Updated on: Feb 17, 2024
I scream, you scream, we all scream for an Ice Cream Theme Party! An ice cream theme party is a delicious way to celebrate anyone's special day, whether it’s a kid’s birthday or a summer pool party. Transform this dessert into decorations and party favors. Follow these tips to throw the sweetest party of the year your guests will love!
Whether this is an ice cream-themed birthday party or any other festive, Easy Event Planning can help with all your party needs from figuring out the perfect party theme, to general party ideas and budgets.
Ice Cream Theme Party Decorations
Add some amazing and creative ice cream-themed decorations to your party venue. Whether it be in your living room backyard or a rented space, decorations are key to making your party festive and unique.
1. Ice Cream Centerpieces
Use a bright and fun ice cream theme centerpiece for all your tables. Get a super easy and quick setup centerpiece that will definitely have your guests talking and admiring while they enjoy their delicious ice cream cones.
2. Ice Cream Theme Signs
Decorate your venue with some ice cream theme signs. Get some signs that might read, "Ice Cream Bar", or "Toppings Table". Have fun with your signs and use simple label stickers to label all your tables, activities, snacks, and more!
3. Ice Cream Photo Backdrop
This is for all our picture lovers, and admit that is most of us. You are going to need a perfect ice cream photo backdrop for all your guests to pose and make memories in front of. These backdrops have customizable text to suit your unique event.
Ice Cream Party Backdrop, Cake Table Backdrop, Ice Cream Truck Birthday Backdrop Banner Welcome, Ice Cream Party Girl Pink Sign, PRINTED
Welcome to Peony & Blush Designs! A custom stationery shop for all of your event needs! Matching invitations, banners, signs, gift tags, games are available! ► WHAT'S INCLUDED ◄ ✔ Printed & shipped 14oz vinyl banner or ✔ Digital download in PDF and JPG file format ......................................................... ► HOW TO ORDER ◄ ➊ DETAILS Choose Printed or Digital Choose finishing options for the printed banner: 1) Hem and grommets 2) Pole pockets (top and bottom) 3) None Add your details in the personalization section. Please review the spelling and punctuation. ➋ PURCHASE Click the add to cart button. ➌ PAYMENT ......................................................... ✔ DIGITAL DOWNLOAD • Your files will be sent to your email that is linked to your Etsy account within 1-2 business days from purchase date. • The file is formatted to print as a 4 × 6 feet banner • Custom digital file size If you need a custom size, I can customize my backdrop designs to any size up to 8ftx8ft https://www.etsy.com/listing/543367427/customize-backdrop-size • Optional Rush Order: https://www.etsy.com/listing/518021626/rush-order ✔ PRINTED ITEM I will customize the backdrop and send you the proof via email. Review your proof carefully and if everything looks great, please reply with an approval statement. 📬 SHIPPING • FREE Ground shipping: Please allow 5-7 business days for banner to arrive to you. • If you need Expedited Shipping, please contact me for available options and shipping quotes • International Orders – Send us a message, and we will create a custom listing for you. ......................................................... ► IMPORTANT ◄ Colors may vary between online viewing and your actual printed product. All monitors display color differently; please take this into consideration when placing your order. Please note, these designs, and clip art are for PERSONAL use only and may not be used commercially for your business, forwarded, shared or resold under any circumstances. All rights remain with Peony & Blush Designs. ► Business days are Monday-Friday ◄ Thank you for visiting! Please contact me with your needs! @Peony&BlushDesigns
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$20.00
4. Party Photo Prop Kit
To go along with your perfect ice cream photo backdrop have guests hold some fun photo props to let your guests have the most memorable photos possible! Photos that will make them smile and last a lifetime.
5. Ice Cream Cone Balloons
Add fun and cute ice cream cone balloons all around your party room. They can be in the shape of ice cream cones or simple round balloons with sprinkles. They will have all your guests laughing and smiling!
6. Hanging Paper Ice Cream
To sprinkle the walls with ice cream excitement, you can buy or create your own strings of hanging paper ice cream cones. If you want to go the do-it-yourself route and make the ice cream look 3D, you’ll just need some card stock and tissue honeycomb. You can choose any colors and even blend colors using markers to represent your favorite flavor. After making the ice cream cones, you can hang them with string or ribbon.
