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15 Best 2nd Birthday Party Ideas

Dress up your little bundle of joy in cute clothes and throw them a fun second birthday party.

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The second birthday of the little one is as special for every parent as the first birthday because they get to celebrate the big day in a close and intimate ceremony. If you are looking for second birthday party ideas, we have got you covered. Planning the birthday party of your toddler can be difficult. As a parent, you would want to make the occasion special and impress everyone at the party. In this post, we bring you some amazing second birthday party ideas that will help you plan the big event to perfection.

2nd Birthday Party Ideas For A Baby Girl

Here are some interesting 2nd birthday party ideas that your little girl might love. However, these are not restrictive, as they are equally beautiful for a boy as well.

1. Fairy tale theme

If fairy tales excite your little one, then this 2nd birthday party idea is just what you need. You can either pick a single fairy tale or go big with a little bit of everything.

Birthday outfit: Dress her up as little red riding hood, Tinker Bell or any other character from a specific fairy tale you choose. Else you can also dress her up in a white flowy gown or a tutu with fairy wings and a magical wand.

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Party accessories: A fairy tale birthday party is best organized in a spacious backyard, where you will have enough space to set up a canopy or build an enchanted castle (where the cake will be cut). If the party is indoors, then set up an enchanted castle or a forest backdrop, with green and blue balloons dipped in glitters. Arrange the dining table with shiny cutlery and plastic ivy twines.

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You can also organize a fairy tale stones game: for this, you can pick up smooth beach pebbles, spray them with different colors, and ask the guests to stick fairy tale stickers on each. The guests can take their stone home.

Birthday cake and food: An enchanted castle cake with a princess fondant figure cake would be the perfect cake for your child’s fairy tale birthday party.

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Complete this whole theme by serving some fairy tale food such as mushroom cupcakes, Cinderella shoe cookies, gingerbread man, cheeseburgers and any fruit juice in glittering cups.

2. Unicorn theme

If your little girl is like Agnes from despicable me and is fascinated by unicorns, then throw her the best unicorn-themed party.

Birthday outfit: Unicorns and rainbows go hand in hand. So why not dress your baby in a white blouse and a rainbow tutu? Complete the look with a cute headband, and she is ready for the party.

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Party accessories: This 2nd birthday party theme is all about unicorns, so make sure the decor says so. You can have a unicorn flying through a rainbow as a centerpiece, and decorate the room with rainbow-colored buntings and balloons. Also, use rainbow-colored glasses, plates, and spoons so that they go well with the theme.

A unicorn jump house will be a suitable play activity for all ages; you can also have the classic unicorn pinata, which is filled with candy but make it safe by attaching a string to pull and not hit it. You can also have unicorn hats for all the guests.

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Birthday cake and food: A unicorn cake is a must for a unicorn themed party. Choose between a simple unicorn cake and a three-tier rainbow unicorn cake.

Keep the food simple and stick to the theme; you can set up a unicorn dessert bar with unicorn cookies, unicorn cupcakes, and beetroot latte.

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3. Minnie Mouse

This is an old, but golden theme and cannot go wrong for your baby girl’s 2nd birthday party.

Birthday outfit: Dress her up either in a red and black skirt and blouse or polka dotted red dress (just like Minnie mouse’). Match the look with gold or polka dotted shoes and a Minnie Mouse bow. You can also personalize the t-shirt with her name.

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Party accessories: Go all Minnie mouse with the decor, by hanging a polka-dotted backdrop and stick a Minnie mouse face on it. Add red and black balloons in the whole room; you can also hang Minnie mouse buntings and hand Minnie headbands to all the guests. Make sure you stick to the color theme throughout the decor. Include disposable polka-dotted glasses, plates, and straws.

Entertain the parents and toddlers with a DIY Minnie photo booth; you can also have a ‘stick the bow on Minnie’ game, where the parents can help the kids stick bows onto a cardboard cutout of Minnie’s head.

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Birthday cake and food: A Minnie mouse cake is an obvious idea for this theme. You can go for a simple Minnie mouse head with a bow cake or an elaborate multi tier-Minnie Mouse cake. For the guests, make some Minnie mouse cupcakes, carve a watermelon in the shape of Minnie’s head and fill it up with varieties of fruits, you can also have bow-tie pasta.

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4. All Balloon Party

If you are looking for a second birthday party idea that is stunning as well as within your budget, then this is the theme for you.

Birthday outfit: The success of this theme depends on the choice of colors. You can pick classic white and blue or green and white or think out of the box and choose purple and sea green. Choose the outfit according to the color theme. You can choose to dress your baby girl in a polka dots blouse paired with denim jeans and a matching headband, else go with the classic purple and green tutu with a white blouse.

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Party accessories: Since the party is all about your baby girl and balloons, place a few balloons that have your daughter’s name on it. Next, decorate the rest of the place with balloons of the chosen color. You can also add paper buntings and paper flowers to enhance the look.

This party idea will surely be a hit with both kids and adults.

• Take a paper table cloth and cut it into two halves.
• Now, punch holes along one side of the cloth and loosely sew both the pieces with a yarn (make sure you leave most of the yarn running free which will serve as a ripcord).
• Hang this table cloth onto the ceiling such that the stitched part comes to the middle of the room, and secure the cloth with duck tape.
• Fill the paper table cloth with as many balloons as you can, make sure you stuff the cloth tightly with balloons.
• When it’s time, gather the kids under the table cloth and pull the ripcord, and enjoy the toddlers cheering and squeaking with joy.

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Birthday cake and food: You can have a simple chocolate balloons cake which is a perfect fit for the theme. For the food, you can have cupcakes with frosting, lollipops, sandwiches, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs.

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5. Pancakes and pajamas party

Thrill your daughter’s friends and their mothers with this pancakes and pajamas party.

Birthday outfit: Since the theme itself has pajamas in it, dress your baby girl in the comfiest pajamas, and tie her hair into pigtails. You can also ask the rest of the guests also to show up in their pajamas.

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Party accessories: This is a simple breakfast party to host, arrange the dining table with fun table cloths and pillows, decorate the area with colorful lanterns and paper flowers, you can also add buntings if you like.

In this theme, the guests can have fun as well as snack on healthy food. Arrange a fruit loop necklace station, where the mothers can make necklaces out of fruit loops for their babies.

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Birthday cake and food: Bake your baby’s favorite pancakes stack them up and add all her favorite toppings – this will make the best cake for her. As for the guests, fill the dining table with a variety of toppings and syrups along with plain pancakes, so that the mothers can serve their kids the pancakes of their choice. Also place milk, cereals, and fruits to complete the breakfast.

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6. Bubble theme party

Your baby girl will be thrilled and fascinated by this fun bubble themed party.

Birthday outfit: This would be an outdoor theme and there is a possibility of your little one getting wet. So dress her in comfy clothes such as t-shirts and shorts, or a sleeveless one piece. Tie her hair high up in a ponytail so that it doesn’t fall into her eyes.

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Party accessories: Set up the cake table with sequined table cloth which would look like small bubbles. Also, place a backdrop with the same sequined cloth. Tie buntings and happy birthday stickers all over the backdrop. You can also take printouts of your baby girl’s pictures and stick them on the backdrop.

In one corner, create a bubble wrap dance floor, where you spread bubble wrap sheets and let the toddlers and the big kids dance away to pop them. You can also arrange for a professional who can make giant bubbles, something that the kids will simply enjoy.

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Birthday cake and food: The cake could be in sync with the theme, or you can pick one which your daughter likes. Serve the kids with some bubble cookies, popcorn, and fruits scooped in round shapes. You can also serve fruit juice in bottles.

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7. Retro theme party

Take your toddler and his friends on a tour of your childhood with this theme.

Birthday outfit: Dress your girl either in vintage baby clothes or a retro outfit, with a ruffled frock, a woolen hat, feather boa, and pearls.

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Party accessories: Choose a black and white color scheme which represents the retro style. Use black and white balloons, buntings, and paper flowers to decorate the place. If you feel the place is too dull, then add a pop of color here and there. Also, use vintage records, disco balls, and some vintage baby objects to create a retro look.

Organize some retro games such as twister and encourage adults to play, and organize a fashion show with a retro theme for the toddlers.

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Birthday cake and food: Pick up a cake with a floral icing to keep it in line with the theme. You can also include some classic cherry topped cupcakes, chocolate chip cookies for that retro feel. Include some traditional snacks such as homemade Chex Mix with melted butter, Rice Krispies, Dunkaroos, and candies like pop rocks, M&M’s fruit gushers, etc.

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2nd Birthday Party Ideas for Baby Boys

Pick a theme from below to throw a fabulous birthday party for your little man. Want to try them for a girl, sure, why not!

8. Candy-themed party

Kids just love candy, pick this theme to throw the sweetest birthday party for your baby boy.

Birthday outfit: Your boy is the star of the party, dress him up in a t-shirt that says ‘I am the birthday boy. ’ This will set him apart from the rest of the kids.

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Party accessories: Decorate the whole place with candies- some real and some made out of cardboard. Hang a colorful backdrop and also stick paper and real candies on it. Tie colorful balloons to the backs of chairs and the cake table. Set the dining table with various colored plates, cups.

Arrange a scavenger hunt for candies, involve the kids and their parents to help the toddlers find the candy.

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Birthday cake and food: Get a cake that is stacked and stuffed with all things sweet. Arrange a dessert table filled with cupcakes, fruit rolls, and candy. Make sure you include some healthy food options such as fruits so that the kids would not get a sugar rush.

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9. Favorite things party

Your baby boy may already have lit of things he likes and dislikes now: he will have a favorite food, toy, and color. Use all those as the theme for his 2nd birthday party.

Birthday outfit: Choose an outfit in the color he likes, it could be pink, blue or orange – just dress him how he likes.

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Party accessories: Again use colors that are your kid’s favorite, if he likes jumping in a ball pit, or riding a toy horse arrange all these. You can also organize his favorite games and invite all his playmates for unlimited fun.

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Birthday cake and food: Include his favorite things on the cake too. Arrange the dining table with all his favorite snacks and make him sit in the center of the table.

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10. Superhero theme

Boys and superheroes are a classic combination: pick up a superhero and make it the theme of the party. Here we have picked Superman.

Birthday outfit: Dress him up as Superman on his birthday. If you do not want the whole outfit, then put on a red t-shirt, denim jeans, and a cape, and he is your Superman for the day.

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Party accessories: Pick colors such as red and blue to decorate the place. Use a red or blue backdrop with a Superman symbol and your baby boy’s name. Place red and blue balloons all over the room and add Superman symbol stickers here and there. Decorate the table with superman plates, napkins, and cutlery over a red table cloth.

Organize games like pin the Corban’s symbol on Superman and maybe a safe dart game with magnetic darts or Velcro balls.

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Birthday cake and food: Have a Superman cake with your boy’s name. Also, make cupcakes and cookies with the Superman symbol. You can also serve popcorn and sandwiches.

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11. Pirate theme

For this theme, you can choose a general pirate theme or the children’s favorite Jake and Neverland pirates theme.

Birthday outfit: Dress your boy as a pirate as he is the captain of this party. You can get the costume, include the eyepatch, give him a toy gun, and a fake mustache to complete the look.

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Party accessories: Keep the decor simple, but give attention to details. Use a pirate ship backdrop with your boy’s name. You can also include pirate ship shaped balloons. Decorate the dining table with plates, mats and paper cups with skull and bones symbols. You can also hand over paper pirate hats, eye patches to the guests.

Plan some pirate games such as walk the line and face painting to keep the guests entertained.

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Birthday cake and food: Include the theme in the food, buy making pirate cookies, carving a watermelon in the shape of a pirate ship, burgers with small pirate flags, string cheese, etc. The birthday cake could be a two-tiered pirate cake.

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12. Barnyard farm party

Bring home the farm animals with this 2nd birthday party theme.

Birthday outfit: Dress your two-year-old in a checked shirt, denim jeans, and a straw hat, or go with a white shirt and denim suspenders, to give him a farmer’s look.

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Party accessories: Create a red barn backdrop and add details to it by using printable designs on white canvas, real straw, and synthetic grass. You can also print out farm animal pictures and stick them on the backdrop. You can buy or create a DIY farm horse sticks and horse masks. You can plan horse stick races, and the classic ‘pin the donkey’s tail’ games.

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Birthday cake and food: Have a barn and farm animals cake, your little one will be thrilled to see all the farm animals figures on his cake.

Make desserts such as pig nose face cupcakes, farm animal cookies. Spread a green table cloth and place all these along with the cake on the table. You can decorate it further with farm produce such as a basket of apples, milk, etc.

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13. Mickey Mouse theme party

No matter how many years pass, the Mickey Mouse theme remains a favorite for many toddler parties.

Birthday outfit: Dress your boy just like Mickey Mouse, a black/ white shirt, red suspenders with golden buttons, include a yellow bow tie and add those classic Mickey ears.

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Party Accessories: Start the decor with a clubhouse sign. Purchase or get a DIY kit to make Mickey’s hand, head, and stars and use them to decorate the place. You will find tons of Mickey Mouse decors, so pick your favorite and decorate the party.

Organize games like fishing (sew some fabric fishes with small washer in their mouths, next in a big bucket and fill it with blue thermocol balls, now prepare small fishing rods with magnets on their tips. Now show the toddlers how it is done, and they will jump onto it.

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Birthday cake and food: Get a Mickey Mouse cake, or you can bake one and stick an edible Mickey’s face on it. For the food make marshmallow pops by sticking marshmallows on wooden sticks adding sprinkles on top, also include some blue and red sodas. You can also have sandwiches cut in the shape of Mickey’s head and cupcakes.

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14. Ball theme party

If your boy is obsessed with balls, then this is the theme you are looking for.

Birthday outfit: Since the theme is around balls, you can dress up your boy in any casual outfit.

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Party accessories: If you are planning to organize a party outdoors, then activities like a jumping castle and skippy slide will be fun additions. If it is an indoor party, decorate the center wall with yellow, red and green paper circles and make the number 2 with them. You can also make buntings with these circles.

Use the same colored balloons and hang them around the room. On the dining table, use a tablecloth with polka dots and arrange placement cards cut in circles. You can also place plastic bins of balls on the table.

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Birthday cake and food: Get a ball-shaped birthday cake: you can have foods like cake pops, also choose snacks that are ball shaped like Cheetos, cheese balls, popcorn snowballs to go with the theme.

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15. Dinosaur themed party

This is an adorable theme for your 2-years-old’s birthday party.

Birthday outfit: Dress your boy in a casual outfit which has green and brown shades in it.

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Party accessories: There are many dinosaur printables that you can get to make buntings. You can also have placement cards with dinosaurs on it. Decorate the room with a green backdrop and dinosaur figures.

Fill a sandbox with sand and bury small dinosaur toys in it, and ask the toddlers to find them (supervise them such that they do not put the sand in their mouth).

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Birthday cake and food: Prepare a dinosaur cake. For foods, cut vegetables like carrot, cucumber, and celery and place them in plastic glasses filled with dip. Make dinosaur cupcakes, cut a watermelon into triangle pieces and name them as dino spikes. Stick marshmallows to a wooden ice cream stick to make dino fossils.

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While we have generally segregated the themes for boys and girls, you can pick any theme that your child likes, regardless of their gender. Let them choose what they like and who they want to be. In the end, the idea is to create that special day so that your toddler has a good time with friends and family.

