Hawaiian themed party

[jenr812]

My DD is turning 13 in two weeks and she's decided on a hawaiian themed party. I'd love some ideas to add to our agenda. We're having standard cookout fare (dogs, burgers, salads). I'm also making a fruit salad (acine de pepe yummy) and serving chunks of pineapple to dip in warm caramel ('Ohana anyone?). I've bought a ton of plastic leis and tiki torches. I'm trying to find an inflatable palm tree to borrow. We've got water balloon games planned, moonbounce for the younger kids coming, a hula hoop game, trying to find some coconuts for races, and we're making koozy cup holders with luau foam stickers for everyone to take home. I'm considering a pinata but it depends on how much I spend on the food, as I've already spent a small fortune on decorations and favors. I'm expecting around 20 or so kids and around the same # of adults.

Anyone else have more ideas or tips I haven't thought of? I love parties and want my DD to have a magical 13th birthday! Thanks everyone

 

[rsjj]

do you have access to a snowcone machine? shaved ice is good! how about hula dance lesson? lilo & stitch soundtrack & movie...or hawaiian music in the back ground. a real flower lei from your local flower shop for your daughter would be special! are you guests coming in hawaiian attire? fun, fun, fun!! i'm sure others will have more...

 

[ksjayhawks]

Grass skirts to wear
Limbo
Hawaiian music in background
Encourage guests to wear tropical shirts/shorts
Chicken terryaki skewers (like at Chinese restaurants)
Fruits--watermelon, grapes, cantalope
Travel posters of Hawaii

have fun!

 

[jenr812]

Thanks for the replies I put on the invitation to wear your favorite tropical clothes. I like the Lilo & Stitch idea. And the real flower lei for Jessica - love that idea!!! Thank you!

I just got back from Garden Ridge and they had a ton of cool luau themed party stuff 75% off including a couple grass skirts! I got more decorations including a big palm tree. She is going to be so excited when she gets home from school I also got adorable candles for 3-10 cents a piece!!!!

 

[saucymb]

Michael's has their summer craft project things (the foamy stuff) 90% off...they had some Hawaiian/Luau themed things that may interest you.

 

[jenr812]

Michael's has their summer craft project things (the foamy stuff) 90% off...they had some Hawaiian/Luau themed things that may interest you.

THANK YOU! I knew I should have gone there this morning instead of taking a nap LOL I'll head there later - I need some more of the koozy cup holders if they still have them

 

[Kahana-ri]

In the Target dollar bins they have cute Hawaiian themed items. Straws, lei's, stir sticks, and these cute little pineapple cups. Other items, but I forget? Sounds like a great party plan.