Ice Cream Garland
Host an ice cream social or birthday party and turn up the fun with the help of this Ice Cream Garland. It's an adorable addition to your party supplies! Easy to hang, this mouth watering garland features bright colors and represents everyone's favorite flavors and toppings. *Cake not included! Cardstock. 7 ft. x 5" © OTC
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Delight your guests when they pull up to your party with giant ice cream cones! You can buy some pre-made ice cream cones lawn decorations or make some yourself by following a few simple steps. To make the cones, you can use brown wrapping paper and if it doesn’t have a waffle pattern already, you can draw it in. Then grab some large balloons to put in the paper cone and attach with tape. You can use skewers to plant the ice cream cones in the grass. It’s a great way to start the fun even before the party gets going.
Ice Cream Theme Party Favors
Don't want to leave your guests empty-handed? You don't have to. Here are plenty of ice cream theme party favor ideas I can ensure your guests will love.
8. Ice Cream Goody Bags
The perfect favor is a custom ice cream goody bag, filled with ice cream-themed items for your guests to leave with. Fill your goody bags with ice cream erasers, or any of the other fun ideas listed below. Have fun building the perfect party favors for all your guests!
Summer Ice Cream Treat Bags Ice Cream Paper Gift Bag Candy Treat Bags for Kids Birthday Ice Cream Theme Party Decoration,Sweet Themed Goodie Bags with 12PCS Ice Cream Bags and 12 Stickers
【 12PCS Ice Cream Themed Gift Bags Boxes & Stickers】Package including 12pcs Ice Cream paper gift bags in 2 different patterns and colors with 12 adorable ice cream theme stickers. Unique ice cream designs with premium quality paper is super suitable for you to fill each with candy, mints or any special goodies. Perfect for your sweet themed birthday party or any other celebrations.
【 Summer Ice Cream Paper Treat Bags Decoration 】These goodie bags are perfect choice to express your appreciation to your guests as a gift in celebration, kids birthday party ice cream theme party or any sweet theme events, which makes your party more warm and energetic. Ice creame theme paper goody bags roomy enough for holding party favors or small gifts like chocolates, candy, gifts, cupcakes, cookies, snacks and more.
【High-quality Ice Cream Theme Birthday Party Supplies】Ice cream bags boxes are made of quality craft paper, premium quality paper for extra durability; full-color printing on both sides; eco-friendly & recyclable; safe & tasteless for holding your delicious candies and matching up with your other sweet theme party accessories. It will provide your guests a variety of sweets with these cute gift bags.
【Special Kids Birthday Sweet Treat Paper Gift Bags】ice cream gift bags will be a hit in your cat theme birthday party. 2 different colors are available for your guests to choose freely and bright colors make your party attractive. Your kids definitely love these cute design ice cream paper gift treat bags.
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9. Customized Mini Hand Sanitizers
Add these custom ice cream-designed mini hand sanitizers, they are a perfect favor for your guests and make a great addition to your goody bags.
10. Ice Cream Designed Party Cups
These ice cream party cups make for a fabulous favor just as is! Or use this fun-designed cup as the goody bag itself and fill it with ice cream-themed items!
11. Gracious Gift Card
Giveaways such as gift cards from your local ice cream parlor are a wonderful way to pass on the ice cream spirit! Everyone will appreciate the thoughtfulness of these favors and will always remember your generosity.
12. Ice Cream Shooters
This timeless toy is a great party favor for guests of all ages. The ice cream balls are made of foam, so nobody will get hurt. Many hours of entertainment await with ice cream shooters.
13. Ice Cream Pens
Give small fun ice cream-themed pens to your guests. They are a nice small token for your guest to use daily that will always have them remembering your amazing party!
12 Pack Ice Cream Cone Pen Favors Pencil Birthday Party Decoration 5 inch Ice Cream Cone Writing Pens for Birthday Party Presents Kids Party Favor School Office Supplies
Ice cream pen is made of high quality plastic for durable use; Eco-friendly and safe to use.
