Let these simple and clever Peter Rabbit birthday party ideas whisk your party guests away into the adorable world of Beatrix Potter.

My friend Meredith Rehm threw an adorable bunny themed party for her son’s first birthday, and it’s giving me all sorts of ideas for future parties! Lucky for us, she’s shared all the details here so that you can get inspired for your next family birthday. Whether you choose to go all out and recreate the entire party or simply pick one or two ideas to try like the DELICIOUS Candy Dipped ‘Strawberry’ Carrots and Peter Rabbit ‘Cabbage’ Oreo Truffles (psst…scroll down to find them!), let these ideas whisk you away into the world of Beatrix Potter.

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Welcome to Our Peter Rabbit Birthday Party

This party welcome scene is so simple and clever that you can pull it together in minutes. The fresh veggies and cut outs set the scene for a fun party for all ages. I love how she used her backyard beds to create a picture-perfect setup for the party.

Refreshment Station

Every party needs a refreshment station. The blue table runner and Peter Rabbit pendant banner tie the theme together perfectly. Serve beverages that suit your age group.

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Fun Treats for Your Little Bunnies

Too-cute cookies made by a local baker tie all the elements of the theme in flawlessly. When ordering cookies, ask for a variety of shapes and colors that blend well but also speak to your theme. For a first birthday, the number one was a perfect touch.

Candy-dipped strawberries masquerade as carrots while Oreo truffles disguised as tiny cabbages are served on a bed of “dirt” (crumbled cookies!). The colored candy melts bring fun imaginative play to the party and help your kids to play fun “tricks” on each other. Encourage them to try the “cabbage” and see how they like it. Meredith shared her recipes, which you’ll find below! She attached a DIY wooden garland to a white serving tray to stick to her garden theme. Make it your own by attaching local tree bark around the tray (time to warm up the glue gun!), or swapping in popsicle sticks to resemble a fence around the garden.

Peter Rabbit Invitations and Printables

Printables help tie party themes together, and topping a cake for a one-year old with one is smarter and more fun than adding a candle. Take your invitation or a sample printable to the bakery so they can match your colors. If you prefer cupcakes, order these adorable liners ahead of time. Top them with edible carrot candies for easy decorating. 

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Paper Essentials

Every party needs cups, plates, and napkins, so plan ahead and grab a set that makes your theme shine. This party bundle makes a Peter Rabbit birthday party a breeze but you can also buy individual Peter Rabbit scalloped plates, napkins, and cups if you don’t need a whole set. Looking to cut costs? Pick up plain plates in your theme’s color then splurge for cute napkins; after all, the plates will quickly be topped with tasty treats.

If you serve cupcakes, don’t forget to pick up these adorable Peter Rabbit cupcake toppers! Use the green cupcake liners for the Oreo Truffle Cabbages (recipe below).

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Sandwiches, Wraps and More!

A garden-themed party makes it easier to keep the menu fresh and healthy. Roll ups are a great place to start. Wrap turkey and cheese in a whole wheat tortilla, or roll up peanut butter and jelly for an easy grab-and-go snack for distracted party guests. Chicken salad in lettuce leaves (use Bibb, Romaine or iceberg) and croissants stuffed with pimiento cheese round out the menu while tiny plant pots stay true to the theme.

Peter Rabbit Birthday Menu

• Veggie Straws
• Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
• Pimiento Cheese Croissants
• Turkey Roll Ups
• Orange Fruit/Veggie Pouches
• Hummus and Veggies
• Chocolate-dipped Strawberry “Carrots”
• Candy-dipped Oreo “Cabbages”
• Water, tea, & lemonade

Party Favors

All pint-sized guests love a goodie bag. Fill these cellophane carrot bags with cheddar bunnies to stay on theme and skip the post-cake sugar overload. If you prefer a non-food gift, pick up mini gardening tools or watering cans for a fun take-home item.

If you choose to serve cake at the party and want the cookies to be party favors, package them in these adorable Peter Rabbit party bags and boxes. 

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Peter Rabbit Gift Ideas

Whether you’re attending the party as a guest or throwing the party for your birthday bunny, these two gifts are adorable accompaniments. Check out this plush Peter Rabbit Stuffed Animal as well as this Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit book for sweet and sentimental gift options.

Recipes for Your Peter Rabbit Birthday Party

Peter Rabbit ‘Cabbage’ Oreo Truffles

• 1 (15.3oz) package (about 36) chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos)
• 1 (8-oz) package cream Cheese, softened
• 2 12-oz bag(s) green melting candy (such as this from Wilton)
• Green mini cupcake liners

Finely chop cookies in a food processor. Transfer to a large bowl. Using your hands, combine cookies and cream cheese until well combined. Roll cookie mixture into 1” balls and place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes.

Melt candy in a microwave-safe bowl according to package directions. Working one at a time, dip truffle into candy and return to the baking sheet. Allow to dry. Redip truffle allowing excess to remain (this will help to give it a textured look like a cabbage). Return to baking sheet. Once dry, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

When ready to serve, place candy in two green mini cupcake liners turned opposite ways to give an additional “leaf” effect.

Candy Dipped Strawberry ‘Carrots’

• 1 pint large strawberries
• 1 12-oz bag orange candy melts (such as these from Wilton)

Wash and dry strawberries leaving stems on.

Melt candy melts according to package directions. Holding strawberries by the stem, individually dip them into melted candy turning gently to coat. Shake strawberry over the bowl to remove excess candy. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheet to dry.

Spoon excess melted candy into one corner of a plastic sandwich baggie. Using scissors, snip the tip of the baggie and gently drizzle over the ‘carrots’ from side to side. Refrigerate until read to serve.

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