Preschoolers love Thomas the Train. Make their next birthday party one they’ll love with these awesome ideas.
If you have a preschooler, there’s a good chance you’re really familiar with Thomas the Train and his island full of friends. That’s why we’ve come up with this awesome list of 25 Thomas The Train Party Ideas. From decorations to party favors to snacks and activities, we’ve got you covered! So stay on the right track and go full steam ahead with that party. Have fun!
25 Thomas The Train Party Ideas
Welcome your guests to the party with train tracks that lead to the front door. They’ll know before the party even starts that they’re in for a good time.
Via Life Inspired
You can also build this cardboard train and have it waiting in the front yard for when the kiddo’s arrive. All aboard for party fun!
Via Kidlist
Show your tiny train enthusiasts which way to go by creating a train tunnel into the main party area. Choo, choo!!
Via The Life Of Suz
If some of your preschoolers arrive early, you can set out a coloring station to give them a chance to play while everyone else arrives.
Via Crafty Party
You’re preschoolers are going to arrive hungry, so a refueling station is the perfect place to set up snacks and drinks. Chew-Chew!
Via Little Miss Kate & Co
This tugboat punch is an adorable way to keep the party rolling even while everyone is chowing down.
Via Just A Girl And Her Blog
And you can serve their drinks in adorable Choo Choo Juice glasses…make sure and set out a pen so they can write their name and know which drink is theirs!
Via Kara’s Party Ideas
And how adorable are these train car snacks? Healthy and fun, that’s definitely going to be a hit.
Via Kristine’s Kitchen
Or maybe set up some themed snack jars. Steam cookies or coal brownies will be a sure fire way to keep your party on track.
Via View From The Fridge
Are you planning a party that’ll last longer than a couple of hours? Make these fun train car sandwiches for your hungry little preschoolers.
Via A Work In Progress
And don’t forget the railroad crossing fruit kabobs! Healthy conductors are happy conductors.
Via Diary of a Preppy Mom
Looking for a fun centerpiece or decoration for your party table? You can make this train out of cardboard boxes that you’ll find around your house.
Via Kids Activities Blog
Or check out this cute-as-a-button oatmeal container train. Your guests will definitely talk about this one.
Via PBS
Want a centerpiece your kids can help build? This train is made out of toilet paper rolls and milk jug lids. How long will your train be?
Via Kids Activities Blog
A photo station is a fun way to keep the memories of the party long after all of your guests have gone home. These are printable!
Via Learnist
A fun activity for your younger party guests might be this train tunnel made out of a cardboard box. They’ll love playing together with this one.
Via Celebrate Every Day With Me
Or you can set up a build-a-train station where party guests can paint trains that they’ll take home at the end of the party.
Via Sweet Sewn Stitches
Are your preschoolers a little older? Challenge their creativity by letting them assemble their own trains using dry pasta.
Via PBS
And don’t forget these awesome train ‘costumes’. Kids can sit and watch their favorite episodes of Thomas the Train if they need a break from the festivities.
Via Hello, Wonderful
Another super fun activity is Pin The One on Thomas. Definitely a great way to move the party outside.
Via PBS
Another great idea for those ‘over-excited’ guests is a cool-down tent. This one is a train placed over a table. Kids can get away if the party gets too exciting, but they won’t have to miss out on any of the fun.
Via Craftulate
These sweet Thomas cookies are easy to make and would be a great treat to send kids home with after the party is over.
Via Passion For Savings
Or if you want to do a slightly more involved party favor, this toy and cookie train is so much fun and every part of it is usable!
Via The Photog Blog
And don’t forget the treat bags! Your tiny guests will want a way to carry home their trains and snacks, and these adorable bags are perfect for just that.
Via Catch My Party
Lastly, give them something to really talk about with these awesome conductor hats and train whistles. Check out your local dollar store if you don’t know where to look for these.
Via Bebeh Blog
