Ice Cream Social Party

Melissa Klein
Celebrations Editor
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Ice cream social parties can be the perfect kid's birthday party theme and at the same time work as a fun diversion for adults on a summer weekend. There's no surprise there of course - ice cream is a treat so many of us love and enjoy, not just because it tastes great, but because of all the fun it inspires.

This frozen treat plays a big role in many summer celebrations, but why not let it take front and center? Instead of simply serving an ice cream cake at your summer soiree, make the entire party theme ice cream.

Contributor Coryanne Ettiene did this for her daughter's birthday party at home. From easy, inexpensive ice cream inspired decor to a sundae bar to lots of unexpected ice cream dessert recipes, it was a party that impressed the kids and adults, alike.

Click below for all the party details, including the recipes she featured on the menu, and for some excellent tips Coryanne has for staging an ice cream social on your own.

Decoration

Ice Cream Social Decoration Ideas

We love how Coryanne used a single piece of fabric to inspire her party's decor. As a casual kids birthday celebration at home, she wanted her ice cream social to pop with color, but not have to worry about giving it a ton of attention during the party so she could partake in the festivities. Her ideas work perfectly for any summer party you want to add a fun flair to without a ton of work. Read More

Tip

Top 10 Ice Cream Sundae Bar Ingredients

Whenever you host a party that's a little out of the box, it's paramount that you have the proper tools and supplies to make sure the event runs smoothly. Follow this top 10 checklist to make sure your ice cream sundae bar has everything it needs to make it a hit. Read More

Decoration

Ice Cream Soda Bar

Just like an ice cream sundae bar, another fun way to add a decorative and interactive element to your ice cream social is with an ice cream soda bar. Contributor Chris Nease's ideas follow along with Coryanne's creative ideas that are budget-friendly and casual, making this a relatively easy addition to your summer social! Read More

Recipe

Ice Cream Cupcakes

We bet you've enjoyed many a slice of ice cream cake, but these homemade ice cream cupcakes are a must-try, so skip the cake from Carvel. Their super easy to make at home and will impress your guests on how they take a more ordinary birthday treat and turn it into something new and fun. Read More

Recipe

Earthquake Ice Cream Sundae Recipe

Another great way to keep things casual and family-friendly at your ice cream social is to serve one giant sundae and have everyone dig in. We love the fun this sundae recipe brings to the table, and there's plenty to go around, so no need to worry about fights! Read More

Recipe

Chocolate Cake Ice Cream Shake

For guests who prefer to sip their dessert, this ice cream shake is delicious, and it also uses up excess cake from the ice cream cupcakes. Read More

Craft

Ice Cream Social Summer Party Favors

Send your guests home with party favors that are fun, functional and keep the ice cream party going long after they leave. This DIY idea is inexpensive and won't cost you tons of time making. Read More

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