Dinosaur Dig Theme: Costumes

Wearable Accessories

  1. Junior Paleontologist Vests
  • Lightweight canvas or fabric vests with lots of pockets.
  • Label them with the child’s name and “Dino Dig Team.”
  • Optional add-ons: patches, mini dino pins, or fossil patches.
  1. Explorer Hats / Safari Helmets
  • Classic pith helmets or wide-brim explorer hats.
  • You can write “Dino Hunter” or “Dig Team” on each.
  1. Dino Claw Necklaces
  • Faux claw or tooth charms on twine or leather cord.
  • Kids can wear them or take them home as keepsakes.
  1. DIY Dino Tail Belts
  • Felt dinosaur tails that strap around the waist with Velcro.
  • Come in different colors and dino types (spikes, long tails, etc.)
  1. Dino-Themed Sunglasses or Goggles
  • Fun plastic goggles for “digging,” or themed sunglasses with dinosaur-shaped frames.

Dig Tools and Exploration Gear

  1. Mini Excavation Kits
  • Small cloth or drawstring bags filled with:
    • Paintbrush
    • Plastic magnifying glass
    • Small shovel or spoon
    • Field notebook (for fossil sketches)
  1. Clipboards with Excavation Logs
  • Provide clipboards with a “Dino Dig Report” sheet.
  • Kids can record what they find (e.g., bone, egg, dino type).
  1. Custom Name Badges
  • Laminated “Paleontologist ID” cards with a space for each child’s name and photo (take a Polaroid at the party!).
  • Clip to vests or lanyards.

Fun Dino-Themed Extras

  1. Dino Egg Surprise Capsules
  • Small plastic dinosaur eggs that open to reveal tiny dino toys or stickers inside.
  • Hand them out as party favors or part of the dig.
  1. Dino Feet Slippers or Foam Shoe Covers
  • Foam or fabric dinosaur “feet” kids can wear over their shoes during the party.
  • Great for stomping contests!
  1. Face Paint or Temporary Tattoos
  • Offer dino footprints, bones, or green scales face painting.
  • Or use dinosaur-themed temporary tattoos at a “Tattoo Tent.”
  1. Dino Dig “Discovery Bottles”
  • Clear plastic bottles filled with rice or sand, containing hidden mini dinos or fossils.
  • Kids shake and twist to “spot the fossil.”

 

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