Create an out of this world party with these Outer Space Birthday Party Ideas. Astronauts, planets, stars, galaxy and more. These Space Party Ideas include space cakes, space games, galaxy themed decor, and more. All with a chance to  soar you to the moon, to infinity, and of course, beyond!

Space Party Ideas

3…2…1… blastoff!

Have a reason to celebrate an astronaut? These Outer Space Birthday Party Ideas will create an out of this world experience. Enjoy galaxy themed decor, space birthday cakes, astronaut party ideas and space crafts and games.

Note: Space parties are great for second birthday party ideas. Use the pun two the moon! Amazon has an excellent, Two the Moon Birthday Party Kit.

Galaxy Themed Birthday Party

Galaxy parties are especially great for the night. You can bring in glow in the dark party elements or use it as a slumber party theme.

A galactic out of this world birthday must have the right colors to create a galaxy color palette – black, purple, silver and blue. Get your supplies together!  | Kara’s Party Ideas

These LED light up balloons are the perfect touch to a galaxy themed night party. Grab a hula hoop to make some astronomical rings.

Serve with your space themed cake homemade galaxy ice cream. | Some of This and That

Rock Candy on a stick makes an amazing meteorites display on your space birthday party tablescape. | Catch My Party

I love how Cyd hangs frugal paper lanterns and turns them into an entire affordable galaxy of space party decor. | The Sweetest Occasion

If you lack a crafty thumb, pick up silver star wire tinsel garland & paper lantern planets on Amazon.

Astronaut Party Ideas

Space party decor can absolutely set the mood of a party. Take a look at these astronaut party ideas that bring the outer space party together.

Start collecting 2-liter soda bottles to make this frugal-friendly space party decor. Easily, and affordably, put together water bottles using construction or tissues paper and aluminum foil and have your party blast off into something really cool. | Kara’s Party Ideas

A tasty healthy snack for space parties are these easy fruit kabob rockets. Who wouldn’t love these? | Party Like a Cherry

Every adorable party needs an adorable invitation. Personalized this Outer Space Blast Off Birthday Party Invitation. Grab this Astronaut Party Invitation.

Let the space party supplies and space tablescape tell the story for you. Micahels has amazing Outer Space Boys Party Decor (but totally girl worthy too!)

Every astronaut loves NASA. Instead of goody bags, turn USPS Priority boxes into NASA Kits. Depending on your budget add Space Party Favors. Include galaxy slime, galaxy bouncy balls, space bookmarks, space shuttle gliders and space stickers. Consider picking up these Space Party Favor Boxes as an alternative. | Life Frosting

Space Party Crafts

To infinity and beyond. It’s important to keep astronauts form getting lost in space by organizing space party crafts to keep small hands busy.

This Galaxy Jar Craft is perfect for a space party. Amy gifts an option for a messy mason jar galaxy version using glue or a non messy version with a free printable. | Living Locurto

Grab this free space shuttle printable and make your own DIY straw rocket crafts. When everyone is done, have a contest to see how can launch their rocket the furthest.  | Six Clever Sisters

Take some flight and blast off with these upcycled Cardboard Space Shuttle| A Little Pinch of Perfect (also seen in our Cereal Box Crafts)

Constellation crafts are great for keeping busy hands. We share this Stellar Constellation Viewer for Kids in our Camping at Night Tips post.

Space Party Games

Our Party Games for Kids can be incorporated into your space-themed celebration or you can try some of our space party games to teach your pilots new tricks!

Find more Space Party Games including directions for how to play Star Light, Astronaut Challenge, Alien Capture, Pilot Capture, Musical Planets, Planet Grabber, Asteroid Crash, and more.

Visit Space Party Game Directions.

You can also see more of our Party Games for Kids on Frugal Coupon Living.

Space Party Game Printable

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Another fun game that will busy the kids is a Moon Rock Hunt treasure hunt. Use acorn vending machine capsules or Easter eggs. Insert  space party favors and treat it like an Easter egg hunt. | Domestic Charm

Tip: If you are doing a night party, consider a glow in the dark Easter egg hunt!

Space Themed Birthday Cakes

You can sing happy birthday without a sweet treat to eat! These space cakes will make all your birthday wishes come true (maybe)!

You say cake, I say cupcakes. Make your own Galaxy Cupcakes and everyone gets their own slice of the sky with this cake recipe! | The Mommy Mix

Are you good with fondant? Use your talent and create this fondant space themed birthday cake with planets and a rocket ship! | Frost Your Cake

Are you not good with fondant but you want that look. You can buy you own fondant Space Themed Birthday Cake Toppers and worry about making the cake or buying it form your local grocery store. Purchase these Fondant Solar System Cake Toppers with Rocket.

Using a round cake pan, follow these cutting steps to make a rocket ship cake. | Apples and Beavers

If you are going to far out galaxies, make sure you have your UFO to get you there. These alien cupcakes are quite cute. | Wonder Mom Wannabe

This round moon rock cake is incredibly easy space cake. Sphere cake pan, white frosting and an astronaut form this Out Of-This-World Safari Ltd kit.

More Themed Birthday Party Ideas

We have so many birthday party ideas, save many of these for ideas for future years or for other children.

• Star Wars Party Ideas
• Blue Clues Birthday Ideas
• Paw Patrol Party Ideas
• Toy Story Party Ideas
• Camouflage Camo Birthday Ideas
• Glow-in-the-Dark Party Ideas
• Sleepover Party Ideas
• Tea Party Ideas
• Harry Potter Birthday Ideas
• Pokemon Birthday Ideas
• Thomas the Train Party Ideas

Additionally, keep some of these celebratory ideas in the home with family birthday ideas.

• Family Birthday Celebrations
• Half Birthday Ideas

Enjoy another year!

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