Must-Include Bright and Fun Lisa Frank Party Ideas
Get ready to dive headfirst into a rainbow of nostalgia because we’re taking it way back with the ultimate Lisa Frank party!
If you’re a ’90s or early 2000s kid, you already know: Lisa Frank is more than just neon dolphins and sparkly unicorns—it’s a whole mood.
Whether you’re planning a birthday, bachelorette, or just a “because we can” kind of celebration, this theme is the perfect blend of playful, bold, and totally unforgettable.
In this post, I’m breaking down everything you need to bring this ultra-colorful dream to life—from eye-popping invitations and Lisa Frank-inspired outfits, to bright party decor, sweet & neon-themed recipes, throwback activities, and a curated playlist full of pure glittery chaos.
Let’s make your Lisa Frank bash as extra as a rainbow leopard with a glitter phone case!
Whether you’re throwing this party for your kids or reliving your own Trapper Keeper days, this post has everything you need to plan a Lisa Frank party that’s bright, bold, and bursting with joy. So grab your stickers, fire up the glitter printer (okay, not a real thing but we wish), and let’s get this party started!
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Lisa Frank Party Invitations
Check out this fun design by Luz Designs which features lots of fun colors and a fashionable leopard!
This one by LW Personalized Prints is bringing in the nostalgia for me because I LOVED the Lisa Frank puppies and kitties designs back in the day!
If the theme is more colorful party animal than Lisa Frank, this birthday invitation by Hue Invitations is a must-have!
Lisa Frank Party Food
Here are some fun colorful food ideas for the party!
Lisa Frank Party Treats
First off, how cool is this leopard print bread by Yummly? Watch the whole tutorial here! I recommend using food dye that is specifically formulated for baking such as Sugar Art to get bright rainbow colors.
For Lisa Frank cookies, you will have to check out my full step-by-step decorating tutorial. I made this set of cookies at the beginning of my cookie decorating journey so don’t feel intimidated!
If you don’t want to go totally Lisa Frank, but Lisa Frank adjacent, check out my cookie tutorial for these colorful unicorn sugar cookies! Totally gives the vibe but is a bit easier on the decorating.
How cute are these cream cheese peppermint candies by Baste Cut Fold?! There’s even edible glitter which is totally on theme for Lisa Frank!
For an extra special dessert, check out how to make blue birthday cheesecake by Maria’s Mixing Bowl! This cheesecake would love absolutely amazing with the cake topper by Wedding Wishlist linked in the party decorations section of this post.
These rainbow churros by Mexican Made Meatless are surely Lisa Frank approved! Guests will love the classic cinnamon sugar taste as well.
If you’re celebrating a birthday, you’ll want a cake! Semi Homemade Kitchen has a beautiful rainbow jello poke cake that is not only full of color but fruity flavors as well.
Okay how fun is this ice cream by The Toasty Kitchen?! It’s no churn, creamy, fruity, and absolutely beautiful to look at – your guests will love it!
Cake pops are the perfect birthday party treat and Cooking with Janica has a colorful cake pop recipe that is totally Lisa Frank! You’ll find easy to follow instructions for the cake pops, so don’t be intimidated!
Make sure to also check out these colorful treats:
- Circus Animal cookie milkshake
- rainbow unicorn sushi (kid friendly and dye free!)
- white chocolate unicorn bark
- rainbow mousse shooters
- tie dye s’mores
Lisa Frank Party Appetizers
Treats are perfectly fun and acceptable for the party but we should probably include some veggies! I am loving how bright these pickled turnips by Flavorful Eats are! I am envisioning them on a charcuterie board.
Don’t you just love the pop of beta carotene in carrots? This raw carrot salad by Basics with Bails is not only great for women’s hormones but would also bring a colorful dish to the party table.
I can’t believe how colorful these rainbow grapes by Moms Who Save are! These grapes are so easy to make and are going to be a party favorite for sure.
Vegan Dollhouse has a fun tutorial for how to make colorful potato salad! Guests will love the novelty of eating colorful potatoes and this dish can be prepared in advance for easy party planning.
