Updated on: Apr 10, 2023
A cat party is a fun way to celebrate! Maybe you’re planning to host a birthday for a child, adult, or kitty cat, or just want to throw a fun theme party. Either way, we have lots of great ideas to get you started!
Cat Party Decorations
Choosing decorations for a cat party can be fun and simple! Each of these ideas can be customized to work with a variety of color schemes and venues. Keep reading to find the cat party decorations that work for you!
1. Cat Party Streamers
This cat party decoration idea is a bonus if you will have actual cats at your party (since it gives them something to play with)! Streamers are easy and versatile to decorate with. Hang them on a wall to create a cool backdrop. Twist them along doorways or drape them along the ceiling!
2. Balls of Yarn
Yarn is an appropriate and inexpensive decoration for a cat party! You can choose any color of yarn that goes with your party colors. All you have to do is roll it up into a ball and get to decorating! You can make mini yarn balls and hang them from the ceiling. Larger yarn balls might look lovely as part of a tablescape. You can even make a garland with the yarn balls!
3. Cat Party Banners
Banners are a great way to show your guests the theme of your party! Choose any of these cat-themed banners for your cat party. Perhaps one that says “Let’s Pawty” or one that says “Meow”. Maybe choose one that has pictures of cats (you can even make one yourself with pictures of your cat)!
4. Kitty Cat Balloons
These balloons are a cute DIY decoration that is sure to catch your guests’ eyes! All you need is regular latex balloons in whatever colors you desire, construction paper (or a cat face printable), and some double-sided tape! Have the balloons filled ahead of time, then decorate with paper cutouts of cat ears, eyes, nose, and whiskers.
5. Foil Balloons
Cat-themed foil balloons are a fun way to bring the theme into your cat party! Whether you go for foil balloons that say “meow” or ones that are shaped like cats, you can’t go wrong. Place them at the entrance of your party or in spaces that would otherwise remain empty.
6. Paw Prints
Cut out kitty cat paw prints from construction paper and tape them to the floors, tables, and walls! If you’d rather not DIY, you can buy a set of paw print decals to use.
7. Cat Decals
Cat decals could be a great decoration option for your cat party! Use window clings to decorate windows and glass. Or place printable cutouts around your party space.
8. Cat Party Photo Booth and Props
With such a fun theme party, you’re going to want to take lots of pictures! Set up a photo booth with a festive backdrop and cat-themed props. Consider having an instant print camera available so guests can have a physical picture to take home with them!
9. Cat Party Paper Fan Decorations
This DIY decoration will make a great addition to your cat party! You’ll need several supplies: paper fans in whatever color you want, glue, tape, colorful cardstock, and scissors. First, assemble the fans according to the directions on the package. Then, cut out cat ears, nose, eyes, mouth, and whiskers from the cardstock. Tape the ears to the paper fan and glue the rest of the cat features. Hang them on the walls around your party!
10. Cat Party Welcome Sign
Welcome everyone to your cat party with a welcome sign. There are lots of varieties that can fit your specific event! You can even customize one with all of your party info!
Cat Party Favors
11. Cat Ears Headbands
These cat ears are lots of fun for your guests! They can wear them throughout your cat party, then take them home. Choose simple ones with felt ears, or go all out with sparkly ones!
12. Cat Sticker Books
Stickers are always a fun item for young and older guests alike! Choose a whole book of cat stickers for them to take home as a favor!
13. Plush Cats to Adopt
Let your guests take home their own cat from your cat party! Have an assortment of plush cat toys for your guests to select from. Tie a blank name tag to the cats so your guests can name them!
14. Cat Party Favor Bags and Boxes
Fill up cat-themed favor bags or boxes with goodies for your guests to enjoy at home! You can include candies, hair ties, lip balm, hand sanitizer, or novelty toys. You can customize the contents to whatever you think your guests will most enjoy!
Cat Party Food Ideas
15. Cat Cake
This cat party food idea is especially great if you’re celebrating a birthday! Order a plain cake and top it with a cat-themed cake topper. If you have any feline guests, let them join in on the fun with cat-safe cakes!
16. “Alley Cat” Cocktail
This drink idea is for adults only, but it would be a delicious addition to your cat party! Add equal parts sweet vermouth, gin, and passionfruit liqueur with a dash of violet liqueur and shake it up to mix. Then serve in glass or plastic cocktail glasses for guests to enjoy!
17. Assortment of Milk
For those who don’t want a cocktail, have an assortment of milk available! You can present single-serving containers of strawberry, chocolate, and plain milk. Or you can serve it in little glass milk bottles with paper straws!
18. Cat Cookies
The perfect thing to go with milk is, of course, cookies! Consider serving some cat-themed sugar cookies at your cat party! These delicious sweet treats can be made by a local baker, or you can order them online! If you’re feeling confident, make them yourself with these cat-shaped cookie cutters.
19. Mini “Cat Food” Dishes
Serve snacks, dips, or anything else in mini “cat food” dishes. All you need is a small container and a label. You can even clean and reuse tuna cans! Just remove the original label and replace it with a paper label that says “cat food”.
