Set up an Ice Cream Parlor at home with these fun party ideas.
We’re crazy for ice cream at our house, it’s our favorite treat. My son loves to go to Menchies Frozen Yogurt shop for all the fun toppings, so I thought it would be fun to create an ice cream bar at home. We have this little red rolling cart that we love to use for parties. We used it for a fun Lemonade Stand, so I thought it would be fun to use it for this ice cream bar, and it was a hit! We made some fun signage and a DIY striped awning to go on top!
It was really windy outside when we snapped these pictures, so Aiden is holding the little striped awning so it wouldn’t fly away.
The kids LOVED being able to choose their toppings from the cart. One of the toppings we all LOVED the most was muddy buddies! It’s the best ice cream topping! If you love chocolate peanut butter and crispy crunchy cereal, you’ll have to try it! It was so good! You can find a similar rolling red cart here.
Here’s a list of all the toppings we offered:
FOR THE CHOCOLATE LOVERS:
-fudge dipped oreo thin bites
-mint fudge dipped oreo thin bites
-crushed Nutter Butter cookies
-Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups with Reese’s Pieces inside
-Reese’s Pieces
-Muddy Buddies
-Butterfinger Candy Bars, chopped
FOR THE CANDY LOVERS:
-crushed Jolly Ranchers
-Sour Patch Kids
-Gummy Coke Bottles
-Nerds Candy
FOR THE FRUIT LOVERS:
-fresh raspberries
-fresh strawberries
To make the striped awning, we used a foam core board, white poster board yellow duck tape to make the stripes and a small drinking glass to make the scalloped edges.
Aiden with his cute friend Olivia. It was a fun night celebrating our boy turning 10!
MORE ICE CREAM PARTY IDEAS
Back in 2010, we threw an ice cream parlor birthday party for our daughter Avery when she turned 7. It was such a fun and easy party back then too. You wanna know why? Because it’s all about ICE CREAM! Who doesn’t love ice cream?! okay…maybe those who are lactose intolerant, and do I ever feel for you, because we love ice cream! If you need more ice cream party inspiration, here are some of the fun party decorations:
We kept these girls busy with a pinata, “pin-the-cherry-on-top” and the highlight of the party: balloon bathtub bingo! Technically there is no such game, but geez-louise… the girls had a blast!
Is someone at your house crazy for ice cream too?
MORE ice cream treats we LOVE:
–Homemade Choco Tacos
–Piggy Ice Cream Cones
–Frozen Raspberry Dessert
–Raspberry Nice Cream
–Banana Nice Cream
–Heart Shaped Ice Cream Sandwiches
–Giant Oreo Cookie Ice Cream Cake
–Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches
–Ice Cream Parlor Party *you are here
–Fried Ice Cream
–Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches
–Root Beer Floats
–Kiwi Sorbet
–Sparkling Raspberry Sherbet Party Punch
What a great idea!! I may have to use this idea for my daughter's birthday in September!! Thanks for sharing!
Looks perfect! What seven-year-old wouldn't die and go to heaven at a party like that.
Balloon bathtub bingo….I'm in!
Love this idea and I'm going to be a copy catter too.
Pictures are awesome. Do you get sick of me writing that?
Too cute!! So glad I'm not lactose intolerant!
I want to be invited to an ice cream party like that, looks so fun and yummy!
Very fun idea!
I'm lame when it comes to parties but I might actually be able to pull this one off–thanks!!!
I love it that you took their pic in the tub. Good lighting…that what they say.
you were smart to not invite too many.
and you are so organized
always!
beautiful, colorful shots!
love it all!
i saw this before i went to the gym this morning at o dark thirty (translation: 6:30 am) and it put such a smile on my face.
i want kami to come down and throw MINDI an ice cream party.
that one is really TOO COOL.
You think of the cutest things, Kami! Love it!
Darling darling party! You are so creative Kami. Will you come and plan one for Ellie? Better yet, just send me all of the cute ice cream stuff you made in the mail. You can do that every year!
Luckily, Ellie just wants to go to Disneyland so I'm off the party planning hook this year. But for the next one I have to throw, I am so copying you! I'm sure Avery and her friends had a blast. What a fun party. Love it!
this post made me smile a big toothy grin.
love all the colors, that cute Aves & all the creativity that you own!
LOVE IT!
I've never heard of a party in the bathroom but it sure looks fun!
i want this party for me…and i am a LOT older…too cute!
Darling party! I love the the ice cream cone banner.
How fun. I had an ice-cream party when I was little and I still remember it. Great memories you're making.
You seem to have all the cutest decor and ideas for bdays! LOVE it! Will you come and decorate for my 5 year olds bday?!!
What a FANTASTIC IDEA… I am so wanting to have you decorate for my Hannah and Sammie's birthday come this November… 🙂
Happy Birthday to sweet Avery… I can't believe our NICU babies are now 7 – next up the BIG 8!!!
oh my. goodness.
these are just beautiful photos. what a happy cheerful blog. will be browsing your great ideas.
Your pictures are always so great! What type of camera do you use?
i love this theme! my daughters bday is coming up, she will be 3. i think she may be a little young for the ice cream “do it yourself” part, but trust me i am filing this one away for future parties! we are doing a “purple” party….the invitations came out amazing (if i do say so myself!!) any tips on unique “purlpe decs??” other than the standard, balloons, cake, etc. My husband (YAY) came up with a bday hat making table, all purple accessories …sticker, beads, etc. but i need a few more “fun” ideas! and i know nobiggie will not disappoint! thanks in advance!!
Kelly