Lisa Frank Party Drinks
Just look at how neon this gorgeous cucumber lemonade mocktail by Food Like Wow is! I love how how this drink is naturally bright and is the perfect refreshment for a treat-filled party.
Another naturally colorful drink is this refreshing pink lemonade recipe by Strength and Sunshine. You can’t go wrong with an assortment of lemonade!
Who doesn’t love party punch?! This rainbow sherbet punch by Lamberts Lately is full of citrus flavor and is fun to make – a great party activity for young girls!
Lisa Frank Party Decorations
Okay, this Lisa Frank cake topper by Wedding Wishlist is so over-the-top it is perfect for the theme!
This custom Lisa Frank banner by Mindys Sweet Designs is so well done I am impressed! And if you follow my other party blogs, you know I’m a big fan of banners to create height in the party area!
It’s so easy to create your own banners, signs, table decor, and more with this rainbow leopard print font by Doodle Letters Store png pack!
Another great way to take up decor space in a practical way is with a photo backdrop! This rainbow leopard print arch by Yang Dream Designs just needs some balloons and you’ve got the perfect photo op area.
Here are some more ideas for Lisa Frank party decor!
Lisa Frank Party Playlist
Here are some songs to inspire you for a wild playlist! Think girly pop, 90s nostalgia music, and 80s music to add to this list!
- Jump Around – House of Pain
- Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
- Hungry Like a Wolf – Duran Duran
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens
- Barracuda – Heart
- Cat Scratch Fever – Ted Nugent
- Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
- Jungle Love – Steve Miller Band
- Wild Thing – The Troggs
- Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf
- Who Let the Dogs Out – Baha Men
- I Like to Move It – Reel 2 Real
- Real Wild Child – Iggy Pop
- Rock Lobster – B-52s
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
- What Does the Fox Say – Ylvis
- Animal – Def Leppard
Lisa Frank Party Outfits
Have your guests show up on theme! You can do a Lisa frank costume party or a wild party animal outfit.
This birthday girl shirt by EML Trendy Gift comes in both youth and adult sizes, making it perfect for all ages!
Another Lisa Frank party animal inspired shirt by In My Christmas Era comes in both youth and adult and is just so fun!
I love that you can customize this wild leopard print shirt by Nain and Masiel with the birthday age! This is perfect for milestone birthdays and for any youth age.
This is such a fun rainbow leopard halter top for women by Coquetry Clothing! Perfect for a wild night of fun!
How cute is this Loungefly Lisa Frank cross body purse?! This is the perfect accessory to the party but also would just be fun for everyday life.
Lisa Frank Party Favors
Welcome your guests to the party animal party with Lisa Frank themed party favors! These can all be used as decorations/filler space throughout the venue and then gifted to your friends at the end of the party.
Your friends will love having personalized Lisa Frank party animal cozies! Check out these colorful neon leopard print cozies by Dentz Design Customs!
Aren’t these Lisa Frank pens by Mind Ruffle so cute and fun!? You can place these pens by a photo for guests to sign or for playing any printed games. Then, let the guests take home a pen of their choice!
I LOVE these Lisa Frank keychains by Magic Unique Treasures so much that I want one even though I’m not actually throwing a Lisa Frank or party animal party!
Of course you need some stickers for your Lisa Frank/party animal themed birthday! This set of 60 stickers by Rosalie Printing is a great value and all the stickers are so beautiful!
Your friends will love to show off their custom Lisa Frank bookmark by Sunny Solrisa Shop in class!
Lisa Frank Party Activities
Besides having a wild dance party with the music playlist created above, you’ll want to include some fun activities!
I absolutely think it would be sooo fun to create those little bead animals that we made in the 90s! Grab some glitter neon pony beads and the party guests will be entertained for quite some time!
For a younger birthday girl, make sure to get this Lisa Frank giant coloring book. You can set out alllll the crayons, markers, or colored pencils and several sheets and allow a quiet, creative time activity.
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