Ladybug Party Decorations

First of all, let’s give the party its Ladybug atmosphere.

Have some red balloons and use a black marker to add black spots to them. Stick some twisted straws at the top to make the antennae. Mix and match red spotted balloons with large ladybug foil balloons and ladybug mini balloons. Once the party is over, mini balloons can be given out to children as party favors they can take home.

Ask children to come up dressed in red. Have some sticky black spots ready and stick them all over as guests arrive! You can also paint their faces red with one or two black spots. For those who like more elaborate costumes, choose this adorable Love Ladybug Costume.

Decorate your table with a red table clover and Oreo cookies for the spots, or use our ladybug table cover that will make clean-up a breeze!

Make paper flowers using butcher paper or tissue paper, stick them on floors, walls etc…Cut out some ladybugs out of red construction paper with black dots for added decoration. Our tissue paper flowers also make gorgeous decorations for a ladybugs party.

Ladybug Party Games

Ladybug Lost Spots

Prepare some black bean bags in advance. Have a large ladybug on the floor cut out of red paper, but without any spots! You can also make the legs and the antenna out of black paper if you wish.  Place the children a distance away, depending on their age, and they will take turns to throw the bags to make the ladybug’s spots! The winner is the one with the most bags inside the ladybug.

Wrap the Caterpillar

The object is to wrap the caterpillar in a cocoon!

You will need to divide children in teams of 4 or 5 and provide each team with a roll of toilet paper.

Each team has a volunteer who will be the caterpillar (they can all have a go!) At the word of “go” each team will have to wrap their caterpillar in toilet paper and first one to finish wins, making sure the faces are not wrapped up as well! Reward the winning team with these funny Wind-Up Bugs. Make sure that at the end of the game all kids have a prize.

Pin the Missing Spot

Cut a ladybug out of red construction paper and some spots out of black construction paper. Stick 3 spots on one half of the ladybug, and just 2 spots on the other side, with the spot in the middle missing. The children will have to try placing the missing spot where it belongs. The winner is the one who is closest.            

Play the Pinata Game

The ladybug pinata will be the highlight of the party.  Use as a centerpiece to decorate your table before the game begins. Fill with candy, ladybug lip gloss key chains and ladybug rings. Stand kids in a line, blindfold the first player and provide a buster bat. Beating the pinata is so much fun!

Ladybug Party Crafts

Buy 4” diameter Styrofoam balls and cut them in half with a sharp knife. Provide red paint for kids to paint a half ball and black sequins and glue to decorate with black spots. Let them finish their ladybug with wiggle eyes and black pipe cleaners to make the antennae. Kids will love to decorate their room with these personally made ladybugs!

Ladybug Party Recipes

Ladybug Cupcakes

Make cupcakes and frost them with red icing. For the spots, add brown M&Ms.

Caterpillar Cake

Place cupcakes in a wriggly line on a tray and stick them together with icing. Use licorice sticks for the antennae and candies for legs, mouth and eyes.

Ladybug Watermelon

Slices of watermelon, with the seeds rearranged to form spots, can also liven up the table.

Ladybug Standard Party In a Box