An alien party is one of the easiest themes to pull off. Everyone already knows the look: green light, silver saucers, little gray visitors. A few smart touches go a long way, whether it’s a birthday, a sci-fi movie night, or a World UFO Day get-together.

Set the scene
- Lighting is everything. Swap a few bulbs for green or purple, or add string lights. A blacklight instantly makes the room feel like a spaceship.
- Silver and chrome. Foil table runners, mirrored balloons and silver plates read as “flying saucer” without trying hard.
- Crop circles and “Area 51” signs. Print a few warning signs for the doors: “Restricted Airspace,” “Abduction Zone.”
- Inflatable aliens are cheap and photograph well.
Drinks with a theme
- Green cocktails: anything with melon liqueur, green apple, lime or matcha. Call it an “Abduction.”
- Glow drinks: tonic water glows under a blacklight, which makes a gin and tonic look properly alien.
- Mocktails: lime soda with a scoop of lime sherbet for the kids and non-drinkers.
And make sure nobody’s drink gets abducted: UFO wine charms are six colorful flying saucers that clip onto a wine stem or the rim of a rocks or cocktail glass, so they work for whatever your guests are drinking. Some even glow in the dark, brightest under a blacklight.
Food ideas
- “Flying saucers”: two cookies sandwiched with frosting, rolled in silver sprinkles
- Green guacamole “alien slime” with chips
- Deviled eggs dyed green
- A snack board shaped like a saucer, with a UFO charm on every glass around it
Games and favors
- Costume contest: best alien, best agent, best abductee
- A Roswell-themed trivia round
- “Pin the probe on the alien” for the kids (or the adults, later)
- Send guests home with the UFO charms from their glass. It’s the favor that’s already on the table.
When to throw it
Any time works, but alien fans have a few built-in dates: World UFO Day on July 2, the Roswell UFO Festival in early July, and of course Halloween.
FAQ
Do UFO wine charms fit cocktail glasses?
Yes. They clip onto a wine stem or the rim of a rocks or cocktail glass.
How many come in a set?
Six, in different colors, so each guest gets their own.
How fast do they ship?
Free US shipping from San Diego, usually within 1–3 business days. They’re also on Amazon Prime.