Pirate Party Free Checklist

Ahoy there, matey! Planning a swashbuckling celebration for your little buccaneers? A pirate party is the perfect way to bring adventure, treasure, and high-seas fun to life! With so many exciting details to plan — from treasure hunts to cannonball tosses — it’s easy to get swept away. That’s why we’ve put together this ultimate Pirate Party Checklist to help you navigate every part of your event with ease. Whether you’re hosting a birthday bash, school party, or backyard adventure, this guide will make sure your crew is well-fed, entertained, and ready to set sail. Grab your compass and let’s chart the course for a party they’ll never forget!

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🗺️ Planning & Prep

• ☐ Choose party date and time
• ☐ Create guest list
• ☐ Send pirate-themed invitations (message in a bottle, treasure map design, etc.)
• ☐ Set dress code (pirate hats, bandanas, eye patches encouraged!)

🏝️ Decorations

• ☐ Pirate flags & skull-and-crossbones banners
• ☐ Treasure chests (real or DIY)
• ☐ Gold coins, gems, and nautical netting
• ☐ Palm trees, barrels, and crates for setting the scene
• ☐ Pirate ship backdrop or cardboard cutouts
• ☐ Black, red, and gold balloons
• ☐ “Welcome Aboard!” or “Enter at Yer Own Risk!” signs

⚓ Costumes & Accessories

• ☐ Pirate hats and bandanas
• ☐ Eye patches and plastic swords
• ☐ Temporary tattoos or face paint
• ☐ Pirate name tags or badges
• ☐ Parrot props or plush toys

🎲 Games & Activities

• ☐ Treasure hunt with map clues
• ☐ Walk the plank (over a kiddie pool or safely on grass)
• ☐ Pin the patch on the pirate
• ☐ Cannonball toss (black balloons or bean bags)
• ☐ Pirate bingo or scavenger hunt
• ☐ Pirate craft station (make-your-own telescopes or treasure chests)

🍗 Food & Drinks

• ☐ Fish & chips (or chicken nuggets & fries)
• ☐ Fruit skewers or “sword kabobs”
• ☐ Pirate cupcakes or a themed cake
• ☐ Gold coin chocolates and “cannonballs” (chocolate truffles)
• ☐ Blue punch or “ocean water” drinks
• ☐ Mini pirate ship or treasure island cake toppers

🎁 Favors & Extras

• ☐ Goody bags with gold coins, eye patches, and mini compasses
• ☐ Personalized treasure map thank-you tags
• ☐ Stickers, pirate pencils, or candy
• ☐ DIY pirate certificates for completing the treasure hunt

With this checklist in your treasure chest, you’re ready to throw a pirate party worthy of legends. From the decorations to the games and grub, every detail helps set the scene for an unforgettable adventure. So hoist the sails, rally your crew, and get ready to party like true pirates—arrr, it’s going to be a blast!