Ice cream pen can be disassembled and assembled; With creative ice cream shape style design.
Pen size is 5 x 0.9inch, weight is 15g, small size and lightweight, easy to carry them anywhere.
Package includes 12 pieces cute ice cream pencils with bright colors, encourage kids interest in studying.
Perfect as a party favors, giveaways, gifts or decoration for birthday party, weddings, baby showers, anniversaries, etc.
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$9.99
14. Ice Cream Slime
Slime is all the rage these days! Make it ice cream-themed with ice cream slime.
Ice Cream Theme Party Food Ideas
Of course, you can't have an ice cream theme party without tons of ice cream! You can never go wrong with the classic ice cream flavors to serve, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry. But maybe mix it up with some fun flavors like cotton candy, coffee, double fudge, mint, or cookies & cream. Along with the obvious food item being ice cream, here are some more options to add and improve to the sweetness of your party.
15. Scatter the Sprinkles
Get your toppings table ready to go! You can go as crazy as you want here with as many topping options as you like, from strawberries, nuts, Oreos, m&ms, chocolate fudge, gummy bears, caramel, whip cream, the list goes on and on. But a big MUST-HAVE are all your sprinkle options! Pro tip - make sure to put labels on everything and keep nuts separate in case of allergies and other dietary restrictions!
16. Waffle Bowls
You can buy waffle bowls or make them yourself with a Waffle Bowl Maker. Put any treat you like in these simple and delicious bowls, from ice cream to candies. Having bowls you can eat also saves you time during cleanup after the party and makes the food extra special to enjoy.
17. Ice Cream Toppers
Add some small but not subtle ice cream-themed toppers to any of your delicious sweets. It's just a small touch to make your ice cream-themed party that much more detailed and special.
18. Cupcake Cones
The perfect alternative sweet to ice cream but also falling right in line with your theme: cupcake cones! Bake cupcakes right in the ice cream cones. Then display and serve them for all your guests to enjoy. There are some amazing ice cream cone trays and holders that allow for easy serving and a great display!
19. Chocolate-Dipped Cones
You can get or make your own chocolate-dipped cones by dipping plain waffle cones in brown or white chocolate and letting them dry. You can add all kinds of toppings such as sprinkles, crushed Oreos, pretzels, and nuts. These cones will make ice cream even sweeter and fancier.
20. Marvelous Milkshakes
Nothing adds to the frozen goodness like a good old-fashioned milkshake. Prepare 1 milkshake for each guest, as chocolate milkshakes are one of the most popular flavors I recommend making all chocolate ones make it easier on yourself when prepping. After premaking, the milkshakes pour them in plastic milkshake cups, place them in the fridge and serve when the party starts! For a special touch, have each party guest’s name written on the cup.
Ice Cream Theme Party Games/Activities
You can never go wrong with creative and fun party games, it will keep your guests mingling, up and about and will ensure no one falls into a food coma. With any of these ice cream theme activities, there will never be a dull moment at your party!
21. Dip Into Arts and Crafts
Have some fun craft kits at each table for your guests to enjoy throughout the party. Your guests can design their own ice cream cones, or color in and design some wooden ice cream cone cutouts or stencils. Craft kits and stencils are both super easy and fun crafts for all your guests to get involved in!
22. Guess the Flavor
This activity will test how well your guests know their ice cream flavors. See who can correctly guess the most flavors of ice cream. Participants must grab a blindfold, and the winner is whoever guesses the most flavors correctly throughout the games!
23. Scoop Ice Cream Toy Kits
Every child at your party will absolutely love a pretend-play ice cream set! These perfect pretend toy sets with ice cream scoopers, cones, play money, and tokens will have all the kids distracted and playing.
24. Ice Cream Bingo
Use one of these perfect and pretty designed Ice Cream Bingo Boards. Download any of these fun ice cream-themed bingo boards that will have your guests in a competitive and exciting mood while enjoying their ice cream, hand out prizes to all the Bingo winners!
