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If you have a small person at home at some point I can guarantee they will become obsessed with rainbows!
Luckily rainbows are a great theme for a birthday party! Check out some of the ideas below to get you started.
Eat
First things first: the food! The rainbow theme lends itself really well to fresh fruit salads, colourful jellies and gorgeous cakes!
- Rainbow Popcorn
- Rainbow Jelly Cups
- Rainbow Swirl Cookies
- Rainbow Cupcakes (these are gluten and egg free!)
- Rainbow Petal Cake
- Rainbow and Clouds Cake
- Super Easy Rainbow Cake






Play
A birthday party isn’t complete without games and activities! Especially if your kids are over 5. It seems like once they hit school, birthday parties go to a whole other level.
- Colour and Sequin Rainbow Decorating
- Rainbow bead and prism suncatcher
- Rainbow Canvas Artwork
- Rainbow Unicorn Scratch Art Masks
- Rainbow Colouring Pages (free printables!)
Decorate
Here are some great products that can help you rock that Rainbow theme!
- Rainbow Tulle Table Skirt
- Rainbow pom poms, banner and hanging decorations
- Rainbow Paper Plates, Napkins and Straws
- Rainbow and Cloud Paper Plate Set
- Rainbow Party Bags
- Rainbow Happy Birthday Banner
DIY
Feeling creative? Get your DIY on with these great ideas!
- Rainbow Ribbon Fairy Wands
- Rainbow Punch PiƱata
- Rainbow Arch Invitations
- Rainbow Pipecleaner Paper Cups
Give
Whether for the birthday child or for guests to take home, here are some super sweet rainbow gifts that kids will love!