13 Unique Nerf Party Ideas To Celebrate Your Little One

Looking for Nerf party ideas to celebrate with your little one? If your kid is a big fan of playing with Nerf guns and other Nerf weapons, throw them a Nerf party where they and their friends can play to their heart’s content and have a total blast, eating delicious snacks and engaging in their favorite activities.

To help you do that, we’ve got 13 unique Nerf party ideas to celebrate your little one. We’ve also included several links to Peerspace venues that you can rent by the hour and that would work well for some of the ideas on this list. Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venues and makes it easy to find and book unique spaces for all of your personal event needs.

1. Rent a warehouse so you have plenty of space

Renting a warehouse is an excellent Nerf party idea because your kid and their pals will actually have enough space to play with their Nerf guns and generally just have a blast. And by using Peerspace, you can rent a warehouse in cities across the globe with ease.

One such space that would work really well if you’re anywhere near Los Angeles, CA is this black void event warehouse. In fact, the hosts actually advertise that this space has been the location of a “kids birthday party, a paint-throwing party, nerf gun war event”!

From a reviewer: “Avid could not have been a better host! He was extremely accommodating and was excellent at communicating. The space is absolutely gorgeous and worked out perfectly!”

2. Play Capture the Flag

Here’s a fabulous activity suggestion from blogger Happy Mom Hacks! Add structure to the Nerf war by playing Capture the Flag: “Split the kids up into two teams. Each team will be searching for a specific color flag. Make sure to show the kids what the flag looks like before you hide it.

When the game starts, kids will use their bases for cover. When they run out to search for the flag, the other team is able to shoot at the kids that are searching.” So easy and super fun!

Need a space to pull off this idea? Our friends in the Atlanta, GA area can easily book this Decatur industrial gym/basketball court. It’s an indoor turf venue that encompasses 10,000 square feet of open space for Nerf war games like Capture the Flag.

3. And consider incorporating other Nerf games, too

This post from Happy Mom Hacks contains even more suggestions regarding various Nerf gun games. She also explains how to make a variety of DIY targets that kids will love. She plans this out because “instead of just having them run around shooting each other [you can] use these game ideas to add a little more structure and fun to the afternoon.”

Check out these game night party ideas if you need more suggestions for keeping your guests entertained no matter your party theme!

4. Use orange and blue as your Nerf party color scheme

The general color scheme of Nerf products is bright orange and dark blue. To keep the Nerf theme going, you can buy items like disposable plates, cups, napkins, and tablecloths as well as festive decor items like streamers in orange and blue. This is one of the easiest yet effective Nerf party ideas out there!

5. Or keep things cool with a camo color scheme

Alternatively, you might go with a cool camo pattern theme instead. Camo comes in a variety of colors besides the traditional shades of green, so you can customize this one based on your child’s favorite colors.

6. Rent a laser tag arena for the party

This unique Nerf party idea involves finding a new use for a laser tag arena like this one in Las Vegas, Nevada. Within its 10,000 square feet of space is not only the laser tag arena but also an adjacent arcade, so your party guests will have no shortage of fun activities to explore. Additional amenities include three party rooms and a projector and screen in case you want to watch movies or play a cute photo slideshow.

A reviewer who booked this space for a party shares, “LOVE this place!! So cool and they’re very accommodating. Would recommend.”

7. Send out Nerf-themed party invitations

Make it clear what your party theme is going to be by sending out Nerf-themed party invitations! You can actually buy Nerf-branded party invitations premade (buy them here from Walmart), or you can make your own based on your party’s chosen color scheme.

8. Serve a Nerf birthday cake

Bring the party theme to life even more with a Nerf birthday cake! The “How to Cook That” channel on YouTube has a clear guide to baking and decorating your own Nerf gun cake to help you throw together this Nerf party idea.

9. Give out Nerf party favors

Don’t forget to give out Nerf party favors so your guests can bring home a little bit of the party theme with them! Nerf actually makes small, fun toys that are intended to be party favors, like these packs of four mini disc shooters from Michael’s.

For adults looking for a cool place to host their Nerf party, consider this flexible multi-purpose event space in the Bronx, NYC. It’s a 3,600-square-foot venue with large garage doors, a stage, and plenty of space for setting up food and party favor tables.

And check out what a Peerspace reviewer shared about the amazing hosts who operate this venue: “I fell in love with this space. The art work is so dope. The owners were very amazing and great communication. They helped out as much as they could even helped out with set up. Couldn’t have asked for better hosts. The space was amazing so much good things I can say.”

10. Hang a personalized Nerf banner

You can buy a giant (5 feet wide, to be exact) customizable blue and orange banner for your child’s Nerf party! Buy it here from Party City. That way, all your guests will know they’ve arrived at a Nerf party brimming with amazing Nerf party ideas.

Hosting your Nerf party in the great outdoors? Then you need to see our unique outdoor party decoration ideas to enhance the natural surroundings!

11. Assemble a Nerf war battlefield

Steam Powered Family provides a guide to building your own Nerf war battlefield, which will absolutely take the fun at the party to the next level. Required supplies are easy to find (often even for free) and include things like wood palettes, tires, screws, and of course, the Nerf guns and Nerf bullets themselves.

12. Serve bottles of orange and blue Gatorade

Keep your beverages on theme and provide guests with their choice of orange or blue Gatorade. Even better, Gatorade will also provide them with the hydration and electrolytes needed for hours and hours of running around while chasing each other with Nerf guns.

13. Hold a Nerf war in a big open field

Perhaps you’d prefer to throw your child’s party in an outdoor space, especially if the weather is pleasant. We think this is an awesome Nerf party idea and would strongly recommend having the kids participate in a Nerf war in a big open field!

In case you don’t have access to a field of your own, you can rent one through Peerspace, like this spacious grassy field in Oconto, Wisconsin. It measures 2.5 acres and has beautiful views of the adjacent Oconto River. The space can accommodate as many as 250 guests, so your child and their guests will definitely have plenty of room to frolic!

Nerf party ideas: conclusion

For the perfect Nerf party, utilize your favorite options from this list of Nerf party ideas and book a sensational venue through Peerspace to host it! You can easily find a space that suits your party type, budget, and location preferences. And if you have any questions or requests, simply reach out to your venue’s host. They’re happy to help with any aspect of your party planning.

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