Plan A Pirate Birthday Party NJ Style


By Freida Michael


An important day is coming up and your child wants to have the best event ever to celebrate. He really wants to have a pirate birthday party NJ style and you are going to do everything in your power to plan one for him. You want it to be a spectacular and memorable Middleton, NJ, event that he will remember fondly for years.

You are a little unsure of exactly how to begin as there is much to consider. The door prizes, decorations, games, goody bags, crafts, and food are all on your to-do list. You find this theme so unique and challenging to prepare for and cannot wait to begin your quest for just the right items.

You should start with selecting or making the perfect invitations. They can be ready-made or you can make your own. These will greatly depend on your time, budget, and your creativity. Select or craft the ones that suit the age of your guest of honor. Utilize a vintage map or ship design. You could even use the map theme to design an intricate old-style map to the party venue or your home.

Choose a costume for the guest of honor to wear as he greets his guests at the door. This should definitely reflect the party theme. Breeches, an eye patch, a hat, a hook for his arm, and even a stuffed parrot would complete the outfit. Encourage guests to wear their own versions of this type of apparel.

The decorations will be your biggest challenge. They will depend on the space you have available, your budget, and your decorative abilities. Enlist the help of other mothers who may have skills that you are deficient in. The centerpieces can simply be pirate ships. Fill them with candy, trinkets, and treasures for extra impact. Use an anchor theme for your paper or plastic plates. Decorate the area with treasure maps, more anchors, ship flags, and skull and cross-bone banners.

Games could include a treasure hunt with each child or team having their own map. Clues will lead them to fantastic prizes. They can also make triangular hats from paper and pirate hooks from large plastic cups and aluminum foil. A themed pinata would also be a great touch.

Have the cake made to resemble a filled treasure chest or ship. You can also make cupcakes with skull and cross-bone, anchor, or ship designs on them. For a healthy slant, cut and shape a watermelon into a boat. Add a mast and sail and fill with fresh fruit such as strawberries, grapes, watermelon, and cantaloupe. Fashion goody bags and fill with tiny pirates, chocolate coins, and more. Or give each guest a miniature treasure chest filled with candy and tiny toys.

Take several photos of the event as it progresses. This will give family and friends memories for years to come. After handling this affair, you will be well-equipped and well-trained to take on similar parties for your other children.




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