Frozen Birthday Party Ideas – My Daughter’s 5th Birthday

My daughter just turned five, and to absolutely no one’s surprise, she is completely obsessed with Frozen. For months, every conversation, every playtime, every crayon drawing has revolved around Elsa, Anna, and a certain snowman who loves warm hugs. So, naturally, a Frozen-themed birthday party was the only acceptable option.

I’ll admit, the thought initially felt a little daunting. Where do you even begin with recreating an entire kingdom of ice and snow? But I’m here to tell you it’s totally manageable, and with a little planning, you can throw a magical Frozen birthday party that your little one will remember forever. Here’s how I transformed our home into a mini Arendelle (on a budget!) for her big day.

The Foundation: Frosty First Impressions with Printables

Before the guests even arrived, I wanted to set a magical tone. The easiest and most budget-friendly way to do this is with printables. A quick search online yields a treasure trove of free or low-cost options that instantly elevate your theme.

We used a few key printables to get started:

• Frozen Invitations: The first glimpse of the party theme!
• Printable Princess Crowns: A perfect activity for guests as they arrive. We had them on a table with crayons and glitter glue.
• Character Silhouettes: These are wonderful for simple, elegant decorations. I printed silhouettes of Elsa and Anna and taped them to the walls.
• “Build an Olaf” and “Pin the Nose on Olaf” Printables: These served as both an activity and a game, and they were a huge hit. More on that later!

Food Fit for a Snow Queen (and Her Guests!)

Instead of the usual party pizza, we decided to create a food spread that was both on-theme and kid-approved.

The Olaf Waffle Bar

To anchor our menu, we whipped up some Olaf Waffles with our Disney Olaf Waffle Maker. We created a “build-your-own” waffle bar with a variety of toppings, including:

• Strawberries and blueberries
• Maple syrup
• Whipped cream
• Hershey’s chocolate syrup and chocolate chips
• Icing sugar for a “snowy” dusting

Waffles are a fantastic, budget-friendly option that kids adore, and the interactive topping bar was a delightful alternative to standard party fare. For easy supplements, we also grabbed a box of 50 powdered Timbits (which looked like little snowballs!) and a fresh fruit tray from the grocery store.

Melted Olaf Yogurt Cups

These were an absolute crowd-favorite and so simple to make! You can use either vanilla pudding or yogurt; we opted for vanilla Greek yogurt.

To create them, you’ll need:

• Small, clear cups
• Vanilla yogurt or pudding
• Edible googly eyes
• Mini chocolate chips (for buttons)
• An orange candy for the nose (like a Mike and Ike or a candy-coated sunflower seed)
• Chocolate sprinkles (for arms)

Simply spoon the yogurt into the cups and then arrange the eyes, nose, buttons, and arms on top to look like a melted snowman. They’re adorable, delicious, and a slightly healthier treat.

Homemade Frozen Snow Cones

Nothing says “ice castle” quite like a snow cone! This was an immediate sensation, and you don’t need a fancy machine to make them.

How to Make Frozen Snow Cones:

You Will Need:

• A blender with an ice-crushing setting
• Ice cubes
• Squeeze bottles (I found these at Dollarama)
• Paper cups or cones

For the Syrup:

• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 3/4 cup Water
• Kool-Aid liquid drink mix (in blue and other fun colors)

Instructions:

1. Crush the Ice: My husband pre-crushed the ice the night before using our blender’s “Crush Ice” setting and stored it in Ziploc bags in the freezer. This was a huge time-saver on party day.
2. Make the Syrup: In a medium saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, turn down the heat and let the simple syrup simmer for 3 minutes.
3. Add Flavor: Remove the syrup from the heat, add your Kool-Aid liquid, and stir until well mixed.
4. Cool & Store: Let the syrup cool completely before pouring it into your squeeze bottles. Store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.

Scoop the crushed ice into cups and let the kids choose their own syrup flavor. It’s a perfect treat for any season!

Arendelle Activities and Icy Games

To keep a room full of five-year-olds entertained, we planned a mix of creative activities and active games.

Build-Your-Own-Olaf Station

This was one of the most popular stations. We set up a table with bowls of:

• Large and small marshmallows
• Pretzel sticks for arms
• Mini chocolate chips for buttons
• Edible googly eyes
• Orange candy for noses

A little bit of frosting in a small bowl worked perfectly as “glue” to hold the marshmallow creations together. It was delightful to see all the unique designs the kids came up with.

Pin the Nose on Olaf

A classic party game with a Frozen twist! You can find free printables online for the Olaf body and carrot noses, or purchase an official game set from Amazon or Party City. It’s a simple, silly game that always gets a lot of laughs.

Freeze Dance

You can’t have a Frozen party without a Freeze Dance! We cranked up the movie soundtrack—especially “Let It Go”—and let the kids dance their hearts out. When the music stopped, they had to freeze in place. Anyone who moved was out, and the last dancer standing was the winner.

Snowball Toss

For this easy game, I found a bag of soft, plush snowballs at Dollarama (they’re also available on Amazon). We set a bucket a few feet away and used a piece of tape on the floor as a standing line. The kids took turns trying to toss the snowballs into the bucket. All our game prizes were Frozen-themed goodies from the dollar store, and I made sure to have small candy prizes for all the kids who participated.

Finishing Touches: Crafts, Decor, and the Cake!

A few extra elements helped tie the whole party together.

• Craft Station: While we didn’t have a specific Frozen craft, the girls had a blast making their own Fairy dolls to take home. However, a great themed idea is a Cardboard Tube Olaf Craft, like the one from Crafts By Amanda. It’s simple, uses recycled materials, and fits the theme perfectly.
• Party Supplies: I found most of our themed supplies—Olaf dessert plates, treat bags, cups, and a large poster for decoration—through a combination of Amazon Prime and our local Dollarama.
• Photo Booth: We set up a fun photo booth area with a blue tablecloth as a backdrop. I purchased a set of Frozen photo booth props on Amazon, which included things like Elsa’s crown, Olaf’s nose, and Sven’s antlers.
• The Birthday Cake: To save myself some stress, I ordered a beautiful Frozen birthday cake from our local Metro Grocery store. It was delicious, looked incredible, and freed me up to focus on the other details.

The planning and preparation paid off tenfold when I saw my daughter’s face light up as she walked into her Frozen wonderland. Seeing her and her friends singing, dancing, and building marshmallow snowmen made all the effort worthwhile.

Throwing a themed party doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By focusing on a few key areas—food, simple games, and creative decor—you can create a truly memorable day for your little one. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I hear “Let it Go” starting up for the thousandth time… and I wouldn’t have it any other way.