Pirate's Treasure Party Ideas!

Choose custom Pirate invitations to make yer mates feel arrr-right

"X" marks the spot! Map out your plans for a great birthday party by sending out personalized Pirate Party Map Custom Invitations. Add a custom message like: "A'hoy Mateys...It's a Pirate Party! Come celebrate Colby's birthday." Your invites will be shipped to your door in just five days, so you can get the party started! Sprinkle in some shiny Pirate's Treasure Prismatic Confetti and seal the envelope with a Pirate Party Sticker to make it official.

Give the crew a surprise party pass in their fill-in invites

Shipmates usually have matching tattoos to show their bond – and so can your party crew! Slip Pirate's Treasure Tattoos into your fill-in Pirate's Treasure Invitations and have guests wear their tattoos to the party for a secret pass. Those who forget will have to walk the plank! Don't forget to add Confetti in the envelopes.

Hand-deliver your invites with a tie-on pirate favor

Pirates spend their whole lives searching for treasures and your guests will love getting a surprise treasure when you hand-deliver your invitations. Punch a hole in the corner of the envelope and attach a Pirate's Treasure Eye Patch with Red Curling Ribbon. Guests can even wear their favor to the party!

Personalize it with Pirate's Treasure custom thank you notes!

Real pirates definitely forget to use their best manners from time to time, but you can teach your little pirate the importance of good manners. Send Pirate Party Map Custom Thank You Notes to your party guests to thank them for all the adventures they had at sea. Order your thank you notes when you order your invitations and include a message like: "Thanks Matey for me gift. You're Arrr-right with me!" Don't forget to sprinkle in some Pirate's Treasure Prismatic Confetti and seal it with a Pirate Party Sticker.

Make your thank yous into picture-perfect pirate mementos

Pirates treasure photos from home while they are off at sea. Include a picture from the party of each guest posing with the birthday boy, the Skeleton Jointed Cutout or the Skull & Crossbones Birthday Balloon in your Pirate's Treasure Thank You Notes. Let your guests leave your ship remembering all the sea-faring adventures you had!

Let them play the pinata game the pirate way

The pinata has been around at parties long before Long John Silver first set sail – and for good reason! It's fun for your guests and easy for you! It fits perfectly with your party theme when you start with this Parrot Pinata, a Pirate Ship Pinata or a Treasure Chest Pinata, and fill it with some pirate booty that his shipmates will love. Add Pirate Party Erasers, Pirate's Treasure Tattoos, Pirate's Treasure Telescopes, Stripe Bounce Balls, Pirate Party Sharpeners, Gold Coins and Compass Rings that will always tell ye where you're headed. For a sweet touch, add in some Wonka Mixups Candy. Cover the players' eyes with a Blindfold and let them take turns trying to blo' the pinata to smithereens with a Pinata Bat. Make sure to give each player a Pirate Party Loot Bag to collect their goodies.

Going on a treasure hunt, X marks the spot!

Nothing makes pirates happier than searching for gold doubloons! Let your little party pirates into the treasure hunt with this Pirate's Treasure Party Game, which is a twist on the classic Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Have each player take a turn putting on a blindfold and trying to put his treasure chest sticker right on the "X" on the game board. Whoever gets their sticker closest to the buried treasure wins!

Get the boys moving with a game of Musical Chairs

Musical chairs is a classic party game that dates back to the time of the pirates. For this classic party game, line up chairs back to back for all but one player. Station an adult by the stereo with the Pirate Party Music CD. When the music begins, the children do a pirate jig around the chairs. When it stops, everyone sits; the person without a seat is out. Remove one chair each round and continue until only the winner is left.

Give your players prizes they'll treasure

After playing lots of adventure games, it's time to reward your guests with prizes they'll treasure. A Pirate's Treasure Metal Box or a Treasure Chest makes hiding secret treasures easy and will bring a smile to any little pirate's face. Or you can also give out a Sand Art Craft Kit, Banded Pirate Telescope or Pirate Cutlass. Whatever prizes you choose, your little mateys will be wide-eyed from all these riches!