25. Ice Cream Cone Scratch Off Party Game
Have fun with an easy ice cream scratch-off game. Hand out ice cream scratch-off cards to each guest as they arrive, there will be winners and losers. Reward these winners with small prizes!
26. Ice Cream Cardboard Truck Race
For an active game to get guests on their feet, have guests race each other in cardboard ice cream trucks. You can make them out of cardboard and markers.
27. Pin The Cherry On The Sundae
Use this amazing Pin the Cherry on the Sundae Board, get all your guests on their feet and playing! Blindfold your guests and have them try to pin the cherry. It's a great and fun way to get all your guests involved. Hand out a prize to the winner.
Ice Cream Theme Party Supplies
Make sure you are fully stocked with all your necessary party supplies!
28. Napkins
You can't go wrong with adorable ice cream-themed napkins for all your guests to use when enjoying their delicious sweets! Even cleaning spills and wiping mouths will be fun with these lovely touches.
I Scream For Ice Cream Luncheon Napkins - 16 Pc.
I Scream For Ice Cream Luncheon Napkins. Whether you are hosting a birthday party or an annual ice cream social, be sure to keep plenty of napkins on hand for those drips and dribbles. You'll be all prepared to eat those delicious frozen treats with these festive I Scream for Ice Cream luncheon napkins. (16 pcs. per set) 6 1/2"
29. Ice Cream Scoopers
Of course, you will need to make sure you are stocked up with enough ice cream scoopers so you can serve all your guests their favorite ice cream flavor.
30. Ice Cream Serving Bowls
Serve all the delicious ice cream flavors to your guests in some colorful and cute ice cream-themed bowls.
Ice Cream Dishes - 12 Pc. Multicolor
o All Occasion Use: Includes 12 ice cream dishes with matching spoons in assorted colors. These cheery dishes will add even more sweetness to your birthday parties, outdoor barbecues, tailgating celebrations, and more! o Elevate the Fun: Sugar cone detailing and four ice cream colors make having dessert in these dishes even more memorable. o Construction and Care: These colorful plastic dishes are durable and reusable. We recommend hand washing. o Your Party Superstore: We are your one-stop party shop! Come to Oriental Trading for all of your party supply needs, from party decorations to tableware to party favors and more.Product Description: Dish up dessert in style with this ice cream cone bowl and spoon set. Sugar cone detailing topped with ice cream designs in lemon yellow, strawberry pink, sherbet orange and mint green make us all scream for ice cream. Your guests won't forget these ice cream cone-inspired dishes.Specs: Size: 3 3/4" bowl, 4 3/4" spoonQuantity: 12 bowls, 12 spoonsMaterial: plastic
31. Decorated Ice Cream Table Covers
Have all your tables perfectly covered with some decorative ice cream party table covers. These go hand in hand by helping with any messy spills while also adding to your ice cream theme decorations.
WERNNSAI Ice Cream Party Table Cover - 2PCS 54” X 108” Disposable Rectangular Plastic Tablecloth Ice Cream and Popsicle Themed Party Supplies Kids Girls Birthday Baby Shower Wedding Party Decorations
Quickly! Multicoloured ice cream and Popsicle is Melting, Let's eat it together now!
🍨【Material】 -- 100% Safe completely for kids and adults! Table cover is made of 0.04mm plastic, more thicker and sturdy enough to avoid friction, also it is spill and waterproof.
🍨【Easy Clearing】 -- Save your time! Plastic table cover is completely disposable so no need to worry about clean up. One-step solution for cleaning up the mess after party immediately!
🍨【Versatile Use】 -- 54" x 108" Size perfectly match your party demand and suitable for most tables. Not only suitable for birthday, wedding and ice cream themed party, but also for outdoor use such as picnic and hiking.
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32. Ice Cream Cone Plates
Serve all your delicious sweets and snacks on some fun ice cream-themed plates. Get a large selection of colorful ice cream cone-shaped plates or round plates with tons of little ice cream cones on them. Match your plates and napkins together or mix it up, there are so many great options to choose from!
