Plan a kids’ LEGO birthday party on a budget with these fun and easy ideas for decor, activities, food, favors, and more.
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Everyone loves LEGO and it might be one of the most popular party ideas for kids. One of the biggest advantages is the wide range of themes. You could host a LEGO party every year and never make it feel the same. Whether your child prefers Ninjago or Friends, zoo animals or superheroes, there’s something they’ll love.
If you are planning a kids’ birthday party, get inspired by the best LEGO party ideas. Below you’ll find LEGO decorations, simple kids’ activities, and party favors for goody bags.
Best LEGO Party Ideas
Everything is awesome when you're throwing a LEGO party.
LEGO Party Printables
This set of printable party supplies includes an invitation, thank you note, bunting triangles, water bottle wrappers, tent cards, and party circles.
Giant Brick Banner and Minifigure
Make your own giant LEGO bricks and a minifigure for festive themed decorations.
LEGO Bucket Punch Bowl
Turn an empty LEGO bucket into a punch bowl and add a printable label via Life Sew Savory.
DIY Lego Jars
Turn a set of glass jars into minifigure heads and use them as containers for tableware or treats.
LEGO Activity Book
Print a few activity sheets and set out crayons for a fun busy activity to have set up for guests as they arrive.
Lego Challenge Activity
Print these LEGO challenge cards and divide into teams for a fun little competition.
LEGO Bingo Game
Play LEGO bingo for a fun and exciting group activity. Bingo is a classic birthday party game that is fun for kids of all ages.
LEGO Star Wars Party Food
Make it a LEGO Star Wars party with easy and punny food ideas including easy ones like pixie stick lightsabers and Leia bun rolls.
Gluten-Free LEGO Sugar Cookies
We try to have a gluten-free option at all of our parties and my kids' friends would definitely appreciate these cute cookies.
Hot Chocolate Bombs
Hot cocoa bombs are so fun to make and drink! Make this minifigure version filled with marshmallows and sprinkles for a fall or winter birthday party treat.
LEGO Cake Pops
Make these adorable minifigure cake pops and customize them with all kinds of silly faces.
LEGO Ice Cream
This molded ice cream is deliciously flavored with dulce de leche and cookie pieces.
LEGO Marshmallow Pops
For a fun twist on a cake pop, try these marshmallow pops. These are a quick no-bake party treat that you can make ahead of time.
Lego Party Favor Bags
Paint miniature dollar store tote bags with minifigure faces for a fun party favor and set kids up to decorate their own.
Minifigure Soaps
Minifigure soaps are a cute little DIY to add to party favor bags or set out in the bathroom to encourage handwashing.
DIY Travel LEGO Case
Make a custom travel case to give as a handmade gift for the birthday kid.
More LEGO party ideas
- Make LEGO brick invitations from cardstock like Little Family Fun. Match the classic brick colors or choose any color to match your party decor.
- Set up a The LEGO Movie photo booth with a LEGO Emmett standup cutout (or your kid’s favorite character) from Life with Fingerprints.
- Build a LEGO cake plate with The Right On Mom from bricks to display the birthday cake.
- Grab a set of printable LEGO minifigure masks from Creciendo con Montessori and let each child decorate their own.
- Grab this printable Pin the Head on the Minifigure game from Hale Grafx.
- Piñatas are always a hit at birthday parties and this one from Little Family Fun is almost as simple as gift-wrapping a box.
- Set up a bunch of single-serve juice boxes wrapped in this LEGO printable from Delia Creates to make them look like bricks.
- This colorful birthday party idea from Bird’s Party uses Duplos to make place card holders but could easily be swapped for a stack of smaller LEGO pieces.
- These LEGO brick cookies from Sweet Sugarbelle are adorable and use square cookie cutters.
- Cheese and crackers will please most kids and makes a non-messy finger food that’s perfect for parties from Tonya Staab.
- Make easy Rice Krispies from The Stay-at-Home Chef for a treat that makes a delicious alternative to cake.
- These cute LEGO brick necklace charms, via The Long Thread, make nice party favors and could also be set up as a party activity.
- Turn basic solid-colored paper bags into LEGO bricks at Homemaking Fun.
What’s next? Try these other fun and creative ideas on One Mama’s Daily Drama:
I’m really digging the printable LEGO juice box wrappers. 🙂 Some of the other ideas are amazing as well, definitely going to try most of these out.
Thanks, David! We’re big LEGO fans and I love all the creative ideas I find for using them in new ways.
These are 25 great ideas. It took me more than 1 hour to read all these. Thank for share, Keri !
You’re welcome, Karen! My kids love all things LEGO.
Many nice ideas to do, Keri. I may take me several weekends to learn to do all of these stuffs with my kids. I am sure they will be excited. Thanks for your lego party ideas, keri.
You’re welcome! We are crazy about LEGO at my house.