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A Mystery Party is fun for many ages and even appeals to teenagers. The party can have an old-fashioned Sherlock Holmes feel or a more modern James Bond, Spy Kids or Scooby Doo atmosphere.
Fun Invitations
Write invitation on heavy weight paper and then cut into puzzle pieces. Or write invitation as mirror image (so guest has to hold it up to mirror to read it) or in secret code (send code in separate envelope a few days earlier than invitation to build the suspense).More Invitation ideas and tips!
Fun Decorations
Decoreate with black and white balloons and old fashioned candle holders with candles. More Decoration ideas!
Fun Games and Activities
Have a treasure hunt. Play Clue board game. Solve I Spy books or puzzles. Watch a mystery movie. More Games & Activities ideas!
Fun Arts and Crafts
Draw with lemon juice on white paper (paper must be heated slightly to turn juice brown and reveal design). Decorate book marks. More Arts & Crafts ideas!
Fun Foods
Serve chili, soup, or stew, cheese cubes, baby carrots and dip, apple slices and cookies. More Fun Food ideas!
Fun Favors
Send guests home with mini magnifying glasses, mystery books and bookmarks, puzzles, flashlights, or notepads and pencils. More Party Favor ideas!
Special Resources
Check out Mystery Kits for inspiration. Visit the Kids' Party Fun Directory for party places, entertainment, and rentals in your area. Receive $20 off your order of $100 of Birthday Express party supplies with promo code KidsPartyFun. More Party Resources!
Related Party Themes
Similar parties include Magic and Treasure Hunt. More Party Themes!