Who Should You Invite To Your Child’s Second Birthday Party?

You probably wanted to (or did) invite the entire town to your child’s first birthday party. But this time around, you may want to keep it a little simple, for your little one is already a handful and that leaves you with little time to even look at the guests.

• Invite close friends and relatives, but try not to invite too many people, as it might be overwhelming for the toddler.

• If you are inviting your child’s playmates, make sure their parents come along to take care of them.

• Make a list of guests who will have a good time at the party full of kids. If you want your family to be there, then you might want to organize a separate party. For example, your grandmother or teenage niece might not be looking forward to a Hello Kitty or Jurassic kids party.

Since you will be inviting a lot of kids to the party, you have to be sensitive to their needs and routines.

What’s A Good Time To Host The Second Birthday Party?

The timing of the party should depend on the sleep schedule of your toddler. If your baby sleeps through the afternoon, then it is best to plan a party in the evening. A party in the morning, when the baby is active after a good night’s sleep, would also be a good time to celebrate their birthday.

Make sure the party lasts only for two to three hours. And once the plan is in place, stick to the schedule.

Your child’s second birthday is a special occasion for you and your baby. So, make it memorable and fun. To ensure everything goes smoothly, organize the event in advance and take the support of your friends and family. Accordingly, choose a unique party theme and plan all other things, such as decoration, music, food, and cake. Keep the guest list ready and try to bring novelty in your invitations and return gifts. A pro-tip would be to keep the event timings in sync with your baby’s sleep and feeding schedule.

Key Pointers

• Second birthdays are always special and memorable for both parents and the baby.
• Plan your kid’s outfit, cake, decorates, menu, and games beforehand so the event goes smooth.
• Pick themes for the event in line with your little one’s tastes and interests.

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Great Birthday Party Ideas for Boys (11th to 12th Birthday) –

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If you’re looking for great 11 and 12 year old birthday party ideas for boys, you’re in the right place. Scan the list below and grab our tips for fun and easy birthday parties for tween boys.

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Finding birthday parties your kids think are cool that don’t break the bank gets trickier as kids get older. Some families designate certain birthdays where kids get a party with friends (maybe 5, 10, 13 and 16 for example). Others do some kind of birthday celebration every year.

I’ve somehow fallen into the every-year pattern with my kids. It’s been a little more stressful to find ideas in the tween and teen years. But they’ve honestly been the most fun parties.

Below are some of my best 12 year old birthday party ideas for boys. Actually, these work well for both 11 and 12 year olds. I added lessons learned and tips. Hopefully this gives you the same level of fun with less work and stress in the planning process.

For the 11 and 12 year old birthdays, it’s less about the themed party and more about the activity. The whole goal is to give a kiddo a happy birthday. There’s not just one fun way to do that.

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1.      Scavenger Hunt

A scavenger hunt birthday party can scale from something small and fun to pretty labor-intensive and elaborate. Kids like to follow the clues and hunt down some treasure. There’s an added layer of fun if you get two teams competing for the win.

I did a neighborhood scavenger hunt for my son’s 12-year-old birthday party. Years later, he still tells me that all of his friends say it was their favorite party ever. The scavenger hunt was a lot of work to plan and took help from several neighbors. But it was pretty epic and so much fun.

The boys worked in two teams to solve clues that took them to different houses in the neighborhood. Each house had a different activity for them to complete before moving on. Both teams ended back at our house and we had prizes for the winning team.

Like my son’s bike team jersey? Our school district creating an AMAZING mountain bike team that has helped hundreds of kids develop a love for biking. My son is now a teen and did tons of research to buy his first adult-sized mountain bike: Trek’s Marlin . He loves it!

2.      Video Games

Lots of older kids (especially boys) love video games. There are several ways to incorporate video games into a birthday celebration.

You can rent a video game truck to pull a mobile gaming theater right up to your curb. They offer large selections of game options. They can typically accommodate up to 20 kids playing at once for 90-120 minutes.

Many birthday packages include printable invitations and a “Game Coach” to run the party for you.

If you live in the Central Ohio area, Buckeye Mobile Entertainment is a top rated option.

3.      Arcades

Arcade bars are popping up in lots of areas. Most provide a wide selection of arcade games for free or low prices and just ask that you purchase drinks.

Arcade bars can be a good idea for a birthday party if you plan for earlier in the day on a Saturday or Sunday. Many shift to 21+ in the evenings.

In our area, Pins Mechanical Company shares space with 16-Bit Arcade. They offer arcade games, foosball, ping pong, patio pong, duckpin bowling and bocce in a really cool atmosphere. We’ve done birthday parties for my sons there twice.

The arcades in our area allow you to bring in whatever food you like or get pizzas delivered. They just ask that you buy everyone a drink. Some of the activities like the duckpin bowling also have a cost.

It was a great party idea that also carried a low price tag. Invite parents to stay, hang out and have a drink together while the kids play. What a great time!

4.      Water Balloons and Other Fun Games

If birthdays fall during warmer weather months, look at birthday parties that involve water balloons or water slides.

There are lots of fun minute-to-win-it type birthday party games you can do in your yard. I’m a huge fan of Bunch o Balloons. Fill them over a plastic tub with some water in the bottom so they don’t fall and pop on the grass.

This post from the Happy Mom Hacks blog has some great minute to win it games for tweens and teens and suggestions on how to set up and play the games.

5.      Water Slide Fun

Rented water slides are another outdoor option for summer birthday parties. My sister has done this two years in a row for her son with great success. I teamed up with another mom to do this for a combined birthday because both our boys have August birthdays.

My friend is a seriously cool mom and found an insanely awesome GIANT slide. Her equally-awesome neighbors let us set it up in their yard.

We invited most of the neighborhood kids to stop by earlier in the day to take advantage. Then we limited the slide to bigger party boys later in the day for the official party.

7.      Laser Tag Party

When it comes to 11- and 12-year old birthday party ideas, it’s a good choice to keep boys moving. Laser tag adds a layer of competition and keeps boys running. Most laser tag companies offer a party room. You can do pizza or cake and presents before or after tag.

8.      Playing Sports Party

If you have a sports-loving birthday boy, plan a party where friends can play some kind of organized sport together.

Rent a shelterhouse at a local park near a grassy area or baseball field. Come equipped with a football, wiffle ball supplies or a kickball. Set up food and drinks in the shelterhouse and the boys can wander in when they get hungry or thirsty.

There are several places in my area that rent indoor basketball courts or multipurpose turf fields for birthday parties. My son held a birthday party at KSM Sports in Central Ohio. The price of the party included facility rental, our choice of games (he picked flag football), equipment and a coordinator to corral the boys and ref the game. We brought in our own food and cake.

9.      Watching Sports Party

This type of party will vary based on where you live. Many areas offer minor league or college sports games that can make for a really fun event at a very affordable price. You can take a larger number of kids if tickets are cheap.

Check rules before you go on whether you’re allowed to bring in food and drinks or other party supplies.

You could also spring for major league tickets. Let your son bring a single friend with him for an extra special experience.

10.  Sleepover

A good old-fashioned sleepover feels like one of the best things at this age. They’re so anxious to feel older and independent. Staying up late with their friends checks that box.

Supplies needed for a successful sleepover:

• FOOD. Snacks, sweets and sugary drinks are the three sleepover food groups.
• access to funny movies
• an area where boys can sprawl with sleeping bags until the wee hours like a living room or basement
• a couple fun activities or games (link to game post). Jelly Belly’s Bean Boozled is a fun option as long as no one gets so grossed out they get sick.

11.  Pool Party

Many community or even private pools will work with you to host pool parties. Our local pool rents its shelterhouse at a great price. It also offers discounted tickets for guests and allows you to bring in your own food and drinks.

The local waterpark rents cabanas, but has different rules about bringing in outside food.

By 11 and 12, kids are typically safe to swim without their parents at a lifeguarded pool or waterpark.

12.  Concert

A concert can be a great birthday idea if your son can choose one or two friends for a fun night out. Because you have no control over when concerts happen, it might mean that the birthday party needs to happen quite a bit before/after the actual birthday. But by 11 or 12 years old, kids understand that a little better.

13.  Climbing or Parkour Party

Active tween boys tend to climb all over things on any given day. So a climbing or parkour party gives them a new and fun place to try out their skills. Most of these places are massive and not too “little kid” if you’re considering 12 year old birthday party ideas.

In Central Ohio, Play Cbus and Movement Lab both offer birthday party options. Kids come and climb and then head back to a party room to refuel.

14.  Bowling Party

Call your local lanes and ask about party options. Most will let you reserve lanes and talk through food options. Typically it’s not a problem to bring in a birthday cake or balloons or other small party decorations.

Ask about lanes all the way to one side or closer to tables or an arcade area if they have one. Then it feels like you have more of your own little party space.

15.  Roller Rink Party

This age is prime for roller skating. This is a great choice if your son wants to invite a bigger group of kids. Call about party packages that include entry fees, skate rentals and some pizza and drinks.

Some skating rinks have other activities like arcade games or laser tag. Decide up front whether you will let kids play and tell them. Otherwise, you’ll be fielding questions throughout the entire party.

16.  

Jumping Party

Trampoline parks are a huge hit with 11 and 12 year old boys. Take a group and you have ready-made teams for dodgeball and other group areas of the trampoline park, which equals great fun.

You can book an official party with a party room at most trampoline parks. You can also just pay for the group to get in and then head to a park or your house after for food or hanging out.

17.      Board Games

Build a fun birthday party around some favorite games. I have suggestions if your first response if that you don’t know what games would work.

Option #1: Set up multiple tables with different games and have kids play for a set amount of time for a prize. Then rotate tables.

Option #2: Find a group game that all of the boys can play together. Silly games like Pie in the Face move quickly and will get everyone laughing. Group games like Pictionary Air, Telestrations and Not Parent Approved are easy to explain and play. See our complete list of the best board games for tweens and teens.

If your group is pretty into board games and has a good attention span, you can break out a cooperative game like Forbidden Island. Let the boys work together to try to defeat the game.

Another fun option is the Exit: The Game boxed escape rooms. Any more than four boys working together tends to be too much. These also best suited for kids who are really interested in solving the puzzles – it’s not something every kid loves.

18. Paint Ball Party

Look for 12 year old birthday party ideas that acknowledge that older boys can do bigger things – including paintball. Encourage kids to wear old clothes and warn them getting hit by a paintball might sting a little. But what a fun time!

Other Older Boy Birthday Party Details

• Decide whether you want to deal with party favors. It’s fine to be phasing them out at this point. Or simplify and give out small goodie bags of candy or something related to the party itself. Like some gummy worms and a couple baseball cards if the party had to do with sports.
• Set a time limit on the party so you don’t have kids in your yard or basement for an eternity. It can be anywhere from a couple hours to an overnight. But share an end of the party time with parents from the get-go so everyone is clear when the party ends.
• Ask about or create some special perks for the birthday kid. Depending where you hold the party, there might be options for a badge or keepsake or something else to make the day extra special. We threw “Happy 11th Birthday Luke!” up on the scoreboard at a minor league baseball game for no extra cost. I just asked when I called to book the tickets.

• Consider the number of guests your son wants to include. Some birthday party options might limit the number of party guests and others work well for a large group. Ask your son what close friends he might want to invite. If he’s leaning toward a more expensive option, let him know only his closest friends or best friend could come.
• Toss out the party all together. One year, my sons actually chose to trade all birthday gifts and parties for a long weekend family trip to Universal Studios (I wrote about that and other experience gifts if you want details on that)

READ MORE >>> 42 Best Experience Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Note: If you’re looking for great ideas for birthday parties for tween girls, feel free to steal from this list! Unfortunately we don’t have a post specific to 11 and 12 year old girls at this point, but maybe soon! I do hear that a spa party with cool nail polish options or a sleepover in a hotel room complete with dance party are big sellers.

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11 Awesome Birthday Party Ideas for Boys at Home

Are you looking for fun birthday party ideas for boys at home? It’s always a struggle to come up with a birthday theme that your child will love and all his friends will enjoy attending. You want a birthday theme that is popular but also fits your child’s personality.

With two boys myself, I struggle twice a year to come up with great birthday party ideas. So, I created a list of the most popular birthday party ideas for boys and I want to share it with you. Your kids are going to love their birthday this year with these easy-to put together birthday themes. 

Even though this list was created with boys in mind, you will find most of the themes are great for girl birthday party ideas too! 

If you are socially distancing consider throwing a virtual birthday party with fun Zoom Games for Kids. It’s a great way to celebrate with faraway relatives too. Use these themes as your background for the Zoom Parties too. 

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11 Most Popular Birthday Party Ideas for Boys 

I’ve listed older kids’ birthday parties first and younger children’s parties second. Take a look and find a great birthday party theme for your kids.  

Fortnite Birthday Party Theme

The most popular game right now for elementary and middle school kids is Fortnite. If your kids are into Fornite this is a party all the kids will want to come to.  

Fortnite Birthday Party Ideas 

Backyard Party

Do a Nerf War Party in the backyard or large indoor space and play capture the flag. Adjust it to a Fortnite theme by having the kids find hidden supplies and incorporating supply drops with replacement bullets.  

Fortnite Dance-Off

You can find Fortnite music and dances on YouTube. Play the music and let the kids show off their dance moves.

Supply Drop Goody Bags

Create Supply Drop goody bags by purchasing blue goody bags and adding the word Supply Drop to the outside.  I also used these bags filled with Nerf Bullets to throw out during the game as a Supply Drop.

Slurp Juice

Name Gatorade Bottles Slurp Juice just like in the game. You can label the cooler with the name Slurp Juice so you don’t have to add a label to each water bottle.   

Decorations

Turn the yard into a battlefield with spray-painted boxes and camouflage netting. The netting is easy to throw over backyard equipment, chairs, or sawhorses to create areas to hide behind. Plus it adds to the fun atmosphere of the party.

Find all the supplies you’ll need in our Favorite Fortnite Party Supply List. 

Fortnite can also be turned into a virtual party with an online gaming party. Find out how and get more ideas on throwing the Ultimate Fornite Birthday Party. 

Nerf Gun Birthday Party Theme 

Boys love to run around with their Nerf guns and any excuse to have a big group playing together is going to be a great party.  Planning a Nerf War in your backyard is easier than you think.

Let the kids bring their own nerf guns or supply one as a party gift. Then spray paint a few boxes for bases and your set. 

Nerf Birthday Party Ideas 

Capture the Flag

Have each team hide a bandanna for the other team to find. The first team that finds the flag wins. But if you get shot by a nerf bullet you have to go back to your base and start over.  

Create nerf bases for the kids to hide behind with cardboard boxes you can spray paint to look camouflaged. If you don’t have time to paint spread a camo netting over the top to create an army base look. This can also be done for the Fortnite Birthday Party too! 

Nerf Targets

Make DIY Nerf Targets and Games for the kids to play around your yard. Have stations set up with different targets for the kids to rotate through in groups.

Nerf Goody Bag

Depending on what you want to spend on goody bags you could give each child a Nerf gun or ask them to bring one from home. We gave out one year the Nerf Gun Strike Elite as it was a cheaper price and works well.

I would give each child a pair of safety glasses and a cloth tool belt to wear while playing capture the flag.

