Spider-Man Party Planning Guide

Party Planning Checklist

Spider-Man Party

A step-by-step checklist for a Spider-Man 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 codeRed and blue, plus the paper masks.
Pick the spaceIndoors or out. A hallway is perfect for the web course.

3–4 weeks before

Tableware for 8The party pack Prime Party covers this. Add 8 dinner plates, 8 dessert plates and lunch and beverage napkins as needed.
CupsSpider-Man favor cups Prime Party.
Forks & spoonsGrab 20 of each: red forks and red spoons, or blue forks and spoons. Prime Party
StreamersTwist red and royal blue together with white string "webs" in the corners. Prime Party
Latex balloonsRed, silver and blue balloons. Prime Party
ConfettiScatter silver circle confetti like dew drops on a web. Prime Party
DécorThe centerpiece table kit and hanging decorations Prime Party.
Party favorsPaper masks Prime Party, one per kid.

1–2 weeks before

Order or bake the cakeRed frosting with a black-icing web and a toy spider on top.
Plan the main course"Web-slinger" sliders and mac and cheese.
SnacksPretzel "webs," popcorn and fruit.
Plan the drinksMake Spidey Red & Blue 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.
Web obstacle courseString yarn "webs" across a hallway. Kids climb through without touching the web.
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 Spider-Man 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 spider 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 spider picks a prize.
Prize basketFill a basket with inexpensive prizes for winners to pick from: movie-theater candy boxes, sticky spiders, bouncy balls, masks 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 sticky spider, a mini figure and 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 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 red, silver and blue. 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	Web obstacle course.
+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 red-and-blue punch. Alcohol-free and kid-approved. Makes about 12 cups, enough for 8 kids with refills. Time: 5 min.

Tip: The sweeter drink sinks. Pour the fruit punch first for the best 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.

What is Spider-Man's real name?
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Peter Parker
In which city does Spider-Man live?
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New York City (Queens)
What gave Peter his powers?
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A radioactive spider bite
What is the name of Peter's aunt?
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Aunt May
Finish the quote: "With great power..."
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"...comes great responsibility."
What newspaper does Peter take photos for?
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The Daily Bugle
What is Spider-Man's danger warning called?
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Spider-sense
Which villain has four metal arms?
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Doctor Octopus
What is the name of the Spider-Man from Brooklyn in Into the Spider-Verse?
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Miles Morales
Which villain flies a glider?
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The Green Goblin
Who created Spider-Man?
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Stan Lee and Steve Ditko
What is Spider-Gwen's last name?
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Stacy