Gather your buccaneers together for a pirate tea time that even landlubbers will enjoy! Want more adventure? We’ve got fun ideas for parties too!
A Treasure Trove of Pirate Tea Time & Party Ideas
Who says “tea time” has to be tea and scones? Sometimes, even your rambunctious skallywags need a respite from their adventuring! If you’re looking for a treasure-trove of pirate tea time (or party) ideas, then keep scrolling! We’ve got a bounty of pirate-themed ideas and resources that will make your event the talk of the seven seas.
Here’s what we’ve got in store for you:
A Simple, But Fun Pirate Tea Time (or Picnic)
If you want to capture a bit of “high seas adventure” for your kids in a simple, yet fun way, then why not start with creating a pirate-themed tea time? For even more fun, move it outdoors for a picnic!
You could pull together a simple spread like we did above:
- Pirate Ships (apple slices with cheese slices as sails, and pirate flag toothpicks holding them together)
- Pirate Jewels (fresh fruit bowls)
- Fish n’ Chips (Ruffles and Goldfish crackers)
- Bloody Buddies (a slightly morbid take on “muddy buddies” with red food coloring)
- Pirate Gold (Rolo candies left in their golden wrappers)
- Cannon Balls (black olives or chocolate cake pops without the sticks)
- Ginger Ale or Root Beer Floats served in large tankards
Or create even more pirate-y treats, including edible treasure chests and tricorn hat cookies with peanut butter or chocolate nuggets cups in the center (below).
Poetry for Your Pirate Tea Time
Be sure to include some fun pirate poems to read, like the one below. Umm…maybe this one shouldn’t be read while eating. 😳 Perhaps a more “cutesy” and subdued pirate poem rather than one that captures the ruthless and lawless era of piracy, with bloodthirsty descriptions of shipboard battles?
(If yer faint o’ heart er stomach, be ye warned!) Ahem…
A Ballad of John Silver, by John Masefield
We were schooner-rigged and rakish, with a long and lissome hull,
And we flew the pretty colours of the cross-bones and the skull;
We’d a big black Jolly Roger flapping grimly at the fore,
And we sailed the Spanish Water in the happy days of yore.
We’d a long brass gun amidships, like a well-conducted ship,
We had each a brace of pistols and a cutlass at the hip;
It’s a point which tells against us, and a fact to be deplored,
But we chased the goodly merchant-men and laid their ships aboard.
Then the dead men fouled the scuppers and the wounded filled the chains,
And the paint-work all was spatter-dashed with other people’s brains,
She was boarded, she was looted, she was scuttled till she sank,
And the pale survivors left us by the medium of the plank.
O! then it was (while standing by the taffrail on the poop)
We could hear the drowning folk lament the absent chicken-coop;
Then, having washed the blood away, we’d little else to do
Than to dance a quiet hornpipe as the old salts taught us to.
O! the fiddle on the fo’c’s’le, and the slapping naked soles,
And the genial “Down the middle, Jake, and curtsey when she rolls!”
With the silver seas around us and the pale moon overhead,
And the look-out not a-looking and his pipe-bowl glowing red.
Ah! the pig-tailed, quidding pirates and the pretty pranks we played,
All have since been put a stop-to by the naughty Board of Trade;
The schooners and the merry crews are laid away to rest,
A little south the sunset in the Islands of the Blest.
Free Jolly Roger Mixed Media Art Project
Arrgh, ye landlubbers! Check out this collage art pirate flag lesson from the Masterpiece Society by my daughter, Olivia (and a special guest appearance by Davy Jones).
All you need is:
- 8×10 canvas (or substrate of your choice)
- Black paint
- Book pages (or photocopies of book pages)
- ModPodge
- Black Sharpie
- Skull & Crossbones PDF
Art up, me hearties! Yo ho!
Do You Have These Pirate Books in Your Library?
Dive into the world of pirates with our hand-picked selection of pirate-themed books. Perfect for all ages, these tales of high-seas adventure will keep everyone entertained before, during and after your pirate tea time or party!
Treasure Island (Illustrated): The 1883 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
The Book of Pirates: by Howard Pyle with Original IllustrationsPirateology: The Pirate Hunter’s Companion (Ologies)Pirates and Shipwrecks: True StoriesDK Eyewitness Books: Pirate: Discover the Pirates Who Terrorized the Seas from the Mediterranean to the CaribbeanEye Wonder: PirateSea Queens: Woman Pirates Around the WorldWho Was Blackbeard? by James Buckley (2015-11-10)Gross Facts About Pirates (Gross History)
The Ultimate Pirate Tea Time & Party Guide
But wait, there’s more! We also have a 40-page PDF packed with original games, activities, and everything you need to throw the ultimate pirate party. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside our Pirate Tea Time & Party Guide:
We have created a beautiful 40-page guide filled with:
- Pirate lore & superstitions – Get ready to embark on a thrilling voyage into the mysterious world of pirate lore and superstitions. Pirates, those legendary rogues of the high seas, lived by a code filled with strange beliefs and eerie omens. Let’s dive into the wild and wondrous superstitions that kept these seafaring scoundrels on their toes!
- Pirate songs & sea shanties playlist – We’ve curated a Spotify playlist of pirate songs and fun sea shanties to learn and sing.
- Pirate poems – Add a touch of literary flair with even more pirate poetry to read during your tea time.
- Pirate-themed menu with recipes – Delicious recipes for Pirate Ships, Rice Krispies Treasure Chest, Tricorn Hat Cookies, Chocolate Treasure Chests, Bloody Buddies, Cannonball Cake Pops, and even more ideas!