The belt is great for holding their bullets and they only cost $1 at your local hardware store. Then use an orange paper bag for the good bag and fill it with candy and extra bullets to take home along with their glasses and a cloth belt.  

For more easy Nerf Gun Party ideas How to Throw an Awesome Nerf Wars Birthday Party. 

Escape Room Party

If your looking for more of a mental challenge try an Escape Room Birthday party. It’s a super fun game and your kids will love the challenge of solving the puzzle of an Escape Room.

What You Need – Storyline, clues, and puzzles to solve. We like to use the Escape Room Geeks Printable sets. It has everything you need for the game already created for you. Just print it out and you’re ready to go.

How to Play – First, download and print out the storyline and clues to solve the puzzle.

Next, break the kids up into teams of 2-5 people. Then give each team a separate space to sit and solve the puzzle. Basically, you just don’t want them to hear what the other team is saying so they don’t cheat.

To start the game you can either read the storyline to all the kids or give each group the sheet to read themselves. After that give each group the set of clues to try and solve the puzzle and break out of the escape room.

The Escape Room Geek kits are created by age group so you can find one that will be easy enough for all ages at the party. The game will work for kids ages 5-13 years old.

If you have older tweens & teens try the Escape Room Kits from Lock Paper Scissors.

Use our escape room games review to find the best escape kits for your kids.

Check out our Ultimate Escape Room Birthday Parties to get more ideas for an escape laser maze, decorations, invitations, party favors, and more.

Game Trucks for Birthday Parties 

Birthday Party in a Game Truck

One of the newest crazes for birthday parties is to hire a game truck to come to your house. These trucks are filled with several screens and Xbox games for the kids to play.

This is a great idea for a kid that loves to play online games.  With the high price of many birthday party locations, hosting this at your house might be pretty similar in cost.

We have gone to a couple of these parties and they have been a huge hit with older elementary school-age kids.  

Game Truck Birthday Party Tips

Have the kids arrive 30 minutes early to do cake and pizza in your home or even set up tables outside. Then have parents pick them up straight from the game truck in your driveway.   

Google “game truck” in your local area to see if you have a company by you hosting these parties. 

Related Article – 20 Meaningful Birthday Traditions to Start This Year

Super Hero/Marvel Birthday Party Theme 

Do you have a child who loves Super Heroes? The great part about this Super Hero theme is there are so many different characters you can pick from or just make it a general theme.

All the kids coming will probably have a favorite Marvel character of their own, too.  

Super Hero Birthday Party Idea 

Super Hero Masks & Capes

Buy Super Hero masks and Super Hero capes for all the kids to wear. You can also add the superhero masks to a balloon for decorations (pictured above).  

Hero’s Obstacle Course

Create an obstacle course in your house or backyard for the heroes to climb through. Add something to the end they need to rescue like a treasure box. Make them feel like a real hero! The treasure box could be filled with candy as part of the goody bag gift. 

Super Hero Costumes

Ask the kids to dress up for the party by wearing their own superhero costumes. 

Super Hero Desserts

On your dessert table or where the kids will eat, use your child’s superhero figures to decorate the table and cake.  

Custom Super Hero T-Shirts

Create a Custom Super Hero T-shirt with your child’s name from a PBS TV show like Hero Elementary or Super Why

Lego Birthday Party Theme 

What kid doesn’t like to build with Legos? This party can be pretty easy to throw because there is so much to buy with this theme, you don’t have to create as much yourself. 

This is a pretty universal theme that should be fun for both girls and boys.  

Lego Birthday Party Ideas

Party Decorations

Decorate with Primary colors in your balloons, table cloth, and streamers. You will also find tons of themed plates, napkins, and goody bags with Lego pictures on Amazon and at Dollar Tree. 

Lego Cake Toppers

Add little Lego Men to the top of your cake as a quick decoration for Costco cakes or a cake you make yourself at home. If you add cupcakes use these cute stick Lego figure toppers.  

Lego Game

For a fun Lego game, buy a bin of classic Lego pieces and give the kids a 10-minute challenge to build something. Then let them show it off to everyone. You could give prizes for the best creation or let them destroy it and build it again. Bonus: Your child has more Legos to play with after the party.  

Lego Goody Bag

Depending on your budget, you could also buy small Lego sets or mini Lego party sets like animals or vehicles. If you buy a bigger set have the kids build it at the party for an activity. If you get the mini Lego party sets add them to your goody bags.

Another idea is this fun Lego candy we gave out at a party. The kids had a blast building with their candy and then eating the block. It was a huge hit. The one issue is the candy is very hard so it would not be suitable for a younger kids’ party.

Related Article – Fun & Cheap Birthday Party Decorations for Kids at Dollar Tree

Star Wars Birthday Party Theme

Are your kids obsessed with Star Wars like mine? With new movies and cartoons from Disney constantly coming out, I think this will be a popular theme for a while. You will find that there is a large range of ages that love Star Wars. 

Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas 

Have a Jedi Training Academy with stations around your house or backyard. 

Lightsaber Balloon Game

Have kids use Lightsabers to keep balloons up in the air. If you are worried they’ll get hit with the lightsabers use inflatable lightsabers.

Lightsaber Battle

Place a long thin board low to the ground and have kids’ Lightsaber battle on it while trying not to fall off. Again if worried kids will get hurt use the inflatable lightsabers.

Star Wars Obstacle Course

Create an obstacle course that you need to use the force to get through. Suggestion -White Helium balloons weighted to the floor can be storm troopers they need to get around.  

Blaster Targets

Make Star Wars Blaster stations by using Nerf guns and Nerf targets for the kids to shoot. For targets, use a cut-up a long pool noodle, toilet paper rolls, or Pringles can.  

Star Wars Decorations

For DIY decorations hang white balloons from the ceiling and put your kid’s stormtrooper masks or any star wars mask they have over the balloon. Take a look at the picture above to see how it will look. You can also find tons of pre-packaged Star Wars decorations for your walls & tables.

Chocolate Star Wars Molds

Create this cute cupcake topper with the chocolate molds I found on Amazon. It’s really easy to do and was a fun surprise. You could also put them in small bags and add the chocolate to your goody bags.

Sports Birthday Party Theme 

This could be a general sports theme or specific to your child’s favorite sport. You will find tons of plates, napkins, and party accessories for this theme which make it easy.

You could also add in your child’s favorite professional sports team and use their team’s colors. 

Sports Birthday Party Ideas 

Games to Play

I would pick 2-3 sports to play during the party. Kickball or soccer would be a great group game.

Football Challenge 

Use a large piece of cardboard or tarp and cut holes in it to use as a football throwing challenge. 

Dribbling Challenge

Put out cones on your driveway for the kids to dribble around and see who can make it through the course the fastest.

Baseball Targets

Set up targets made of pool noodles or aluminum cans to knock down by throwing baseballs.  

Water Balloon Baseball

In the summer, play water balloon baseball. Fill up water balloons and then pitch them to the kids to hit with a baseball bat. If kids hit the balloon they advance to first base if they don’t after 3 pitches they’re out.

Decorations

For the table decorations find small foam sports balls to use as a centerpiece or spread around the table. Then at the end of the party let the kids each pick one to take home.

A unique gift idea for a sport-loving kid is a cool Sports Subscription Box. A monthly box filled with items for their favorite sport. Pick your child’s age then pick between baseball, soccer, football, hockey, basketball or mixed sports.

They’ll be excited every month to receive these fun sports-themed boxes. 

Cars Movie Birthday Party Theme 

This is a great party for the little ones who love Cars Movie or just cars in general.  All the Cars Movie Characters have different personalities you can use for your party. If your child likes one character the best, use that one as your main theme.

Cars Movie Birthday Party Ideas 

Make a Race Track

Create a race track from cardboard boxes and let the kids race car movie cars. Use race track tape and either place the box on the stairs or prop up on a stool or box to create an angle.

Paint Cars

For a fun activity purchase small wooden race cars for the kids to paint and take home. It makes a great goody bag item too.

Cars Decorations

Use red and black as your color theme to match Lightning McQueen. Line the cake table with your child’s car movie cars for cheap table decorations. Then add cars themed plates and tablecloths.

Incredibles Birthday Party Theme 

Incredibles are back to being popular again. This theme can be really similar to the birthday party ideas used in the Super Hero Party Theme, just focus on the Incredibles characters to make it unique.  

Incredibles Birthday Party Ideas 

Incredibles Game Ideas

Use the different powers of the Incredibles characters to come up with games.  

Dash – Create an obstacle course and see if they are as fast as Dash.  

Mr. Incredible – Spray paint large pieces of foam gray to look like rocks. Have the kids see if they are as strong as Mr. Incredible by lifting them up.  

Mrs. Incredible – Purchase some of those long sticky hands and see who can get their hand to stretch out the furthest and hit a target like Mrs. Incredible. These would be great in a goody bag too. 

Jack-Jack – Put out playdough for the kids to mold and change shapes like how Jack-Jack does shapeshifting

Dress Up Like an Incredible

Have the kids dress up like the Incredibles with a face mask like the characters wear. It could go in the goody bag or let the kids wear them while they play the games.

Party Decorations

Decorate with balloons with a black face mask like the Incredibles wear (shown in the picture above). Use the colors red and black as your theme colors. 

Paw Patrol Birthday Party Theme 

This fun cartoon is a favorite of many little kids. Each character in the show has a different job to do and you can use this to make fun games for the party. Your child’s favorite character can help you decide on colors for the theme to match the character. 

Paw Patrol Birthday Party Ideas 

Rubble Game

Use your sandbox or sand table and fill it with little construction trucks for the kids to play. They can move boulders (rocks you add) with the construction trucks just like Rubble. 

Marshall Game

Give the kids firemen plastic hats and spray water guns at balloon targets like Marshall.  

Chase Game

Play Cops and Robbers game to be like Chase. Pick two kids to be cops and have the rest be robbers. The Police officers stand in the middle and the robbers line up on two sides. When you say go, the Robbers try to get to the other side without being tagged by the police officer. Last kid left wins.  

Snack Ideas

Make it a dog theme by buying new unused dog bowls and putting the kid’s snacks in them.  

Dress Up

Get the kids into the theme by having them wear a construction hat, fireman hat, or police badge.

Goody Bag Ideas

Kids will love these customized Paw Patrol Goody bag items with the birthday boy’s name.

This cute customizable Paw Patrol Backpack would make a great gift to go along with the theme too!

PJ Masks Birthday Party Theme 

Pj Mask is a popular cartoon for little kids and is a favorite of many children. All the characters are superheroes so you can reuse all the great themes from the superhero party. If your child has a favorite character focus on their superpowers for games or use the general superhero ideas.

PJ Mask Birthday Party Ideas 

Decorations

The color theme should be Red, Blue, and Green based on the three main characters. Use this for balloons, table cloths, and goody bag colors. Once again you can add a mask to balloons as a fun decoration.

Craft Idea

Instead of purchasing masks made for PJ Masks, you could buy blank white masks and have the kids decorate them as an activity.  

PJ Masks Game

Adjust the Cops and Robbers game from the Paw Patrol party to fit PJ Masks. The kids playing the cops can be Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko. While the robbers can be the show’s villains Romeo, Luna Girl, and Night Ninja. 

Nigh Ninja Obstacle Course

Have the kids be Night Ninja racing through an obstacle course you create in the yard.  

Sleepover Party

Turn your son’s birthday party into a cool Sleepover. I know it can sound overwhelming but you are already halfway there with a fun theme for the party.

Use that theme and plan the rest of the party with these fun things to do at a Sleepover for Kids. Easy slumber party games, ideas, and activities.

Birthday Party Checklist

Get organized with a free printable birthday party checklist. Everything you need to remember to do before the party is on the list! Birthday Party Checklist.

More Birthday Party Tips & Ideas

Virtual Birthday Party – If you can’t see your friends kids can still celebrate with these fun Virtual Birthday Party ideas. 

Minute to Win It Games – Keep the party going with fun Minute to Win it games they’ll find hilarious to play. 

15 Fun Balloon Party Games – Cheap and fun games with balloons that will fit all these different party themes.

Decoration Idea -Tie a bag of M&Ms or Skittles to a helium balloon to use as a weight. These can act as decorations and then give them to the kids on the way out as part of their goody bag. Perfect with the mask for the Super Hero theme parties.

Goody Bag Idea – Give the kids a gift card to the dollar store or 5 and Below. They will love picking something out themselves and it’s an easy giveaway for you.

Save money on Birthday Party Decorations and Supplies at Dollar Tree. Find out which party supplies you should be buying at Dollar Tree

Make birthdays feel special with Meaningful Birthday Traditions kids will cherish & remember more than a big birthday party. 

Birthday Cake – Buy a plain frosted cake from Costco or your local grocery store and add little figures on top of the cake to go with your theme.

Example – If they love Star Wars, add some little Star Wars lego figures that you have already in your house on top.  Don’t forget to clean them first.

Here’s a picture of a cake that I added plastic army figures to for a Fortnite Birthday Party.

Extra Activity Idea – Print up some coloring pages for your theme to have as a backup activity in case there are any lulls in the party. I find keeping the kids busy helps to make it a little less crazy.

Location Ideas – Want to host the party somewhere other than your house? See if your local park district has a room you can rent and host the party there instead.

Birthday Gift Ideas

I find little kids are easier to find gifts for but I really struggle with tweens. It can be hard to find gifts for boys ages 9-12 years old. If you’re struggling to check out my 17 Cool Gift Ideas for Boys Age 9-12. You’re sure to find the perfect gift!

27 Building Sets, Toys & Kits for Kids Who Love to Build – Cool STEM sets your kids will have a blast building.

Birthday Interviews

Make sure you’ll remember all your kid’s favorite things each year with a Birthday Interview. Good questions to ask your kids on their birthday to capture that year of their life. It’s so much fun to hear your kid’s answers and to look back on them when they’re older.

Free Printable Birthday Interview Questions for Kids

So there you have it, 10 fun birthday party ideas for boys. I hope you were able to find a birthday theme you want to use for your child’s upcoming birthday. Let me know how your party went or any questions in the comments. 

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30 Awesome Fall Birthday Party Ideas for Young Kids

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Happy (almost) Fall! It’s time to start planning those fall birthday parties!

Picking a theme, games, food, decor, and all of the things that come along with planning a birthday party for your little one can be stressful.

Party planning can be especially tricky if your children are in their younger years and don’t have a lot of input yet. These themes work well for house or park parties.

I have rounded up some of my favorite fall birthday party ideas for toddlers up through 4 year olds and older to help in making your party planning a little bit easier!

I’ve included fall birthday theme ideas, fall games to play, and special fall treats and foods to make your party unique.

Via 100 Layer Cake

I love this magical fairytale theme! This would be a great fall birthday party theme for a 3-year-old little girl!

The girly theme is exactly what little girl’s dreams are made of! With a beautiful blush and grey balloon garland, you’ll definitely wow your little princess and guests too!

Via Just Simply Mom

How cute is this pumpkin patch fall birthday party idea for toddlers?! During fall there are lots of pumpkin patches, this theme would be easy and fun to do!

We did this for my son’s 1st birthday and the best part about it was that the pumpkin patch took care of all the set up and clean up! Easy peasy! Follow these great tips for having your Pumpkin Patch Birthday Bash!

via Fun365

This little pumpkin theme is absolutely adorable! I think this theme is absolutely adorable and I love that it is fall-themed, yet dainty and girly.

