Dora Birthday Party Fun

Here is a summary of the Dora the Explorer party we did for Ostara's birthday. The appetizers and crafts were for the kids who arrived on time, then we commenced with the games.

Appetizers:
taco ships and salsa or guacamole
bean dip (1/2 package of cream cheese, heated with one can of refried beans, and half a jar of salsa mixed in when it cools)

Crafts:
Beaded bracelets on cord
Coloring pages from Nick Jr.
Made maracas/egg shakers

Games:
Pin bracelet on Dora (blindfolded) from Party City
Play Dora, Dora, boots (like Duck, Duck, Goose)
Used shakers for a Mariachi Circle Dance

Entree
Turkey and ham rolled up in tortillas
Mexican Rice Salad
Cut up fruit
Drinks

Just as we were ready to put candles on the cake, I noticed they were missing and said, "But where is the candle for Ostara's cake?"

Swiper appears and says, "I hid them on a far away island where you'll NEVER find them," and then laughed and ran away

"Let's all help look for Ostara's birthday candle." I said.

We passed out backpacks (with map, puzzle piece, and maracas) WATCH OUT for STARS along the way.

How will we know how to get to the island? (MAP)
Say it with me, "Puzzle Point, Balloon Bridge, Treasure Island"

We put puzzle together, which was a cut up Dora poster that said follow the STARS.

We met a TROLL at Balloon Bridge and had to answer a riddle to pass: you wear it on your back and it holds lots of things. (Watch out for stars, they were scattered all over the ground.)

The reward for answering the riddle and crossing the bridge was a helium star balloon for each child!

We also picked up the lollipops from Lollipop Trail and went to Treasure Island.
At the top of our climber, we find a TREASURE BOX with a sleeping (stuffed) BEAR on top of it.

"Oh no, how are we going to wake up the bear?" (check backpack and find maracas)

Get to treasure chest. I take it and say, "Oh No, it won't open. What do we need to say?" (ABRE)

We then went back inside and sang to the birthday girl. Andrew made a delicious homemade ice cream cake with oreo ice cream on the bottom, crushed oreos in the middle with chocolate sauce and vanilla on the top. It was frosted with cool whip.

Each child left with a goody bag filled with tattoos, chocolate coins, dora pencils, stickers, a helium balloon, and a certificate saying "You Did It" from Nick Jr.