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Are you ready to defy gravity and throw a birthday party that’s truly magical? Whether you’re a die-hard Wicked fan or just love the enchanting world of Oz, a Wicked-themed party is the perfect way to celebrate in style. Picture delicious food, the most spellbinding music of any musical ever (in my humble opinion) and your house decked out in pink and green—this is a celebration chock-full of unforgettable moments.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to create a magical Wicked birthday bash, from invitations to decor to themed food and activities. Whether you want to channel Elphaba’s fierce independence or Glinda’s bubbly charm, this party will be nothing short of magical. So grab your broomstick or bubble and get ready to partaaaayyy!

large table with pink and green tablecloths filled with green foods and pink foods to celebrate a wicked themed party
lots of kids with their faces painted sitting under a Wicked balloon arch at a Wicked birthday party
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  1. 1 Erica’s Thoughts
  2. 2 Invitations
  3. 3 Decorate for a Wicked Themed Party:
  4. 4 Party Supplies:
  5. 5 Party favors:
  6. 6 Activities for a Wicked Party:
    1. 6.1 Other party ideas:
  7. 7 Food for a Wicked Themed Party:
  8. 8 How to Host a Spellbinding Wicked Themed Party
    1. 8.1 Description
    2. 8.2 Ingredients
      1. 8.2.1 Elphaba’s Green Board
      2. 8.2.2 Glinda’s Pink Board
      3. 8.2.3 Elphaba’s Turkey Pesto Pinwheels
      4. 8.2.4 Glinda’s Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
      5. 8.2.5 Other Items
      6. 8.2.6 Cupcakes
      7. 8.2.7 Elphaba’s Elixir
      8. 8.2.8 Glinda’s Glitter Fizz
    3. 8.3 Instructions
      1. 8.3.1 Turkey Pesto Pinwheels
      2. 8.3.2 Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
      3. 8.3.3 Punch
    4. 8.4 Notes
    5. 8.5 Would you like to save this?
    6. 8.6 Did you make this recipe?

Erica’s Thoughts

If you know me, then you know I LOVE musicals. I saw Wicked on Broadway when I was on my 8th grade DC trip and it is what I consider the birth of my love for theater. So of course, when I heard they were making a Wicked movie I was beside myself with excitement. I took my four-year-old, Lia, to see Wicked in theaters in November and we have been playing the soundtrack and movie nonstop ever since. So when I asked her what she wanted for a birthday party theme, I was not surprised at all when she said, “WICKED!”

So here we go, I’m sharing all the details for a wicked good time and how to bring this broadway musical to life in your own home. This was a birthday party for my five-year-old, but this theme is incredible for older kids, a girls’ night, themed event, game nights and beyond. It is fun for guests of all ages.

Invitations

I used this template from Etsy and customized it in Canva. I had them printed at my local Staples. They turned out so cute!

Invitation to a Wicked themed party
food table with pink and green flowers, bubble garlands and green food board and pink food board

Decorate for a Wicked Themed Party:

I kept the decor pretty simple but the color palette was pink and green of course!

wicked balloon arch, little girl in a witch outfit, little girl in a pink dress and adult woman with a tiara
to pink vases with pink and green bouquets

Party Supplies:

Drink carafes, cups, plates and such that I used to create a touch of magic.

punch dispensers with green punch and pink punch
pinwheel sandwiches, some red and some green for a wicked themed party

Party favors:

I love party favors that aren’t junk! These sweet little gifts are fun for kids and also somewhat practical which as a mom, I am all about.

picture of bath salts, glitter pens and slime
picture of assembled goodie bags to give as gifts at Wicked themed party

Activities for a Wicked Party:

​I’ll share the activities and games I did with five-year-olds, plus a few other thoughts on activities for slightly older kids or adults.

  • Jewel wands: this one was such a hit! I bought this set of plain wooden wands and extra jewel and gem stickers so the kids could decorate their own glinda wand.
  • Decorate your own witch hat: a set of witch hats, glitter glue pens and foam glittery star stickers makes for a simple make your own hat station.
  • Coloring pages: I printed a bunch of fun Wicked coloring pages and bought a few new sets of these clickable markers (these are SO awesome for less mess and no lost caps!)
  • Yellow brick road cake walk: write the numbers of however many guests are in attendance on pieces of yellow card stock and arrange them to be the ‘yellow brick road’. Write the same numbers on small pieces of paper and place them in a cup. Play songs like Dancing Through Life or Popular while kids dance around and follow the road. When the music stops everyone finds a ‘brick’. Draw a number from the cup and whoever is standing on that number wins a prize! I used pink lollipops and bath bombs for prizes.
  • Face painting: I hired a face painter and it was such a hit. 10/10 recommend. It gave the kids something to do and to look forward to and everyone loved their face paint! If you are local, I used Micaela’s fancy faces.
  • Dress up as your favorite character! Lia dressed up in her favorite witch costume and had her face painted green while Penelope wore her prettiest pink dress and had her face painted pink. My lil mysterious Elphaba and bubbly Glinda! Boys could dress up as the Wizard of Oz, cowardly lion or Fiyero. 
make your own wand station with wooden wants and gem stickers
witch hat making station with glitter glue and star foam stickers
wicked themed coloring pages and markers
kids making their own witch hats at a wicked themed party