Via Catch My Party

Do the Monster Mash! I For a time, my little one was obsessed with monsters and this theme would have been perfect for her, especially closer to Halloween.

via Milk and Confetti

How fun is this Ghoul Gang themed party!? This theme would be the perfect fall birthday party for 4-year-old girls!

This theme is a little sassy and a little sweet, much like 4-year-olds.. am I right?

Via The Gifted Gabber

This boo-llerina birthday party theme is so cute! If your little girl is anything like mine, she loves to dance and wear tutus. This theme is great for ballerina-loving little girls.

Via Play Dates Parties

This fall-themed birthday party theme is adorable and perfect for kiddos of any age!

Via The Southern Transplants

The little blue truck books have been my son’s favorite for a long time and they’re especially great in the fall season. This theme would be a perfect fall birthday party theme idea for a 2-year-old!

Via TikKido

How fun is this gnome-themed party? This would be the perfect fall-themed birthday party for a 4-year-old!

This theme is cute and slightly sophisticated for a little gentleman or lady!

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Tips for a Birthday in the Park

Via The Gifted Gabber

Fall weather can be tricky, but if you plan to host your little one’s birthday party at the park these tips can be exceptionally helpful!

This is especially great if you don’t have a big yard or home to host a bunch of little kids at.

11. Tips for a Pumpkin Patch Birthday

Via The Gifted Gabber

If you are planning on hosting your little one’s party at a pumpkin patch, these tips are very helpful in what to expect and things to ask when planning a pumpkin patch party!

Games and Activities for a Fall Birthday Party

There are endless ways to keep 2 and 3 year olds busy at a birthday party, especially with these fun themes from above. Try some of the below activities to keep the kids at the party busy and entertained.

12. Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe

Everyone loves a game of Tic-Tac-Toe and this pumpkin-themed Tic-Tac-Toe is great for any fall-themed birthday party.

13. Candy Corn Ring Toss

Via Kid Friendly Things To Do

Candy Corn Ring toss is a fun game for party guests of all ages and an easy activity to put together.

14. Halloween Themed Egg Hunt

Via Activities for Kids

If you are hosting a Halloween-themed birthday party and have some leftover eggs from Easter, you can easily repurpose them for a Halloween-themed egg hunt!

15. Pumpkin Decoration Station

Via Entertain Your Toddler

Pumpkin carving is a popular fall activity, however, having kids around with little hands it probably isn’t the best idea.

Instead, try out some of these pumpkin decorating ideas with a pumpkin decoration station!

16. Pin the Eye on the Monster

Via Michelle’s Party Plan It

As an alternative to the popular game pin the tail on the donkey, pin the eye on the monster would be a perfect game to play if you planned on hosting a monster mash-themed party.

17. Feed the Monster

Via Toddler Approved

I love this feed the monster game and it would be great to go along with the monster mash-themed party!

18. Spider Races

Via Still Playing School

This spider race game is cute, easy to set up and fun for Halloween-themed party guests of all ages!

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Monster Bowling

Via Red Ted Art

How fun is this monster bowling game?! These cans would be a perfect craft for your littles to do while you are setting up the party!

20. Pumpkin Golf

Via Eighteen25

This pumpkin golf game is so cute for fall parties! You can set up a mini put-put course in your yard for lots of fun!

21. Candy Filled Balloon Pumpkins

Via One Little Project

Not only are these candy-filled balloon pumpkins great decor, but they would also be good for party favors at any Halloween-themed birthday party.

Sweets and Treats for a Fall Birthday Party

You’ll have to feed these little ones at the birthday party. Try any of these festive ideas that any 3 or 4 year old will love.

22. Pumpkin Patch Cookies

Via Buttercream Parties

These pumpkin patch themed cookies are so cute and perfect for beginners to create!

23. Mini Pumpkin Pies

These mini pumpkin pies look delicious and are perfect for little hands. Another bonus is that they are no-bake, which means easier for you!

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Pumpkin Oreo Pops

Via Kelly Stilwell

These pumpkin oreo pops look yummy and are perfect for any fall themed party! You can even add some edible glitter to add a bit of a girly vibe!

25. Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Via Little Sunny Kitchen

How yummy does this pumpkin bundt cake look?! This would be a great treat for a fall themed party!

26. Pumpkin Cupcakes

Via Little Sunny Kitchen

These pumpkin cupcakes look delicious and would be perfect for any fall themed party. You can switch up the color of icing to fit your theme!

27. Hot Chocolate Bar

Via It Happens in a Blink

Hot chocolate is one of my favorite things about fall and I love the idea of guests being able to make their own hot chocolate creation!

28. Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

Via The Cookie Dough Diaries

This chocolate pumpkin cake looks absolutely marvelous and would be a great alternative to a traditional birthday cake.

29. Maple Pecan Vegan Donuts

Via Chelsea Peach Tree

Pumpkin flavor isn’t for everyone, but these maple pecan donuts still offer a taste of fall perfect for a fall birthday party idea!

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Swirling Fall Leaves Cupcake Topper

Via TikKido

These swirling fall leave cupcake toppers are so cute and would add a lot of pizzaz to your cupcakes! They also make a perfect fall birthday party idea for toddlers.

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I know that it can be hard picking the perfect theme finding just the right theme for your little one’s fall birthday party! I hope that this roundup post helped to give you some ideas!

I would love to know some of your favorite birthday party themes (fall or not) in the comments below!

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15 Birthday Party Activity Ideas for Toddlers and Kids

written by AMANDA SHAPIN MICHELSON

June 13, 2022

Source: @alainakaz

As the mom of an almost-3-year-old, we’re just driving into the birthday party circuit. With her own party coming up, I’ve been brainstorming fun ways to keep active little ones having fun while celebrating.

Thinking back to my own birthday parties growing up, I had a lot of fun parties that would be just as fun today (I fondly remember my third birthday party complete with a backyard puppet show). But today, there are also a bunch of fun ideas that definitely didn’t exist when I was a kid.

There are a lot of options no matter what budget you’re looking at. In fact, the list below includes free party ideas, budget-friendly options, and pricier activities. Remember, kids pretty much have fun at any party as long as they are with their friends (and cake at the end helps). You don’t need to go overboard to have a memorable and special birthday party—it’s all about celebrating your little one in a way you know they’ll enjoy.

Check out the list below for unique ways to get the party started.

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For Toddlers

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For Preschool and Elementary-Age Kids

 

For Toddlers

Source: Jay Chen | Unsplash

 

1. Playground Meet-Up

For the most budget-friendly option, keep things low-key and have your birthday party at a local playground. This requires very little planning and prep on the parents’ part and kids love a playground, so they’re sure to have fun, be kept busy, and to leave tired (a parent’s dream!). Bring a few balloons and snacks to keep things festive and let the kids run wild. If you can, find a playground that is fully enclosed so parents can relax a little and kids can’t go far.

 

2. Giant Bubbles

Either hire someone who puts on a bubble show or put on your own bubble party. You can either buy a bubble mixture or look up recipes online and put together your own. Have a bubble machine going, buy bubble wands of all sizes (available on Amazon or Etsy), and let the kids go wild creating their own bubbles.

 

3. Puppet Show

Search for a local puppet show group that can put on a show, either at a set location or even in your backyard. If your child loves a theme in particular (princesses, Sesame Street, dragons, etc.), see if you can find a company that will cater entertainment toward their interests.

 

4. Sing-Along Soiree

Have a child who loves music class? Center their party around music and hire a local musician to come and sing songs and lead dances for little ones. If you’re struggling to find someone to hire, reach out to local preschools to see if their music teachers are available to hire for parties.

 

5. Little Towns

These fun centers take towns and bring them down in size for little kids to explore. These towns typically have a fire station, grocery store, and so on and can be such a fun experience for kids. Find one nearby and rent out the space for your next party.

 

6. Water Party

Celebrating a summer birthday? Make it water-themed with all sorts of activities including water tables, water balloons, a slip and slide, sprinklers, and so on. Make sure attendees know it will be water-themed so they can dress accordingly and bring towels (or offer towels as the party favor!).

 

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7.

Magic Show

Hire a local magician to put on a magic show for the kids. Remember that with little kids, their attention span may be short, so keep things fairly concise to keep kids entertained.

 

8. Baking Experience

Kids love baking for the experience of it but also, of course, for the eating part. Depending on your group size, you can create a baking experience in your own kitchen (this will for sure get messy, so do this at your own risk), or keep it easy by getting already baked treats (cookies or pretzels work well) and have kids go to town with decorating with frosting and sprinkles. Either have the kids eat these as the treats at the end of the party or offer to-go bags and the treats can be the party favor.

 

9. Craft Party

Grab some supplies at a local craft store and set up DIY stations for kids to have fun with. You can go for a messy option like painting or keep it cleaner with a beaded bracelet-making craft. If it’s messy, let your guests know ahead of time so they can dress accordingly. Consider the age of siblings if they will also be attending. If there are lots of younger siblings, try to avoid tiny items (like small beads that could be a choking hazard) or make a special station for the younger guests.

 

10. Trampoline Park

For energetic kids, rent out a trampoline park. These centers typically offer party packages, so it’s a great opportunity to sit back and relax as the host and let the staff deal with all the logistics. To keep it budget-friendly, some places will allow you to rent outside of typical hours or may allow you to do a partial rental.

 

11. Gymnastics

Much like the trampoline park, a kids gym is a fun place to visit for a birthday party. Kids get to run and bounce around while parents can watch the action happen—and don’t have to clean up a thing.

 

12. Children’s Museums

If there’s an engaging children’s museum in your area, see if they allow birthday party rentals. Choose from specific activities to explore with your group.

 

13. Petting Zoo / Reptile Experience

For animal-loving little ones, look into visiting a petting zoo or reptile center or perhaps bringing a few animals and critters to your own backyard, led by an expert, of course.

 

14. DIY Olympics

Create your own Olympics with age-appropriate activities for attendees to participate in. A few examples: obstacle course, 50-meter dash, three-legged race, long jump. Keep things light and fun with prizes for everyone.

 

15. Scavenger Hunt

Send kids on their own mini scavenger hunt during the party. For younger participants, use a list made up of images so they can work to find things on their own. Put things on the list like a basketball hoop, a slide, a big rock, a green tree, etc. Make it as easy or as challenging as makes sense for your audience. Set kids up in teams with an adult leader to help keep everyone on track.

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50+ fun (& easy to organize) games & activities for a boy’s birthday party

I think it’s important to start by saying that planning your boy’s birthday party does not need to be stressful, and it does not need to cost a fortune.  

Easy said than done, I know!

We are surrounded by images of Instagram-worthy kid’s birthday parties that we somehow feel the need to compete with, but we really don’t.  

So if you are stressing and wondering how you are possibly going to entertain a room full of 8-year-old boys, or make your 5-year-old boy’s birthday celebration special on a small budget, panic over.

It’s amazing what you can do with a couple of party games and activities up your sleeve and some good old fashioned party food.  Kids really don’t need much more than that to have a blast, particularly boys.

So, look no further if you want to know how to throw an awesome birthday party for your son, and are in need of simple and easy-to-achieve fun birthday party ideas, that will engage your guests, and that your son will love. 

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How can I make my boy’s birthday special?

With just a little planning, you can throw a lovely party for your son.   Think about what he will enjoy doing the most – this list of games and activities for a boys birthday party will give you lots of ideas that will help make it a special day.

Hang some decorations, include his favorite food, and just make sure the day is all about him. 

How do you entertain kids at a birthday party?

There’s nothing more overwhelming than lots of kids running in all directions, high on the excitement of what’s to come!  I speak from experience.   So whatever the age of your son, you’ll need some activities or games planned to keep the kids entertained.

These birthday party activities specifically for boys listed below should give you plenty of ideas. 

Some well-thought-out and organized activities and games have been our party plans of choice so far.   Normally we’ve had too many planned – they’ve tended to take longer than expected or the kids have been having so much fun in between activities that we ran out of time.  But it’s much better that way than the other…

You could also hire an entertainer or a bouncy castle, or take the party to a venue with a planned activity to keep the boys absorbed.

What is the best theme for a boy’s birthday party?

Theme parties are popular so if you decide to host one think about what your son is most into. Some popular theme ideas include dinosaurs, pirates, Harry Potter, Lego, an action-packed superhero party, an airplane-themed party, nerf guns, and the list goes on. 

How do you throw a good kid’s party?

It’s all in the planning. Make sure you have left yourself enough time to get the date or the venue that you want. Ensure that whichever activity or games you choose are age-appropriate for all party goers and are likely to be widely enjoyed. 

Remember with kids, simple is always best! This is especially true when dealing with several overexcited kids at a birthday party…. (Honestly, I don’t know how teachers manage to teach kids anything!)

Also, make sure you give yourself plenty of prep time for the party food!

A top tip would be to get going with an activity or game early to warm up the kids, and follow their lead. If they are getting distracted or looking bored, move on to the next game quickly or have a break and some food. It’s amazing what a refuel can do. 

How do you celebrate a kid’s birthday party at home?

Throwing a birthday party at home is often more cost-effective, but is not always practical and can require a bit more work. If you have the space however and are organised, you can host some really fun parties at home.

I would definitely recommend roping in a few helpers!  What’s that saying about herding cats? I think herding children is probably more difficult…

Make sure you limit the number of guests to comfortably fit in your space, and if you are planning on being outside, ensure you have a wet weather ‘plan b’ with some indoor activities.

Hire an entertainer or a bouncy-castle if you have space in the garden, or make sure you have enough fun games planned to entertain the kids. And keep the food simple, the last thing you need is to be spending hours preparing the party food.   

Planning your boy’s birthday party

Before you get to the nitty-gritty of what you are actually going to do on the day, there are a few other things to consider first. 

Decide on a Venue

The most important thing to get firmed up early is where you are going to hold the birthday party, and there are two options – host it at home or hire a venue.

You may be thinking, how do you celebrate a kid’s birthday party at home? But actually, if you have the space it can be by far the easiest and budget-friendly option, and as I said before, all you need is a bit of food and some good games prepared. 

Of course, you’ll need to consider the time of year and whether you can be outdoors or not. If it’s likely to be indoors only, you’ll need to keep the guest list short or find a venue that will give you more party space. 

If you do decide to go down the route of hiring a room or going to an indoor venue, your options will range from simply a space where you will need to provide the entertainment and food, to packages with everything sorted for you. This will of course cost more, but something to consider if the thought of all the organization is giving you sleepless nights!

Choose a birthday party theme

If you want a themed party – and you really don’t need to! If you do go with a theme, it doesn’t have to be over the top – ask your guests to dress up, theme the cake and the tableware, and have a few appropriate games. 

Send out invitations

Once the venue is sorted, and the date and time is confirmed, the next job is to send out the invitations to your party guests. A couple of weeks is usually enough warning, although you may want to plan a bit further ahead during the busy seasons, such as Christmas and summer.

Make sure you request an rsvp as you’ll need to know how many kids to expect.

Food and Drink

This does not need to be over the top. A few sandwiches and snacks or some pizzas and ice cream for older kids is perfect. Focus on the cake, that is what the birthday boy will remember, and he will probably have opinions on what kind of cake too! 

