Ideas For an Ice Cream Sundae Party
Host an end of year ice cream party for the kids and celebrate the end of school! Let them create their own ice cream sundaes with theme party decoration that’s reminiscent of an old fashioned ice cream parlor.
When school is ending and the kids have a long hot summer ahead, why not celebrate with an end of year ice cream party that’s fun for the classroom or the neighborhood kids!
This is also fun for a summer birthday party celebration. The styling and décor are simple to do and appeal to every mom because it’s totally doable!
I’m sharing my favorite tips and inside “scoop” to pull together an ice cream social for kids.
Fun Ideas for an Ice Cream Social
Use a garden shelf of potting table to set up a “build your own sundaes” bar
Add a cute whimsical sign to the ice cream sundae bar.
Display ice cream cones inside a tall apothecary jar for an ice cream parlor feel.
Place dry toppings in classic sundae fountain glasses for a feeling of nostalgia.
Pour wet toppings into small carafes that are easy to pour.
Use coordinating fabric patterns and colors displayed inside painted frames for simple table décor.
Wrap whipped cream cans with matching scrapbook paper.
Line a serving tray with more of the same fabric, and tie remnants around carafes to dress them up.
Pre-scoop ice cream balls into acrylic sundae bowls so kids can grab one and begin topping.
Offer push-ups filled with sherbet for a bit of nostalgia that reminds us of the ice cream truck. Don’t you just love these push pop containers!
Display push ups inside a low vase fitted with Styrofoam, and then cover the foam with colorful candies.
Have some old fashioned yard games available for kids to play with, like jump ropes, ball toss, hula hoops, etc.
Toppings
Here are some of our favorite topping ideas for an ice cream sundae bar.
- Crushed Oreos
- M&M’s
- Colorful sprinkles
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Peanut butter chips
- Mini peanut butter cups (Reese’s)
- Nuts (peanuts, walnuts, pistachios)
- Fudge sauce
- Caramel sauce
- Strawberry souce
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
More Ice Cream Party Ideas
- Set up an ice cream soda bar for birthday celebrations.
- Celebrate the 4th of July with a red, white and blue ice cream float bar.
- You can also set up a more adult version ice cream soda bar.
- Add an banana split bar for showers and parties.
- Make an ice cream sandwich bar and let guests make their on combos.
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Thanks so much for sharing all of the excellent information!
Wow! It’s wonderful idea for party. Want to try it right now!
Trying to recreate this masterpiece and can’t figure out how to do the sign that says ice cream parlour? Any suggestions.
As i melt in this heat I would love an Sundae party right about now!
Thank you, Aga. I miss the simplicity of life as a kid growing up in the “country” too. There was nothing better than the freedom of riding our bikes wherever we wanted to go. : – )
I love those ideas:) When i was little, all we had is to play outside in the garden having only bicycles or ball 😉 It is amazing how it has changed since then. Now our kids can have real, decent parties in the garden and play with different toys and don’t get messy as we did. Love that post!
This is really cute 🙂 The glasses you used for toppings are perfect for ice cream sundaes!
Very nice indeed! The kids are BEAUTIFUL!