Mount Horeb, Wisconsin is one of the cutest small towns in the US – and also one of the most unique!
This town has proclaimed itself the “Troll Capital of the World”. It’s fun to drive along the streets looking for the resident trolls. Hint: There are more than 2 dozen.
The trolls represent the community with old-world charm, celebrating the town's Norwegian heritage. Each troll features a distinct personality, from dentist to farmer, grumpy to cheerful; these fun-loving carvings are a fun roadside oddity. The trolls greet visitors along Main Street, outside local businesses, and even in front of private homes.
It all started when a Mount Horeb business wanted to attract customers to their store so placed a troll statue outside their shop. . Those first trolls were kind of a hit, so the village reached out to local woodcarver Michael Feeney and asked him to make a few official trolls for the town. Slowly over the years, more and more trolls were added in front of businesses or in grassy areas. And now, well....the town is chock full of trolls!
Join Ashley and I as we go troll hunting in Mount Horeb, WI.
Mount Horeb is a very small town close to Madison, the capitol of Wisconsin and accommodations options are limited. Therefore, I'm going to recommend an adult and kid friendly accommodation in the nearby town of Barneveld - about 9 miles from Mount Horeb.
Deer Valley Lodge
401 W. industrial Drive, Barneveld, WI - 9.2 miles from Mt. Horeb
You can take a virtual tour of rooms and suites here. Check out their Specials & Deals here.
The reason I recommend Deer Valley Lodge for families with kids is their indoor water park. And for you adult golfers, the lodge sits right on the edge of a golf course.
There is an on site restaurant, The Rusty Nail. The Rusty Nail Saloon is open to the public and is accessible from the Hotel Lobby or the Waterpark. Inside the Saloon you will find rustic furnishing, 2 flat screen TV’s featuring ESPN, several rusty nails, and a family friendly environment.
Rusty Nail Hours
Fridays 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturdays Noon – 10:00 pm
Sundays 11 am – 3 pm
*Hours may vary based on demand & staffing.
The Indoor Waterpark is approximately 12,000 square feet in size. There is fun for children and adults of all ages with 2 Tower Slides, a Zero Depth Kiddie Pool with a double slide, an Activity Pool, Play Equipment, 3 Basketball Hoops, Fountains, Dump Buckets, and a super sized Jacuzzi Whirlpool.
Cool off with something from The Rusty Nail Saloon or try one of their homemade pizzas. Hotel Rooms include Waterpark Passes!
Normal Water Park Hours: Open Every Day 8 am — 11 pm. I love that the water park is open as late at night as it is.
To give you an idea of pricing, I booked a queen-queen whirlpool suite Stay & Play package for Ashley and I so we'd each have our own bed - from June 1 to June 8 or 7 nights. Our rate was $179 per night and this is that suite:
With the Stay & Play package we had unlimited access to the water park and the golf course and breakfast was included each morning.
So not to worry folks, this isn't one of those "take a 2nd mortgage out on the house" kind of places to stay at.
Our suite was very nice - comfortable, clean, had everything we needed so we had no complaints with it at all.
(We even took some golf lessons to surprise "Dr. I'm A Golf Fanatic" (Jay) with so he'd have someone to golf with on our trips. SHHH! Our secret for now!)
Day 1
Morning: Check into Deer Valley Lodge and get settled in. If the kids have pent up energy from traveling, let them burn some of it off in the water park.
Stop at the Mount Horeb Welcome Center and pick up a troll map that shows the location of all of the trolls in the town. Or you can download one here. If your kids have cell phones you might want to download the map onto their phones or pick up a map for each of them.
Mount Horeb Welcome Center
We'll turn the hunt for trolls into a kids scavenger hunt with the promise of a treat later for finding all of the trolls. I'll build that treat into your itinerary.
While the kids hunt for the trolls you can explore downtown Mount Horeb and take advantage of Summer Frolic that's held in Grundahl Park. There's a a carnival, bingo, live music, Youth Night (with a DJ!), the Norsk Run, a men's softball tournament, a volleyball tournament, fireworks, a parade and more! There's also a raffle with a Grand Prize of $10,000!
You never know what those trolls could throw your way!
So you and the kids spend the day enjoying Summer Frolic as the kids unt for all of the trolls.
Afternoon: For lunch, go to Sjölinds for Swedish Meatballs.