Remember also to stock up on party supplies like paper plates, cups, napkins and balloons.

Party Bags

Again, this does not need to be over the top! Kids do love a goodie bag or a party favor but there is no need to stuff it full. One, or a couple, of well-thought-out gifts, are much better than a bag full of cheap plastic toys that will last 5 minutes.  

Plan the games and activities

The final piece of the puzzle is having a couple of games or an activity prepared to entertain your little one and their guests, and ensure it is a fun event.

Drawing a blank or panicking over how you do that? Worry not, we have you covered with this extensive list of ideas for boy’s birthday parties, indoors and outdoors. 

Ideas for toddler and preschooler boy’s activity birthday parties

You have the date, the time, the venue, and the theme. Goodie bags and food is sorted so now it’s time to think about the games and activities for your little boy’s birthday party.

So if you are looking for 3-year-old boy birthday party activities, here are some fun and simple ideas to help you celebrate your toddler’s and preschooler’s birthday. The best part is they are inexpensive and quick and easy to prepare. 

It is worth noting that most of these games will not last more than 5-10 minutes, which is about all the attention span you will get with this age group anyway. 

Indoor birthday party activity ideas for toddlers and preschoolers

#1 Musical Chairs

A classic party game! Line up two rows of chairs, back to back so they are facing outwards, with one less chair than the number of toddlers playing. Next, start some fun music and get the toddlers to go around the chairs in a circle until the music stops.

When you pause the music they must sit on a chair as quickly as possible, and the person without a chair to sit on is out. Every round you’ll need to remove a chair as the players reduce until you are left with two players vying for one chair. 

#2 Freeze Dance

An all-time favorite in our family, simply put on some of their favorite music and get those toddlers dancing. Pause the music at intervals, and when the music is stopped the dancers must freeze in their current spot. Anyone who continues to move is out, and the winner is the last dancer standing. 

#3 Balloon Games

Kids, and particularly toddlers, love balloons! There’s a whole host of games you could try, such as keeping the balloons in the air, passing a balloon from body to body, balancing balloons on different body parts, or the balloon waddle obstacle course. 

However, in my experience, particularly with little ones, where balloons are involved, you don’t even need a planned game. Just make sure you have lots of balloons and let them go for it. 

#4 Duck, Duck, Goose

A great game to keep your toddlers entertained and to burn off that excess energy. Sit the children in a circle and nominate a goose. The goose goes around the circle touching the other children’s heads saying ‘duck’ each time until at some point they say goose.

The toddler that has been tagged goose must jump up and chase the goose around the circle back to the same spot. Whoever gets there first takes a seat, and the other is the new goose. 

#5 Simon Says

This will have those toddlers giggling away. Get them doing all sorts of actions such as ‘Simon says do three star jumps’, or ‘Simon says run on the spot’.  Actions should only be followed if the request is started with ‘Simon says’. Throw out the occasional demand without saying ‘Simon says’, and those who do it are out. 

#6 Pass the Parcel

Another classic party game that children love. To set up you need to wrap a present up in at least a dozen layers of wrapping paper, or newspaper works just as well.

Get the children to sit in a circle and pass the parcel around the circle with some music playing. As soon as the music stops, the child holding the parcel gets to unwrap a layer. The child who unwraps the last layer wins the prize.

If you want to keep everyone happy, you could put a small prize, such as candy, in each layer so that every child gets something.  

#7 Pin the Tail on the Donkey

You can buy a very inexpensive version of pin the tail on the donkey online or you can find print-at-home versions for free. Simply stick the picture up, not too high  – ensuring it can be reached, and blindfold each child in turn, before sending them in the direction of the donkey to have a shot at getting the tail in the right place. Sure to create some hilarity. 

You can find alternatives such as pin the tail on the dinosaur, or pin the patch on the pirate, so if you’re having a theme you may be able to find a version to fit. 

Outdoor birthday party activity ideas for toddlers and preschoolers

#8 Paint Party

A paint party is is a really fun activity for a toddler’s birthday party, what toddler doesn’t love to get messy with a paintbrush? 

Young children do not have a very long attention span so set up a couple of different stations with different activities for them to explore.

You could have large pieces of paper with washable paints on the floor in one area, an easel elsewhere and even chalk on a patio or wall goes down well.

Just make sure that everything is washable and tell your guests to dress their children appropriately. Stock up on wet wipes too! 

#9 Parachute Games

The parachute is always popular with toddlers and there are a number of games that can be played. Firstly, of course, you’ll need a parachute which can easily be bought online.

Games ideas include running under the parachute from one side to the other, ball toss – trying to keep the ball on the parachute, and treasures under the sea, where the children take it in turns to collect ‘treasure’ from under the parachute. 

#10 Face Painting

Children love face painting. You could attempt this yourself, or rope in a willing friend or family member to give it a go. But depending on your level of skill, this may be more stress than it’s worth.

Alternatively, you can hire professional face painters (worth the money in my opinion) to come to your party and transform your preschoolers into superheroes, dinosaurs, animals, or whatever it is they want to be.  

#11 Hide and Seek

Sometimes a game as simple as hide and seek is all a toddler needs. One child, or a group if they’d prefer, finds somewhere to hide, and the others must find them.  The only requirement is a decent enough space with plenty of hiding options. 

#12 Bounce House

Hiring a bounce house, or a bouncy castle for your backyard, or venue, is a very simple way to keep those toddlers entertained. It is amazing how long they can spend jumping up and down! Not the cheapest option but a very easy one. And you should have some pretty exhausted toddlers by the end of the day! 

#13 Scavenger Hunt 

Before the party starts, hide small items and toys around for the kids to find. Arm them with a small bag or basket and send them off searching.

Alternatively, you could supply each child with scavenger hunt lists of things they need to find, such as a leaf, pine cone, pebble, daisy etc. 

#14 Bubble Popping

If you are looking for a sure-fire way to entertain a bunch of toddlers, investing in a bubble machine is a dead cert. Something like this one from amazon does not cost much and your toddlers will love it. Most preschools are fascinated by bubbles and will happily spend time running around chasing after and popping them. 

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Ideas for primary school age boy’s activity birthday parties

The above ideas are great for younger children but may not cut it as they start to get older. So if you are thinking what can I do for my kid’s 6th birthday? Or you are looking for activities for a 9-year-old boy’s birthday party, here are some great birthday party options. 

Indoor birthday party activity ideas for primary school-age boys

#15 Sleepover Party

A super easy option as a parent, as long as all the kids are happy spending the night away from home, and this one feels like a real treat for the birthday boy. Make some pizzas, put on a movie, and provide some snacks, and you’re all sorted.  

#16 Charades

Charades is a classic game that is sure to get all the kids involved and break the ice. The best way, at this age, is to have some prewritten movies, books, and songs for them to act, which they will pick out of a hat before their turn. 

#17 Craft Party

One for those art and crafty boy’s. You can either have one craft that they all get involved in doing together, such as a large canvas painting or painting a giant cardboard box cake, or smaller individual crafts, which although it doesn’t get them working together quite so much, it does give them something nice to take home with them. 

#18 Indoor Trampoline Center

Trampoline parks never get boring and are a great choice for a boy’s birthday party, whatever age. Most have a range of different activities to keep them entertained and will provide a package with a birthday tea thrown in too. 

#19 Soft Play

I’m pretty sure every parent is pretty familiar with their local soft play center, so why not look into hosting your son’s birthday party there? The entertainment is sorted, and most will offer a package including food too. You’ll just need to take the cake. 

#20 Pizza Making

There are some pizza restaurants that offer this as a party, which I think is pretty cool, but you can also really easily do this at home, and kids love it. Either buy some premade pizza bases, or pre-prepare some pizza dough for the kids to roll out themselves, lay out a load of toppings, and let them create their own birthday tea. 

#21 Candy Unwrap Game

This game is so much fun and is guaranteed to rapidly increase the noise levels in the house!  It was one of my all time favorite party games as a child, it’s just such fun.

The aim of the game is to unwrap a candy bar that has been prewrapped in layers of paper and eat it!

Players roll two dice and if they get a double, they get the chance to unwrap the candy bar. To make it a challenge however they must first put on some oven mitts and any other items of clothing you fancy, to slow them down.

You could also add that they have to unwrap it just using two knives (unsharp) or two forks.

Meanwhile, the dice are still going around, and whenever someone else rolls a double, it is their turn. As soon as they get into the candy, they can start eating it, so you have to gobble down as much as possible before the next double is rolled!  

#22 Ice Skating

A particularly nice thing to do for a winter birthday. Most ice rinks will offer party packages where you either book all or part of the ice rink for private use. They will often put on games for the kids and have catering option too. 

#23 Nerf Gun Party

In some areas, you can hire someone to come in and set up a nerf gun party for you. They’ll be armed with a few different games, props, and of course the guns and ammo, and run the whole thing for you. 

You can however quite easily do this yourself at home if you have a few nerf guns, and you can always ask your son’s friends to bring their own.  This can be done indoors with a big enough space or move it outside if more appropriate.  

If you have a warm day and are hosting the party outside, you could also do this with water guns. 

#24 Egyptian mummies

Sure to cause hilarity! Divide the children into teams and give each a supply of toilet paper. On the word go they need to wrap one of their teammates up like an Egyptian mummy. Put a time limit on it, trying to do it quickly makes it even more fun.

At the end of the time, choose the best wrapped mummy.

Outdoor birthday party activity ideas for primary school age

#25 Piñata

Pinata’s are becoming more and more popular and kids love them, not just for the treats inside! You can buy a pinata easily online, and they come in all shapes and sizes. The filling is not included so you’ll need to buy the goodies separately.

Hang your pinata from a lowish branch, making sure it is easy to reach. Blindfold the children one by one, and give them a turn each at hitting the pinata. Keep going around until someone breaks it and is showered with treats.

#26 Backyard Campout

What little boy doesn’t love camping? There’s no better way to celebrate a boy’s birthday than a night under canvas with a few friends. If you can make a campfire or use a fire pit then brilliant, you can toast marshmallows, make some s’mores and tell stories around the fire.

If the weather is good enough you could incorporate an outdoor movie night too. 

#27 Tug of War

Great as an activity on its own or as part of a Sports Day party.  Split your party into two teams and have them hold either end of the rope, with a marker in the middle. On the word go they must pull the rope and see who can out pull who. Expect the children to want to go back for a few rounds of this one.

#28 Capture the Flag

This classic game is perfect for a boy’s birthday party particularly if you’ve got lots of kids over. Split them into two teams with a flag each that they need to protect. The aim is to try and steal the opposition’s flag without being tagged.  

#29 Obstacle Course Race

Set up two obstacle courses and split your party into two teams. Each player takes it in turns to run the obstacle course and whichever team finishes first is the winner. Obstacle course ideas – crawl under and jump over something, hula hoops, skipping, run around a cone, run backward, hop, etc. 

#30 Roast marshmallows

Toasting marshmallows and making s’mores don’t just have to be for overnight camping. All you need is an open fire and a bag of marshmallows and you’ll have some happy children. 

#31 Petting Zoo

A great party idea for any animal-loving little boy. You can either take them to a local petting zoo or there are plenty that will bring the animals to you at home. 

#32 Water Balloon Game

There’s endless fun that can be had with water balloons. Ideas include a water balloon and spoon race, water balloon pinata, water balloon baseball and catch the water balloon. Alternatively you could just have a free for all water balloon fight!  

#33 Relay Races

Relay races are great fun and the perfect way to send your guests home well exercised. Create a course with markers at each end, split your players into two teams and use your imagination when it comes to the races. You could do egg and spoon, sack races, wheelbarrow races, carrying water they have to pass to each other, or an all-time favorite the balloon waddle between the knees or under the chin. 

#34 Limbo

I have great memories of playing limbo at parties when I was younger. All you need is a pole, an adult holding each end, and some limbo music. The children take turns to limbo under the pole as it gets lower and lower each round. 

#35 DIY Twister

Who doesn’t love a game of twister? Visit She knows how for a simple but genius idea to recreate an outdoor version on your lawn using brightly colored spray paint. 

#36 Tag

Tag is a classic game that all kids love and will happily keep them entertained. Try different versions such as freeze tag and stuck in the mud to mix it up. 

#37 Apple Bobbing

Apple bobbing doesn’t need to be just for Halloween, it is perfect for a boy’s birthday party too. Fill a large bucket full of water and add some apples so that they float on the surface. The aim is for the children to get an apple out of the bucket using just their mouths – no hands allowed!

#38 Donut String

Similar to apple bobbing but this one involved donuts hanging from some string. Line the children up under the donuts making sure they can all reach their donut easily enough. With hands behind their backs, they must eat their donut off the string as quickly as possible. The winner is the first to finish.

#39 Ball games

A lot of boys love nothing more than playing with a ball in the backyard so why not make this the focus of your son’s birthday party? Set up a game of soccer, football, or dodgeball, and let them get on with it. 

Ideas for older boy’s activity birthday parties

Boys can get to an age when they start to grow out of a lot of backyard games, so if you are struggling for ideas of activities for your 12-year-olds, or even 15-year-olds, birthday party, here are a few fun ideas to consider.  

Indoor birthday party activity ideas for older boys

#40 Laser Tag

For a 12-year-old boy, there isn’t much more exciting than putting on some war paint and getting kitted up for a game of laser tag. And running around blasting their friends with lasers will have the kids buzzing for days.

#41 Movie Theatre

We all love a trip to the movies so it is a great way to celebrate a birthday, particularly if there’s a big blockbuster on. You can either join a regular viewing or to make it really special, organize a private viewing complete with popcorn, drinks, and any other snacks those hungry teenagers might need. 

#42 Arcade Party

For those video game-loving boys, an arcade party is an absolute winner. You can either visit an arcade or set this up at home. There are even companies who can organize it all and bring all the gear to you. 

#43 Bowling

Bowling is a classic and is perfect for a bunch of energetic boys. Book a couple of lanes at your local bowling alley, gets some snacks in, and let the competition commence. 

#44 Indoor Rock Climbing

Indoor rock climbing is great fun and is the perfect activity for an active boy’s birthday party. It doesn’t matter if the kids haven’t done it before, it is suitable for all levels and hopefully, they’ll all come away having had an awesome time and having learned a new skill too.

Outdoor birthday party activity ideas for older boys

#45 Camping

As your kids get a bit older you can improve on the backyard camping and head to a local National Park, forest or beach,  for a night of proper camping. They will love the adventure of being away from home for the night, somewhere new and exciting. Take a few outdoor games ideas with you and some marshmallows and you’ll be all set for an evening around the campfire. 

#46 Mini Golf

Mini golf or putt-putt golf is great for this age as they can actually have a good competition. It is great fun and kids tend not to get bored when every hole is different and presents a new challenge. 

#47 Go-Karts

You do need to make sure you find a track suitable for your age group, they sometimes have an age limit or a height limit so a little bit of research is required first. The excitement of driving solo and racing their friends makes for a really memorable boy’s birthday party. 

#48 Paintballing

Boys seem to love paintballing and most paintballing centers will be able to arrange a party package for you, suitable for your age group. Kids will love getting kitted up and running around shooting their friends with paint, in this action-packed birthday bash! 