Fill up a cup of pirate goodies

Here's a great and easy way to build a set of favors inside a reusable Pirate's Treasure Favor Cup. Fill it with some Blue Crinkle Paper Shred and then add in small favors fit for a buccaneer like Compass Rings, Pirate's Treasure Pencils, Pirate Party Erasers and Prism Notepads. Add Pirate's Treasure Tattoos, Paddle Balls, Stripe Bounce Balls and Pirate's Treasure Telescopes to show that you mean business. Slip a Clear Party Bag over the cup and tie the top with Red Curling Ribbon.

Turn unique favor containers into scavenging surprises!

Your little pirate is very special, so he'll love giving out favors packed in unique containers. Party City offers some unique favor containers that can't be found anywhere else. For a Pirate party, we suggest Favor Balls, Folding Favor Boxes and Sand Pails in coordinating colors.

• Add Pirate Party Stickers to the front of your containers to make a big splash and layer the inside with Crinkle Paper Shred.
• Fill it with swag like an Underwater Friends Pinball Game, Underwater Friends Sticker Sheet, Stripe Bounce Ball, Primary Wooly Ball, Pirate Party Eraser, Sharpener and an eye-catching Pirate's Treasure Telescope.
• For taller containers, slip in a Pirate's Treasure Pencil, Pirate Party Paddle Ball or Curly Krazy Straw and you're done!

Make a pirate's chest full of treasures beyond their wildest dreams

Pirates love hoarding their treasures in a chest they keep under lock and key. Your guests will be just as attached to the bounty of favors you tuck inside this signature Pirate's Treasure Favor Box. Line your favor box with Tissue Paper, then add a Pirate's Treasure Telescope, Gold Coins, Gold Bead Necklaces, Pirate Party Erasers, Primary Wooly Balls, Pirate Party Paddle Balls and a Compass Ring to track their way across the seas when searching for more treasure.

Pick up a Pirate favor value pack for fast favors

If you're short on time, the Pirate's Treasure Favor Value Pack is a cool and easy way to put together favors in a flash. Each set includes enough treasures for eight sets of favors. Just slip everything inside Pirate Party Loot Bags, add some Kiddie Mix Candy and they're ready to go!

Decorate your party room as a pirate ship

Pirates live their whole lives on their ships and sometimes never leave – so decorate your party room like an autehentic pirate scene! Start by decorating the walls with a Beach Room Roll or Ocean Room Roll hung with Sticky Tack that doesn't damage the walls. To create a scary scene, use a Jointed Skeleton Cutout that is sure to ward off the ghosts. Add a Pirate's Treasure Letter Banner or a Custom Banner with the birthday boy's name. Hang Pirate's Treasure Dangling Cutouts – they're like creepy hanging cobwebs. Add an authentic nautical touch by draping the background with Big Pack Natural Fish Netting and place Pirate's Treasure Hats on the chairs for each of your mateys to wear. To complete this look, check out our table decorating and balloon ideas below!

Set a table filled with great treasures!

Blimey, you'll find it easy to set a beachside table for your pirate party!

• Start with Pirate's Treasure Table Cover, Pirate's Treasure Plates, matching Cups, Napkins and Red Forks.
• Add some wow with the Pirate Party Centerpiece, or as a cool centerpiece option, use the Pirate Ship Pinata, as shown in the slideshow above! Fill a couple square Sand Pails or Treasure Chests with Gold Coins and Gold Bead Necklaces. Sprinkle some Green Teal Gem Scatter around for more oceanic color.
• Give each place-setting some pirate swagger with Pirate's Treasure Blowouts, Pirate Party Paddle Balls, Pirate's Treasure Eye Patch & Earrings, Pirate Mints, Pirate's Treasure Telescope and Compass Rings.

Make your Pirate's Treasure party decorations take off with a balloon bouquet

Skulls are a pirate symbol that's recognized anywhere. Make your party decorations fly high as Jolly Roger by adding a five-piece Pirate's Treasure Balloon Bouquet to your ship's deck. It includes a thrilling giant skull balloon surrounded by smaller, matching balloons. You'll need helium, so pick up a tank at your nearest Party City store or order a Helium Tank Kit which fills up to 50 balloons.

