tag the Mad Matter until they turn around, which is when everyone has to freeze, otherwise, they’re out!
108. Queen of Hearts Croquet
This lawn game is a must-have for the Alice in Wonderland theme! You can even place your yard flamingos along the course of the croquet game. Playing croquet you will really feel like you are in the movie! The best part is Croquet is a game perfect for all ages.
109. Card Stacking Pyramid
Each of your guests will try and create a card pyramid using a deck of cards. While your guest is assembling, have a timer set. Whoever builds a card pyramid the fastest, wins!
110. "You're Late" Scavenger Hunt
Simply hide different Alice in Wonderland objects like clocks, teacups, hearts, and cards around your house or backyard. Split your guests up into teams and give them 60 seconds to find as many items at possible. The first team to find the most items wins.
Alice in Wonderland Theme Party Ideas: Supplies
111. Alice in Wonderland cups
A major part of the plot, cups are essential to any party but especially for an Alice in Wonderland theme party. Decorated on the outside with flowers and scenes from Alice’s own tea party, these paper cups are fun and ideal for cleanup. Some Alice in Wonderland cups come with or without the saucer, but either way, it can be used to prevent beverage spills or to pile on some food items.
112. Wonderland-themed Stirrers
Add a whimsical touch to your Alice in Wonderland-themed party with these enchanting stirrers. Shaped like iconic characters and objects from the story, they will delight guests as they mix their drinks in style.
113. Alice in Wonderland food picks
If you’re including food that will be particularly chewy, then you can include some fun Alice in Wonderland decorated food picks. The designs vary from characters in the book to a flag that states “Eat Me”. This is perfect for sticking out cupcakes or other foods.
114. Edible Glitter
Give your party menu a touch of magic by sprinkling edible glitter onto cupcakes, cookies, and treats!
115. Alice in Wonderland plates
Depending on the kind of Alice in Wonderland theme that you’re going for, there are several types of Alice in Wonderland paper plates to choose from. There are ones that are made to look like teacup saucers, some with the characters illustrated on them, and others that have flowers and clocks on them.
116. Alice in Wonderland Cutlery
Enhance your Alice in Wonderland party with whimsical-themed cutlery featuring iconic characters and motifs. Adorn your cutlery with images of Wonderland characters or phrases like “Curiouser and Curioser” or “We’re all mad here.”
117. Alice in Wonderland Napkins
Any kids’ party is in need of napkins because of all of the inevitable spills and messes that occur. These Alice in Wonderland napkins will be the solution to your needs in addition to contributing to your theme.
118. Themed Food Labels
Include some charming Alice in Wonderland food and drink labels with fun creative dish names that will add some flare to your food table!
119. “Drink me” set
If you’d prefer something other than paper cups that you’ll have to throw out, there is an alternative to this. You can get old fashion milk bottles, paper straws and a “drink me” tag to attach. You can pre-fill these with beverages or the guests will be able to fill it on their own while they are at the party.
120. Bunny Ear Napkin Rings
Incorporate fun White Rabbit-themed decorations into your seating area with Bunny Ear napkin rings! Your guests will feel like they’ve arrived at the Mad Hatter’s tea party when they see the adorable accessories dressing up their napkins!
121. Patterned Tablecloths
To compliment your mismatched chairs, different patterned tablecloths will complete the look. Checker print, floral, stripes, vibrant colors and any other prints you can think of to add to your table will be perfect. While it may seem chaotic, it fits the Alice in Wonderland theme so well!
Alice in Wonderland Theme Party Ideas: Invitations
For an enchanting and wondrous theme party, you’ll have to incorporate invitations that match the kind of aesthetic that you’re going to achieve at the party itself. With an Alice in Wonderland theme party, you can come up with any colorful and cooky invitation idea and it would work perfectly. Not only can you use the traditional paper card, but you can also incorporate objects into your invitations that will get people excited for your party!
