Planning an ice cream party? You need to see this list of over 40 awesome ice cream party ideas! From serving hacks to creative decorations, treats and more, these ideas will help you plan your perfect ice cream party!
I’m planning my daughter’s ice cream birthday party, and I wanted to share these awesome ice cream party ideas with you!
Since my daughter’s birthday is right in the middle of summer, we served ice cream pops instead of cake last year. That was a big hit with the guests! This year she wants a whole ice cream themed party. I think it’s going to be so fun (and sweet!).
I designed a full set of party printables with an old fashioned Ice Cream Shoppe theme, incorporating my favorite watercolors! I’ve listed them in my Etsy shop, so you can use them for your ice cream party too!
40 Ice Cream Party Ideas
And now for the grand list of awesome ice cream party ideas! I’ve organized the ideas into five slideshows, so you can quickly find what you want without having to scroll for days ;). This is like five blog posts packed into one GIANT post, for your convenience 🙂 Enjoy!
9 Ice Cream Party Serving Hacks:
Serving ice cream cones or sundaes to your guests can be time consuming, but with these serving hacks you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the party!
1. Pre-scoop ice cream and freeze on cookie sheets for easy serving -- Via Oh Happy Day
2. Portion ice cream into mason jars and freeze before party, put in bucket of ice at sundae bar table -- Via Pinterest
3. Put sundae sauces in glass milk bottles -- Via Cake Events Blog
4. Keep sauces warm in a slow cooker set on low -- Via Buzzfeed
5. Put toppings in a dip/appetizer tray -- Via Tupperware
6. Put toppings in a muffin tray -- Via Two Peas and Their Pod
7. Toppings in mason jars -- Via About A Mom
8. Toppings in sundae bowls -- Via Hostess with the Mostess
9. DIY ice cream cone holder -- Via Julep
14 Ice Cream Party Treats:
From unexpected ice cream treats to ice cream themed treats that won’t melt in the heat, these ideas are sure to please!
1. Ice cream sundae bar (obviously 😉 -- Via Catch My Party
2. Ice cream sandwich cake, with melted ice cream cone -- Via Lindsay Ann Bakes
3. Cookie bowl ice cream sundae -- Via Wilton
4. Ice cream floats -- Via By Stephanie Lynn
5. Ice cream cupcakes -- Via Sprinkle Some Fun
6. Ice cream cone cupcakes - Via Passion for Savings
7. Cucpakes with melted ice cream cone topper -- Via Oriental Trading
8. Ice cream sundae cupcakes -- Via Home by Heidi
9. Ice cream cone sugar cookies -- Via Sugar Bliss Cookies
10. Crispy rice treat ice cream cones -- Via This Mommy Loves
11. Dipped waffle/sugar cones -- Via Somewhat Simple
12. Popcorn ball ice cream cones -- Via Cookies and Cups
13. Ice cream cone cake pops -- Via Icing Designs
14. Donut hole ice cream cones -- Via Hello, Wonderful
7 Ice Cream Party Decorations:
I love that you could make most of these decorations yourself or buy inexpensively, and they’re so cute!
1. Balloon and paper cones -- Via Classy Clutter
2. Yarn ice cream cones -- Via Pottery Barn Kids
3. Fabric ice cream cones -- Via Style Me Pretty
4. Foam ball and paper cones -- Via I Watch Them Grow
5. Honeycomb ball and paper cones -- Via Oh Happy Day
6. Paper ice cream cone garland/bunting -- Via Hello Wonderful
7. Ice cream party signs -- Via I Watch Them Grow
5 Ice Cream Party Activities:
Keep the kids entertained while staying on Ice Cream theme with these fun activity ideas!
1. Pin the cherry on the ice cream cone -- Via Thirty Handmade Days
2. Ice cream cone pinata -- Via Everyday Dishes
3. Ice cream play dough -- Via Be a Fun Mum
4. Ice cream shoppe photo booth (with printable props) -- Via Magical Printable
5. Ice cream coloring pages -- Via Itsy Bitsy Fun
5 Ice Cream Party Favors:
These favors are totally on theme and so fun for kids. I bought ice cream cone bubbles for our party favors and my kids are so excited about them!
1. Waffle cone party hats -- Via One Charming Party
2. Cotton candy ice cream cones -- Via Style Me Pretty
3. Ice cream bowls and spoons set -- Via Amazon
4. Ice cream cone bubbles -- Via Amazon
5. Ice cream sundae lip gloss -- Via Amazon
Ice Cream Party Supplies:
Here’s some great ice cream party picks from Amazon!
I hope you found some great ideas that help you have an amazing party!
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Thank you Courtney! These are great ideas!
Thank you Dona! 🙂