Purim Party Themes
1. Africa/Jungle
Menu: Boerowors, pap and gravy, biltong salad, BBQ chicken
Entertainment: Drum café, African hair braiding
Decor: African fabric tablecloths, big black vases with bamboo sticks, animal print material, masks
Costumes: Game rangers
2. In an Airplane/In the Air
Menu: Kosher airline-style meal, roasted potatoes, meatball hamantaschen, salami, lentil soup, salad
Entertainment: Kahoot games, races (unwrap meal, drink Kool-Aid fastest), live bird show, balloon show
Decor: Birds, aeroplanes, planets
Costumes: Astronauts, pilots, flight attendants
3. Arabian Nights Purim
Menu: Middle Eastern dishes like lamb kebabs, rice pilaf, hummus, pita bread, baklava
Entertainment: Arabian dance (modest version), henna artist, Arabic calligraphy
Decor: Persian rugs, lanterns, hanging fabrics, Moroccan tea sets
Costumes: Sultan, desert traveler, genie
4. Ballpark
Menu: Hot dogs, nachos, pretzels, popcorn, Cracker Jacks, lemonade
Entertainment: Sports-themed games like baseball pitch challenge, ring toss
Decor: Red and white striped tablecloths, mini baseball bats, stadium banners
Costumes: Baseball players, referees, cheerleaders
5. Black and White
Menu: black & white deviled eggs and mini caprese skewers as appetizers. Main courses feature blackened salmon with rice and grilled chicken in a white wine sauce. Sides include black and white pasta salad and garlic mashed potatoes. For dessert, Oreo cheesecake bars and chocolate mousse with vanilla cream.
Entertainment: mime performance
Decor: Black and white striped tablecloths, checkered dance floor, black and white balloons
Costumes: Tuxedos, flapper dresses, black & white clown, panda costume
6. Bubblemania
Menu: Cotton candy, bubble tea, bubble waffles, spherical candies
Entertainment: Bubble show, foam party, bubble art station
Decor: Balloons of various sizes, bubble machines, clear orbs hanging from the ceiling
Costumes: White & blue outfits with "bubbly" designs, bubble wrap accessories
7. Candy Land
Menu: Cotton candy hamantaschen, cotton candy "ice cream"
Entertainment: Chocolate bar workshop
Decor: Giant lollipops (made from pool noodles, duct tape, PVC pipes), giant candies, colorful Chinese lanterns
Costumes: Candyland characters (King Kandy, Queen Frosty, Jolly Gumdrop, etc.)
8. Carnival
Menu: Hot dogs in carnival boxes, popcorn, fairy floss
Entertainment: Circus tricks, magician, carnival booths, pony rides
Decor: Colorful raffle tickets, large tent, animal masks
Costumes: Ringmaster, gymnast, gypsy, animal
9. China
Menu: Dumplings, egg rolls, sesame chicken, lo mein, fortune cookies
Entertainment: Chinese dragon dance, chopstick challenge, calligraphy station
Decor: Chinese lanterns, red and gold tablecloths, paper fans
Costumes: Traditional Chinese silk robes, Mandarin hats, dragon costume
10. Construction/Under Construction
Menu: Mini burger sliders, hot dogs, "dirt" pudding cups (chocolate pudding with crushed Oreos), tool-shaped cookies, "cement" cupcakes (grey frosting), pretzel “bricks,” fruit served in plastic "toolboxes," and construction-themed snack mix.
Entertainment: Construction-themed games (building challenges), DIY tool belt craft station, interactive activity with toy construction vehicles, and a photo booth with hard hats and tool props.
Decor: Hi-vis jackets, hard hats, caution tape, traffic cones, construction signs, table settings with mini construction tools, toolboxes as centerpieces, wooden pallets as backdrops.
Costumes: Many attendees wore hi-vis vests, construction worker attire (overalls, hard hats, tool belts), safety vests, and toy tools.
