43 Best Preschool & Kindergarten Graduation Party Ideas (2024)

Graduating from preschool or kindergarten is a big milestone for both kids and parents, and deserves to be celebrated with an unforgettable graduation party for your little one.

Whether you’re planning a small gathering with close family and friends or a larger party, here are 43 ideas to help you throw a memorable graduation.

From adorable cap-themed cupcakes to fun photo booths with graduation props, there’s something special for every young graduate to enjoy.

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43 Best Preschool & Kindergarten Graduation Party Ideas (2024)

We’ve got ideas for graduation cookies, treats, decorations, party favors, t-shirts, and we’ve got “last day of school” free printables for photo ops of the special day.

Be sure to check out our recipes for fun graduation foods, such as graduation diploma treats, graduation cap treats, apple cake pops, and graduation cap cakes.

We’ve great graduation crafts that are perfect for decorating your graduation party. Hang our school-inspired wreath on your front door, or place our tissue paper graduation decoration on a dessert table!

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Preschool & Kindergarten Graduation Party Idea FAQs

How to make a preschool and kindergarten graduation special?

1: Hold a graduation ceremony for the graduates, complete with caps and gowns, speeches, and diploma presentations.
2: Take individual and group photos of the graduates in their caps and gowns, and with their families.
3: Give the graduate a special gift to commemorate their accomplishment.

Where should I hold the graduation party?

You can throw a graduation party at the preschool or kindergarten campus, a local park, a community center, or even at home.

What kind of activities should I plan for the party?

Treat your guests to fun activities such as face painting, balloon animals, photo booth with props, or an arts and crafts stations where they can decorate graduation caps or create their own diploma.

Should I invite parents to the graduation party?

Yes! It’s also a great opportunity for parents to socialize and celebrate their children’s accomplishments.

What fun graduation treats can I serve at my graduation celebtration?

Keep the food simple and kid-friendly, such as sandwiches, fruit and veggie platters, pizza, popcorn, cupcakes, snack mix, and fruit juice.

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