Beverly Hills 90210 Party Planning Guide

Party Planning Checklist

Beverly Hills 90210 Party

A step-by-step checklist for a 90210 birthday, reunion or girls' night. Quantities are for 8 guests.

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3–4 weeks before

Set the date, time and headcountPlan on 2–3 hours. Evenings and weekend afternoons work best.
Send invitationsSend a text, an e-vite or mailed invitations. Ask guests to RSVP 1 week out.
Optional: dress codeAsk guests to dress 90s: Brenda's bangs, Kelly's denim, Dylan's sideburns or Donna's platform shoes.
Pick the spaceIndoors or out both work. Leave room for the games and a spot for photos.

3–4 weeks before

Tableware for 8The Standard or Deluxe Pack Prime Party covers this. To build your own, get 8 dinner plates, 8 dessert plates, lunch and beverage napkins and a table cover.
Cups90210 party cups (8) Prime Party.
Forks & spoonsGrab 20 of each: Caribbean blue forks and Caribbean blue spoons, or hot pink forks and spoons. Prime Party
StreamersTwist Caribbean blue, bright pink and yellow together for a West Bev pep-rally look. Prime Party
Latex balloonsBright pink and sunshine yellow balloons mixed with powder blue. Prime Party
ConfettiScatter multi-colored circle confetti down the table for a 90s dance-party feel. Prime Party
DécorThe 90210 birthday banner Prime Party over the food table or photo spot.
Favors (8)90210 favor boxes Prime Party, one per guest.

1–2 weeks before

Order or bake the cakeA sheet cake or cupcakes in teal and pink. Write "Happy Birthday from the Peach Pit" on top.
Plan the main coursePeach Pit diner food: sliders or burgers, fries and onion rings. Set it up as a self-serve counter.
SnacksPopcorn, a candy bowl and a veggie tray. Milkshakes are a bonus if you have a blender.
Plan the drinksMake Peach Pit Peach Fizz (the recipe is after the store list), plus water and iced tea. Plan for 2–3 drinks per guest.
IceAbout 1 lb per person, so one 10 lb bag.

1–2 weeks before

Buy prizes for every gameWinners pick from the prize basket (see the DIY games below). Plan on 15–20 small prizes.
90s dance-offQueue up 90s hits. The best moves win first pick from the prize basket.
TriviaPrint this guide and leave the trivia page on the table. It's at the end of this checklist.

1–2 weeks before

Number Scramble: make the numbersWrite one big number per guest (1–8) on half sheets of 8.5 × 11 paper and tape them to the floor around the house. Write the same numbers on slips of paper and put them in a bowl.
Number Scramble: how to playAbout every 15 minutes, ring a bell or play a 90s playlist or the 90210 theme song on a speaker. Everyone scrambles to stand on an open number. Draw a slip from the bowl, and whoever is standing on that number picks a prize. Set the winning slip aside so more guests get a turn.
Lucky Plate: mark one plateBefore you set the table, draw a "90210" or a small heart on the bottom of one dinner plate.
Lucky Plate: the revealHalfway through the meal, announce that everyone should check under their plate. Whoever finds the "90210" picks a prize.
Prize basketFill a basket with inexpensive prizes for winners to pick from: movie-theater candy boxes, $1–2 scratch tickets, scrunchies, mini nail polishes and lip gloss. Use it for every game. Buy more than you think you'll need. Leftover candy and scratch tickets make great thank-you prizes for your clean-up crew. 😉

1 week before

Buy favor fillers for 8Scrunchies, retro candy (Ring Pops, Pop Rocks), mini lip glosses or a mini scratch-off.
Optional take-homeA leftover cupcake or a bottle of water for the road.

Day before

Fill the 8 favor boxes
Make the Number Scramble signs and slips; mark the lucky plateTape the numbers down on party day so they don't get kicked around.
Hang the banners and wall décorPut the wall piece behind the food or photo area, and drape the banner over a doorway or the food table.
Inflate balloonsMix teal, hot pink and yellow. Air-filled clusters last longer than helium. Hang the streamers and scatter the confetti on the table last.
Set out serving dishesFood goes in bowls and on platters, not on the printed plates, so the artwork stays visible.

Party day

3 hrs before	Pick up the cake and the food.
2 hrs before	Table cover, 8 place settings, and the centerpiece.
1 hr before	Fill the cooler, set up the games, and tape down the Number Scramble numbers.
Arrival	Music on, drinks in hand.
Every 15 min	Ring the bell for a Number Scramble round.
+30 min	Dinner or appetizers. Lucky Plate reveal halfway through.
+1 hr 15	90s dance-off.
+1 hr 45	Cake and candles, "Happy Birthday," then trivia.
Goodbyes	Hand out the favors at the door.

Take this to the store

Everything here comes from the grocery or dollar store.

Signature drink (non-alcoholic)

A bubbly peach sipper worthy of the Peach Pit counter. Alcohol-free. Makes about 10 cups, enough for 8 guests. Time: 10 min.

Tip: Serve it in the 90210 party cups with a bendy straw for full diner style.

Table talk

Leave this page at the table and take turns reading them out loud. They make for fun conversations at the table.

Which city did the Walsh family move from?
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
What is the name of the gang's favorite diner?
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The Peach Pit
Who owns the Peach Pit?
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Nat Bussichio
What high school do the friends attend?
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West Beverly Hills High School
Which actor played Dylan McKay?
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Luke Perry
Who played Kelly Taylor?
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Jennie Garth
Which character did Tori Spelling play?
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Donna Martin
Which famous TV producer (and Tori's dad) produced the show?
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Aaron Spelling
What network aired the show when it premiered in 1990?
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Fox
Which character did Ian Ziering play?
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Steve Sanders
Which character did Brian Austin Green play?
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David Silver
What was the name of the Peach Pit's nightclub spin-off?
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The Peach Pit After Dark