#49 Ropes Course

Treetop rope adventure courses, like Goape in the UK, are appearing everywhere now and are ideal for an older boy’s birthday party. Not great for those with a fear of heights, but perfect for boys who love to climb and love a bit of adventure. Most have Tarzan swings and a zip line, and some do have appropriate courses for younger children too.  

#50 Pool Party

For those lucky enough to have a pool and summer babies, you have an absolute winner – let’s just hope the weather plays ball on the day!

Pool parties don’t have to be just for summer birthdays and those who have a pool, however. Most local public swimming pools will offer a party option where you can hire all or part of the pool for your party, along with floats and pool toys. 

#51 Flag Football Game

This non-contact version of American football, where tackles are made by pulling off flags, is great fun and perfect for a sports-loving birthday boy. 

#52 Outdoor Movie Theatre

Want a fun take on a movie party? Why not set up an outdoor movie theatre for your son’s birthday? Set up a seating area with cushions, mattresses, bean bags, and blankets, make some popcorn, and pop on a favorite movie.

Which party activities will you try for your son’s next birthday?

I hope this has given you some inspiration and ideas for your boy’s next birthday party. There are some great budget-friendly options here, as well as some more splash-out suggestions, so hopefully, there is something to suit everyone’s needs.

Just remember, and I need to keep telling myself this too, that hosting a kid’s birthday does not need to be, and should not be stressful! A party can be pulled together pretty quickly if needed, and you do not need to do anything elaborate for kids to have fun. 

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How to organize a theme party so that guests and the birthday boy will definitely remember it? A cool idea is to arrange a real Brazilian carnival right in the loft! It is better to warn guests about the theme in advance so that they have time to prepare bright costumes. Girls can come to the party in multi-colored swimsuits decorated with feathers, rhinestones and sequins – they are all their own in the loft, and there will definitely not be sidelong glances. A suitable suit for guys is swim shorts, a Hawaiian shirt and sandals.

Pay special attention to music – it should be dynamic and incendiary, use exclusive tracks for the most atmospheric parties, created by the best DJs especially for Bash Today.

During the party, it would be great to have a master class in lambada or samba.

The Brazilian party menu includes tacos, tartlets, fruits and vegetables. For dessert, you can order a bright cake with an edible carnival mask in the pastry shop. According to tradition, a figurine of a child god is usually hidden inside the cake. The one who finds it in his piece will have good luck all year!

Goth Party

Goth Party is an easy way to throw a classy party. The dress code for guests is extremely simple – black, leather, chains, massive shoes. Girls can make up their lips with purple or scarlet lipstick, line their eyes with black pencil or make vamp-style makeup.

It is better to darken the room – you can choose a loft with blackout curtains for your party. Arrange candles throughout the room, decorate the location with skulls, cobwebs, black and red helium balloons. You can add dry ice to the interior, which will create a mysterious “fog”. It’s great if there is a smoke machine on the site of your choice.

To decorate the table, you will need black satin textiles, crystal wine glasses, elegant cutlery, dark ribbons and red roses. Treat your friends to marmalade in the form of eyes, snakes and frogs, “bloody” muffins with raspberry jam. Pour red wine or a Bloody Mary cocktail into glasses.

Organize a tarot card reading or a mystical quest to entertain your guests.

India Style Party

If you’re thinking about throwing a mehendi party, it’s a great idea to throw a party that’s all about Indian culture.

To decorate the venue, you will need garlands of natural or artificial flowers, incense, aromatic oils, multi-colored fabrics with traditional patterns, pillows with tassels and fringes, figures of elephants and monkeys. You can print images of Ganesha – a cheerful god in the form of a half-elephant-half-human.

An invited master can decorate the hands of guests with mehendi, another option is to buy special henna in a needlework store and try to paint the palms with patterns yourself.

India is also famous for its serials and dances. To have a fun party, prepare some episodes with traditional shootouts, escapes and dances – let the participants act out these skits in teams and have a good laugh!

Invite your guests to taste the traditional Indian cuisine – chicken curry, fluffy flatbread, tea with milk and spices and halva. You can treat your friends to a hookah, because it was in India that the culture of smoking was born.

We’ve selected a variety of party venues to make it easier for you to find the perfect one.

007 Party

Are you wondering how to organize a party full of secrets and mysteries? Throw a James Bond-style spy party! Organize an interesting detective quest — you can order it from professionals or prepare it yourself. Show your imagination – “steal” one of your friends so that others can find him. Leave clues in the corners of the loft in advance, quietly pass the secret codes to each of the guests. Let the dress code be official: business suits for men and elegant black dresses for girls. All guests can be given hats and dark glasses, as well as toy guns.

Treats at a spy party can be anything, the main thing is to decorate the table in style. Champagne pyramids, a chocolate fountain, bar catering – all this will make the holiday elegant and memorable.

Greek Style Party

If you’re choosing which style to throw your party in, a “journey” to Greece is a bright idea. It is very easy to find clothes for such a holiday – light beach tunics or loose cotton shirts are suitable for girls, and guys can build themselves a tunic from several meters of white fabric, fastening its ends on the back with pins.

To decorate the room, you can find plaster busts – they are sold in needlework stores. Posters depicting ancient gods, old vases and lamps, candles and flowers are also perfect.

The menu for a Greek party is easy to compose – prepare a Greek salad, canapes with cheese, olives and tomatoes, serve seafood in a lemon dressing as a hot dish. The main drink of the evening will be red and white wine.

Awaken the spirit of competition among guests, organize sports competitions – your own Olympic Games with laurel wreaths for the winners. The evening can end with a friendly sirtaki dance, this national Greek dance can be performed by everyone after watching any video on YouTube.

Around the World Party

This is the perfect idea for a surprise birthday party for an avid traveler. Guests will be able to visit different parts of the world and learn the traditions of different countries without leaving the walls of the loft. Choose 3-5 states that the birthday boy likes and organize several thematic zones. Let each reflect the culture and traditions of the chosen people, their music, history, clothes and hobbies. You can arrange a quiz, during which guests will learn interesting facts about the life of other countries, and also come up with tasks in the forfeit format, for example, dance the Argentinean tango or play the African drum.

Buffet catering will be an excellent solution for treating guests – order dishes from various cuisines of the world and decorate each table in the appropriate style.

The Vampire Diaries Party

What kind of birthday party would you throw for a Vampire Diaries fan? Most likely, he will be pleased with the holiday in the style of “vamp”!

Loft can be decorated with posters with the characters of the series, artificial web and bat figures.

The main colors of the party will be black and red. However, it is not necessary to wear special costumes – all the characters of the series looked like ordinary schoolchildren. But you will definitely need makeup – apply a lot of light powder to make your face porcelain-pale. You can draw red streaks near the eyes, which appeared on the characters when they were angry. The main attribute is fake fangs, you can buy them in the prank shop.

Treat your friends with “blood” – it will be especially cool to pour red wine and tomato juice into donor bags. If the budget does not allow, you can pour red cocktails into glass alcohol bottles and stick labels on them with different blood types and Rh factors.

During the party, each guest can be given a vampire ring like those that protected the heroes of the series from the sun’s rays.

Children’s thematic parties

Parties in the style of minecraft

Harry Potter Style

Birthday K-Pop

Pishamn Children’s Party

Party Party Parties in Malefisent style

Feast

Slime party

“Blogir” Party

Feisart Party

Party in one color

Party Lol

Bubble-Party

Culinary Party

Paper Party Party

Party in the style »

Hipster Kids Party

Moana Party

Frozen Kids Party

Mexican Kids Party

Trolls Party

Lego Party

Delicate and touching, moving and sporty, for girls and boys, here are the best party ideas for kids aged 2 to 16. And you can always book a suitable loft for a children’s party on Bash Today.

Flower Party Style Birthday Party

If you’re wondering how to throw a party for a girl, a delicate flower party is a great idea.

Pay special attention to the design of the room – it is better to invite a professional florist to such an event. He will decorate the site with flowers and create the atmosphere of a spring garden right within the walls of the loft.

The birthday girl can dress up in a puffy dress or skirt in a bright color, a headband with flowers will become a beautiful accessory. Guests can be presented with bracelets with silk roses.

Decorate a table or candy bar with vases with rose petals. It is better to make treats light and colorful, offer guests desserts with icing flowers, fruits, berries, fresh juices and smoothies.

A master class on floristry will perfectly fit into the style of the holiday — an experienced presenter will teach participants how to create flower arrangements in just 1-2 hours.

Monsters on Vacation Party

A cartoon about funny and clumsy monsters that kids and adults love – use this idea to throw a fun party. It is important that before the holiday, parents also watch at least one part of the cartoon, then it will be much easier to bring it to life. Invite the birthday boy and guests to choose images of different heroes – Dracula and his daughter, Frankenstein, the Egyptian Mummy, the Skeleton and Quasimodo will gather for your holiday.

Turn the loft into the Transylvania Hotel for one evening: black and purple colors and silvery details – stars, candlesticks – are suitable for decoration. You will also need figures of skeletons and spiders, black balloons and artificial web.

The festive table can be covered with a black tablecloth, and elegant cutlery can be placed on it. Decorate the candy bar with candles and scary cupcakes with vampire fangs and bats.

There will be no problems with the music for the party – the cartoon has a lot of moving soundtracks, to which children will happily arrange their own disco. You can order a neon show – the guys will be delighted with the luminous figures that appear in complete darkness.

Nautical themed kids party

Any time of the year there is a way to get your child in the summer mood – for this you can arrange a nautical party! To design a loft, use not only all shades of blue, but also red, white colors. The room can be decorated with ropes and fishing nets, figurines of ships and lighthouses, steering wheels and anchors. Hang a lifebuoy on the wall, and put glass jars with sand and shells on the festive table. Inflatable flamingos and a donut-shaped swim ring will be cool elements of the photo zone.

Dress up the birthday boy in a captain’s cap, give him and the guests vests. To entertain the kids, arrange a sand painting workshop for them. Of mobile contests, treasure hunting and tug-of-war will fit perfectly into the theme.

The holiday menu includes fish, salads with seafood, caviar tartlets and cupcakes with figures of underwater inhabitants. You can invite a bartender who will prepare colorful non-alcoholic cocktails for guests.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Party

The boys are sure to be excited to participate in such a party!

Before organizing the holiday, it is important for parents to watch a couple of episodes so as not to confuse the Turtles and their features.

Ask the birthday boy’s friends to come in brown or beige pants and green T-shirts. Prepare red, purple, orange, and blue headbands for guests, as well as toy swords, nunchucks, tridents, and bo poles (sets are sold in toy stores).

Turn your loft into a turtle hideout with paper garlands, themed posters, and life-size puppets.

The main treat of the evening is pizza! Turtles love anchovy pizza, but it’s better not to risk it and order different toppings so that everyone can find something to their liking.

Candy bar can be divided into 4 color zones: red, purple, orange and blue. In each place cupcakes, lollipops, marmalades of a certain shade. Sweet drinks can also be 4 colors, for example, cranberry and blackcurrant juice, orange juice and green tarragon.

Entertainment for fidgets should be as active as possible – organize a quest to “save the city”, fight with artificial swords, contests for accuracy, dexterity and speed.

Disney themed party

If your child loves Disney cartoons, they will love the idea of ​​having a Disney themed loft party. The theme of the holiday is suitable not only for girls, but also for boys – invite guests to come up with a cool image in advance. Girls can become Belle or Aurora for the evening, and guys can become Mickey Mouse, Olaf from Frozen or Fox from Zootopia.

You can print posters from Disney cartoons, garlands with flags depicting heroes, tablecloths and tableware with princesses to decorate the room. A fabulous atmosphere will be created by floral decorations and helium balloons of various colors. The photo zone can be decorated with soft toys of the characters, the children will definitely be delighted to be photographed with them. Place caramel apples from Snow White, edible roses from Belle and oriental baklava from Jasmine on the table.

Pink Party Style

Pink Party is a cool idea to throw a nice party without spending a lot of money. The dress code is extremely simple – invite friends dressed in all shades of pink and white. Yes, yes, and boys too!

The choice of decorations is huge: you can easily find pink garlands, lush tablecloths and disposable dishes. So that the design is not monotonous, we advise you to dilute it with silver details (candlesticks, trays, balls) – you get a really cool combination!

Book a themed candy bar with fabulous cupcakes, cake pops and lollipops. Pink macaroons, delicate jelly and smoothies will also appeal to kids. Milkshakes with marshmallows and marshmallows will become a magical decoration – you can order a master class during which the guys, under the guidance of the presenter, will prepare amazing sweet drinks for themselves.

Arabian Night Party

Arabian Night Party is an opportunity to give your child a real oriental fairy tale for their birthday. For inspiration, you can watch movies and cartoons about Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, reread fairy tales from the collection “1000 and 1 Nights”.

To decorate the area, you will need an oriental carpet – lay it out in the very center of the room. Decorate furniture with velvet capes, satin cushions with fringe and tassels.

Girls can dress up in silk costumes of oriental beauties, tunics and headbands embroidered with coins, turbans and bloomers will be useful for boys. Some of the guests can choose the image of Genie or Ali Baba.

To create a mysterious atmosphere of the East, turn on the aroma lamp or set fire to incense, put on a playlist of Arabic music.

The holiday menu includes oriental pilaf, kebabs, a lot of vegetable salads, halva, baklava and nuts for dessert.

Fidgets will be happy with mobile activities: invite them to participate in the search for a magic lamp, a battle with toy swords or a belly dance master class. After the holiday, each guest can be presented with oriental bracelets as a keepsake.

Choose the theme you like and have the coolest and most fun parties!

Birthday party styles: choose and celebrate brightly and cheerfully!

Thematic holidays are not a fashion trend, a way to stand out or impress guests with the level of preparation. Rather, these are “felt-tip pens” with which we write our memory book – bright, colorful, full of wonderful memories ! And different styles of birthday parties allow you to choose something close in spirit and mood.

Remarkably, the choice is unlimited. Of course, there are theme parties for children (cartoons) and for adults (beer house, cabaret). However, most of them are universal. For example, the popular Barbie or the Little Mermaid are like childish options, but girls often choose them for 20 and even 30 years.

The only convention is the gender of the birthday boy. Pink, Tiffany and other girlish joys are not interesting for guys. But purely masculine themes for themed birthday parties have not yet been invented.

How to choose the right one from dozens of existing styles? We offer a simple scheme:

• decide which topics attract you more, popular or unusual;
• get acquainted with the “range” – look at the photos, read the articles;
• select those that make you want to run to the store for jewelry right now;
• exclude, if any, unpleasant for guests;
• consider the rest from the point of view of the organizer. Consider the time to implement the idea, budget and other nuances.

If you are throwing a party for teenagers aged 13 and over, it is better to choose the style of the party together. But a children’s birthday can be a surprise for the birthday boy – parents probably know what the kid is passionate about today.

Our TOP is based on the number of searches, these are the most popular party styles. The advantage is that a lot of detailed information is available on the Web, including this site, about any of them. Surely you can buy ready-made decor, there are master classes, thoughtful ideas, scripts – a huge help.

1. Hawaiian

An extravaganza of colorful flowers, cocktails in pineapples and coconuts, hot dances to ethnic music – a Hawaiian party will give you a feeling of hot summer even in frosty winter. Simple costumes, an abundance of scenery, noisy entertainment at home, in a cafe or even in a bathhouse!

