May the 4th Be With You: Creative Ways to Celebrate Star Wars Day at Home

April 24, 2020 by Aubrey Meister

Star Wars Day is coming up on Monday, May 4. Star Wars Day is celebrated on May 4 thanks to the famous quote, "May the force be with you." There are lots of fun ways for Star Wars fans to celebrate one of the most popular movie franchises of all time. If you're looking for something creative to do, check out some of these creative Star Wars Day ideas.

15 Creative Ways to Celebrate Star Wars Day

1. Make and destroy a Death Star piñata.

You can make a Death Star piñata with papier-mâché. You will need a large balloon, newspaper, DIY papier-mâché paste, paint, scissors, string and of course, candy. This Star Wars Day activity is not recommended for very young children as it can at times be complicated. If you need to re-up on your craft supplies, try these Michaels coupons to save:

2. Bake Princess Leia cupcakes. 

Who doesn't want to enjoy a tasty treat on Star Wars Day? One option is Princess Leia cupcakes. Princess Leia's buns are captured perfectly with properly placed Oreos. In addition to the Oreos, you will need cupcakes, black icing, frosting and heart sprinkles. If you want to get creative, you could try making your other favorite Star Wars characters in cupcake form too.

3. Create a Yoda 3D figure, LEGO style.

This printable allows you to create your own 3D Yoda in the Star Wars LEGO style. It's recommended you print the template on thick paper. There are five shapes that need printed and then folded. No glue or tape is necessary for this Star Wars Day craft idea.

4. Make Star Wars-themed cocktails. 

There are lots of Star Wars-style cocktails out there. To make the Death Star, you will need 1 oz Jagermeister, 1 oz triple sec, 1 oz vodka, 1 oz whiskey, 2 oz sweet and sour mix, and 2 oz (or more) cola. If alcohol isn't your thing, give a Tatooine Sunsets Drink a try. For one drink, you will need 1 cup orange sherbet, 2/3 cup orange juice, and 2 jumbo maraschino cherries. Queue the cantina music!

5. Build a Star Wars LEGO set.

If you like LEGOs and Star Wars, building a Star Wars Day set is the perfect way to spend the day. The LEGO store offers a wide selection of Star Wars-themed sets. You can find sets for any skill level. Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder has 236 pieces, providing hours of challenging fun. You could go for something bigger with Poe Dameron's X-Wing Fighter, which has 761 pieces. There are lots more to choose from, depending on your skill level and budget. Save on your purchase with one of these LEGO coupons:

6. Color your favorite Star Wars scenes and characters.

Adult coloring books are making a comeback and there are Star Wars coloring books perfect for May 4. Disney offers free printable coloring sheets online!

7. Build a Star Wars model.

Big Bad Toy Store offers a variety of Star Wars model kits. These vary in size and price. You might like the Millennium Falcon model kit, which features a 1/144 scale model. There's also a Kylo Ren model kit, which is a 1/12 scale figure. Be sure to browse the Star Wars collection to find the right model kit for you for a creative Star Wars Day 2020 at home. 

8. Bake C-3PO lemon tarts. 

If C-3PO is one of your favorites, or if you just like dessert, this recipe is for you. These tasty tarts feature a fresh lemony flavor, which pairs perfectly with the graham cracker crust. 

9. Play a Star Wars board game. 

Over the years, plenty of Star Wars editions of board games have been released. You can try Star Wars Monopoly or Star Wars Risk. For something a little more unique, you might consider Star Wars Escape from Death Star. Gather up a few Star Wars board games and some of your friends for a game night this May 4. Save on a board game purchase with one of these new Target coupon codes:

10. Have a DIY Star Wars costume contest.

Turn the special day into a competition. Set some rules for yourself and a few friends. You can send each other pictures of your costumes or get together via a video conferencing platform like Zoom. Have everyone vote for the best DIY costume and come up with a simple prize to give the winner. 

11. Learn to paint R2-D2. 

If you're feeling artsy, you can learn how to paint your very own R2-D2. This tutorial is geared toward kids, but anyone can give it a try as it’s doable for beginners. This specific video requires watercolor paints. If R2-D2 isn't your favorite, there are lots of other Star Wars painting tutorials online.

12. Build a Star Wars Puzzle.

Building a Star Wars puzzle is a relaxing way to celebrate Star Wars Day 2020. Buffalo Games has a collection of Star Wars puzzles available that you might consider. You might like the 1000-piece BB-8 jigsaw puzzle or if you’re looking for a kid-friendly puzzle, this 50-piece Kylo Ren puzzle is a good choice.

13. Make Star Wars roll out characters.

To make these roll out characters, you will need to print this template. You will also need toilet paper rolls, construction paper or cardstock, glue, scissors, paper hole punch, and a thin black marker. You can make BB-8, Ben Solo, Rey, and Chewbacca. You can find the full instructions for this fun DIY project here. 

14. Whip Up a Storm Trooper Cheese Ball.

This recipe will only take you 10-15 minutes. You'll need shredded white cheddar, nuts, cream cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, a sheet of seaweed, olives, and crackers of your choice. A Storm Trooper cheese ball is a great party appetizer too. 

15. Create Your Own Lightsaber.

If you don't have lightsabers at home, you can make one. The supplies for this one only costs $5, so it's an affordable DIY Star Wars Day project. These lightsabers even light up. If you have Star Wars-loving kids, they will especially like getting to make their own lightsaber. Keep in mind that kids can't make this project on their own.