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.
For more school-inspired party ideas that can help you throw a graduation party don’t miss our 10 must-haves for a back-to-school party!
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!
Reasons to Love These Graduation Party Ideas
- They are tailored to their interests and abilities of young children, making the party more enjoyable and easier to plan.
- They celebrate an important milestone in a child’s academic journey.
- Many of these party ideas can be easily customized to fit your child’s interests, personality, and preferences.
- Many of these party ideas are simple and inexpensive, which can make them a great option for parents on a budget.
43 Best Preschool & Kindergarten Graduation Party Ideas!
If you are throwing a graduation party for a preschooler, then you don’t want to miss this fun invitation.
Personalize it yourself directly in your web browser on Corjl.com, and once done, just print it out and you’re good to go.
If on the other hand, you are celebrating a kindergarten grad party, how about sending out these colorful ‘future is bright’ party invitations to all your family and friends?
There’s nothing better than celebrating this fantastic milestone with those you love.
Digital party invitations are so quick and easy. Make the most of technology and get your invitations out with the touch of a button.
Send your guests this fun and colorful digital invitation so that no one misses out on the big day!
Get these colorful digital kindergarten graduation party invitations out instantly and you’ll be getting R.S.V.P’s within minutes!
They really are that easy.
Decorate your front lawn with this cute chalkboard-like yard sign.
Let everyone know your little man or lady has made it through to kindergarten and let everyone join in the celebration.
If instead, you have a little kindergarten graduate, then this yard sign is perfect for decorating the front of your house.
Let everyone in the neighborhood know just how proud you are!
Balloon garlands are a must-have at any party nowadays.
They are such a wonderful addition to your party and can be an absolute show-stopper!
Just look at this pink one below that looks fabulous together with the beautiful pink floral wreath.
This is a great solution if you’re throwing an outdoor graduation.
If you’re looking for a fun preschool or kindergarten graduation cake, you have got to check this one out!
This tiered cake has an awesome notebook bottom tier and a top chalkboard tier.
To finish off the cake, it’s topped with an apple and a graduation cap. Perfect!
Transform a regular cake into a graduation-themed one by simply adding this cute topper.
You could also use the topper as a centerpiece to decorate the tables at your party.
Cookies always look wonderful and these pink graduation cookies are no exception.
The mix of diploma, graduation cap, and heart sugar-coated cookies are stunning!
Everyone loves a cupcake and these school-themed cupcakes are so much fun for a preschool or kindergarten graduation.
Each one is decorated with a school-inspired fondant topper and will look fantastic set up on a plate on a dessert table!
Our graduation cap cakes are just as cute!
Celebrate the big day with some cute "cap" cakes!
Simply add a fondant graduation cap to each of your homemade or store-bought cupcakes, topped with colorful frosting, and you'll have your guests smiling from ear to ear.
For centuries apples and teachers have gone hand in hand which makes these apple cake pops so special.
They are an excellent choice for a graduation party.
Make your own by checking out our apple cake pops recipe!
I made these wonderful graduation diploma treats in five minutes using Hostess Ho Hos and Twizzlers Pull’n’Peel candy.
They are quick and easy to put together and look fantastic on a plate.
If you love this you'll love our recipe for these graduation cap treats too!
Everything about these table settings are gorgeous.
From the ruler table runner to the apple plates, kids couldn’t wish for a better table to sit at for a graduation party!
Serve the drinks at your party in these awesome graduation-inspired plastic cups.
The design with yellow pencils is so on-theme!
These “smart cookie” themed party printables are so sweet and perfect for a child’s graduation.
The design includes an adorable cookie with glasses and a graduation cap which couldn’t be better suited.
Included in the printable pack are 2 backdrop signs (Size: 24×36), some bottle wraps, some circle tags, a party favor sign, and a regular sign.
We have a bunch of FREE graduation printables that are perfect for your party too!
The Dr. Seus quote “Oh, the places you’ll go!” is infamous and spot-on for all graduates.
So, how about turning the quote into a banner and using it to decorate your graduation like the image below.
Decorate your graduation party with this fun chalkboard poster.
It’s an awesome keepsake of your child’s big day and milestone moment in their life.
Personalize your poster with details such as favorite memories, what they wish to be when they grow up, age, and a bunch of favorite things.
It’s a party decoration you can proudly hang up both at your party and on a bedroom wall.
You have got to take a look at this amazing school supply cake centerpiece!
Made up with a bunch of school supplies not only is it an incredible party decoration as you can open it up at the end of the party and let kids take stuff as a parting gift.
Have fun making our tissue paper graduation party decor and using it at your party!
Brighten up the graduation celebration with a charming 3D letter centerpiece!
Personalized and vibrant, it's the perfect way to commemorate their preschool or kindergarten journey in style.
