Talk Like A Pirate Day
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Arrrr, mateys!
Arrrr, mateys! It’s time to hoist the Jolly Roger and celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day! Whether ye be a seasoned sea dog or a landlubber still findin’ yer sea legs, there’s plenty of fun to be had on this pirate-themed holiday. Read on for plenty of pirate party ideas.
If you have been following my blog, you will know that I LOVE the slightest reason for a shindig, and this is a fun little excuse to host a treasure hunt, talk daft and get dressed up.
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What’s your pirate name?
To start the celebrations, you need to choose a fitting pirate name. You can go with a classic like Blackbeard or Captain Kidd, or get creative with names like Sharkbait or Long John Silver.
I have a printable set with a “What’s your pirate name” poster and printable name tags that you can use. These are great fun if you host a pirate party with people who do not know each other. They work well as an icebreaker. Grab a copy of the What’s your pirate name printable kit.
Here is a list of fun pirate party ideas.
- Get the kids to create a pirate-wanted poster.
- Colour some fun pirate-themed colouring pages.
- Dress up like a pirate.
- Play pin the patch on the pirate (a spin on pin the tail on the donkey).
- Design your own pirate flag.
- Make a pirate hat.
- Play a game of Captain Says (Simon says).
- Play a game of Pirate I-spy.
Learn to talk like a pirate
Once ye have yer name, practice talkin’ like a pirate with some fun sayings like “avast ye” (stop), “shiver me timbers” (wow) and “yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum” (cheers!). Grab the printable kit with lots of pirate words to learn and colouring pages and a pirate hat craft to get your party started.
Host a Pirate Treasure Hunt
What better way to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day than by hosting a treasure hunt? Hide clues around your home or school and set your crew off on a swashbuckling adventure. Make sure you have a prize for the winner – gold chocolate coins will be a winner!
Host a Pirate-themed escape room.
Now, I love any excuse to host an escape room, so of course, that will be one of my go-to activities. Get everyone to dress up as pirates, send out treasure map invitations inviting people to your event and get ready to escape.
Skull Island
You have been invited to join Blackbeard’s infamous pirate gang and share in the loot, but to prove you are worthy you must discover the secret pirate words. Fail and you must walk the plank and become shark bait!
Have a pirate feast
I love food so an easy pirate party ideas is to host a pirate-themed feast if you want to take your celebration to the next level. Your menu can include dishes like fish and chips, roasted chicken, and plenty of rum (for the grown-ups, of course), and some root beer floaters would be a great option for the kids. Decorate your table with pirate-themed props like skull and crossbones flags and gold doubloons to add to the ambience.
Finally, end your pirate day with a movie night. Settle in with some popcorn and Pirates of the Caribbean playing on the TV, a perfect end to a pirate-filled day.
So there you have it, me hearties. A fun and informative guide to celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day. Whether you go all out with a pirate feast or keep it simple with a treasure hunt, the most important thing is to have fun spending time with friends and family. Happy sailing scallywags!
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