"Wicked-mania was everywhere in fall, 2024. Inspiring sing-alongs, movie outfits, and Wicked baby names. Even my kid’s spring school concert was a medley of songs from the movie this year. So, it’s no surprise Wicked birthday parties are getting popular for Munchkin-sized fans. According to Google Trends, interest in Wicked birthday parties has been on the rise since the movie launched. And with the movie’s part two coming later this year—Wicked: For Good—I predict we’re only at the beginning of a hot new kids’ birthday party theme.
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If your kid loved the Wicked movie, there are plenty of ways to create a swankified Wicked party theme for their next birthday. Keep scrolling for Wicked birthday party ideas, like DIY yellow-brick road inspired snacks, epic Elphaba and Glinda dress-up moments, and decor ideas that will make them feel like they just arrived in the Emerald City.
Wicked birthday party invites
When planning a Wicked-themed birthday party, invites are often the first step. Typically, kids’ birthday invites are sent two to three weeks in advance. Wicked birthday invites can come in so many forms: from printed to electronic invite services, like Punchbowl, Evite, or Paperless Post, to customizable graphics you can text to other parents. Here’s you’ll want to include on your Wicked kids’ birthday party invitation:
- Date, time, and location
- Food details and allergy requests: For example, will lunch be served or should kids eat before they come?
- Drop-off vs. parents required to stay
- Whether siblings are welcome
- Any other notable details: For example, should they dress in as their favorite Wicked character? Requests for no gifts?
Wicked birthday party decorations
Deck the space in pinks and greens with balloons, streamers, and more. Get the bubble machine out for Glinda vibes. Craft or buy a yellow brick road. Put up Elphaba and Glinda posters as decorations like mom @sadiehandmade did for her daughter’s Wicked 5th birthday party. And if you’re feeling really creative, DIY an Emerald City out of green pool noodles like mom @its_lauren_reed did for her 4-year-old daughter’s Wicked-themed birthday party.
Wicked party food ideas
Create a kid-friendly Wicked snack station. Try a green-themed veggie tray with snap peas, broccoli florets, and celery sticks with ranch for dipping. Make a yellow brick road with cheddar cheese slices and crackers like mom @its_lauren_reed did. Serve pink lemonade in green cups. And, of course, you’ll want to have a Wicked birthday cake—half pink frosted/half green frosted—or cupcakes with pink and green frosting and creative toppers.
Wicked birthday party activities
Karaoke and dance party
Create your very own Ozdust Ballroom by breaking out the karaoke machine and putting on the Wicked movie soundtrack. Or turn on the sing-along version of the movie for an impromptu Wicked dance party.
Dress-up photo booth
Party guests can choose Elphaba or Glinda or take turns with both using photo booth props and dress-up accessories. Use your phone or have an Instax camera available so kids can take home a few photos.
Emerald City makeover station
Everyone remembers the iconic Popular scene with Glinda and Elphaba (When someone needs a makeover, I simply have to take over). Embrace the Glinda energy by offering hair glitter, face gems, and more for an Emerald City-inspired makeover station.
Wicked-themed birthday crafts
Birthday crafts that double as party favors are the best kind of birthday activities. From a Wicked-inspired friendship bracelet station to decorating edible crafts, these options will keep little hands busy during the event.
buy premade or create your own with Wicked-inspired beads
Printable Wicked games
Printable birthday party games are easy and fun for little partygoers. BINGO is always a hit, even if younger party guests can’t yet read. And this finding your Munchkin name is sure to get some giggles from the group.
Giant bubble station
Perfect for an outdoor birthday party, younger kids will love channeling Glinda by creating giant bubbles like the one she travels in to Munchkinland.
Wicked movie night sleep under
For older kids, a sleepover or sleep under Wicked movie watch party can cap off the night.
Wicked birthday party favors
Any number of the crafts and props above could double as party favors, but if you want to send kids home with a little something extra, here are a couple of cute Wicked goodie bag ideas to consider.
Kathy Sisson, Senior Editor
Kathy Sisson has been a key contributor in the editorial parenting space for eight years, not only as a full-time editor at The Everymom but previously as a freelance writer for top parenting sites, including Scary Mommy, Motherly, Parent Co., and more. As an editor at The Everymom, she has produced hundreds of articles on a range of parenting topics, reviewed dozens of family-focused products, interviewed leading experts in the children and parenting world, and created viral parenting social media content. A mom of two, she is committed to sharing the honest, helpful, and often humorous stories of motherhood.