BLUE PANDA Ice Cream Party Plates (10 Inches, 48-Pack)
ICE CREAM PARTY PLATES: Add these decorative party plates to your ice cream party and impress your guests with a fun cohesive theme
GREAT FOR ALL OCCASIONS: Make a statement with these ice cream plates that are sure to compliment your party dinnerware; perfect for kids birthdays, summer parties, baby showers, gender reveal parties, luncheons, or buffets
HIGH QUALITY: Made from premium paper material that won’t fold while or break while carrying food
DIMENSIONS: Ice cream plates measure approximately 10.2 x 7.9 inches
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Comes with 48 ice cream party plates in 4 colors; purple, blue, yellow, and pink
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33. Ice Cream Straws
With these straws, guests’ beverages can join in on the ice cream theme. It’s a cute touch for your beverages and food table. You can get striped straws or even bendy straws to entertain both kids and adults.
Ice Cream Party Straws Pastel Glitter and Mint, Pink and Yellow Straws
Perfect for a little girls Birthday, Baby shower or tea party. Quality paper drinking straws in a mixture of pink, mint and yellow stripes topped with an ice cream or ice lolly. These would look lovely in a glass jar on your party table Each straw measures: L19cm These can be made in a different colourway if preferred. Please message me with your request.
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$6.49
Ice Cream Theme Party Invitations
Every party starts with the perfect invitation, whether it be mailed, handed in person, or through e-vites. If you choose to send out online invitations, there are many options on how to do so which you can check out here. Below are some creative and fun ideas on sending out the perfect ice cream theme invitation.
34. Here's The Scoop Invitation
A festive and colorful invitation gives your guests "The Scoop" on all the details of your party. Amazon has a great selection of ice cream theme invitations where you can order and fill in all the details of your party to send out to your guests.
WERNNSAI Glitter Ice Cream Party Invitations with Envelopes - 20 Count Pink Sweet Popsicle Fill in Invite Cards for Girls Birthday Baby Shower Wedding Summer Pool Beach Party Supplies
【Sweet Celebration】 -- Here's the Scoop! Advertising your friends that sweet celebration is coming. Share your happiness together and witness this important moment in your life!
【Unique Details】-- Multicoloured printing with glitter loose powder, make ice cream more delicious and cute. Sweet Invitations is great for birthday, Baby Shower, lovely wedding, summer pink pool party.
【Convenient Point】-- We provide adhesive tape on the back of envelopes so that you can easily seal the envelope up. The surface of our invitation has been specially processed to make it easier for you to write on.
【Thick Solid Card-stock】 -- Full in invite cards is made from strong and sturdy 300Gsm white board paper. Hard, eco-friendly and biodegradable. It is suitable for writing by color water-based pen.
【Our Service】- Feel free to contact with us for any unpleasant reasons, we will reply in 24hrs.
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$8.99
35. Ice Cream Cone Invitations
Use some elegant, Etsy-designed, ice cream cone invitations. Print them out and mail them to your guests or download and send e-vites! Super easy and convenient.
Girl Ice Cream Birthday Party Invitation, Here's the Scoop Birthday Party Invitation, Girl Summer Birthday Party Invitation, e580
Ice Cream Birthday Party Invitation INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Edit right in your browser using the free TEMPLETT app ................................................................... Please Read all information below before placing order ................................................................... TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! Copy + Paste link in your browser https://templett.com/design/demo/oohlalovely/7450247 ................................................................... TO ORDER • Purchase design of your choice • You will then receive the link to access your template in your email associated with your etsy account • Follow the link to access & edit your editable template via the TEMPLETT application • You can save your template and continue editing at any time. • Once you have finished editing your template, save and download. • Print on your home printer, at a local copy store, photo center or online print vendor ................................................................... WHAT YOU CAN DO • Edit & move text, change text colors and fonts, move & resize text • Save & Download High Res Files • Save and revisit later • Upload and add your own photos if you wish. • Personalize the back side by adding text and/or photos ................................................................... WHAT YOU GET 5x7 digital file - PDF, JPEG or PDF with 2 invitations per page ................................................................... OTHER IMPORTANT INFO • This template REQUIRES A COMPUTER TO EDIT is is not editable from a tablet or mobile device • No printed materials are included; nothing will be mailed to you • You CANNOT change the overall size of the document • Most design elements can not be moved/resized or edited unless otherwise stated in the listing • Editable in Templett App only (FREE!) • Overall sizes of items can not be changed • Personal Use Only • Color variations due to monitor differences are possible [id: 7450247]
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$9.00
36. Too Sweet Invitations
Here is a custom-designed, "Too Sweet" invitation. This invitation is great because you can print it out or download it right from Etsy to send out e-vites. Etsy has many ice cream-themed party invitation templates, that you can download and customize to your party details.