219 East Main Street, Mount Horeb
Sjölinds also serves soups and sandwiches that change each day.
Photos credit: Sjölinds
But Sjölinds isn't primarily a restaurant even though they serve the best breakfasts in Mount Horeb. Sjölinds is a CHOCOLATE house, where you'll pick up some homemade chocolate treats for your little troll scavenger hunters.
Hours: Tuesday thru Sunday 7am - 2pm
After lunch buy the kids a few chocolates as a treat for doing a good job on their troll scavenger hunt.
Don't forget to take some pics of them posing with the trolls!
Evening: Have dinner at the Grumpy Troll Brew Pub, 105 S 2nd Street, Mount Horeb.
With a renewed focus on locally sourced and scratch-made food, you can enjoy a variety of pub favorites, pizzas and regional specialties. Just like their beer selection, their menu changes periodically to rotate in new items for you to try! Don’t forget to join them on Fridays for the Fish Fry.
SUN – THURS | 11 AM – 8:00 PM
FRI & SAT | 11 AM – 9:00 PM
After dinner do whatever you like - continue to enjoy the evening at Summer Frolic, return to your accommodation to let the kids play in the water park, do whatever trips your trigger.
Sjölinds
Day 2
Morning: Have breakfast at Sunn Cafe, 201 E Main St, Mount Horeb.
Sunn Cafe is open at 7:30am on weekdays and has tasty to-go breakfast bites and sandwiches. Ingredients are fresh and the specials are always changing.
Visit the Driftless Historium, 100 S 2nd St, Mount Horeb
Kids will like the VIRTUAL TOUR of the Mount Horeb Area.
View the exterior, interior and grounds of the Norway Building, constructed for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
At the end of the fair, the building was moved to a Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, estate later owned by the Wrigley family of chewing-gum fame. Eventually it was moved to Little Norway, a local attraction in rural Blue Mounds where generations of visitors experienced its unique charms. Several years after Little Norway closed to the public, the building was moved back to Orkanger, Norway, where it was originally created.
The Driftless Historium is an award-winning Interpretive Center telling the story of Southwestern Dane County from pre-history to modern day. Over 3,000 square feet of space is dedicated to sharing the lives of Mt. Horeb's rich cultural heritage.
Weeks before the Norway Building was dismantled and moved back to Norway, researchers at UW-Madison's Wisconsin Institute for Discovery scanned the structure and recreated it as a high resolution, 3D reconstruction. Using state-of-the-art technology, visitors to the Driftless Historium can once again experience this unique building as they virtually "walk" through and around the Norway Building at our 3D kiosk. Also on view are 3D reconstructions of the historic Springdale Lutheran Church and a local "hanging" dairy barn, now part of Rare Earth Farm, owned and cared for by Charles Bauer and Charles Beckwith.
Download the companion Scavenger Hunt HERE for the kids when touring the museum.
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
2026 admission prices have not yet been published.
Afternoon: Spend the afternoon participating in the continuing events of Summer Frolic.
Evening: Have dinner at Brix Cider, 19 S 2nd St, Mt Horeb.
Photo credit: Brix Cider
Brix takes their apples very seriously and only source from local apple farms within 60 miles of their production space so every cider you drink is hyper-local.
They get super creative with their cider and go beyond the basic dry and sweet brews by playing with flavors like whiskey and pinot grapes, lemon or basil to make extra special ciders. They also serve up food so this is a great happy hour and dinner spot.
Stay awhile for the live music!
Day 3
Morning: Pamper yourself and sleep in. You're on vacation after all!
Have a late brunch at Buck & Honey's, 108 South 2nd Street, Mount Horeb.
Photos credit: Buck & Honey's
Brunch items available every Saturday & Sunday 11-2pm.
Buck's offers up 7 different mouthwatering breakfast entrees from breakfast sandwiches to quiche, the most expensive entree priced at $18. Most entrees range in price from $12 to $16 and portions are generous.
They're open 7 days a week from 11 am to 9 pm.
Bring your bikes from home along to save yourself having to go to Madison to rent bikes.
Hike or bike the Military Ridge bike trail.
Well, maybe don’t hike or bike all of it as it’s a 40 mile bike trail that connects Dodgeville to Madison, but tackle parts of it.
Expect shady cover of trees in most parts of the trail, and you’ll pass forests, marshes, prairies and some park shelters on your route if you need to take a break. The trail is well maintained, part of it is asphalt paved (which you can also inline skate on) and part is gravel.
