Superman

Red capes, a big blue sky and a party where every guest gets to save the day.

Best for ages 4 to 10

A Superman party is the classic superhero party: hero blue, cape red and a flash of shield yellow, with clouds on the walls for the sky. Capes at the door turn every guest into a hero in a minute.

Plan the afternoon around rescues and feats of strength. A cardboard box city to stomp through, a rescue mission for stuffed animals and a hero training course in the garden keep them flying until the cake.

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All-in-one party pack Superman Party Set for 16 A table cover, sixteen 9 inch plates and sixteen napkins with the red and blue shield, plus an "It's My Birthday" sticker for the guest of honour. View on Amazon

Decorations

Backdrop or banner Superman Pennant Flag Banner A polyester hero pennant about 18 by 59 inches, with holes along the top to hang it on a string or pole behind the cake table. View on Amazon
Balloon garland Go plain here: balloon garland in Hero blue and Cape red match the rest of the table better than a themed version.
Balloons Superman Balloon Bouquet, 6 Pieces An Anagram bouquet led by a 26 inch Superman shield foil and two 18 inch birthday foils. It ships flat and needs helium to float. View on Amazon

The table

Tablecloth Superman Plastic Table Cover One 54 by 96 inch plastic cover in the Man of Steel design, sized for a standard party table. View on Amazon
Plates and napkins Superman Plates and Napkins for 16 Sixteen heavy 9 inch paper plates and sixteen napkins from Unique, in red, blue and yellow with the shield. View on Amazon
Cups Go plain here: cups in Hero blue and Cape red match the rest of the table better than a themed version.

The cake

Cake topper Flying Superman Cake Topper A plastic Superman figure in flight on a stand. It wipes clean and can go on the next cake, or on a shelf. View on Amazon
Cupcake toppers Superman Cupcake Rings, 24-Pack Officially licensed DecoPac rings with the red and yellow shield. One pushes into each cupcake, and they wash and keep. View on Amazon
Candles Go plain here: candles in Hero blue and Cape red match the rest of the table better than a themed version.

Going home

Goodie bags and favors Superman Stickers and Tattoos Favor Pack Twenty-five jumbo stickers and seventy-five temporary tattoos to split between the goodie bags. The tattoos wash off with soap. View on Amazon

Games and activities

15 minutes

Hero training course

Leap over, crawl under and dash through the course one hero at a time. Everyone graduates with a badge.

You need: Cushions, a hoop, a tunnel or chairs
10 minutes

Rescue mission

Fly to each rescue and bring it back to headquarters. Count the rescues at the end.

You need: Stuffed animals hidden around the room
10 minutes

Super strength toss

Throw the boulders into the basket from behind a line. Step back a pace after every hit.

You need: Balloons or soft balls, a laundry basket

Free printables Bingo cards, a scavenger hunt and favor tags In the Superman colours. Print at home on letter paper.