Ages 1–3
- Vibe: A pastel candy dreamland filled with snuggly plush treats and sweet, gentle music to set the scene.
- Activities: Little ones can explore a gummy garden sensory area, catch bubbles in Lollipop Woods, crawl through a soft candy tunnel, and dig into their very own cupcake smash cake!
- Decor: Oversized lollipops, plush gumdrops, rainbow balloons, and soft candy critters — all safe, squishy, and irresistibly cute.
Ages 4–7
- Vibe: Bright, colorful, playful. Great age for board-game-themed setups.
- Activities: Candy-themed games, piñata, decorate-your-own cupcake or cookie station, simple obstacle courses.
- Decor: Set up areas like Lollipop Woods or Gumdrop Mountains, use the actual board game as inspiration.
Ages 8–11
- Vibe: Sweet and stylish! Think candy crafts, trivia, and a sundae bar.
- Activities: DIY candy jewelry, candy bingo, sweet trivia, ice cream sundae bar.
- Decor: Mix of candy chic and neon or metallics; maybe a little sparkle or glow-in-the-dark.
Ages 12+
- Vibe: More sophisticated, could be nostalgic or "Instagram-worthy."
- Activities: Candy buffet, photo booth with props, mocktail bar, bake-off, karaoke.
- Decor: Candy shop aesthetic, glam pastels, or neon. Add name signs, light-up letters, and themed desserts.
Adults
- Vibe: Whimsical + nostalgic + a little over-the-top.
- Activities: Candy cocktail bar, dessert table, costume contest.
- Decor: Luxe details like gold foil, vintage candy shop signs, playful elements with grown-up style.
Designers to See for this Theme!
⭐ Maisy Puffs - San Francisco, CA
Maisy Puffs makes Two Color Puff Headbands - and we found some with a candy theme! Besides offering these amazing designs, Maisy, a young lady donates all Profits to the Lucile Packard's Pediatric Cancer Research Fund.
Maisy started Maisypuffs.com to help raise awareness for pediatric cancer and to also help find a cure while helping kids stay fashionable!
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⭐ Gum Drop Sugar Shop - Bourbonnais, Illinois
Gum Drop Sugar Shop makes fake candyland-style cakes, candy, cookies and other decorative items in pastel colors.
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⭐ Decorukami By Marina- Israel
Decorukami By Marina makes GIANT fake colorful lollipops! Their lighted giant lollipops are a must-see.
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⭐ DHQZ Holiday- Varna, Bulgaria
HQZ Holiday makes GIANT candies, chocolates, donuts and other desserts. Their giant stackable macarons would make a great Candyland prop!
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⭐ My Sweet Boutique, LLC - Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania
My Sweet Boutique makes Unique Sweet Props and Party Wear! We love the unique fake cotton candy headbands!
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