A state trail pass is required for bicycling and in-line skating on the trail.
Evening: Treat yourself to casual fine dining at Bistro 101, 101 East Main Street. Located in the Hoff Mall, Mount Horeb.
Photo credit: Bistro 101
Bistro 101 serves a seasonally changing menu featuring locally grown and foraged produce, fresh fish and seafood, USDA Prime steaks, pork chicken, house-made desserts, modern and classic cocktails, and a full bar. Located in scenic downtown Mt. Horeb.
Hours of Operation
Wednesday through Saturday
5 pm Open 9pm Close
Reservations STRONGLY recommended
After dinner enjoy the last evening of Summer Frolic and the fireworks.
Day 4
Morning: Take a 50 minute drive from Mount Horeb on a road trip to nearby Baraboo, WI.
Have breakfast at one of my favorite Baraboo breakfast spots - Log Cabin Restaurant & Bakery, 1215 8th St, Baraboo, WI.
Just the cinnamon rolls alone are worth the trip!
Everything is made fresh. Even the orange juice is hand squeezed each morning and breads are homemade fresh every day.
Open 7 days a week from 7 am to 9 pm.
After breakfast visit the Circus World Museum, 550 Water Street, Baraboo.
The Circus World Museum is a museum complex in Baraboo, Wisconsin, devoted to circus-related
history. Just as a side note: One of my relatives was a booker for Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus. When I visited his home as a kid, his entire 3 story house was packed with circus memorabilia. When he passed away, I was told all of that memorabilia had been donated to this Circus World Museum. He had some awesome circus artifacts so you'll see some of them yourself when visiting Circus World.
The 64 acre museum complex features circus artifacts and exhibits, including several restored circus wagons,.
They also host daily live circus performances throughout the summer.
There are live circus performances in their Big Top twice a day at 11 am and 2:30 pm that are included in your general admission ticket.
There's a Kids World Circus where your kids will jump into the action, playing the parts of daring performers and mischievous animals in a show that’s always full of surprises and where creativity takes center stage.
Taking place in the Hippodrome once each day during the summer.
The history, and the amount of circus wagons was mind blowing. A great visit for young and old alike.
2025 SUMMER ADMISSION
Adult (18-64): $23
Teen (13-17): $23
Senior (65+): $20
Child (5-12): $15
Children under 5: FREE Check the website for operating hours.
Money $aving Tip: Wisconsin Historical Society members receive free general admission and 10% off events.
Afternoon: Have lunch at Gem City Saloon: 124 Ash Street, Baraboo.
This lively eatery is the perfect destination for groups and families alike. With a full bar and outdoor seating, it offers a warm gathering spot for both locals and visitors.
The star of the menu is undoubtedly the Gem Burger, but don’t overlook the build-your-own pizza which has garnered rave reviews for its thin crust and generous toppings.
Cheese, sausage, pepperoni & veggie pizza
Following lunch ridve 3 to 4 miles from the Circus Museum to the Mid Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Road, North Freedom, WI.
Mid-Continent is an outdoor living history museum and operating railroad recreating, preserving, and interpreting the small town/shortline way of life from the “Golden Age of Railroading.”
Take a memorable, seven-mile, 55-minute round-trip train ride on a former branch line of the Chicago & North Western Railway nestled in a valley between the Baraboo Hills in rural Sauk County. Passengers ride in restored steel coaches built a century ago. An authentically attired conductor will call “all aboard!” before the train leaves from a historic wooden depot, built in 1894.
Mid-Continent is much more than just a train ride. Explore the indoor/outdoor museum filled with award-winning restorations and railroad exhibits. In all, there are over 40 train cars and locomotives on display and more under restoration.
Book yourself on the Pizza Limited for lunch if this event is available. (In 2025 it was held Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.) If the pizza event is unavailable there are other events.
For families looking to add some culinary delight to their day, the museum presents an array of themed train rides. From the gourmet dinner trains offering exquisite 5-course meals to the fun-filled BBQ and pizza trains, there are options to satisfy both young and mature taste buds. The autumn and snow trains also provide a seasonal touch to your visit, making every trip a unique adventure.
