25 Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Party Ideas
Celebrate the anniversary of the book’s publication with these Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Party Ideas! Lots of simple, budget-friendly ideas to try!
Imagine sitting in your home on a day like any other day, when you’re suddenly swept up in the air, house and all, only to land in a faraway land. You come out of the house to discover that you’ve killed a witch in the process, and all hell has broken loose!
That is how the absolutely smashing story of the Wizard of Oz begins, and we love that it gets stranger and more interesting along the way. It’s also a story rife with symbolism, leading it to be declared by the United States Library of Congress as “America’s greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale“.
The Wizard of Oz book was written by L. Frank Baum and was first published in May 1900. Since this month is the anniversary of its publication, we think it’s a good time to celebrate the movie with a party. Because parties are more fun when you make everything yourself, here are some awesome Wizard of Oz party ideas to try out!
25 Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Party Ideas
Wizard Of Oz Party Ideas – Decor
1. Yellow Brick Road
When Dorothy is lost, she learns that the only way she can return home is to follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City, where the wizard lives. That’s why the yellow road is the ‘red carpet’ for a Wizard of Oz party! Make your own easily by spreading a roll of yellow paper in the entryway, as shown in Tickled Pink Party. Or you could use sidewalk chalk or paint on the entryway directly.
2. Blue Gingham Curtain Backdrop
If you’ve seen the movie, you’ll remember that Dorothy wore an outfit with blue gingham checks on it. We love how Catch My Party has used the same fabric to create a curtain backdrop, and the red ribbons are a nice touch!
3. DIY Emerald City Backdrop
Ah, the grand emerald city! It is believed that the city was built of green glass, emeralds and other assorted precious stones. Well, Chic and Jo have given the city a backdrop worthy of its name, using regular pipes and some shiny fabric.
4. Dorothy’s House and Tornado Centerpiece
So how does Dorothy end up so far from her home? Well, her house is hit by a tornado, is sent flying into the air and lands on the Wicked Witch of the East! The Party Teacher creates this scene beautifully, complete with the tornado, a slanting house and of course, the feet of the dead witch!
5. Felt Poppy Flowers Centerpiece
Dorothy travels extensively through the Land of Oz, but when she comes across a field of poppies, she falls asleep! The poppy fields have an important role to play in the story, and you can celebrate that with a felt poppy centerpiece on your party table.
6. Witch Legs with Ruby Slippers
Chic and Jo shows us an easy way to create a truly impressive centerpiece for your party table. Download their Witch Legs with Ruby Slippers printable and cut it out. Add glitter over the shoes and you’ve got your witch legs with ruby slippers! Be sure to place something heavy on top of the legs so they aren’t just floating on your table!
Wizard Of Oz Party Ideas – Food
7. Red Poppy Juice
We aren’t sure poppy juice is a great idea for a kids’ party, so we’ll make do with pomegranate juice! You can of course, pour them into little bottles with labels of ‘Red Poppy Juice’ on them, and no one will be the wiser!
8. 3 Tier Wizard of Oz Cake
Catch My Party shows us a stunning example of a cake that’s perfect for a Wizard of Oz party. It features all the main elements of the story – the yellow brick road, the emerald city, poppies, the rainbow, the ruby slippers, and even Toto!
9. Yellow Brick Road Rice Krispies Treats
When it comes to food-related Wizard of Oz party ideas, the possibilities are endless. We love how The Party Teacher turns rice krispies treats into blocks for the yellow brick road – perfect!
10. Oil Can Pudding
The poor tin man was in desperate need of a heart, so here are several in a can of pudding! Play Party Plan adds little jelly hearts on plain chocolate pudding, and puts a clever label in front.
11. Ruby Red Cake Balls
The ruby red slippers are a highlight of the Wizard of Oz story, since they’re sought after by the Wicked Witch of the West, but end up on Dorothy’s feet. You can try making cookies in the shape of shoes and frosting them red, but an easier way is to make these red cake balls from Bake It After All.
12. Glinda the Good Sand-Witches
Glinda proves that even when it looks like people around you are evil, there are still some good souls who are ready to help. Poppy and Grace play around with the ‘witch’ word and serve up these good sandwiches!
13. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Cupcakes
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ is today considered a major symbol of the Wizard of Oz story, and it signifies a longing for home, as well as hope for the future. Celebrate this spirit with these pretty rainbow-themed cupcakes from Kiwi Families.
Wizard Of Oz Party Ideas – Activities
14. Tin Wodman Paper Bag Puppet
The Tin Woodman was a human woodworker in love with a servant of the Wicked Witch of the East. The angry witch turned him into a tin man and left him to rust in the forest. This activity gives us the chance to turn his story around, with a cute little Tin Woman mate!
15. Wizard of Oz Scavenger Hunt Game
Scavenger games are always a hit with the kids, and we’ve got the perfect one for this list of Wizard of Oz party ideas! B.Nute Productions has a printable with all the pictures and details laid out in detail, so no one gets lost!
16. Witch Broom Ring Toss
The Party Teacher has a fun game that has two levels of difficulty. Make brooms out of plywood and dowels, and cover them with raffia. Now see who can toss a ring to catch the broom, or make it harder by tossing witch caps and see which one lands on the broom!
17. Pin The Heart On Tin Man
We love how the traditional ‘Pin the Tail on the Donkey’ can fit into any party theme with a few changes! In this version, In Good Company uses a cutout of a tin man, and kids can try pinning a red heart on him. Let’s give him what he wants!
18. Melt the Witch
How do you melt a witch? Well, Coffee and Confetti Mom shows us how, and this is sure to be something the kids enjoy doing as a party game! Paint the witch on foam board, color it with washable paint and let the kids shoot at it with squirt guns to see the witch melt!
19. Wizard Of Oz Coloring Pages
If you’d like a party activity that’s a little quieter, hand the kids these Wizard of Oz coloring pages and a box of color pencils. Monday Mandala has lots of printables for you to choose from.
Wizard Of Oz Party Ideas – Party Favors
20. Scarecrow Photo Frame
In the Wizard of Oz, the Scarecrow is constantly worried about not having a brain, and as a result, not being smart. But as the story progresses, we realize that he’s actually quite intelligent! This photo frame will remind the kids that they’re stronger and wiser than they think, every time they look at it!
21. Cowardly Lion Bookmark
Imagine being known for your courage when you’re really just a scaredy-cat! Well, this was the cowardly lion’s problem, but as it turns out, he realized he was brave – he only had to overcome his fear.
22. Reversible Heart Necklace
The tin man believed he was heartless, and we’re glad he realized he wasn’t! Maybe this little reversible heart necklace will teach kids to turn negative self-talk on its head, and believe that they’re capable and loving!
23. Dorothy’s Apron
Fussy Monkey shows us how to make an easy apron out of blue gingham fabric, similar to what Dorothy wore in the movie. This would make the perfect return gift for a Wizard of Oz party!
24. Good Witch Bubble Wands
Every child loves playing with bubbles, so DIY Party Central tells us to hand them bubble wands as return gifts! Simply attach a label featuring the good witch on it, and they know that these bubbles have good superpowers!
25. The Wizard of Oz Story Box Set
Baker Ross has an idea for a return gift that takes a bit of prep, but is completely worth the effort. It’s a Wizard of Oz story box, featuring all the main characters – Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow and even Toto!
We think the Wizard of Oz is an amazing theme for a party for all ages, since it has several elements that you can choose from. You can focus on the four main characters alone, or give it a Halloween touch by including more elements of the witches. Whatever you choose, we hope that these Wizard of Oz party ideas have given you lots of inspiration, so you can set up your own fun bash at home!
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