24 Super Mario Birthday Party Ideas (2024)

Super Mario is a classic video game that is loved by kids and adults alike, so it’s a great choice for a birthday theme!

These 24 Mario birthday party ideas are designed to help you bring your child’s favorite video game to life but in an easy, simple, and fun way!

From dessert ideas to decor, and activities to party favors for your guests, these Mario-themed birthday ideas are sure to be a hit with everyone!

Mario Birthday Desserts

These tasty Mario-inspired desserts are quick and easy to prepare even if you don’t have a lot of time!

Goomba Cupcakes

Goomba cupcakes are so fun to make and serve! Instead of having a cake you can use homemade or storebought chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate frosting. Decorate the tops using black and white fondant to create the eyes, teeth, and eyebrows.

Photo source and inspiration from Jessica Etcetera

Super Mario Mushroom Cupcakes

Another fun cupcake to serve would be these vanilla cupcakes decorated to look like the toadstool mushrooms from the Super Mario game. Use red and green frosting and white fondant circles to create these colorful treats!

Photo source and inspiration from My Heavenly Recipes

Star Power Sugar Cookies

These super star sugar cookies are easy to make and look so good on any dessert table! Roll-out sugar cookie dough is cut into star shapes and then decorated with yellow icing and 2 black strips for the eyes!

Photo source and inspiration from Fab Everyday

Princess Peach Cupcakes

Turn box mix cake & frosting into princess peach cupcakes with gumdrop crowns. Perfectly pink for everyone’s favorite Mushroom Kingdom princess!

Photo source and inspiration from Betty Crocker

Strawberry Vanilla Mushroom Popsicles

Mario mushrooms but in the form of popsicles! These strawberry and vanilla milkshake popsicles are a cool and refreshing treat that all the kids will love!

Photo source and inspiration from Rosanna Pansino

Bowser Shell Cupcakes

A Mario birthday party wouldn’t be complete without something Bowser inspired. Make these Bowser shell cupcakes with just frosting and a piping bag (or ziplock with the tip cut off!). Simple and eye catching.

Photo source and inspiration from Las Recetas de Laura

Strawberry Kirby Sugar Cookies

How adorable are these Kirby cookies? Strawberry sugar cookies are decorated with melted chocolate to create that adorable little face!

Photo source and inspiration from Bites by Bianca

Super Star Rice Krispies Treats

No bake treats are idea for summer birthdays because who wants to turn on the oven in the heat? Try these Mario star inspired Rice Krispies.

Photo source and inspiration from Spot of Tea Designs

Goomba Pudding Cups

An unexpected alternative to cupcakes, Goomba pudding or dirt cups! These are such a classic childhood treat.

Photo source and inspiration from Melissa Miller

Mario Candy Cart

This Mario-themed birthday party idea will be the kid’s favorite spot! Fill a cart with candies that represent different elements in the game or simply include your child’s favorites!

Photo source and inspiration from Hostess with the Mostess

Mario Birthday Party Decorations

These simple but very fun birthday decor ideas will make your kids feel like they are in their favorite video game!

Colorful Balloon Arch

Balloon arches are such an easy way to add color to any room. Set up an arch using Mario game-colored balloons around the front door to greet your guests or in your main party room.

Photo source and inspiration from Ashton Sedita

Toadstool Mushroom Hanging Decor

Hanging these giant toadstool mushrooms from the ceiling is another unique way to bring this classic game to life!

Photo source and inspiration from Kara’s Party Ideas

Origami Mushrooms

These Origami mushrooms make cute decor or the perfect place cards or favor tags, too! For a party for older kids or pre-teens, this would also be a fun activity to do during the party.

Photo source and inspiration from All for the Boys

Hanging Coins & King Boo Balloons

Make a simple background for photo opps or desserts with balloons turned into King Boo and paper plates turned into coins!

Photo source and inspiration from Almost Makes Perfect

Paper Fan Piranha Plants

Turn red paper fans into giant piranha plants. These set the theme for the bash if you place them next to your front door or the entrance to the party venue.

Photo source and inspiration from 5M Creations

Goomba Balloons

Goomba balloons are easier to create than they look! Stick paper cutouts of the goomba face onto brown heart-shaped balloons. Craft paper is used to make the feet and styrofoam balls for the middle.

Photo source and inspiration from Helia Design Co.

Mario Birthday Party Activities

These fun birthday activities will keep party guests of all ages entertained!

Super Mario Bingo

Super Mario Bingo can be a fun and interactive party game. This template includes all the cards you need to play. It would be a good idea to print it out on cardstock so all the pieces hold up well while everyone is playing the game!

Photo source and inspiration from Artsy Fartsy Mama

Mario Perler Bead Patterns

Mario Perler beads are a fun and completely no-fuss activity great for kids of all ages! You can choose a template more or less difficult depending on the ages of the party guests!

Photo source and inspiration from Cool Kids Crafts

Cardboard Mario Kart Race

If you’re looking for Mario birthday party ideas for younger kids who requested the theme, raid the recycling bin! Turn cardboard boxes into Mario Kart cars and have a race! (Or just use them for some adorable photos!)

Photo source and inspiration from Means of Lines

Castle Bounce House

If you’re throwing a party and want a big bang for your buck with little effort, my recommendation will always be renting a bounce house. You do not need any other entertainment, and all you need to do is book the rental! Luckily, so many of them are castles and in primary colors which are perfect for a Super Mario birthday.

Scavenger Hunt

A birthday scavenger hunt accomplishes two things in one: a party activity and a favor! Purchase an on-theme item in bulk, like these star stress balls or these banana ones (both could be used for a variety of future party themes, too!) or use something like gold coins. Hide them around your party venue and send kids out to find them.

They get to turn in their find for a prize! Fill a box with a variety of themed prizes like stickers, tattoos, bath bombs, craft items or candy. Great alternative to a piñata for a larger group!

For a scavenger hunt for older children (reading required!), check out this great Mario scavenger hunt idea too!

Mario Birthday Party Favors

Simple and unique party favor ideas that your guests will love but won’t take too much time to put together.

Simple Mario Goodie Bags

You don’t need to have an extravagant goodie bag if you don’t want to! Simply decorating craft gift bags with a question mark and filling it with chocolate gold coins, mustaches, and fake tattoos can be just as fun for the kids to take home!

Photo source and inspiration from Almost Makes Perfect

Question Mark Box Favors

Fill printable question mark boxes with chocolate coins for a simple, consumable favor!

Photo source and inspiration from Fab Every Day

Bubble Wand Favors

Bubble wands are a hit party favor with so many ages, and come in the perfect Super Mario colors. Just add a Mario-themed favor tag to them (here’s another cute tag option, too!) and place in a basket for each child to take on their way home!

And there you have it, 24 Mario birthday party ideas that are easy to execute whether you have a lot of time to plan or not! These Super Mario party ideas are sure to bring so much joy to your child on their special day!