Aboard the Pizza Limited train, passengers will enjoy a 9″ personal pizza, popcorn, and a soft drink while embarking on a 55-minute ride through rural Sauk County. Tickets also include museum admission to view Mid-Continent’s collection of restored railroad cars, locomotives, and equipment.
Stick around after the train rides for Freedom Days, the Village of North Freedom town celebration which includes a fireworks display, taking place 1/2 mile from Mid-Continent.
Event fares depend upon which train car you elect to ride in: coach class, caboose or engine.
If you wish to view the museum without taking a train ride, admission for a self guided tour is $5 for anyone over 3 years old.
Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for a fun-filled day with the kids, the Mid-Continent Railway Museum promises an unforgettable experience. So, pack your bags and grab your tickets!
If you have time, stroll along the Baraboo Riverwalk. The 3-mile paved Riverwalk follows the Baraboo River as it winds through the City. It’s approximately a 6 mile round trip walk but you won’t feel it as it’s a unique trail along the river that at times goes through the downtown and surrounding neighborhood.
What made it very fun and interesting was that we passed a free admission zoo (where the circus kept some of their animals), a ball park, the downtown Main Street, the historic circus buildings, the river (of course) and the past circus performers houses!
You'll cross this river and bridge on your Riverwalk
It's a beautiful, peaceful walk with lots of family photo ops.
Evening: Have dinner at Driftless Glen, 300 Water St, Baraboo, It's right on the river.
Some reviewers claim Driftless Glen is a bit pricier than most Baraboo restaurants but I didn't think the prices were out of line for the food I received.
Their jambalaya was even better than the jambalaya I've eaten in New Orleans. Fantastic!
Wisconsinites are Old Fashioned drinkers...it was the first time I had a maple Old Fashioned with bacon and a
blueberry Old Fashioned. They were both great!
Soups, salads, flatbreads, cocktails, and desserts are served from open to close.
Lunch is served from open to 3 pm.
Appetizers from 3 pm to close.
Dinner from 5 pm to close.
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays through April. Open Wednesday-Sunday at 11 am.
You'll definitely want to make reservations.
After dinner, return to Mount Horeb and relax at your accommodations.
Day 5
Morning: Have breakfast at Icki Sticki, 1225 Springdale Street, Mount Horeb.
Icki Sticki is more than just a coffee shop and breakfast café—it’s a community hub where artisan coffee, delicious breakfast options, and irresistible ice cream come together to create unforgettable moments.
The kids will love Icki Sticki. Who doesn't love ice cream and waffles for breakfast?
(They have non-sugar-high breakfast options as well.)
And their numerous coffee concoctions put Starbucks to shame.
HOURS
Monday - Friday: 6 am to 9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7 am to 9 pm
Pack a picnic lunch and take a drive to Blue Mound State Park, 4350 Mounds Park Rd, Blue Mounds, WI.
It's about a 10 minute drive from Mount Horeb and the park is off Hwy, 18.
Perched atop the highest point in southern
Waffles with ice cream
Wisconsin, Blue Mound State Park offers spectacular views, unique geological features, and a wide range of year-round outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy over 20 miles of scenic hiking, off-road biking, and cross-country ski trails.
One of the most popular attractions at Blue Mound State Park between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the 1,950-square-foot seasonal swimming pool and outdoor-themed splash pad. Visitors enjoy cooling off on hot summer days in the heated pool, which is warmed to 80 degrees. The pool has a minimum depth of 3 feet and a maximum depth of 4 feet.
The pool is equipped with an ADA lift chair for those needing assistance entering or exiting the water. The lift is powered by water pressure and designed for self- or assisted use. The chair automatically turns 180 degrees for easy deck and wheelchair accessibility.
Bathrooms, showers and a changing area are available. Lockers for your belongings are also available, but please bring a lock if you need to lock secure items. No lifeguards are on duty—children under the age of 16 need to be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
Take a hike on any one of the park's numerous trails. If you have little ones, try the John Minix Trail. This is a 1 mile loop that is the park's easiest trail so won't be too challenging for younger children.
Observation towers are at the far east and far west ends of the picnic area. Each tower is 40 feet high and equipped with a landmark locator to help pinpoint the location of various cities and geologic features. At the top of the towers, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside hundreds of feet below. Enjoy the view of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway, Baraboo Bluffs and the gently rolling countryside as far as the eye can see.
Vistas have been cut through the trees on the north side of the picnic area, near the towers, for those who cannot climb the observation towers. These areas also offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Playground equipment and sandboxes are in the picnic area.
