Sponge Bob Party

SpongeBob Squared

Games/Activities

Bubble Fun -Blowing bubbles is an art in SpongeBob’s subterranean realm deep down in the Pacific Ocean, so give your guests a chance to have some fun with bubbles at your party. Give a small container of bubble solution and a wand to each guest and let them have fun. Award a prize for the largest bubble, most bubbles, most effort, etc. so that every guest gets recognition!

Squidward’s Octopus Tag - A cross between Red Rover and tag, this game is sure to make a splash at your party! First, set up a rectangular “ocean” with boundaries. Let the birthday child begin the game as Squidward (SpongeBob’s cranky octopus neighbor). He or she stands in the middle of the ocean, while all other guests (Fish) line up at one end of the room.

The birthday child starts the game by crying out, “I am the Octopus, king of all motion. Let’s see if you can cross my ocean.” All the Fish then try to run across the ocean as Squidward tries to tag them. If tagged, Fish become Seaweed. Keeping one foot planted, Seaweed try to reach out and tag the Fish running by, turning those players into Seaweed too. If some Fish reach the other side, the Octopus and Seaweed say the chant and the crossing contest begins again. The game continues until all the Fish become Seaweed. The last Fish gets to be the new Octopus.

Sea Shell Treasure Hunt - Everyone loves to find treasures! Use your child's sandbox or fill a plastic swimming pool with sand. Add a bunch of different sea shells and cover them with sand. Let the kids search for the shells and take them home as party favors. If you wish, add unusual rocks or other treasures that can be found under the sea. Assorted shells and stones are available at your local craft store.

Take a Trip Underwater - If time permits, take your guests on a trip to your local aquarium to learn about everyday life under the sea! Many aquariums offer tours and programs especially for children. Perhaps your guests will be luckily enough to catch a glimpse of SpongeBob or his gang of fishy friends!

Draw SpongeBob - This simple activity is sure to get some laughs out of the whole group. All you'll need for each guest is a paper plate and a pencil. Tell each guest to put the plate on top of their head and draw SpongeBob the sea sponge. Repeat the game with a different character or sea-related creature, such as an octopus, shark, fish, whale, etc.

Fish, Fish, Shark!! - This game, inspired by SpongeBob's underwater world of fishy friends, is based on the traditional "Duck, Duck, Goose" game. Instead of a goose chasing a duck, a shark chases a fish.

Gather all your little fishies and seat them in a circle. To start, designate a "Fish" to walk around the circle, tapping each guest on the head and calling each a fish. After several guests have been tapped, the "Fish" chooses one guest and yells out "Shark" when tapping him or her on the head. The Shark chases the Fish and tries to tag her as she races around the circle and back to the Shark’s spot. Repeat the game until each guest has had a chance to be the Shark.

Patrick's Starfish Cake - Inviting one of SpongeBob’s best friends to the party is easy with this fun cake! Simply purchase your child's favorite flavor of boxed cake mix. Follow package instructions to prepare and bake in two round cake pans. When cool, leave one layer whole and cut the second layer into five equal sections (like cutting a pie). These pieces will become Patrick's starfish legs. Place the first layer in the center of a large piece of cardboard covered with foil. Trim the curved edges of the starfish legs, so that they fit snugly against the round edge of the body piece. Arrange the legs neatly around the body of the starfish and attach with icing. Frost with red or pink icing. Draw on Patrick's eyes, nose, etc. Decorate with colored sprinkles while the icing is still moist to give Patrick a spiny texture. For fun, spread blue frosting on the tray to make it look like Patrick is in the water.

SpongeBob’s Fruit Platter - Make a simple fruit tray special by serving the fruit with SpongeBob’s pineapple house! Not only is it a healthy snack, but it also makes a great centerpiece for your party table.

If you're feeling more ambitious, use the pieces of fruit and additional toothpicks to make some the lovable characters in Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob's underwater city. Try creating his simple starfish buddy Patrick, his sour next-door-neighbor Squidward (an octopus), or his thrill-seeking surfer-girl squirrel pal, Sandy Cheeks.

Worms in a Blanket - Your guests will squirm with delight when they taste this party favorite. To make these wormy treats, purchase hot dogs, cheese, and refrigerator croissants. Slice hot dogs lengthwise several times and cut cheese into strips. Unroll croissants and stuff them with the hot dogs strips (worms) and cheese. Roll croissants back up and bake as directed, or until golden brown.

Ocean Slushie - This refreshing drink was made just for fans of SpongeBob SquarePants! (Serves 8 children.)

Combine 3 cups ice, 3 cups blue sports drink, and 3 large scoops vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt in a blender. Halve ingredients to avoid overflow, if necessary. Whirl until smooth and serve in tall glasses. Add cocktail umbrellas for an extra special touch.

Spread your table cover on your party table. If your child has any theme-related toys, you can add them to the table for a more festive display.

To create colorful two-tone streamers, put two differently colored streamers back-to-back, twist as you walk them to the wall, and attach at shoulder height.