2. Pirate

Where are the robbers from the main road, if there is an endless ocean around. A three-cornered hat, a battered sailor suit and a faithful saber – ready to search for treasures! The theme is equally attractive to children, teenagers and adults. But the preparation will take a lot of time – chests of gold, nets, sails and other rigging, imitation of the side of a ship or a pirate island.

On the other hand, a pirate-themed birthday party is great for realizing the plot scenario. And it is always a sea of ​​positive emotions.

3. Marine

For lovers of bright summer holidays, regardless of the season outside the window. Marine life for entourage and as treats, warm (how else?) sand in transparent containers, shells, corals, miniature boats, tropical plants, a wide range of beach cocktails.

4. Pajama room

A fun way to relax in the company of friends at home, and the most daring go to clubs right in their pajamas! For children, a pajama party will be a real adventure if guests stay overnight – mountains of pillows, sleeping bags or mattresses, tents made of sheets, electric lights and creepy bedtime horror stories.

5. Cowboy

Westerns, even after decades of their peak popularity, awaken the spirit of adventurism in us. The romance of the prairies, the indefatigable horse under the saddle, the cowboy hat, the shooting from the Colt, the lasso throwing without a miss. The atmosphere of the Wild West, coupled with active competitions, will certainly result in a perfect holiday!

6. ​​Beer

An informal beer party is a great option when you don’t want to spend time preparing. Funny garlands of paper mugs with a head of foam, colorful triangles-flags, snacks, wings, Bavarian sausages – you’re done. And how many emotions brings beerpong and other alcoholic fun!

7. Denim

Wardrobe full of jeans that you can no longer wear, but would you mind throwing away? If your friends have one, then a denim party suggests itself. The simplest but spectacular design, light snacks, free entertainment – an original theme for all those who are young at heart.

8. Pionerskaya

More often attracts the audience of 30+ years old as a way to briefly return to the world of red ties, summer camps, patriotic Zarnitsa and pioneer chants. Eskimo, lemonade, doctor’s sausage, herring with peas for entourage and the symbols of the USSR wherever the eye falls.

9. Casino

Gambling, gourmet treats, sparkling crystal and expensive alcohol – a casino themed birthday party will leave no one indifferent. Place your bets and hit the jackpot to the enchanting sounds of jazz!

10. Mafia

Gorgeous retro outfits, motifs of a bygone era, incendiary dances and other entertainment in the company of the most dangerous mafiosi/gangsters. In addition to playing the Mafia, dice and roulette, alcohol contests (how not to drink for the adoption of Prohibition? =), competitions for accuracy will fit in.

9. Spy

Follow the clues to solve the mystery of the missing beer crate. Or arrange an aptitude test for spies – shoot, check prints, look for evidence, expose … spies sent by an enemy organization. Suitable for storyline.

8. Superheroes

Large selection of topics – Marvel or DC, the birthday boy’s favorite superhero, all together, comics, movies or cartoons. Recognizable images, active games, rescue mission – even adults like it, let alone children with their endless thirst for adventure!

7. Oriental

Imitation of a tent, Persian carpets, silk cushions, glitter of gold, copper and brass, aromas of oriental sweets and hookah. And how to feel like an Arab princess, especially among a crowd of attractive sultans? A thousand and one delights!

6. ​​Oscar

Under the shine of the spotlights, you walk all so gorgeous along the red carpet. All around, the fans squeal with delight, the helpful receptionist opens the door, and the waiter hurries to meet you with a glass of sparkling wine. And it’s fun, as without it – screen tests, acting out mini-scenes, playful nominations.

Oscar/Hollywood themed birthday party perfect for celebrating 30+ anniversaries in a chic restaurant with animators, show program, hosts. Of course, not the most economical option, but very effective!

5. Greek

Refined ethnic decor, natural colors, gilding, abundance of snow-white textiles, southern fruits, young wines – friends will feel like guests on Olympus under heaven. Or even gods, if you arrange a costume party. And weightless chitons/tunics seem to be created especially for relaxation in the sauna or on the beach.

4. Stilyagi

Balls with polka dots, colorful garlands of paper ties, socks and bows, plaques on the walls. Invite your friends to the phaser’s hut (interior of the 50s) or to the legendary Cocktail Hall. Twist, boogie-woogie, foxtrot, rock and roll – how to sit still, and even in such a charming puffy dress?

3. Disco

Theme party music is popular with both kids and teens. But Disco is more often chosen by 30+, nostalgic for the frantic rhythm of 120 beats per minute. A spacious hall, colorful colorful atmosphere, color music and an indispensable disco ball will create the perfect atmosphere for retro hits 70-90x.

2. Mexican

A very bright, noisy and a little crazy idea – ponchos, sombreros, maracas, striped rugs, tequila cacti. Have you tried real tacos, nachos and burritos?

Fried or corn ice cream? If yes, and you liked it – it’s worth repeating! If not, all the more you need to taste the Mexican extravaganza!

1. Paper

One of the most flexible themes, allowing you to realize any creative idea. A paper party can be an explosion of colors or an example of conciseness, noisy or sophisticated, even ethnic. Painstaking preparation, but it is quite possible to fit into a very modest budget, while impressing guests with a unique design.

Another plus – any entertainment, cuisine, music will do. There is no strict binding to images, plot and other conventions.

Pirates, spies, Hawaii, cowboys – has it all happened more than once? You might like original party styles for creative people who love creative experiments.

Military

Soldiers, majors, generals and other military ranks walked at-bats. At first glance, it smells of rigor and formalism, but it is not. On the contrary, military parties are noisy and fun: active entertainment, accuracy, dexterity and strength competitions, patriotic songs, secret operations behind enemy lines.

Chocolate

It even sounds delicious. Warm chocolate color decor, all kinds of sweets, chocolate-covered fruits, cocoa, milkshakes, fountains of heavenly delicacies! Add good champagne, dance music, outdoor games – such a holiday will be remembered for a long time.

Space

For fans of science fiction and dreamers of universal scale. Foil, planets and stars, flashing light bulbs around, treats of a strange color-looking. And also costumes of funny aliens, brave astronauts and recognizable characters. Preparation is not easy, but it is worth it!

Black and white

A series of themes united by a common color scheme – decorations, costumes and even menu items are only black or white. This can include the eternal struggle between good and evil, angels and demons, retro, black and white cinema. Thanks to the game of contrast, the atmosphere is very original and catchy with minimal investment.

Hat

Among the crowd of people in sombreros, bowler hats, veiled hats, top hats, elephant ears and whoever has enough imagination, it simply cannot be boring. This is the only condition of the dress code, everything else is up to you.

Put flowers in bowlers, use hats instead of fruit vases, throw hats on hangers and coins in the boater – it’s going to be fun!

Kindergarten

Another hooligan theme for any age, whether the birthday boy is 7, 13 or 60 with a long squirrel tail. Or maybe a rabbit? Or limit yourself to skirts, pantyhose, nipples? Bows, don’t forget the bows! And bibs for everyone before meals. More chairs should not be enough, carry eggs exclusively in spoons, and treat apples only from a string.

Surrealism

The craziest option of all – a shoe in an aquarium, dolls in cages, upside down furniture, Dali paintings on the walls, multi-colored flickering lighting, stunning costumes. A holiday on the verge of reality, a waking dream. A very bold idea that will definitely never be forgotten!

Zombie

Raspberry guts, almond fingers, bloody cocktails and brain birthday cake. Are you still here? Then the zombie party will definitely not scare you! The atmosphere of the post-apocalypse, torn old clothes, face painting and sticky napkins where the ghoul poked during his lifetime. Very simple and amazing effect!

If you’re still having trouble deciding, try planning scenario first. Think about the story, the entertainment, the atmosphere – after all, the style of the party is not what matters. It is more important that the birthday was fun, leaving only positive emotions in your memory. And whether you will be at the same time in pajamas, a cowboy outfit or a luxurious evening dress is not so important.

how much does it cost to spend a holiday with a theme party and a photo session with the family

Anna Belan

organizes parties for her children

I have two children. All their birthdays — 10 holidays — I came up with and organized myself.

We live in Kaluga. Usually, children’s birthdays here are limited to matinees with hats, disposable tableware, pizza and an animator at the children’s center. Children like it, but in fact, all such holidays are similar to each other – there is no wow effect after them.

In the article, I will tell you how I myself come up with children’s holidays, how much I spend on them and how I save.

How much does it cost to book a holiday at an agency?

It is easiest to turn to professionals for help, but it is expensive. I will give an example of a calculation based on the price list from the Tenth Kingdom agency in Kaluga.

Transformers style party for 10 children — 61,100 R

Transformers themed show program	30,000 R
Photozone	7000 R
Rent a children’s center for two hours	6000 R — 600 R per person
Catering	5000 R
Photographer	4000 R
Table setting	3000 R
Themed cake, 2 kg	2600 R
Custom scenario	2000 R
Electronic invitations	1500 R

Thematic show program “Transformers”

30 000 000 r

Photo zone

7000 R

Two hours

6000 r – 600 r per person

Catering

5000 5000 R

photographer

4000 4000 r 9000

3000 p

thematic cake, 2 kg

2600 r

Individual scenario

2000 R

Electronic invitation

1500 R

I believe that 60,000 r for children’s birthday is expensive, especially when you take into account, especially when you take into account that the average salary in Kaluga is 35,000-40,000 R. Therefore, much of what the agency offers, I do myself – and it turns out no worse. For the preparation of one holiday, I plan about three months to do everything at a relaxed pace.

I always prepare for the holidays in advance: this is the only way to find the best prices, book everything calmly, buy, think over and not fuss. In addition, money for a holiday in this mode is spent gradually – the wallet does not suffer so much than if I did everything at once in a couple of weeks.

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What to give a child: 22 ideas

Further in the article I will tell you what holidays I have already spent for my children.

Birthday with family

Expenses: 18 920 R.

Age of the birthday girl: 1 year.

Subject: The Little Mermaid.

For this holiday, we rented a hall in a time cafe, ordered catering and a cake. There was no alcohol: a children’s holiday. We did not invite an animator, because our daughter was too small, and other children were not present at the holiday.

I always try to provide guests with some common attribute in the image. At that time, the women had flower wreaths on their heads, and the men had inflatable tweeter tridents, like the Triton from the cartoon about the Little Mermaid.

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We turned one wall into a photo zone. For her, I ordered a mermaid tail made of balloons and a couple of fountains made of confetti balloons, bought three meters of shiny net and hung it on the wall to shimmer beautifully. It turned out great and unbanal — the photo zone was appreciated by all the guests.

The photo zone cost us 2600 R. The mermaid tail was made from balloons

We asked the guests, if possible, to come in clothes of pink, light green and gold colors, so that the holiday would turn out to be harmonious

The photo zone cost us 2600 R. The mermaid’s tail was made from balloons We asked guests to come in pink, light green and gold clothes if possible, so that the holiday turned out to be harmonious

To decorate the table, I bought disposable tablecloths, paper plates, cups, napkins , tubes with mermaids. I also took a set of glass pebbles, which are usually placed in flower pots, and sea shells. The central figure on the table was a glass vase with popcorn, shells and pearl beads – it was an imitation of sea foam. The cake stood on a separate table, which we decorated with two cloud lamps and paper fans.

There were no other children at the matinee, so I agreed with the photographer about reporting and staged shooting of the whole family. We did it within an hour, and as a result, we left wonderful sunny pictures, where everything is in the frame and without a selfie stick. We even blew out the candles on the cake before we sat down at the table to let the photographer go. When the child is still small, you can go for such tricks.

18,920 R was spent on a birthday with family

Catering	7400 Р
Room rental in a time cafe for two hours	3000 R — 300 R per person
Photozone design	2600 R
Table setting	1920 R
Photographer	1500 R
Decorations for guests	1300 Р
Fruits and juices	1200 R
Cake	Free, gift from guest
Tea and coffee	Free of charge, included in the rent of the hall

catering

7400 r

Hall rental in time-cafe for two hours

3000 r-300 r about a person

photo zone

2600 r

table

1920 r

photographer

1500 R

Decorations for guests

1300 R

Fruits and juices

1200 R

Cake

Free of charge, a gift from the guest

Tea and coffee

Free of charge, included in the rent of the hall

The table was decorated in pink and light green colors

Popcorn, pearl beads and shells – we had an imitation of sea foam

The table was decorated in pink and light green tones Popcorn, pearl beads and shells – we had an imitation of sea foam At the price of a pastry shop, the cake would cost 2600 R. We got it for free – it was a gift from a guest

Holiday-photoshoot

Expenses: 12 720 R.

Age of the birthday girl: 2 years.

Subject: Chanel #2.

We also celebrated our daughter’s second birthday with her family. There was no food and entertainment: my husband and I decided that it would be better to keep beautiful photos as a keepsake, and arrange a festive dinner at home in the kitchen. This option is suitable if the child does not yet have peer friends, but the family wants something more than just drinking tea with grandmothers.

For this idea, we rented a photo studio for one hour. We were lucky that we found one that was not cluttered with decorations. This was important, because for the holiday I was thinking over my own photo zone.

We also selected outfits for the style of the holiday, but focused on black and white colors – these will be found in the closet of all

The Internet is full of step-by-step tutorial videos, so making your own decor is easy

We also selected outfits to match the style of the holiday, but focused on black and white colors – these can be found in everyone’s closet The Internet is full of step-by-step training videos, so it will not be difficult to make the decor yourself its installation. Then they bought corrugated paper and made flowers and leaves out of it – they learned right in the process from videos from the Internet. The black letters ARINA and the Eiffel Tower helped us to make them familiar – they cut them out of foam plastic at the factory, and then we painted it all ourselves with spray paint. We painted at the last moment, so it didn’t turn out very neatly – in a good way, it was necessary to go through the paint again on top. But everything looked good in the photo.

We also took a diaper box, covered it with wrapping paper and printed out the name Chanel – it turned out to be a giant perfume box. Aerodesigners ordered a large number 2 filled with balloons inside, and a fountain of five helium balloons. Balloons with air that lay on the floor were given to us for free.

We invited a professional photographer to the studio. For an hour of his work, they paid 2000 R – as a result, they received 100 pictures in general color correction and 15 more with retouching. Then we all went home together and drank tea with a cake – I baked it myself. A few days later, each guest was printed out a souvenir photo.

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How to become a family photographer

A holiday-photoshoot was organized for 12,720 R

Banner with flowers: banner printing, design rental, decoration paper	5120 R
Balls	2150 R
Photographer for 1 hour	2000 R
Styrofoam letters	1950 R
Cake ingredients	1000 Р
Photo studio rent for 1 hour	500 R

Banner with flowers: banner printing, rental of structures, paper for decoration

5120 R

Balls

2150 R 9000 cake

1000 R

Renting a photo studio for 1 hour

500 R

The dress for my daughter was presented by relatives on March 8 — they already knew that we were planning a birthday in the style of Chanel

Holiday “Transformers” in the children’s center

Expenses: 14 500 R.

Birthday age: 5 years.

Subject: “Transformers”.

For this birthday, most of the budget – 7000 R – went to animators in costumes of transformer robots Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. Under the Optimus Prime costume, there was practically no person visible – the animator looked like a real robot with light, sound, special movements and a metallic voice. My husband and I decided that such a gift in the form of favorite characters to the child will be remembered more than another transformer toy.