Afternoon: Enjoy the day at Blue Mound Park just relaxing and enjoying nature.
Evening: Have dinner at Ope Haus Pub, 107 Co Rd ID, Barneveld, WI - within 5 miles of the park.
Family-friendly restaurant, serving burgers, pizza, sandwiches and plates.
I had to laugh at myself...while waiting for our food, I ordered a Bloody Mary, thinking nothing of it or the fact they called it the Uff-da Bloody Mary,
(Uff-da should have been any Wisconsinite's first clue!)
This is what was set down in front of me.
At which point my sometimes-not-so-loyal travel buddy began laughing and immediately snapped a photo to send her Uncle Jay to show him what a "lush" his friend Pat was. Noting to him that it was a 60 oz. glass. (Thanks kid! See if I take YOU for waffles and ice cream again!)
I could've skipped ordering a meal all together!
House-made mix loaded with cheese curds, Slim Jim, bacon, olives, cherry tomatoes, chicken wings, pickles, celery, 2 sliders...
If you're going to order the Uff-da Bloody Mary, ask them to bring a dinner plate with your drink.
After dinner we headed back to the Lodge water park so I could at least try to work off the "Uff" in the Uff-Da Bloody Mary. After our golf lesson.
Day 6
Morning: Head back to Sjölinds for breakfast as they have the best breakfast in town.
We decided to spend the morning in town as Ashley hadn't yet found all of the trolls (which she was bound and determined to do) and we wanted to do some shopping for souvenirs she wanted to take home to Uncle Jay.
As small as Mount Horeb is, it has some great shops downtown. My fave shops:
Spellerific: This new metaphysical store carries crystals, candles, herbs and everything you need to dip your toes into the metaphysical.
KELLA: Local artisan goods and apparel. Everything from really cool handmade jewelry to candles to clothing.
Duluth Trading Company: If you’re an outdoors buff, Duluth Trading has all the stuff you could ever need. You’ll probably see their HQ building downtown but the flagship store on Mainstreet, too.
Maker's Market Square: A year-round indoor marketplace for local artisans, handmade goods, and vintage treasures.
We ended our shopping trip with a run to Deer Valley Gold Course Pro Shop to pick up our own souvenirs of the trip: a set of golf clubs each to surprise Jay that he now has someone to golf with on our trips.
Afternoon: We had lunch at Mount Vernon Tap: 8646 Davis St, Mount Horeb.
They have some nice Monday lunch specials:
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$2.00 Chicken or Beef Tacos
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$10.00 Taco Salad
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$20.00 Taco Pizza
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$0.75 Chicken Drummies
We had a taco pizza which was really good!
Monday-Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
We had to return for our final golf lesson but you spend the afternoon doing whatever you like or haven't done yet that you want to do.
Evening: Dinner at Driftless Social:
128 E Main Street, Mount Horeb.
While the food menu isn't extensive what Driftless does it does well. $$
The steak, shrimp, hash browns, onion rings, and martinis are all exceptional.
We had the filet and coconut shrimp with onion rings - everything done to perfection.
Kitchen Open Wednesday - Saturday
4pm - 9pm
Bar Open Wednesday - Saturday
4pm - Last Call
If anything is playing at the American Players Theater you might want to see a show after dinner.
5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green, WI.
This is a seasonal theater open only during the summer. 2025 Productions
They have yet to announce the 2026 line up of productions.
We had no idea what the production we were to see (Casey & Diana) was about when we purchased tickets.
From the Playhouse website: "In 1991, as the AIDS epidemic devastates the gay community and stokes global stigma, a Toronto hospice prepares for a remarkable visitor: Princess Diana. Her arrival offering a glimmer of hope for understanding and compassion. As patients and caregivers prepare for the big day, they share stories, fears and moments of joy – reminding each other of their strength and humanity in the face of loss. A tender, unflinching drama about resilience, dignity and the small acts of grace that hold the power to change lives."
It was mature content and there was some mature language but nothing Ashley hadn't heard before and she'd known nothing about Diana's work with AIDS patients so she was very interested in the production.
The actors did a magnificent job.
Day 7
We took an R&R day and suggest you do the same.
After a leisurely breakfast we headed off for the links to play our first game of golf - hopefully without beaning any other golfer on the course with a ball in the head!