- Pirate party decorating ideas
- Pirate dress-up ideas
- Pirate Activities & Games, including:
- Pirate Name Generator Discover your true pirate identity with our fun and easy-to-use pirate name generator. Are you Skullduggery Jones or One-Eyed McKracken? Find out now!
- Talk Like a Pirate Activity – Test your “pirate-speak” skills with 40 different pirate words or phrases (+ the translations)
- Pirate Scavenger Hunt Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt with clues and treasures that will lead you across the high seas (or at least your backyard)
- Pirate Trivia – A fun game to test your knowledge of pirate lore and superstitions
- Pirate Bingo – Pirate-themed activities fill this card with all sorts of fun ways to bingo!
Make a Pirate Cutlass out of Cardboard
No pirate is complete without a trusty cutlass! Follow along with our free video lesson to craft a fearsome pirate sword from cardboard. Safe, fun, and perfect for swashbuckling adventures.
Pirate Cutlass
Cool Pirate Gift Ideas
If you are looking for pirate-inspired gifts (beyond the cheap costume variety), then check out some of these ideas.
3D Puzzles for Adults Home Decor Pirate Ship Gifts for Men Women Model Kits Brain Teaser Puzzles for Adults Teacher Gifts,Queen Anne’s Revenge 340 PcsLingway Toys Kids Pirate Treasure Chest Large Size Teacher’s Favorite Treasures Collection Storage Box with 2 Sets of Locks and Keys Only(Vintage Bronze Coating,6.3LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle 92177 Expert Building Kit, Snap Together Model Ship, Collectible Display Set and Toy for Adults (962 Pieces),MulticolorBlue Sand Textiles Pirate Shirt. Skull T-Shirt. Soft & Comfy Unisex Pirate Tee. Skull and Crossbones Shirt. (Heather Raspberry, X-Large)Ann Arbor T-shirt Co. Adult Jolly Roger Pirate Flag | Skull & Crossbones Caribbean Cruise Costume, MPirate Coins, 36 Bronze, Silver & Gold Treasure Coin Set, Metal Replica Spanish Doubloons for Board Games, Tokens, Cosplay, Realistic Money Imitation, Pirate Treasure Chest, M, L, XL Sizes MixJOYIN 28 Inches Pirate Sword and 16 Inches Pirate Pistol SetSpooktacular Creations Halloween Pirate Coin Necklace Pirate Skull Necklace Accessories for Men Women Kids Halloween Cosplay, Pirates Costume, Halloween Dress Up Party FavorsLandhoow 240 Pcs Pirate Tattoos Temporary for Kids Glitter Face Tattoos Cool Body Sticker Costume Accessory Tattoos for Adults Boys Girls Party Favorvicima Anchor Necklace for Men Stainless Steel Navy Anchor Pendant with 24 Inch Chain, BlackEvZ Leather Writing Journal Notebook, 7 Inches Vintage Nautical Spiral Blank String Diary Notepad Sketchbook Travel to Write in, Unlined Paper, Retro Pendants, Classic Embossed, Retro CoffeeJack Rackham Flag 3×4.8Fts Broadsword Old Skull Bones Pirate Banner Creepy RaggedPlastic Treasure Map Party Accessory (1 count) (1/Pkg)DANCING BEAR Treasure Chest Dig Kit Party Pack for 12 Kids, Excavate 12 Surprise Real Gems & Crystals, STEM Education, Fun Pirate Booty Hunt, Science Activity Gift Sets for Girls and BoysModel Shipways Shipwright Series 3 Kits Combo with Tools. Historically Accurate Fully Planked Wood Model Ship Kits for Adults School of Wood ShipmodelingPirate Toy Foam Blaster for Kids Boys Pirate Flintlock Pistol Toy with 20 Foam Darts Pirate Costume Play Accessories Halloween Pirate Cosplay Gift for 3 4 5 6 Year Olds BoysArtCreativity Pirate Treasure Dig Kit for Kids – Gem Excavation Set with Digging Tools – Interactive Excavating Toys – Great Birthday Gift Idea, Contest Prize for Boys and GirlsSkeleteen Faux Leather Pirate Hat – Brown Distressed Leather Colonial Style Tricorn HatPirate Monocular Telescope for Kids & Adults, Handheld Collapsible Brass Telescope 25×30 Zoomable Portable Pirate Spyglass for Cruise Ship Travel Watching Games Hiking Hunting and MoreThe New Antique Store – Antique Brass Compass Nautical Pocket Backpacking Compass Leather Case Vintage Camping Hiking Direction Marine Graduation Confirmation Day Engravable for Men Quality TravelPirate Spyglass Telescope Treasure Map Pocket Compass Kids Toys Set, Handheld Collapsible 25×30 Zoomable Monocular Polyester Fabric Huge Map & Golden Compass Boys Gift for Pirate Lovers
Have a Pirate Paint Party!
Grab one or both of these art lessons from the Masterpiece Society and let your buccaneers get creative!
Fair Winds, Me Hearties! May yer anchor be ever tight!
My son, Alec, daughter, Olivia, and I had way too much fun cosplaying pirates for ARTventure into Neverland. I’m not sure why Alec had his “hook” sticking in my hair…maybe he was going for my brain, but thankfully, I made it through this photoshoot...barely! Thanks for joining us on this high seas adventure! Let us know in the comments your favorite ideas for creating a fun pirate tea time!
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