Mad Scientist Party Theme

After having my stepson for the summer, we are pretty over science experiments lol - he's 8 and his favorite thing to do was at least one experiment a day! This would be the perfect theme for his bday!

(see older - but still fresh! - frosting on this theme too!)

How fun would it be to use this as a lab coat invite?  You could put each kid's name on a drawn "patch" and list something creative about the party details inside! Maybe even attach a pair of rubber gloves! Source

Create bio-hazard decorations using spiky balls and bio-hazard symbols! Source and purchase

Create lab coats for each kid using old shirts! Don't forget to add a name tag, too! Source and tutorial

Create fun table settings using test tubes, personalized clip boards, scientist tools (sponges, magnifying glasses, syringe, etc) all on a metal tray - they will feel so official! Source found via attentiontodetail blog

Don't forget to set up plenty of science (kid safe!) experiments like this simple color changing one! Source 

And you have to have sweets! So why not make these fun science inspired cookies! Source  Cookie cutters here (link)

Mad Scientist Party Theme

I LOVE when people do activities at their parties - how fun would be a mad scientist theme party be?!? I would be pushing the kids out of the way to try the experiments!  You can find tons of fun experiments to do online... so here are a few ideas for putting a little frosting on the party!

To instantly create a fun room... how about a room wrap - FULL wall sized cover that will cover all your frilly pictures and curtains and make the kids feel like they are in a mad scientist room! Source

How clever is this DIY pinata?!? I am so impressed with how she came up with this! Using a balloon and material (see the source) she rocked out a test tube pinata! Even if you just use them as decorations around - these would be great!  Source

Grossly fantastic jello "lab test".  Boys would LOVE cutting this up! Source and recipe

You could also use jello in petri dish and gummy worms! Make sure you have plenty of test tubes in racks and things around, as well! Source

Cover the food and favor bags with radio active stickers! I have a few friends that cook food that should use these ;o)  Source

My favorite mad scientist cake! I love this! Little cotton candy on top, va-la! Source and directions