11. Chocolate Factory
Menu: Chocolate fountain, truffles, chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate chip cookies
Entertainment: Chocolate-making workshop, golden ticket scavenger hunt
Decor: Large candy props, golden wrappers, Willy Wonka-style signage
Costumes: Oompa Loompas, Willy Wonka-style top hats, golden ticket costumes
12. Circus
Menu: Popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, animal crackers
Entertainment: Drum circle, face painting, magician
Decor: White and red striped tablecloths, red and white balloons
Costumes: Clowns
14. Dubai
Menu: Shawarma, dates, lamb kebabs, saffron rice, Arabic tea
Entertainment: Sand art, falcon show, henna tattoos
Decor: Gold and white fabric drapes, palm trees, Persian rugs
Costumes: Sheikhs, Arabian princes.
15. Farm
Menu: Sheep cupcakes, squeeze-your-own juice, BBQ pulled beef, corn on the cob, fresh fruit & vegetables
Entertainment: Petting zoo, pony rides
Decor: Bales of hay, gingham tablecloths, wooden crates, wildflowers
16. Glow Party
Menu: Neon-colored jello, glowing cocktails (with tonic water), fluorescent cupcakes
Entertainment: Glow-in-the-dark bowling, neon face painting, blacklight graffiti wall
Decor: UV-reactive tape, glow sticks, neon balloons
Costumes: Neon tutus, glow paint outfits, LED sneakers
17. Golf Course
Menu: Goulash & potatoes, meat wedges, chicken nuggets, spaghetti, chocolate mousse
Entertainment: Golf simulator
Decor: Backdrop from Amazon, vases filled with golf balls
Costumes: Green pleated skirts, polo tops, visors, baseball caps
18. Hawaii
Menu: Hawaiian rolls, pineapple chicken skewers, shoyu chicken, spinach mango salad, upside-down pineapple cupcakes
Entertainment: Sand art, bird show, ukulele player, hula hoops, volcano
Decor: Bamboo mats, flower necklaces, pineapples wearing sunglasses
19. High Seas/Pirates
Menu: Fish & chips, coconut shrimp, seaweed salad, "treasure chest" cupcakes
Entertainment: Pirate treasure hunt, plank walking game, sword fighting show
Decor: Nautical ropes, pirate flags, treasure chests
Costumes: Pirates, mermaids, sailors, navy captains
20. International
Menu: Chinese chicken, Israeli falafel, Italian pasta, Japanese sushi, French baguettes, Mexican tacos, American burgers, Moroccan chicken
Decor: Globe balloons, snow globe decorations, international station signs, flags from around the world
Costumes: Snow globe costumes
21. Israel
Menu: Shawarma, falafel, schnitzel, French fries, Israeli salad, chumus, techina
Entertainment: Kotel backdrop photobooth, caricatures in Tzfat, squeezing orange juice
Decor: Shuk setup, silver Jewish items (menorah, candlesticks), Kosel live
Costumes: Ride-on camel, IDF soldiers, ancient Yerushalayim
21. India
Menu: Chicken curry, yellow rice, naan bread, beef with coconut cream.
Entertainment: Indian dance, henna fake tattoos.
Decor: Bright colors, vibrant drapery, and decorative lanterns.
Costumes: Sarees, traditional Indian attire, and Indian cricket player costumes for the men.
22. Italy
Menu: Olive challah, bruschetta, antipasto salad, tomato soup, chicken marsala, spaghetti with meat sauce
Decor: Amalfi Coast colors, greenery, fresh lemons, wood rounds, candles
Costumes: Aprons and chef hats
23. Ireland/Irish
Menu: Guinness, Irish whiskey, pareve soda bread, beef in Guinness, colcannon, mashed potatoes.
Entertainment: Irish folk music, step dancing, and Irish storytelling sessions.
Decor: Irish-themed decorations (avoid shamrocks due to religious connotations). Incorporate Celtic knots, rustic wood, and green hues.
Costumes: Traditional Irish attire or casual green and plaid clothing for guests.
24. Japan
Menu: Sushi rolls (vegetarian and fish), miso soup, teriyaki chicken, vegetable tempura, edamame, mochi.
Entertainment: Japanese taiko drumming performance, origami station, and kimono fashion show.
Decor: Cherry blossoms, bamboo, paper lanterns, and minimalist wooden accents.
