Must-Follow Tips For Planning A Standout Kids Birthday Party

Do you have a child whose birthday is quickly approaching? Are you planning on hosting an extra special birthday for them this year that will be a blast for everyone involved and most especially for the birthday boy or girl?! Below I am going to share some tips and tricks to help you to do just that. The bottom line is that you want their birthday party to be lots of fun all while being super special for all involved and that’s why I wanted to create this post for you. Let’s take a look at 11 tips and tricks that will help you to ensure that your child’s birthday party will be their best one yet!

Set The Date

The first tip is an easy one…..and that is to set the date, time, and place for your child’s party. Mark your calendars and set the date so that you can begin preparing for the party and ensure that you are giving yourself enough time to get it all done. It’s important to prepare in advance as this ensures that your party is a stress free event for all and lots of fun too.

Pick A Theme

This is also the time to decide on the theme of your child’s birthday party. Maybe your child has a favorite movie, book or television show that you will want to center the party around and deciding on this is a huge step. Picking your theme can give you an idea of what to center the party and then you can begin elaborating upon it by purchasing and creating everything you will need for your child’s birthday party.

Determine Party Size & Send Out Invites

Now that you have picked the date and theme for your child’s birthday party, it’s time to prepare and send out those invites. How many people you choose to invite to your child’s birthday party depends on your budget overall and the space that you have to host the birthday party in. If you can invite your child’s class to the party, go for it. If you want to keep it more intimate, with close friends and family, you can do that too. Just make sure to send out the invites early enough to give everyone ample time to plan for your party to ensure it’s a success.

Pick Fun Decorations & Party Favors

Pick a fun theme to decorate the space perfectly and also make sure to have the perfect party favors for kids that they will go wild over. It is no secret that kids love candy, stickers, little toys and more and by creating fun goodie bags packed with fun party favors and candies, you will be creating excitement for all of the kiddos involved. Make extra bags as the kiddos and adults may want to take some home too.

DIY Crafting Station

Hosting a fun crafting station where the kids can go and create something special for themselves is another fun addition to your child’s birthday party. You can create crafts that go along with the theme of the party itself and you can do anything from decorating crowns, to designing super hero masks, to creating ballon animals…. no matter what you choose the kids will for sure have a blast! I love this too as it encourages children to use their creative side and also keeps them engaged. The best part…. is that they can create something memorable that they can take home with them when the party ends.

Provide Yummy Food

What is any party without food of some kind and when it comes to a kids birthday party, ensuring that you have delicious foods that the kids will love is a must. Design a kid friendly menu with finger foods and bite-sized snacks plus colorful cake that matches your party theme. Make sure to accommodate any dietary restrictions that your guest may have also… both kids and adults alike.

Take Lots Of Pictures

I love the idea of making sure to capture the moments of your child’s birthday party too. You can have someone that is the designated photographer or picture taker and they can go around the party and get lots of photos for you or you can designate a photo booth area with fun props for the kids and parents to use to take some fun and memorable photos. Either way is the perfect way to capture the joy and excitement of your child’s memorable day and preserve these memories for ever.

Provide Entertainment

The best parties include entertainment and a child’s birthday party is no exception. You can hire a children’s entertainer or plan interactive games and activities with the kids for your child’s birthday party. From creating a super fun treasure hunt to hiring a magician to wow the kids and adults alike, there is truly no shortage of ways to keep children entertained and engaged. If you are on a budget and don’t have the funds to hire an entertainer, you can have someone you know dress up as a clown or magician and perform for the kiddos, or you can simply organize classic party games like musical chairs, Duck Duck Go, and/or sack races to name a few. The end result is the kiddos will have a blast and so will you!

Themed Dress Up Decor

Depending on your child’s birthday party theme, you can also create an enchanting themed dress-up corner in your party space so that the kids can dress up and immerse themselves in to the party’s theme. You will want to provide a variety of costumes as well as the accessories needed that will relate to your chosen theme, and in turn allow the kids to pretend to be their favorite characters. I love this as it is interactive all while being lots of fun for the kiddos (and adults too) plus I love that it adds an extra layer of excitement to the party all while providing fabulous photo opportunities for everyone attending.

So what do you think of the tips that will ensure your child’s birthday is a standout?! Planning a successful kids’ birthday party requires creativity, planning and careful consideration. From selecting the theme to organizing activities, veery little detail that you add to the event will ensure that it is memorable. Check out indoor venues like Urban Air for an unforgettable birthday experience and remember, with proper planning and a touch of creativity, you can create a day that your child and everyone involved will remember for rears and years to come.