Plan Ahead
The Day Before
- Make and decorate the Space Shuttle Cake.
The Morning Of
- Chill the orange drink in the refrigerator.
- Make ice cubes.
- Cook the filling for Man On The Moon Taco Joes; cool and refrigerate until serving time.
- Rinse and drain berries; place in bowl and refrigerate.
- Scoop ice cream into paper cupcake liners; freeze on a cookie sheet.
About 20 Minutes Before Serving Guests
- Reheat the taco filling (in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop). Warm taco shells.
Party Guide
Check out the How-To Video for the Spaceshuttle Cake here !
Party Invitations
- Kids can make their own invitations using cardstock and celestial rubber stamps. Each invitation can be its own original art work. Just make sure the important "when and where" details are given.
Check out space themed invitations at Kodak Gallery!
Party Decorations
- Hang foil-wrapped cardboard stars and planets made from styrofoam balls painted metallic.
- Let the spaceship cake take center stage on the party table. Sprinkle metallic star confetti on the tabletop.
Party Games & Activities
- Have a moon rock hunt. Paint about 50 small-sized rocks with silver-glitter paint. Hide the rocks in your yard. Kids will love to find the rocks as well as bring them home.
- Get the space crew building a couple of space ships destined for Mars. Supply a few large cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, duct tape, and safety scissors. Gather several sets of walkie-talkies so they can communicate between ships.Rent an inflatable bouncing unit with a space themefor the backyard.
- Visit a planetarium.
- Make a time capsules wtih the idea of checking it at the next birthday party.
Party Favors
- Fill goodie bags with star stickers, mini celestial-named candy bars, and pencils decorated with a space theme.
Food Fun
- Find ice cube trays shaped as stars and moons to make fun ice cubes for the drinks.
Party Pictures