Have a future NASCAR driver in your house? Check out this awesome racecar party theme! This type of party is sure to delight, and will create many lasting memories.
Race Car Party Theme – The Pit Stop
Gather up all those toy cars that are all over the house, and group them together on tabletops. A toy racetrack and small cars make an excellent centerpiece. Make and hang signs that say things like “Race Day – Start your Engines!” or “Curves Ahead”. Make a start line at your front door, and a finish line at the food table. Make a sign for your yard or front door that reads “Welcome Race Fans!”. Hang black and white checkered flags around the party room. Cut out pictures of popular drivers from racing magazines, mount them on construction paper, and hang them around the party room.
Grab some craft supplies and some old cardboard and include an activity for guests to make their own mini racecars. Provide glue, paint, pipe cleaners, markers, and anything else you have on hand or can easily acquire! Children will love being able to use their imagination for this activity.
If you can manage to schedule the party on the same day as a race is being shown on T.V., that's a bonus. Check online for upcoming races, and see how you can watch them. Some may be available on ESPN, while others may be discoverable on other networks or streaming services. Have everyone gather around the T.V. to watch the fun!
Racecar Party Theme – Speedy Snacks
Serve food they would get at the race track: pizza, hotdogs, and chicken nuggets are great options. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out red, green and yellow Jell-O Jigglers, and arrange them on plates to make stoplights. Frost graham crackers with white and black icing to make racing flags. Use wheel shaped pasta to make a pasta salad. To make a racecar birthday cake, ice a 9 x 13 inch cake with white icing. Using black gel frosting or chocolate sprinkles, make a race track on the cake. Add toy race cars around the track.
Make sure you talk to the parents of all of the guests about food restrictions before throwing your party. Food allergies and sensitivities are quite common, so it's important to be prepared. Be ready for the possibility that you will need to offer an alternative food item, or that you'll need to change your menu around entirely. Ask parents far enough in advance to allow you to easily make changes to the menu.