Open up the lab with these super science birthday party ideas. Host a mad scientist party in your home with these décor ideas, party foods, games and activities sure to please any brainiac birthday boy or girl.
Let’s chat. Birthday parties are amazing but why the reason for adding no education in them? It still possible to learn something while having fun. If you are looking for something a little maddening and perhaps with a little twist of learning, take a look at these Super Science Birthday Party ideas – Host a Mad Science Party!
What is a mad scientist party?
A mad scientists is just what it describes. An insane or crazy researcher. Often a mad scientists is depicted with a white lab coat, salt and pepper hair and a twisted face. A mad scientist birthday party allows young scientists to explore while being their crazy selves. A mad scientist party will have hand-on activities, yummy and delicious bites, and a bit of craziness. You can keep a mad scientist party loud and fun, yet a bit controlled by planning ahead.
What do you do at a mad science birthday party?
Mad scientists love being fed. Keep a spread of party food for guests to nibble. You can also build appetites by first participating in mad scientists activities. In fact, the only thing that will make a mad scientist more insane is being idle. Keep your party guests entertained with Mad Science Party Games. From cool science experiments to magic potion making, there are many ways to keep your mad scientists from… well… going mad.
Tip Before you get started on planning, look over these 5 Minute Science Experiments with your birthday boy or girl. You might find some that some of the fun science experiments interest them for their birthday party!
Mad Scientist Party Ideas
While you can always make a reservation a science center venue, it’s possible to bring the science lab to your home and save on the cost. To keep your Mad Scientist Birthday party fun, a bit crazy, yet a bit controlled, follow these ideas for Mad Science Party Supplies, mad science party food and mad science party games.
Let’s get ready to go mad!
Mad Science Party Décor
Mad Science Party décor can really pull your party together. Head to the Dollar tree and get a few odds and ends. Grab a snake for this adorable snake in a jar mad scientist display. Just add a little food coloring. Something round for eggs and have your very own science lab. | Bird’s Party
Of course no one can get in the lab of a scientist without the right qualifications. Add this Scan to Enter Sign to the front door of your mad science birthday party. Each child could even make their own at the birthday party and hang it on their bedroom door at home. | The Muddy Princess
This is adorable and easy. Make an “atomic” mobile over the kids’ eating area out of simple spray-painted Dollar Tree hula hoops, zip ties, and balloons! Low cost child’s birthday party décor in the craft of easy-peasy molecules. Having a few of these at various heights would be very decorative. | Kara’s Party Ideas
If you are good with balloon garland or a novice willing to give it a try, grab a balloon garland kit to create bubbles coming out of a beaker. Instead of a beaker or science lab, you could have this coming out of a volcano and do a fun glow in the dark volcano experiment at the party. | Decor SLZ on Instagram
I always get inspired by looking at what others do. Recreate this mad science party table. I love how the science banner looks like the periodic table of elements. It would be very easy to make your own or grab a science birthday party banner on Etsy. | Catch My Party
Don’t forget your mad science party favors complete with tag “thank you for experimenting with me, I hope you had an EXPOLOSIVE time!” | Catch My Party (Similar cool science party favor here.)
Cool Science Birthday Party Favors to put inside might include…
- Kid’s Safety Glasses
- Make your own bouncy ball kit
- Science Child’s Name Badge
- Science Birthday Party Cups and Straws
- Science Stickers
- Invisible Ink Pen
Mad Science Party Food
Science party food is really important for a celebration. First lets get those brain juices working with this Radioactive Punch. I love how the cups are like beakers. | Spaceship & Laser Beams
Of course your brainiacs are going to need birthday cake. Follow this tutorial for how to make brain cake or make mini cupcakes for each cool scientist! | Life is a Minestrone
Dessert is important. You can have each child make their own concoction aka ice cream sundae. In addition to a Mad Science Party Cake, try this mad science ice cream in a beaker. | Left Brian Craft Brain
It’s always fun when your party food can be out of the box – or perhaps in a syringe. Make these easy JELL-O syringes… maybe incorporate into an adult party later??. | Living to the Fullest
Every scientist needs to use his brain. A mad scientist is going to grow his knowledge by collecting and maybe eating the brains of others. Make these easy Rice Krispie Brains. So tasty. | Left Brain Craft Brain
Mad Science Recipe Ideas
More Mad Science Party Food Recipes and Ideas include…
- Molecular Fruit: Pick up melons like cantaloupe, money dew and watermelon. Use a melon baller to scoop fruit into balls. Add grapes and blueberries and attach all of your fruit together with toothpicks so that they look like molecular chains. Yo
- Elemental Sandwiches: Pre-make turkey or ham sandwiches. Grilled cheese works as well. Cut into fourths. On each sandwich square, write an element’s periodic table abbreviation (H, O, C, Si, N, Au, etc.) with Kraft Easy Cheese.
- Pizza Science: Cooking is a science too! It creates a chemical reaction. Talk about the process of cooking as you allow the children to each create their own pizza. You can use pizza dough or English muffins as well as an assortment of toppings/
Mad Science Party Activities
Make sure you download this list of Mad Scientist Activities & Party Games to keep your scientists busy. Eleven kids party games and activities that will bring laughter and fun. Party games include…
- Catch the Atoms
- Atom Drop
- Magic Potion
- Slimey
- Charades
- Scavenger Hunt
- Burst the Atom
- Atomic Atom Jelly Bean Rush
- Balloon Blow Up
- Test Tube Relay Race
- Giant Bubbles
Kids will have a blast when you bring the low-cost party entertainment. These are the parties where the (controlled) mess is a must. Put put the play back in the party plan with these fun games and activities!
Grab your lab coats! When looking for more things to do at a mad science party, try this balloon water bottle experiment.| Hostess with the Mostess
Kids and adults alike will freak out over this Mad Science Potion Beverage using Kool-Aid, sugar and dry ice. They could be used at a Halloween party for kids too. | Our Best Bites
More Party Ideas
It’s fun to add science experiments to a super science party, but don’t forget the party games too. Enjoy these 50+ Party Games for Kids. Pin to Pinterest for later.
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Shawn Ann says
Thanks for sharing my JELL-O syringes in your roundup post.
Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living says
They are great!!!! Happy to share :)
Riya says
So much fun! My son who is 8 would love this party!
Kristany says
It was a blast and not really that hard to do!