Costumes: Kimonos or casual traditional Japanese attire for guests.
25. Lab
Menu: Lab meatballs ("brain balls"), radioactive rice (turmeric rice), DNA pasta (twirly pasta), mixed vegetable quiche, salad
Entertainment: Mad science experiments
Decor: Periodic table of elements poster, test tubes, petri dishes, smoke machine
Costumes: Lab coats, safety goggles, shirts with science-themed slogans
26. Latino
Menu: Tacos, empanadas, churros, guacamole with tortilla chips, mojitos, sangria, and pastelitos.
Entertainment: Latin cooking demo, live Latin music performance, piñata contest, taco-making station.
Decor: Bright colorful streamers, papel picado (Mexican cut-out decorations), festive tablecloths, and vibrant flowers.
Costumes: Traditional Latin dresses, flamenco attire, sombreros, and casual festive wear.
27. Lego
Menu: Lego-shaped cookies, brick-shaped cupcakes, mini sandwiches, colorful fruit skewers, and Lego cake pops.
Entertainment: Lego building contest, Lego-themed photo booth, interactive Lego wall, and a Lego movie screening.
Decor: Giant Lego blocks, Lego table centerpieces, bright primary-colored balloons, and large Lego displays.
Costumes: Lego character outfits, brick-shaped costumes, or colorful clothing resembling Lego pieces.
28. Masquerade
Menu: Finger foods like mini quiches, stuffed mushrooms, smoked salmon bites, beef tenderloin, creamy risotto, chocolate mousse, macarons, mini crème brûlée.
Entertainment: Classical music or string quartet, masquerade ball with dance floor, photo booth with elegant props, mask contest with prizes.
Decor: Rich colors like gold, black, and deep purples, chandeliers, candles, velvet drapes, ornate mirrors, dramatic floral arrangements, masks as centerpieces or hanging from the ceiling.
Costumes: Elegant evening wear with ornate masks, Victorian-style gowns, tuxedos, feathered or bejeweled masks.
29. Mexico
Menu: Tacos, tamales, guacamole with chips, churros, margaritas, and traditional Mexican sweets like tres leches cake.
Entertainment: Mariachi band, mojigangas (large traditional puppets), donkey for photos, hamantaschen piñata.
Decor: Colorful papel picado banners, sombreros, cacti, Mexican rugs, and vibrant tablecloths.
Costumes: Traditional Mexican attire like colorful skirts, embroidered shirts, ponchos, and sombreros.
30. Morocco
Menu: Tagine, couscous, Moroccan-style lamb skewers, mint tea, and pastries like baklava.
Entertainment: live Moroccan music, henna artists, and storytelling sessions.
Decor: Rich fabrics like velvet and silk, Moroccan lanterns, low seating with cushions, and intricate patterns.
Costumes: Traditional Moroccan attire, flowing kaftans, turbans, brightly colored shawls.
31. NYC
Menu: NYC hot dogs, bagels with lox, cheesecake, NY-style pizza
Entertainment: Broadway-style karaoke, NYC trivia, street magician
Decor: Yellow taxis, subway signs, city skyline backdrop
Costumes: I ♥ NY shirts, Statue of Liberty, Wall Street business attire
32. Outer Space
Menu: Star-shaped sandwiches, cosmic cupcakes, alien fruit skewers, rocket-shaped cookies, meteorite popcorn balls, galaxy punch.
Entertainment: Mad Science space-themed show.
Decor: Space-themed props, boys in astronaut costumes, girls in star/galaxy dresses.
Costumes: Astronaut suits for boys, star/galaxy-themed dresses for girls.
33. Palace
Menu: Brisket, potato pierogies, beef egg rolls, sweet & sour meatballs, Caesar salad, fruit, hamantaschen
Entertainment: Magician, live music
Decor: Amazon palace backdrop, gold tablecloths, candlesticks
Costumes: Velvet capes, crowns
34. Paris
Menu: Croissants, baguettes, assorted French cheeses, quiche Lorraine, French onion soup, ratatouille, coq au vin, crème brûlée, macarons, éclairs.