122. Blue and Pink Decorated Invitation
If you don’t plan on customizing the typography on your invitations and just filling in the information yourself, here is the perfect invitation for you and your party. This invitation has a bright pink and blue decoration with the classic Alice in Wonderland characters decorated around its edges.
123. Tea Bag Invitations
Embark on a tea-riffic adventure with these delightful tea bag invitations to your Alice in Wonderland party. Your guests will love being invited to sip and celebrate in Wonderland-style!
124. Key Invitations
Alice needed a key to enter Wonderland, so why wouldn’t your guests? The keys can either be plastic or antique keys that come in different shapes and designs so that everyone can enjoy their unique invitation. Attached to each key you can add a mailer to the end of them that states the date, place, and time for the party.
125. Pop-up Invitations
Unfold the magic of Wonderland with captivating pop-up invitations to your Wonderland party! Each pop-up should feature elements and scenes of Alice’s adventure and of course the party details!
126. Book invitations
Especially since this is a theme party for kids, why not include the classic book that the Alice in Wonderland story originated from as your invitation? Wrapped with a ribbon and your invitation handwritten inside the cover or inserted inside of the book, this could be a great way to have the kids read the story before they attend your party!
127. “Follow the White Rabbit”
Design your invitations to resemble the White Rabbit ushering Alice to go down the rabbit hole! Add a detachable “Follow Me” label with party details inside for a clever and fun invitation!
128. Mad tea party invitation
A more classic paper invitation, this one invites your guests to be a part of a mad tea party invited by the white rabbit himself. With a light blue and white diamond background and some pink accents, this invitation will be fun for all of your guests.
129. “Wonderland Passport”
Your guests can take a trip to Wonderland when you have your Wonderland passport invitation! Craft the invitations to resemble a passport with a personalized photo, stamped pages, and party details inside!
130. Drink me invitations
Another idea inspired by the book is "Drink me" invitations, which are small round glass bottles that can be filled with colorful juice with a ribbon and note tied around the neck of the bottle. The note will say “Drink me” on one side while the party’s invitation details are inscribed on the back.
131. “Alice’s Adventures”
Shape your invitations into an open Alice in Wonderland book with the party details written on the pages or attached as bookmarks, and add include your favorite book or movie quote for a personalized touch!
132. Playing cards invitation
Another item that you can incorporate into your invitation ideas is Alice in Wonderland-designed playing cards. With a note on the playing card’s box or on one large playing card, you can inform your guests of the details of the party while also offering them a uniquely designed deck of cards that they can use in the future.
133. “Queen’s Decree”
By The Queen of Heart’s royal decree, invite your guests to the party with scroll-like invitations with party details written in calligraphy or script and an official seal.
134. “Cheshire Cat Smile”
Reminiscent of the Cheshire Cat, cut your invitations into the shape of the Cheshire Cat’s smile, with the party details written on the back!
135. Red and blue illustration invitation
This beautifully decorated invitation with blue and red accents can be perfect for your kid’s party. With roses, playing cards, ribbons, and Alice’s dress, this card is the perfect indicator of an Alice in Wonderland theme party while offering some elegance to it.
136. “Maze Adventures”
Turn your invitations into a game when you create “Maze Adventures” invitations! Create a maze design within each invitation with party details hidden throughout and encourage your guests to find the details!
137. Pocket watch invitations
You’ll make a big impression with this invitation, as it includes a real or a toy pocket watch that you’ll be handing out to your potential guests. All you’ll have to do is attach a mailer to the watch with the details of your party.
Alice in Wonderland Theme: Conclusion
Now that you’ve assembled all of the ideas that you’ll need to put together an enchanting Alice in Wonderland theme party, you’ll have to jump down the rabbit hole and begin preparing for the most magical tea party that your guests will ever experience!
Written by Julia Batista and Alannah McEvoy-Benisti; Contributor: Kaitlyn Giglio