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Having trouble remembering the 60's? Think "groovy"... long hair, tie dye, hot pants, go-go boots, peace symbols, smiley faces, love beads, flower power, Laugh In, Woodstock, and the Beatles.
The 60s are retro and your child may think this is a cool theme for a birthday party. A 60s party could also be a fun way to educate children about a very interesting time in recent history.
Fun Invititation ideas for a 1960s party include:
- peace symbols
- smiley faces
- tye dye design
- flower power design
- photo collage from the era (Kennedys, Martin Luther King, Vietnam, Beatles)
Encourage guests to wear 60s gear (ripped jeans, tye dye, headbands, love beads, etc.)
Fun Decorations for a 60s party include:
- peace symbols
- smiley faces
- flower power designs
- photo collage from the era (Kennedys, Martin Luther King, Vietnam, Beatles)
More Decoration Ideas and Tips!
Fun Games & Activities for a 1960s Party include:
- 1960s Trivia
- Play 60s music (Beatles, Rolling Stones, The 5th Dimension, The Who, Bob Dylan)
Fun Arts & Crafts ideas for a 1960s Party include:
- "love bead" necklaces
- tie dye shirts
- smiley face and and peace symbol charms out of Shrinky Dink plastic or Fimo Clay
Fun Foods for a 1960s Party include:
- veggie burgers
- granola bars
- nuts
- jello
- tang or kool aid
- pineapple upside down cake
- smiley face cake
- tie dye cup cakes
Fun Party Favors for a 1960s Party include:
- love beads
- peace symbol charms
- smiley face key chains, balls, charms, etc.
- woven friendship bracelets
Special Resources for a 1960's Party include:
- Shindigz.com
- Kids' Party Fun Directory (entertainment, rentals, and places)
- The Psychedelic 60s
- 60s Culture
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