Entertainment: wine tasting, French trivia, Eiffel Tower photo booth.
Decor: Eiffel Tower centerpieces, Parisian street signs, vintage French posters, lace tablecloths, soft lighting with chandeliers, candles.
Costumes: Parisian chic attire (berets, striped shirts, scarves), elegant dresses, suits, classic Parisian fashion elements.
34. Persia
Menu: Persian rice, kebabs, tahdig (crispy rice), baklava
Entertainment: Persian storytelling, live music, calligraphy station
Decor: Persian rugs, gold and red table settings, Middle Eastern lanterns
Costumes: King Achashverosh, Queen Esther, Persian nobility
35. Pop Art Purim
Menu: Colorful cakes, polka dot cookies, neon drinks
Entertainment: DIY pop art station, comic book photo booth
Decor: Bright comic-style backdrops, speech bubble props, oversized pop art posters
Costumes: Pop art face paint, Andy Warhol-inspired outfits, comic book characters
36. Red Carpet
Menu: Champagne flutes, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, chocolate-dipped strawberries
Entertainment: Paparazzi photo booth, best-dressed contest, celebrity look-alike challenge
Decor: Red carpet entrance, gold stanchions, Hollywood stars on the floor
Costumes: Hollywood stars, Oscars-style formal wear
37. Racetrack
Menu: Sports drinks, mini burgers, energy bars
Entertainment: Remote control car racing, track racing challenge
Decor: Checkered flags, mini racetrack tables
Costumes: NASCAR jumpsuits, pit crew outfits
38. Roaring 20s
Menu: Reuben sandwiches, deviled eggs, Waldorf salad, stuffed mushrooms, chicken à la king, pineapple upside-down cake, classic cocktails.
Entertainment: Live jazz band or swing music, speakeasy-style photo booth, games.
Decor: Art Deco patterns, gold and black color scheme, feather centerpieces, vintage champagne glasses, speakeasy entrance sign, jazz club ambiance with dim lighting and candles.
Costumes: Flapper dresses with fringe and pearls, pinstripe suits with fedoras, feathered headbands, long gloves, and bow ties.
39. Shtetl
Menu: Gefilte fish, salmon, lox, herring, fresh challah, kale & spring mix salad, soup, kugel, chicken and/or pastrami, babka, apple strudel, hamantaschen
Entertainment: Pickle making, Yiddish malarky, Klezmer band
Decor: Old farmhouse backdrop, burlap on tables
Costumes:
Boys/Men – Newsboy caps, vests, tzitzis out
Girls/Women – Skirt aprons, floral dresses, prairie-style dresses, tichels, bonnets
40. 60s Theme
Menu: Chicken à la king, sweet & sour meatballs, green bean casserole, deviled eggs, Jell-O salad, fondue, pineapple upside-down cake.
Entertainment: jewish 1960s music playlist or live band, hippie craft station (make-your-own tie-dye shirts or flower crowns.
Decor: Psychedelic colors, peace signs, lava lamps, beaded curtains, retro posters, vinyl records, flower power motifs.
Costumes: Tie-dye shirts, bell-bottom pants, fringe vests, round sunglasses, headbands, go-go dresses, mod suits.
41. Stadium
Menu: Burgers, hot dogs, wings, corn salad, garden salad, coleslaw, fries, soft pretzels, popcorn bar, beer bar
Entertainment: Fire juggler, halftime show
Decor: Stadium audience background, artificial grass runner, baseball decorations, popcorn, glass Coke bottles
Costumes: Referees
42. Under Construction
Menu: Mini construction-themed sandwiches (burger sliders, hot dogs), "dirt" pudding cups (chocolate pudding with crushed Oreos), tool-shaped cookies, "cement" cupcakes (grey frosting), fruit served in plastic "toolboxes," and construction-themed snacks like pretzel "bricks."
Entertainment: Construction-themed games (building challenges), a DIY craft station (make-your-own tool belt), interactive activity with toy construction vehicles, and a photo booth with hard hats and tool props.
Decor: Construction cones, caution tape, hard hats, and traffic signs; table settings with mini construction tools, toolboxes as centerpieces, and wooden pallets as backdrops.
