Celebrate the start of summer with a fun kid-friendly party that will help everyone beat the heat. This tween popsicle party is the perfect way to say hello to summer with friends! Here's how to start bringing this party to life.
Whether you are lounging poolside or playing at the park, popsicles are a staple summer treat. Kick off summer with a sweet and colorful popsicle party that will have everyone reminiscing about their favorite summer treat.
Every year I host a summer kick-off party on the last day of school for my kids and their friends. Popsicles are the perfect inspiration for a colorful summer-themed party. This is the perfect low-key party to celebrate the sweet summertime.
Melting popsicles mean there will be lots of sticky fingers, so I planned an outdoor party. I started by setting up a small popsicle station outside on my patio. I love creating a focal point where everyone can gather to grab a treat! The Ice Pop Garland with Glitter was the perfect "pop" of color for the backdrop. I added the "Hello Summer" sign from the Ice Pop Party Yard Sign Collection to set the tone for our tween focused summer kick-off party.
I made a DIY Popsicle Balloon Garland for a whimsical and fun party decoration. It looked great hanging from my simple dessert table, but it was easy to add a few garlands to my popsicle themed backdrop as well.
A small table displayed the Ice Pop Party Treat Stand with popcorn cones and cupcakes. This stand is so cute, vibrant and sturdy! I know I will be using it all summer long.
A stainless steel ice bucket filled with ice kept the ice pops cold. I used the foam ice pop holders to create DIY personalized popsicle holders so the kids' hands wouldn't get too cold while they enjoyed their cool treats. My kids were so excited about these little holders and can't wait to use them again. I have a feeling we will be eating lots of popsicles at our house this summer!
Fill a larger bucket with ice and add a variety of different popsicles, including homemade fresh fruit popsicles. Get the recipe we used to make our fresh fruit popsicles here!
While it's perfectly ok to keep things simple and just serve popsicles, you may also want to provide a few less sugary treats or snacks for everyone to enjoy. It's easy to create a colorful table setting with a DIY Popsicle Stick Table Runner, Ice Pop Party Dinner Plates, and the adorable Ice Pop Party Treat Cart Centerpiece.
I filled a colorful wooden basket with lots of popsicle-themed trinkets and toys for the kids to take home as party favors. With so many colorful and fun items to choose from like the Popsicle Party Paddle Ball Game, Ice Pop Party Charm Necklaces or Scented Ice Pop Party Squishies, it's hard to pick a favorite.
Large Ice pop party tote bags also make a great party favor. Put a colorful towel in them and you have the perfect summer tote bag that will remind them of just how much fun they had at the party!
With all the colorful party decorations, DIY crafts and cool treats you are ready to pop into summer! Don't forget to check out the tutorials for the DIY Popsicle Stick Table Runner, Popsicle Balloon Garland, and Homemade Fresh Fruit Popsicles to make your party extra special.