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Let your birthday boy dress like his favorite pirate

Whether your birthday boy loves Bluebeard or Blackbeard, let him dress the part with this Boys Cutthroat Pirate Costume or the Pirate Basic Costume Set. Either way, he'll be ready to protect his ship from menacing pirate crews sailing by or for other birthday adventures! Watch out ye landlubbers!

Add rough and tough pirate accessories to his outfit

If your birthday boy doesn't want to go overboard on dressing up, then let him keep it simple and still have a touch of the sea with these great accessories. Start with a Pirate Hat and add a Pirate's Treasure Award Ribbon. Award ribbons make children feel extra special and are great to keep in scrapbooks for memories of all the birthday adventures. To get him really hooked, pick up a Classic Pirate Hook and Pirate's Treasure Eye Patch.

Turn your guests into a band of pirates with nautical accessories!

Pirates don't have time for fashion when they're busy swabbing the decks, but they still love wearing their own clothes that make them feel right at home on the ship. For your guests, offer a Pirate's Treasure Party Hat, Eye Patch and Inflatable Sword. They will feel like part of the crew as soon as they step on deck.

Get Mom and Dad to jump aboard!

Little ones love it when Mom and Dad take part in the dress-up action. Your birthday boy will get a thrill out of seeing Mom in this Adult High Seas Buccaneer Pirate Costume and Dad dressed up in this Adult Cutthroat Pirate Costume. Adults can answer the door for guests and say, "ARRRRR you ready to have fun?" for a pirate surprise right from the start!

Make a pirate cupcake tower

Your birthday boy and his band of buccaneers won't be able to resist a cupcake tower you've made especially for the crew. Bake your cupcakes in Gold Baking Cups and frost them with vanilla icing. Top each cupcake with Sugar Sprinkles, Star Sprinkles and Letters and Numbers Icing Decorations. Add a Pirate's Treasure Mini Candle to the cupcake for the birthday boy. Display the cupcakes on a Silver Cupcake Stand and serve them on Pirate's Treasure Dessert Plates with Beverage Napkins.

Set out fun decorations and let the boys create pirate cupcakes!

Your little guests will love getting creative as they dress up cupcakes with colorful cupcake decorations. Bake a couple batches of cupcakes in Gold Baking Cups and frost them with vanilla icing. Drape the table in a Table Cover and set the cupcakes on the table along with Star Sprinkles and Color Mist Sprays. Pass around Pirate's Treasure Dessert Plates for each child to work on and let them start creating their masterpieces! Make sure to have plenty of Beverage Napkins on hand – especially since pirates usually make quite a mess!

Skull Sandwiches from Davy Jones' locker!

Don't hornswoggle your guests – make them grub that they will love! Make skull-shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and add a school of goldfish-shaped crackers. Use Sword Picks to connect Colby cheese and small fruit pieces with triangles of Asian pear for little boats with sails. Serve your shipmates' feast on Pirate's Treasure Lunch Plates with matching Napkins.

Bake up a thrilling Pirate Ship Cake

Your little party pirates will be ready for a sweet adventure when they see this Pirate Ship birthday cake. Bake the birthday boy's favorite cake in this Pirate Ship Cake Pan. Let it cool, then tint your frosting and decorate the cake with the Wilton Basic Cake Decorating Set. Add the right number of Pirate's Treasure Candles. Serve the cake with Pirate's Treasure Dessert Plates, Beverage Napkins and Red Forks. For detailed decorating instructions, download and print the Pirate Ship Cake PDF.

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Mix up some Pirate's Golden Grog

Pirates always enjoy a drink or two when sailing the seven seas. Mix up some Pirate's Golden Grog that will satisfy your crew's thirst. Start by mixing equal portions of orange drink with green tea ginger ale, then add lime wheels, sliced strawberry wheels, blueberries and stars cut from Asian pear with your cookie cutter. Serve in Pirate's Treasure Cups with a piece of Candy Fish Kebab and wedge of lime on a Sword Pick. Keep Beverage Napkins around for messes.

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