Finding Nemo Party

A Finding Nemo Party is so popular with all ages. From the hilarious story, beautiful colors, and numerous theme games this party will be a hit. Invite Nemo, Marlin, Dory and your guests to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef for this underwater adventurous Finding Nemo themed event. Make a splash with this breathtaking underwater party.

Nemo Party Supplies and Decorations

Colour theme blues, green and oranges
Hang streamers everywhere. If you wish along the walls hang tablecloths a double layer and then trim upward. If you are able to leave them flowing, twist to have an interesting design, or tie near the top to help rotate the colors. This will help to look like you are under the water.
Hang some fish friend balloons from the ceiling
Have a pair of snorkels with a label PS Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sydney NSW
Use pool noodles to look like you are in the coral reef
Make a sign that says “just keep swimming” this way to the party
Have a seagull on a post with a speech bubble saying “mine”
Fishing line holding up balloons
Get a Shark Pinata

Finding Nemo Party Games and Activities

Octopus - (great for a large group) - The child who is it, wears a fish hat and stands in the middle of a large area. The others are all on the outside. The child who is it yells out one of the characters' names, for instance the shark, Bruce. The other fish (children) have to run to the other side without getting tagged. If tagged they are eaten and attach hands with “Bruce” the shark. When holding hands they will eventually eat all the fish in the sea.

Find the Fish Eggs - Just like an Easter egg hunt which kids love. Hide the plastic eggs and search to see which team can collect the most fish eggs.

Dory, Dory, Nemo - A play on words from the traditional game duck, duck, goose.

Water balloon Race - Have two tubs for each group or guest depending on numbers. Have a blue tub filled with water balloons. Using a spoon try to race to your Nemo orange tub and try to fill this tub one balloon at a time.

Finding Nemo - Otherwise known as hide-n-go seek. (before playing, assess the area and age of the guests)

Gill Says - Play similar fashion as Simon Says. This fun game will be quick, but great for a round in between other activities.

Pin the Fin on Nemo - Create the scene with butcher block paper and card stock fins. Use a blue and orange scarf to cover your guests eyes and then turn your guests a few times before they try to pin Nemo’s fin onto his body.

Paper Plate Fish and Jellyfish - Use paper plates, google eyes, crayons, and streamers to make your fish.

Gone Fishing - Outdoors set up a kiddie pool and you can get kids size toy floating fish and a fishing reel. If you wish you can make prizes for the most colorful fish caught, the longest fish caught, the shortest fish caught and the most fish caught in total.

Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles - Blow bubbles. If you are blowing your own bubbles, set up a station devoted to bubbles. Have large dishes with your solution and tons of bubble making tools. Or have a bubble machine that automatically makes lots of bubbles.

Wet and wild slip and slide - There are many different options here. The first that comes to mind is the old fashion yellow slip and slide. Of course if you are using this method make sure you add bubbles to the slide area for your guests to slide farther. The other option would be to rent a bounce, slide, water option. Both super fun for your guests. Make sure they know beforehand to bring a bathing suit and towel. Also you may wish to have extra towels on hand just in case your guests are in need of an extra towel.

Set up your very own personal theater and watch the Finding Nemo movie. Have a concession stand for extra treats.

Shark Photo Booth - create a shark with a mouth wide open. The guests can poke their head through the mouth to get their picture taken. Have goggles, snorkels, and flippers for your guests to wear.

If you are going swimming or in the water, I always make each child have a parent present, so they are then also responsible for their child’s safety. As a secondary precaution you are able to hire a lifeguard for the afternoon. Have tons of floating devices, toys and towels.

Nemo Party Food

Goldfish
Gummy sharks
Grape kabobs sticking out of blue glass beads to look like plantlife
Shark teeth - triangle pieces of cheese
Bait - jelly worms
Coral reef - cheetos
Waves - ruffle chips
Fish eggs - reg and green grapes
Sea cucumbers - cucumbers
Sea snails - pigs in a blanket
Crab sandwiches - made out of croissants
Shell pasta salad
Driftwood - pretzels
Blue, green and orange candies
Blue Kool-Aide or Orange juice / pop looking like Dory and Nemo
Ice-cream decorated with sprinkles, and candies
Nemo Cake or cupcakes say “Happy Birthday Sharkbait”

Nemo Cake

Goldfish
Gummy sharks
Grape kabobs sticking out of blue glass beads to look like plantlife
Shark teeth - triangle pieces of cheese
Bait - jelly worms
Coral reef - cheetos
Waves - ruffle chips
Fish eggs - reg and green grapes
Sea cucumbers - cucumbers
Sea snails - pigs in a blanket
Crab sandwiches - made out of croissants
Shell pasta salad
Driftwood - pretzels
Blue, green and orange candies
Blue Kool-Aide or Orange juice / pop looking like Dory and Nemo
Ice-cream decorated with sprinkles, and candies
Nemo Cake or cupcakes say “Happy Birthday Sharkbait”

Nemo Cake

Finding Nemo Party Favors

Send the guests home with many reminders of the fantastic underwater adventurous time they had at the Finding Nemo Party. Create your loot bags to have many themed fish and underwater fun activities to take home.