(I'm happy to report all golfers on the course escaped injury at our hands.)
We ordered lunch from the Lodge's Rusty Nail Saloon and settled down in our room to watch a couple of movies as we ate. Then we soaked in the whirlpool, just enjoying some girl talk.
We got a Zoom call from Jay...he'd decided he'd fly to Wisconsin to join us for a couple of days before flying back home with Ashley so we arranged to pick him up at the airport on our way home.
We had dinner at Viking Bar & Grill: 120 E Main St, Mt Horeb.
The food was outstanding. Burgers are made fresh daily and never frozen. Ashley got a chicken bacon ranch wrap that was really good.
The service is good and the atmosphere is comfortable. Staff are super attentive and friendly.
After dinner we returned to our room as we had to be up early the next morning in order to pick Jay up from the airport.
Day 8
Bid a fond farewell to the trolls of Mount Horeb...and hopefully you're going home toting that $10,000 raffle prize!
Postscript: Ashley gave Uncle Jay the souvenirs she'd brought home for him.
Then she told him "But Pat and I got you a really GOOD souvenir!"
Jay: "Well let's see it!"
Ash: "It's out in the car, we have to go get it."
We walked in with our golf bags. The confusion on Jay's face was evident, knowing Ashley and I had always told him golf was about the dumbest game ever invented.
Ashley: "We took golf lessons so you wouldn't have to golf by yourself on our trips anymore. You always do what we want so we figured it was time you got to do what you want to do too."
I swear I saw the beginning of a tear welling up in his eye. LOL
Decorations/Staging
When I think of trolls I think of mystical forest creatures that somewhat look like elves. So I started with a mystical forest photo backdrop on my focal wall. Apart from the trolls a dollmaker friend of mine made for me, most everything else was repurposed or reused from other parties I'd held.
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I glued craft moss to the top of the cave and hung Spanish moss from the top of the photo backdrop to look as though it was hanging off a tree.
The wooden footbridge was one I'd built for a fairy party.
I repurposed the igloo from my Winter Wonderland parties into the troll cave using expandable foam on the igloo, sculpting it, then painting it.
The tree stump I'd made previously, also using foam.
The 'river' is just dollar store blue shower curtain liner slightly crumpled up. The 'rock's lining the river are just lengths of crumpled kraft paper painted to look like rocks. The tree in the background is one of my Christmas trees.
Some decorating ideas:
Food/Menu
Rainbow Grapes
Troll Eggs
Gnome Cupcakes
Troll Meatball Sandwiches
Recipe appears below
Troll Ritz Sandwiches
Layered Pasta Salad
TROLL MEATBALL SANDWICHES
Recipe for regular meatball sandwiches
Trolls are little guys and so are kids. So I downsized a regular meatball sandwich onto a slider bun, then wrapped them in tin foil to help keep them warm.
You can serve just about anything at a troll party - just make sure it's colorful!
RAINBOW SEEDS PARTY FAVORS
Make easy Rainbow Seeds party favors using this free printable from Crafting Chicks.
Put multi colored candies like Skittles in small bags and glue the printable to seal the bag.
For your table
Make your own troll dinnerware using inexpensive disposable plastic plates and colored construction paper to add troll hair to them.
Using paper and embellishments, plus a little creativity, you can turn ordinary party store plates into Trolls inspired place settings.
You can do the same thing with disposable plastic drinking cups. Add troll hair to one side of the cup and some googly eyes.
Just be sure to give the kids some straws to drink through!
games/activities
MAKE TROLL HANDPRINTS
Make a troll-themed keepsake with the kids! Have them paint their hands in whatever color or colors they want. Then, stamp them down and cut them out. Leave some extra paper to draw ears and crazy hair!
I furnished some craft movable eyes, sheets of felt, some artificial flowers, some beads, some colored markers.
The kids liked this activity and having a souvenir to take home with them.
RAINBOW RING TOSS
TROLLS INSPIRED FACE PAINTING
Hire a face painter or set up a DIY station where guests can paint their faces with Trolls designs. Offer stencils, glitter, and bright paints to create looks like Poppy’s flowers or Branch’s grumpy expression.
LET THE KIDS MAKE SNOW CONES
Set up a snow cone machine with a variety of colorful syrups for guests to create their own combinations. Add edible glitter or candy sprinkles for a Trolls-inspired touch.