My Little Pony Party Planning Guide

Party Planning Checklist

My Little Pony Party

A step-by-step checklist for a My Little Pony birthday. Quantities are for 8 kids, plus a few grown-ups.

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3–4 weeks before

Set the date, time and headcountA 2-hour party is the sweet spot for kids. Count the parents who'll stay too.
Send invitationsAsk parents to RSVP 1 week out and to note any food allergies.
Optional: dress codePastel colors, unicorn headbands or a rainbow tutu.
Pick the spaceIndoors or out. Leave a spot for the craft table.

3–4 weeks before

Tableware for 8Get 8 dinner plates and 8 dessert plates Prime Party. Add the My Little Pony beverage napkins Prime Party and solid pastel lunch napkins.
CupsMy Little Pony tumblers Prime Party.
Forks & spoonsGrab 20 of each: lavender forks and lavender spoons, or pink forks and spoons. Prime Party
StreamersTwist bright pink, Caribbean blue and yellow together for a rainbow. Prime Party
Latex balloonsPink, powder blue and sunshine yellow balloons. Prime Party
ConfettiSprinkle multi-colored circle confetti for a rainbow sparkle. Prime Party

1–2 weeks before

Order or bake the cakeRainbow layers with pastel frosting and rainbow sprinkles.
Plan the main courseRainbow fruit skewers, mini sandwiches and mac and cheese.
SnacksRainbow popcorn, cupcakes and fruit.
Plan the drinksMake Rainbow Dash Layered Punch (the recipe is after the store list), plus juice boxes. Plan for 2–3 drinks per kid.
IceAbout 1 lb per person, so one 10 lb bag.
Check allergiesConfirm against your RSVPs.

1–2 weeks before

Buy prizes for every gameWinners pick from the prize basket (see the DIY games below). Plan on 20–30 small prizes so every kid wins something.
Cutie mark craftKids draw their own cutie mark on a paper star and wear it as a badge.
Pin the hornDraw a unicorn on poster board and play pin the horn.
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 the My Little Pony theme 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 every kid gets a turn.
Lucky Plate: mark one plateBefore you set the table, draw a small rainbow 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 small rainbow picks a prize.
Prize basketFill a basket with inexpensive prizes for winners to pick from: movie-theater candy boxes, hair clips, bracelets, mini ponies and stickers. Use it for every game. Buy more than you think you'll need. Leftover candy and toys make great thank-you prizes for your clean-up crew. 😉

1 week before

Buy favor fillers for 8A hair clip, a bracelet and rainbow candy.
Check for choking hazardsUse age-appropriate fillers if younger siblings are coming.

Day before

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 décorHang the streamers over a doorway or the food table.
Inflate balloonsMix pink, powder blue 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 order the food.
2 hrs before	Table cover and 8 place settings.
1 hr before	Fill the cooler, set up the games, and tape down the Number Scramble numbers.
Arrival	Music on and drinks out while everyone arrives.
Every 15 min	Ring the bell for a Number Scramble round.
+30 min	Food. Lucky Plate reveal while they eat.
+1 hr	Cutie mark craft and Pin the horn.
+1 hr 40	Cake, candles and "Happy Birthday." Read trivia while they eat.
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 layered rainbow punch. Alcohol-free and kid-approved. Makes about 12 cups, enough for 8 kids with refills. Time: 5 min.

Tip: The sweetest drink goes on the bottom. Pour slowly for clean layers.

Table talk

Leave this page at the table and read them out between bites. They make for fun conversations at the table, and kids love stumping the grown-ups.

Which pony loves books and magic?
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Twilight Sparkle
Which pony has a rainbow mane and flies super fast?
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Rainbow Dash
Which pony loves to throw parties?
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Pinkie Pie
Which pony runs an apple farm?
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Applejack
Which pony loves fashion?
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Rarity
Which shy pony loves animals?
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Fluttershy
What are the pictures on the ponies' sides called?
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Cutie marks
What is the name of the ponies' land?
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Equestria
Which princess raises the sun?
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Princess Celestia
What is the name of the baby dragon?
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Spike
Finish the title: "Friendship is..."
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Magic
What is the name of the town where the ponies live?
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Ponyville