Simple items in bright colors work great as party decorations.
I love the letters and the globe. They look so clever.
If you're crafty you'll love our budget-friendly school wreath DIY!
Scatter a bunch of these kindergarten grad balloons throughout your party or place a couple at each side of your dessert table.
They are a great way to decorate with no effort and will look fantastic at your party!
If you want a party decoration that will fill your little grads’ heart with joy, check out this adorable foil sun balloon.
Young children will love this cheerful party decor and it will make any party look amazing!
If you are looking for a cool part activity that will keep kids entertained, then look no further.
This graduation coloring poster is a great excuse for all your guests to get together and work as a team by adding some color to it.
Use the poster as your photo booth backdrop, and hopefully, by the end of your party, it’ll be finished, just in time for some wonderful photos!
I love cool graphic t-shirts and this “Straight Outta Preschool” one is a blast!
Inspired by the rap album and Hollywood movie Straight Outta Compton, this t-shirt is just what you need to dress your son in for his graduation.
This “Peace Out” t-shirt is equally as cool as the previous t-shirt.
There’s nothing better than finally coming to the end of a long school year and celebrating your accomplishment and the start of summer!
Any little preschooler girl is gonna love to wear this for her graduation!
Talk about feeling special, this cute pink and gold tutu outfit is going to make her look like the star she is.
If your little girl happens to be a kindergarten graduate then this “Lil Miss Kinder Grad” is just what she needs!
It’s not hard to imagine just how sweet she’s gonna look. Doubles up as a great photo booth prop too.
This next graduation party idea is for you!
Who wouldn’t be proud to wear this fantastic t-shirt, where you get to let everyone know just how thrilled you are at your child’s accomplishments?
Graduations and caps go hand in hand, so how about having your kid proudly wear this one at their graduation party?
It’s a great photo booth prop too!
Mark this fantastic accomplishment with a cute pre-kindergarten certificate.
All you have to do is print out the template and fill it in with your kid’s details.
If your child is a little older and graduating from kindergarten then this diploma is just what you need!
Everything about this one is great! Love the adorable little owl on a stack of books.
I use these end-of-school printables every year on my daughter’s last day of school.
Pick out the graduation year you need. Print it out and have your son or daughter use it as a photo prop to mark the special occasion.
Celebrate this important day with a memorable photo of your preschooler holding on to this “preschool graduate” sign.
Personalize it with your son or daughter’s name and graduation date and you are good to go!
Photo Booths are so much fun. I’ve never met anyone that doesn’t love fooling around while having their photo taken, especially a child.
So, if you are thinking of creating a photo booth then these pre-k props are just what you need to commemorate this special day.
Photos are what help us keep our memories alive so the more you take of your child’s big day, the better.
Make your photos truly pop with this colorful photo booth frame.
You can bet the photos will look incredible!
These charm bracelets are the perfect party favor for a little girl that loves jewelry!
You can bet she’ll love nothing more than being able to proudly flaunt this gorgeous bracelet and she’ll feel ever so pretty!
Another great party favor gift for a young child’s graduation are these awesome graduation-inspired crayons!
The colorful set is such a cool gift that they can treasure as a keepsake or even use tehm on their next piece of art.
All kid’s hearts are going to melt the second they set eyes on this cuddly graduation bear!
It’s a wonderful keepsake that they can cuddle up to and will look amazing in their bedrooms.
Add this fun graduation party favor label to a bag of candy and you’ll be sending your guests home with a smile on their faces.
Just download the printable file, cut it out, and assemble and you’re done!
These next party favor tags are a must for your party favors!
The ‘Here’s to a Bright Future’ message is spot on and so inspiring.
You’ll definitely be sending kids home with a positive outlook of what’s in store for them next.
This cute drawstring party favor bag is just what you need to fill with goodies.
All your guests are gonna love getting their own little goodie bag to take home.
Preschool & Kindergarten Graduation Party Idea FAQs
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.
You can throw a graduation party at the preschool or kindergarten campus, a local park, a community center, or even at home.
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.
Yes! It’s also a great opportunity for parents to socialize and celebrate their children’s accomplishments.
Keep the food simple and kid-friendly, such as sandwiches, fruit and veggie platters, pizza, popcorn, cupcakes, snack mix, and fruit juice.
Need more ideas and free printables?
- 12 Must-See Graduation Party Ideas
- FREE graduation party printables
- Super Easy Graduation Diploma Treats
- Easy Graduation Cap Treats
- Graduation Cap Cakes
- Apple Cake Pops
- School Wreath DIY
- Tissue Paper Graduation Party Decor
- 10 Must-Have Back To School Party Ideas
For more graduation inspiration, check out these amazing graduation parties and FREE graduation party printables from our site! Wishing you a great end to your kids’ school year!