unicorn birthday party games and activity ideas

These fun and easy unicorn birthday party games will keep kids laughing, moving, and totally enchanted. From classic favorites with a magical twist to creative printables, here are 10 ideas along with matching photos that will help get you inspired and make party planning a breeze!

1. 🌈 Unicorn Piñata Party Smash

What’s more exciting for kids than cracking open a piñata? A unicorn-themed piñata bursting with candy, stickers, and little rainbow toys! Hang it from a tree or ceiling hook and let the kids take turns whacking it until it rains goodies. It combines anticipation, energy, and a sweet reward—making it one of the most memorable moments of the party. Be sure to have a camera ready!

2. 🪄 Pin the Tail on the Unicorn

This classic party game gets a whimsical upgrade when you add a unicorn twist to it! Print or buy a poster of a unicorn, then create or cut out colorful tails. Blindfold each child, spin them around, and see who can get closest to the target. It’s easy, mess-free, and always gets lots of laughs! If you like the pictured version, it’s available here along with 16 creative wild card modifiers to add even more funny moments!

3. 🕵️‍♀️ Unicorn Treasure Hunt

Hide small unicorn-themed goodies or clues around your house or yard and send the kids on a magical treasure hunt. You can create scroll-style clues (“Seek the rainbow by the swing!”) or use printables with unicorn icons to guide them. This one gets kids exploring, thinking, and teaming up—perfect for burning off energy while keeping them engaged. The excitement of the hunt builds anticipation, and the prize at the end (maybe bubble blowing kits for everyone) is the cherry on top! Treasure hunts are one of my personal favorite memories from birthday’s growing up.

4. 🧁 Unicorn Cupcake Decorating Contest

Set out plain cupcakes and bowls of rainbow sprinkles, edible glitter, mini marshmallows, and unicorn horn toppers. Let the kids go wild decorating their own sweet treat masterpieces! This game doubles as an activity and a snack—what’s not to love? It’s creative, hands-on, and perfect for little imaginations and appetites. Plus, it gives kids something they can be proud of—and devour.

5. 🦄 Unicorn Horn Ring Toss

Set up a tall unicorn horn (you can DIY one using a traffic cone wrapped in glittery paper or foil) and let kids toss colorful rings to land over the horn. This game is great for younger kids because it’s simple, active, and helps with hand-eye coordination. Plus, you can hand out mini unicorn prizes for every successful toss!

6. 👑 Color-Your-Own Unicorn Crown

Bring a touch of DIY magic to your party with a printable unicorn crown that kids can color, cut out, and wear. Just print the crown template on cardstock, set out some markers or colored pencils, and let the creativity flow! It’s the perfect mix of craft time and dress-up, and kids absolutely love getting to wear something they made themselves. These crowns also make for super cute party photos and can double as a take-home favor. Like the pictured unicorn crown? It’s available as an instant download here.

7. 🪩 Unicorn Freeze Dance

Crank up a unicorn playlist—think sparkly pop songs, Disney hits, or anything with rainbows and magic—and let the kids dance their hearts out! When the music stops, everyone must freeze like a statue. This game is super easy to set up, gets everyone moving, and leads to lots of giggles when kids try to freeze mid-dance.

8. 🎁 Unicorn Pass the Parcel

Wrap a small prize in multiple layers of unicorn-themed wrapping paper or tissue. As unicorn music plays, kids pass the parcel around the circle. When the music stops, the child holding it gets to unwrap one layer. The final layer reveals the prize! This game builds suspense and makes every kid feel involved. It’s a calm but thrilling way to wind down after high-energy games—and it’s always a crowd-pleaser.

9. ✨ Unicorn Magic Potion Station

Set up a “magic potion” mixing station using clear cups, colorful juices or sodas, edible glitter, and fun mix-ins like popping candy or marshmallows. Let each child create their own sparkly drink! It’s hands-on and feels like a science experiment meets fantasy land. Kids have a blast with the bubbling and fizzing—and they love getting to sip their magical concoction afterward.

10. 🖍️ Printable Unicorn Activity Placemat

Keep little hands busy between snacks and cake with a printable unicorn-themed placemat! These are super easy to set up—just print one for each child and lay them out at the table with a few crayons. They usually include fun activities like unicorns to color, a maze, and a simple word search. Not only does this give kids a quiet break from the excitement, but it also makes your table look extra festive. Parents love this one too—it’s a mess-free way to keep everyone engaged while they’re waiting for food or taking a breather. Like the pictured placemat? It’s available here as an editable download.

🎁 Make Your Unicorn Party Even More Magical (😌 With Less Stress!)

Looking for an easy way to pull your whole unicorn theme together? Check out our collection of editable unicorn birthday printables—including invitations, welcome signs, party banners, and more! They’re super simple to personalize right in your web browser—no special software needed. Plus, you can try a free demo for every design before you buy to see exactly how it works. Matching designs make party planning a breeze, and your decorations will look magically coordinated from start to finish!