Costumes: Construction worker attire (overalls, hard hats, tool belts), safety vests, and toy tools.
42. United Kingdom
Menu: Fish and chips, shepherd's pie, bangers and mash, ploughman’s lunch (cheese, pickles, bread, and meats), roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, scones with clotted cream and jam, traditional English breakfast tea, Pimm’s.
Entertainment: British music (The Beatles, Queen, or traditional folk music), pub quiz with British trivia, British film screening (Sherlock Holmes or James Bond), royal family-themed photo booth.
Decor: Union Jack flags, red telephone booths, British street signs, tea sets, vintage-style furniture, floral arrangements, plaid patterns, antique-style clocks, royal-inspired accents.
Costumes: British-inspired fashion (tweed jackets, bowler hats, waistcoats), royal family-themed outfits, traditional English dresses and suits, casual British fashion (trench coats, scarves, flat caps).
43. Under the Sea
Menu: Poke bowl bar, seafood platters, seaweed salad, tropical fruit skewers, blue gelatin “ocean” cups, shell-shaped cookies.
Entertainment: Underwater-themed games, interactive fish tank experience, treasure hunt, bubble show.
Decor: Seaweed garlands, seashells, fishnet drapes, ocean-inspired colors (blue, teal, coral), floating jellyfish lanterns, coral reef centerpieces, glowing bubble lights.
Costumes: Sailor outfits, mermaid dresses, pirate costumes, scuba diver gear, ocean-themed accessories.
44. Wild West
Menu: BBQ chicken, pulled beef sandwiches, baked beans, cornbread, coleslaw, potato wedges, apple pie.
Entertainment: Lasso contest, mechanical bull riding, horseshoe toss, Wild West photo booth.
Decor: Bales of straw, cowboy hats, bandanas, wooden barrels, wagon wheels, saloon-style signs, checkered tablecloths.
Costumes: Cowboy outfits, denim jeans, plaid shirts, cowboy boots, fringe vests, sheriff badges.oy outfits
45. Purim Cocktail Party
Menu: Open bar, knishes, franks in blankets, cigars (chocolate or cookie cigars), cut peppers & cucumbers in mini cups with dressing, smoked salmon canapés, mini deli sandwiches, cocktail nuts.
Entertainment: Purim-themed cocktail mixing station, interactive Megillah reading, photo booth with elegant props, Purim trivia or games.
Decor: Elegant black and gold theme, dim lighting with candles, cocktail tables with sleek centerpieces, vintage bar signs, decorative glasses and trays.
Costumes: Semi-formal cocktail attire, vintage 1920s-inspired outfits, masquerade masks, stylish hats and accessories.
46. Glow Purim
Menu: Glow-in-the-dark cotton candy, neon-colored drinks, bright fruit skewers, black light-reactive frosted cupcakes, glow jelly (tonic water-based gelatin), colorful popcorn.
Entertainment: Glow face painting, mitzvah challenge station, neon dance party, LED poi or hula hoop performance, interactive light show.
Decor: Black lights, neon tape, LED stars, glow-in-the-dark balloons, fiber optic centerpieces, fluorescent tableware, glowing pathways.
Costumes: Black light-reactive suspenders, LED accessories, neon wigs, glow face paint, UV-reactive clothing.
47. Royal Purim
Menu: Beef Wellington, roasted chicken, stuffed lamb, royal pastries (mini tarts, éclairs), honey cakes, hamantaschen with royal fillings (pistachio, apricot), fruit platter.
Entertainment: Royal costume contest, Purim spiel (with a royal twist), royal games (crown making, trivia about famous kings and queens), live music or DJ with classical or royal-inspired music.
Decor: Regal color scheme (gold, purple, royal blue), crowns and tiaras, velvet drapes, chandeliers, royal insignia, ornate table settings with gold cutlery, royal portraits, and elegant floral arrangements.
Costumes: Royal attire (kings, queens, princes, princesses), regal robes, tiaras, crowns, and sashes. Guests can dress as royal figures from history or as characters from the Purim story with a royal flair.