Construction Zone Theme: Checklist

  1. Invitations and Printables
  • Themed invitations (digital or printed with “Caution: You’re Invited”)
  • Map or directions to the “job site” (venue)
  • Crew member name tags or badges
  • Activity signs (e.g., “Dig Zone,” “Refueling Station,” “Tool Time”)
  • Food and drink labels (“Gravel Mix,” “Fuel-Up Punch,” etc.)
  • Welcome sign (“Crew Check-In” or “Party Zone Ahead”)
  1. Tableware and Eating Supplies
  • Construction-themed tablecloths (black, yellow, or orange)
  • Plates (orange, yellow, or printed with trucks or caution stripes)
  • Napkins (plain or themed with tools/trucks)
  • Cups (orange or yellow, optionally labeled “Fuel Cups”)
  • Straws (black-and-yellow striped or plain)
  • Forks, spoons, and knives (black or orange plastic)
  • Serving trays or bins (toolboxes or utility trays if possible)
  • Trash and recycling bins clearly marked
  1. Decorations
  • Caution tape and safety cones
  • Construction signs (“Hard Hat Area,” “Work in Progress”)
  • Balloons (black, orange, yellow)
  • Streamers in construction colors
  • Mini traffic cones
  • Toy trucks and foam bricks for display
  • Directional arrows or site markers
  • Backdrop for photos (“Under Construction” banner or jobsite scene)
  1. Food and Beverage Station
  • Beverage dispensers labeled “Fueling Station”
  • Coolers with water bottles labeled “Crew Hydration”
  • Snack containers (buckets or pails)
  • Food tent cards or signs
  • Wet wipes or hand sanitizer station
  • Paper towels or napkin rolls
  1. Activities and Games
  • Sand or dig station setup (sandbox, excavation tools)
  • Obstacle course setup (cones, signs, tunnels)
  • Wheelbarrow or dump truck race equipment
  • Foam blocks or cardboard bricks for building
  • Game prizes (mini trucks, medals, stickers)
  • Craft supplies (tool cutouts, crayons, coloring sheets)
  1. Take-Home Party Bags
  • Goodie bags or boxes (toolbox style or orange/yellow bags)
  • Mini construction vehicles or tool toys
  • Sticker sheets or temporary tattoos
  • Safety goggles or vests
  • “Gravel mix” snack bag
  • Coloring pages or activity booklets
  • Thank-you tag or “Official Crew Member” certificate
  1. Optional Rentals or Hired Services
  • Tables and chairs (themed or basic with construction covers)
  • Canopy tent (labeled “Break Area” or “Tool Station”)
  • Sound system for music and announcements
  • Photo booth props and backdrop
  • Portable hand-washing station if outdoors
  • Face painter, balloon artist, or construction character performer

 

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