Ice Cream Invitations, Ice Cream Truck Invite, Instant Download Ice Cream Invites, IceCream708
Ice Cream Invitations, Ice Cream Truck Invite, Instant Download Ice Cream Invites, IceCream708 This is an Instant Download Invitation. You edit it yourself at your browser, on your phone, tablet or laptop. No Software needed. **** Demo before you buy: Copy and paste the following link to your browser: https://www.corjl.com/d/EDG8N Editable Texts: Please see last picture. **** How It Works You will receive a link to edit your file, then download it as PDF or JPEG and print. Personalize using your computer, or make basic edits using your phone or mobile device. JPEG and PDF Invitation + Backside 5x7" The purchased link is valid for 180 Days. **** "InstantInvitesSAS" items are for your personal use only, and may not be used commercially or resold. By ordering you agree to shops terms and conditions. Due to the customization of this item, no refunds are provided.
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$3.99
37. Sunny With a Chance of Sprinkles Invitation
This super cute, "Sunny With a Chance of Sprinkles" party invitation is a fun ice cream-themed invitation from Amazon.
38. Ice Cream Scoops Invitation
Here are fun printed-out ice cream cone invitations from Etsy that you can customize with all your party details and send to all your friends and family. This invitation featuring scoops of ice cream is too cute and perfect. How could anyone not attend your awesome ice cream party when they see this?
Ice Cream Cone Invitations: birthday party, kids invitations, colorful invitations, pastel rainbow, cherry on top, layered - LRD061P
This card features a white trim base with layered scoops of ice cream that contain all of your event details. It's finished with an embossed, kraft cone and a cherry on top. Matching Tags: https://www.etsy.com/listing/269678860 Matching Banner: https://www.etsy.com/listing/695906300 Matching Place Cards: https://www.etsy.com/listing/718542197 Matching Sign: https://www.etsy.com/listing/726207571 Please keep in mind our designs are handmade and there may be slight differences from card to card, however, we do our best to maintain a consistent look! If you need a specific quantity of cards, contact us and we can setup a custom listing just for you. About this card: • Product ID: LRD061P • Dimensions: ~9" x 3.5" at widest areas • Items included: Invitations with your event information and White Envelopes Upon ordering: Once you place your order, please make sure that in 'note to seller' you include all of the information exactly as you want it read on your invitation (name, date, time, place, etc.). Forgetting to include this information may result in a delay in your order as we will have to reach out to you to obtain your event details. We are not responsible for any typos or mistakes within the information you have given us, so please proof them carefully! Within 48 hours of receiving your order and information, a digital proof of the event information insert will be sent to you for approval. Once you approve your card, we will setup and create your order within 5 business days and ship it via USPS First Class. * Sample cards are not personalized, they include sample text and ship First Class. You will also receive the opportunity to receive up to 3 digital proofs of your card. Decided you didn't like a color or found a mistake in your text? No problem, we will go back and edit your card and send you a new proof. Should you need more than 3 proofs, an additional cost of $5.00/proof will be incurred.
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$4.25
Ice Cream Theme Party: Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed these unique ideas for an Ice Cream Theme Party. Hope this inspired you to sprinkle some creativity on your party plans so guests will have memories to talk about years to come. Have fun!
Easy Event Planning can help assist you with any further party needs of yours by giving you the best party tips whether it be for the best adult party or bringing the perfect gift to the party. Easy Event Planning can help with it all!
Written by Elisa Sung