Other party ideas:

  • Scavenger hunt: have kids or adults participate in small teams to either 1) find different objects or clues or 2) complete various tasks.
  • Wicked memory: arrange a variety of pink and green objects on a large tray. Let everyone look at it for 60 seconds, then cover it with a towel and give everyone another 60 seconds to write down as many objects as they can remember.
  • Witch hat toss: decorate traffic cones to look like witch hats and use them as a ring toss.
  • Other party classics like Simon says, duck duck goose, musical chairs and freeze dance but with a Wicked twist like ‘Elphaba says’ and musical chairs with the Wicked soundtrack.
woman painting an elphaba mask on a little girl
picture of choices available for face painting

Food for a Wicked Themed Party:

The goal of my party spread was to cover one half of the table with green foods and the other half of the table with pink/red foods! I thought this spread was the perfect spread of kid-friendly options and food adults love to eat as well.

charcuterie board featuring green foods like guacamole, snap peas, broccoli, cucumber and pistachios
charcuterie board featuring pink and red foods like pepperoni, red bell pepper, tomatoes, salami, strawberries and pink candies

I think this food spread can be applicable to soooo many other party themes as well! Use the red/pink ideas for a Valentine’s Day party, Barbie party, Princess party, or Red Carpet party, and the green food spread for a St. Patrick’s Day party, Grinch-themed or Monster bash, or a superhero/Hulk-inspired soiree.

chocolate cupcakes topped with a witch hat
funfetti cupcakes topped with a magic wand

And don’t forget drinks! I made two fun punch flavors and the kids got to fill up their new tumbler with their favorite!

Elphaba's elixir and Glinda's glitter fizz punch options for wicked themed party
custom pink and black tumblers with kids' names

I hope this guide on how to throw a wicked-themed party is helpful and takes your event to the next level! As always, I’d LOVE to see your spellbinding soiree so if you make your way to the Emerald City please please snap a photo or video and tag me on Instagram!

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table with glittery pink and green tablecloths filled with green foods and pink foods

How to Host a Spellbinding Wicked Themed Party

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  • Author: Erica
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  • Category: Entertaining
  • Method: Finger foods
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Here’s everything you need to make a good witch, wicked witch party spread! It brings the magic of oz in every bite 🩷💚

Ingredients

Units Scale

Elphaba’s Green Board

  • Broccoli florets
  • Snap peas
  • Cucumber slices
  • Green grapes
  • Pistachios
  • Guacamole
  • Spinach artichoke dip
  • Snap pea crisps
  • Crackers
  • Andes mints
  • Juicy pear Jelly Belly jelly beans

Glinda’s Pink Board

  • Red bell pepper slices
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Sliced cheese
  • Sun-dried tomato crackers
  • Wheat thins
  • Pepperoni
  • Salami
  • Cherry goat cheese
  • Peppermint white chocolate pretzel thins
  • Cotton candy Jelly Belly jelly beans
  • Valentines nerds gummy clusters
  • Pink and red peanut M&Ms
  • Sour strawberry fruit strips
  • Pink starbursts
  • Sour watermelon candies

Elphaba’s Turkey Pesto Pinwheels

  • 8oz whipped cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1 1/4 lb thinly sliced turkey breast
  • 8oz shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 2oz microgreens or sprouts
  • pickled red onions (optional), patted dry on a paper towel
  • green goddess seasoning or your favorite all-purpose seasoning
  • 6 10-inch spinach and herb tortillas

Glinda’s Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
  • 1 large clove garlic, grated
  • 1 1/4 lb thinly sliced deli ham
  • 8oz shredded cheddar or colby jack cheese
  • butter lettuce
  • green goddess seasoning or your favorite all-purpose seasoning
  • 6 10-inch sun-dried tomato tortillas

Other Items

  • String cheese (Elphaba’s side)
  • PB&J uncrustables (Glinda’s side)
  • Tortilla chips
  • Potato chips

Cupcakes

Elphaba’s Elixir

  • 32oz limeade
  • 32oz pineapple juice
  • 32oz ginger ale
  • 2–3 cups lime sherbet
  • 1/2 teaspoon edible glitter

Glinda’s Glitter Fizz

  • 96oz strawberry lemonade (I get the huge one from Costco)
  • 32oz ginger ale
  • 1 pint (16oz) raspberry sorbet
  • 1/2 teaspoon edible glitter

Instructions

Turkey Pesto Pinwheels

Stir together the cream cheese and pesto until combined. Add a large dollop to each tortilla, spreading it all the way to the edges. Add a sprinkle of cheese and place 3-4 slices turkey on one side of the tortilla. Add microgreens, pickled onions and season with all-purpose seasoning. Roll up the wrap and slice into 5 pinwheels, slicing off the very tips of the tortillas at the end. You may have to re-roll the end pieces as they’ll be a little looser with less filling.

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Whisk together mayo, dijon mustard, honey, grated garlic clove and seasoning. Spread a dollop on each tortilla. Add a sprinkle of cheese, 3-4 slices ham on one side followed by several pieces of butter lettuce. Season everything with all-purpose seasoning and roll the wrap tightly. Slice into 5 pinwheels.

Punch

Combine punch ingredients in two different serving vessels and serve cold.

Notes

See above blog post for photos and links to everything!

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