20. “Yarn Ball” Donut Holes
This is a cute and tasty idea for your cat party! Take your favorite flavor donut holes and dip them in candy melts into the color of your choice. Then drizzle more melted candy (the same color) over the top to make it look like a yarn ball! You can serve these in cupcake liners so guests can quickly grab one to enjoy.
21. Goldfish Crackers
Cats love fish, so goldfish crackers are a fun play on that for your cat party! Serve them in cat-themed cellophane bags or paper snack boxes.
22. Kitten-Shaped Sandwiches
With cat-shaped cookie cutters, you can make a variety of sandwiches for your guests to enjoy! Peanut butter and jelly is a simple and affordable choice. You could also do cucumber sandwiches, chicken salad, or ham and cheese!
23. Mouse-Shaped Cheese and Crackers
For this, you’ll need some shredded cheese, blocks of your favorite cheese, thinly-sliced almonds, and whatever crackers you prefer! Slice the blocks of cheese into triangles and place them on the cracker. Add a shred of cheese for the tail and almond slices for the ears, and you have your mouse-shaped cheese and crackers! Serve them in cupcake liners to make them easier for your guests to grab.
24. “Hairball” Coconut-Peanut Butter Granola Bites
Despite the funny name, these energy bites are a nutritious addition to your cat party! You’ll need some rolled oats, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, chia seeds, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Combine all the ingredients and roll into small balls (about 1” each). Let them chill for several hours before serving to your guests.
Cat Party Games and Activities
25. Collect Donations for Animal Shelter
Celebrate AND make a difference with your cat party! Let your guests know ahead of time that you’ll be collecting donations for your local animal shelter. Request items like cat food, toys, beds, and treats.
26. Face Painting
Face painting is fun for kids and just as fun for adults! And with a cat party, it’ll be simple to paint cat faces on your guests. All you need is a face painting kit and you’re good to go!
27. Cat Party Pinata
A cat-themed pinata is a fun addition to a cat party! Maybe choose one that looks like a giant ball of yarn! Or one that looks like a cat! Fill the pinata with your favorite candies, and let the youngest guest go first.
28. Cat Toy Craft
This activity can double as a favor! Let guests make their own ribbon wand cat toy! You’ll need wooden dowels, baker’s twine, various ribbons, some bells, scissors, and glue. Put glue on one end of the dowel (covering about 3”) and wrap the baker’s twine around the glued area. Cut the various ribbons into 18” strips (you can have them cut ahead of time if you want). Gather together the ribbons you want to use and fold them in half. Tie the loose end of the baker’s twine at the folded point of the ribbons. Make several knots to ensure it’s secure. You can tie some bells into the ribbons if you want. Let the glue dry and you’re done!
29. Capture the Tail
This game is great to play outdoors. You’ll need plenty of space to run around, along with some clothespins and cat tails. Have each participant pin a cat tail to the back of their shirt, then the game can begin! Each guest tries to capture as many tails as they can while keeping their own tail attached. The last guest who still has their tail attached is the winner!
30. Glitter Box Sensory Bin
This sensory activity is great for little kids, but older kids and adults will likely enjoy it too. Take a new litter box (or any rectangular bin) and fill it with sensory items like glitter, paper shreds, and confetti. Put a few scoops into the box so people can play with it! Make sure you add a sign or label that says “Glitter Box”.
31. Cat Cornhole
Another outdoor cat party game is cat-themed cornhole. You can get a plain wooden cornhole set and paint the boards to look like a cat! Get some fish-shaped bean bags to make it extra fun.
32. Mouse Toss
Mouse Toss is similar to cornhole, but this game can be played indoors. Take a large box and attach or paint a picture of a cat, then cut an opening for the cat’s mouth. You’ll need a few miniature mouse cat toys. Each guest takes turns tossing the toys into the cat’s mouth (give each guest three throws per turn). Whoever makes the most throws is the winner!
Cat Party Supplies
33. Disposable Cat Party Plates
Parties need disposable plates to make snacking and cleanup convenient! For your cat party, consider choosing plates that are cat-shaped. If you prefer, you can also choose plates with colors or patterns that go with your party’s color scheme.
34. Paper or Plastic Cat Party Cups
You’ll need some disposable cups so your guests can enjoy refreshing drinks! Paper cups come with cute cat designs, and plastic cups are sturdy. Choose whichever you prefer!
35. Disposable Cutlery Sets
Forks and spoons are essential for any party. Pick a set in your favorite color!
36. Cat Party Paper Napkins
Napkins are necessary, so why not make them fun? Choose paper napkins with a fun cat print to go with your cat party.
37. Cat Party Table Cloths
Table cloths make your party theme pop, and they make cleanup a breeze! You can pick out your favorite color as a base, then accentuate the table with a cat-themed runner. Or you can go all out with a cat table cloth!
Cat Party Invitations
38. Fill-In Invitations
These types of invitations are simple! They also come with envelopes, making them an especially convenient choice.
39. Cat-Shaped Invitations
Cat-shaped invitations are a fun way to invite your guests to a cat party!
40. Digital Invitations
Digital invitations are completely customizable. Text or email them to your guests or post them to a Facebook event! The benefit of this type of invitation is it cuts back on paper waste!
41. Printable Invitations
Printable invitations are also customizable! Make sure you have some good-quality cardstock to print them on! You’ll also need to purchase some envelopes.
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Written by: Heather Hayes