As a result, both adults and children were delighted. Robot animators played sports with children, arranged a dance battle, and used a real air gun as a fan. The animator kept the attention of the children who were playing out and adapted the program to the situation on the go, for example, changing the rules to include shy guests in the game. Specialists brought with them all the necessary props and a music column.

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Birthday with transformers spent 14,500 R

Animation: robot Optimus Prime — 4500 R per 20 minutes, Bumblebee — 2500 R per hour	7000 R
Table: pizza, cupcakes, fruits, drinks	4000 R
Rent a children’s center: two hours of rent, face painting and table decoration	3500 R

Animation: robot Optimus Prime — 4500 R per 20 minutes, Bumblebee — 2500 R per hour

7000 R

Table: pizza, cupcakes, fruit, drinks

4000 R

Children’s center rental: two hours of rent, face painting and table decoration

3500 R

special effects he will remember more than a banner with balloons

Birthday in the style of “Minecraft”

Spending: 15 225 R.

Birthday age: 6 years.

Subject: Minecraft.

For this holiday, I had to carefully study the topic of Minecraft myself. To do this, I read Wikipedia and found out the details from the child. I was looking for ideas for inspiration on Pinterest.

We ordered the same t-shirts for all the children-guests – they put them on at the same time, it looked cool and impressive. Their children took them home as a birthday present. We bought the cheapest T-shirts, cotton, of the same size, and I made the decor myself using thermal transfer film and a plotter that I have at home. The birthday boy had a T-shirt with the inscription “Six”.

One themed t-shirt cost me 230 R. To order, it would cost from 400 R

I bought food that would fit the meaning of the game. For example, in Minecraft there is a fish element – cracker fish became it, Inspiration chocolate was an ingot of silver, chewing marmalade was dynamite, mushroom cookies were mushrooms. Also on the table were pizza, juice and water.

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I also tied the table decoration to the theme of the holiday – I changed the labels on water bottles, wrapped packs of juice and printed nameplates. I also made masks for children to make funny photos. This preparation took 3-4 hours and an ordinary home printer.

Children’s birthday in the style of the game “Minecraft” – 15 225 R

Rent of the children’s center and the work of the animator	6500 P
Food	3850 P
T-shirts for guests	2300 Р
Table decoration and balloons	1425 Р
Printing for decoration	1000 R
Invitations	150 R
Cake	Free – a gift from a guest

Rent of the Children’s Center and the work of the animator

6500 r

Food

3850 R

T -shirts to guests

9000 2300 R

table design and balloons

1425 p

Polygraphy for the design of

100000 R

Invitations

150 Р

Cake

Free – a gift from the guest

We printed out the invitation forms on a printer, and I made the envelopes from pastel paper and black cardboard. One invitation cost 15 R. On order, this would cost from 150 R per piece

I love to come up with themed food for the holidays

We also received a cake as a gift. On order, this would cost about 3000 R

I love to invent themed food for the holidays We also received a cake as a gift. Such an order would cost about 3000 R.

Holiday in laser tag

Expenses: 21 470 R.

Birthday age: 7 years.

Subject: Military.

This format is suitable when children grow up. Just jumping on trampolines becomes boring for them, and a party in the style of a game or a cartoon is no longer relevant.

I started the preparation with invitations. I made them myself again: I printed out the forms on the printer and put them in envelopes made of camouflage-printed kraft paper. The main detail of the invitations was a personalized token for each guest, which was also a pass to the event. I made the tokens themselves out of cardboard, and I bought the chains at Sima-land — one piece cost 15 R. One invitation with a token cost only 30 RUR. , there was already a ready-made banner in military style. We just added a streamer of flags and a garland of balloons to it.

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The invitation alone sets the right tone for the whole event. I am sure that many adults would not refuse such ones. Banner was already on the rented site, I paid only 500 R for flags and 700 R for balloons

The children this time were not familiar with each other, so I ordered another animator who played with them in various games on a soldier theme. Later, the children were divided into two teams, and laser tag began.

When ordering food, I decided to go beyond the usual and prepared individual dry rations for the children. I put juice, chocolate, cookies, lollipop, a bottle of water, apple slices, tea, a spoon and a fork in a craft box. With the help of printed labels, I designed everything in the same style – the children took these sets home. For a snack during the games, there were pizza and sweets on the tables.

3500 R

I spent on 10 dry rations

To decorate the table, I bought burlap and disposable tablecloths, as well as soldiers and a machine for entourage. She prepared gifts for the guests: handbags for girls, and shoe bags for boys. I also bought a face painting kit and made war paint for all the children.

Birthday in laser tag organized for 21 470 R

Laser tag rental	8000 P
Pizza and sweets	4550 P
Dry rations, 10 pieces	3500 R
Animator	2500 R
Flags and balloons for photo zone	1200 R
Gifts for guests	980 R
Table decoration	320 R
Invitations	300 R
Face painting	120 R

Laser tag rent

8000 r

pizza and sweets

4550 R

Sukhpayki, 10 pieces

3500 r

Animator

2500 R

flags and balls for the photo zone

1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 guests

980 R

Table decoration

320 R

Invitations

300 R

Face painting

120 R

One such dry ration cost 350 R

Cake pops in the form of grenades cost 150 R a piece, trifles – 110 R a piece

Severe military discipline at this holiday was in the theme of

Cake pops in the form of grenades cost 150 R per piece, trifles – 110 R per piece Severe military discipline at this holiday was in the theme So I designed water bottles

Holiday organization details

Choice of theme and design. The easiest way is to focus on your favorite cartoon character or start from the interests of the child. I love looking for inspiration on Pinterest. It was there that I found options for decorating the Little Mermaid holiday.

Pinterest is easy to work with: if you already know an approximate topic, enter it in the address bar, for example, “mermaid birthday”. Choose the photos you like and click on them – there will surely be other pictures from this holiday. You will find even more if you write queries in English.

I also watch Instagram, online shopping sites – the same Aliexpress. Foreign thematic portals help out. For example, on one of these I found ideas for a safari party.

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I order the missing items for clearance at Fix-Price or on the Sima-land website: there is much more choice than in stationery stores near the house. Ordinary sets of caps, straws and streamer garlands often do not fit the theme of the holiday.

Format. In addition to standard holidays with an animator and a cake for children, you can have a picnic in the forest or in the country, a photo session with a buffet table, a culinary master class followed by eating cooked food, a quest, an excursion to the ice cream factory, an aqua party in the pool.

If the child is 1-3 years old, I advise you to celebrate your birthday at home with relatives. Starting from 4-6 years old, it is already possible to connect friends from the kindergarten and the yard. From the age of 7, it will be more competent to divide family gatherings and a holiday with peers into two different events.

The seller advertises a donut-shaped balloon, but immediately gives an example of table decoration. Source: Aliexpress

Invitations. If a guest has an invitation card in his hands, he will definitely not forget the date, time and place of the holiday – and you will not be bothered by unnecessary questions. Even with the help of invitations, it is easy to tell about the holiday to those children whose parents you do not personally know, for example, from a group in a kindergarten. Ask the teacher to put personalized invitations in the lockers.

Be sure to write your phone number on the cards: when picking up the children, parents will see an invitation and will be able to contact you if they have any questions.

We made such invitations to a bowling party

Food. There are two options here: cook everything at home or order in a cafe in a catering format. I prefer to order: it costs about the same money, but there are much fewer nerves with catering. Parents often cook more than they need, and as a result, the food remains untouched. In addition, with catering, you do not need to think about transporting, storing dishes, setting the table and cleaning up after the holiday.

I don’t sign a catering agreement – I just make an advance payment and sign the agreed menu. But this is my personal choice.

I usually ask for menu options at trusted cafes. Then I myself or with a child choose those positions that we like. On average, such field service costs us 500 R per person. There are canapes, snacks and drinks on the table. A light option with pizza, french fries and juices is also possible – it will cost about 200 R per serving.

Approximate calculation of buffet table per person. We had such a menu at the Little Mermaid

You can also say in advance how much per person you lay down for a buffet table. Let the cafe make an approximate calculation, and then you will adjust the list of dishes yourself.

I also found an unusual option for serving fruit. I buy cups with lids in supermarkets, cut fruits and put them in layers in a glass, put whole berries. I attach a skewer to each such set. So it takes half as much fruit, and the method of serving looks more spectacular. In the watermelon-melon season, you can do the same by dividing just half a watermelon and half a melon into all servings.

I ordered these treats for an adult table for a cowboy party When decorating a table, I always try to take into account the color scheme of the holiday

Cake. I advise you to choose classic fillings: vanilla or chocolate biscuit, berries. At a children’s birthday, you should not get carried away with gastronomic combinations such as pears with dor blue or exotics like mango and passion fruit: it is likely that children simply will not eat it, and all the magic of the birthday cake will be spoiled.

Ideally, if you know in advance if the invited children are allergic to any product, so that there are no troubles at the holiday. To do this, you can write in the invitation: “If your child is allergic to any products, please let me know in advance by number such and such.”

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Sometimes a guest brings a cake instead of a gift. In this case, I advise you to discuss in advance what ingredients and design should not be, otherwise you can get a cake in the form of a Barbie doll from mastic, although you are for minimalism, and the birthday boy hates mastic.

Gifts for guests. There is a wonderful tradition in the West: the birthday boy gives guests bonbonnieres – small gifts with sweets, cookies, a small toy, a jar of jam and other small things. So he thanks the guests for coming to the party. You can start from the theme of the holiday, or you can just give a small bag of sweets – the children will be happy anyway.

I pledge about 100 R for one gift, but it is quite possible to get by with a smaller budget.

Red and yellow striped things on the table are gifts for guests: Catch the ball game

At the military-style holiday, we gave the boys bags for shoes, and the girls – handbags in camouflage

Red and yellow striped things on the table are gifts for guests: the game “Catch the ball” At the military-style holiday, we gave the boys bags for shoes, and the girls – handbags in camouflage colors

Animator. The “dad instead of a clown” option does not suit us, so we always order professional animators from a holiday agency. An hour of work costs from 2000 R, usually 1-2 hours are enough for children, they can’t stand it anymore.

Be sure to ask what costume the animator will wear, an approximate plan of the program, whether you need small prizes for children for participating in competitions. Also check if the animator will be able to take out the birthday cake and when is the best time to do it. We did not sign any contracts with the agency, but this is a personal choice.

We did not really like the animator in a suit made of boxes, although the children had fun

But the robot Bumblebee in full uniform and with his own music was super

We didn’t really like the animator in a suit made of boxes, although the children had fun But the Bumblebee robot in full uniform and with its own music was super

How to save money on organizing a holiday

1. on a separate table for adults. On the one hand, this may seem impolite, but in my experience, most parents are absolutely normal and understand this.
2. I usually write in the invitation: “Dear parents, you can relax, take care of personal affairs and not be present at the holiday, leaving your son or daughter under our careful supervision. However, if you want to stay, then we will be happy too!” Usually, out of ten parents, 1-2 remain, and they are just somewhere nearby, not claiming attention.
3. Contact aspiring photographers for photos. Usually they try very hard, building up a portfolio, and take less money. Sometimes you can even agree on a free shoot by allowing the photographer to post your photos on social networks.
4. If you like balloons, buy a helium balloon. At first glance, this looks a little like savings, but after all, a cylinder will last you for several years. For example, my balloon has a declared volume of 800 balloons, now this one costs about 6000 R – one balloon costs 7.5 R. Add the cost of the balloon itself and at the output we get 16-18 R for one balloon with helium. To order, this costs from 80 R.
5. Rent decor items from specialized agencies. In any city, there are a lot of companies that are engaged in decorating weddings and other holidays. Usually they have a whole warehouse of interior and decor items that they are ready to rent for a day.
6. Look for props at Avito and Yulia. For example, I bought hay bales there for a cowboy party. It was in the middle of summer, and the seller gave away last year’s illiquid assets for 150 R per briquette. With the help of this hay, we created a saloon atmosphere and organized seating for guests.
7. Look for decorations on wholesale websites. Sometimes it’s more profitable to wholesale more than the exact retail quantity. You can leave the surplus for the next holiday, give it to children for games, or try to sell all the decor from the birthday on Avito or Yulia – in case someone wants to decorate the child’s birthday in the same style.

Themes for children’s parties – original ideas from More Show – ISaloni – interior studio, wallpaper salon

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Themes for children’s parties – original ideas from More Show

The closer the children’s birthday, the brighter and sharper the question arises: how to celebrate? Our little one is a year older. And we want him to remember his holiday for the rest of his life! The best way to please a little birthday boy is to arrange a theme party for a fun company. Make a guest list together and invite friends, classmates, neighbors, relatives and loved ones.

In order for the holiday to be a success, it is better not to postpone its organization indefinitely. The sooner you start solving organizational issues, the more likely you will be in time for everything and even be able to enjoy the preparation process. Here is a sample to-do list:

1. Choose the style of the birthday party.
2. Decide on the place and date.
3. Create a guest list.
4. Consider a treat.
5. Select decor.
6. Develop an entertainment program.


7. Think about whether to leave all these issues in the hands of professional organizers of children’s events. They know exactly what to do in such situations.

In the meantime, you will find out from friends and acquaintances who in your city is the best at children’s holidays, let’s see what topics are most popular among the younger generation today.

Zombie party for kids

Kids love horror stories! So they work with their fears and learn to be brave. If your kid is looking forward to Halloween more than any other holiday and asks for the cartoon “The Secret of Coco” and “Ghostbusters”, you can spend a holiday in the style of a zombie party. This option does not apply to the topic “children’s holidays for the little ones.” But it’s a creepy fun party for older kids. Hire a make-up artist and stock up on costumes! Candles, cobwebs and a black cake will help create a festive atmosphere.

Pirate Quest

Children are very fond of doing tasks and looking for gifts.

Therefore, they are all just crazy about quests and adventure games. It remains only to choose a theme! A pirate quest is a great birthday theme for a boy. Turning a cafe or a children’s room into a real ship, assembling your own team and becoming a captain is the dream of any boy! Jeans with vests are a great dress code that will not cause trouble for the guests’ parents.

Ethnic party styles for kids

You can organize a birthday by connecting knowledge of geography. Interesting, fun and useful! Does your daughter do Indian dances or does she like the cartoon about Aladdin? You can turn a cafe or apartment into an oriental bazaar or a real palace! Is your son seriously studying Chinese? You can think in this direction and arrange a samurai party. And you can all go together together to Africa or Hawaii! Choose any country and go ahead – make your dream come true!




Party inspired by your favorite cartoon or movie

This is the easiest way to style a holiday for kids. You don’t have to go far! It is enough to remember which cartoon in your house is on repeat more often than others. And make sure that the fairy-tale world becomes a reality for your birthday at least for one day a year. On the basis of cartoons, children’s parties are most often arranged for the smallest. Masha and the Bear, Fixies, Barboskins and Cars are favorite characters that will delight elegant little ones.

School of Magic

This is a Harry Potter fan’s dream. Imagine how surprised the birthday boy will be when He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, Hermione and Professor Dumbledore come to celebrate. At the school of magic, they learn to conjure, brew potions and fly on a broomstick. They also tame lightning, learn to levitate and work miracles! You definitely won’t be bored. As a dress code, black robes and wizard hats are perfect.

Cowboy party

If your son is crazy about movies about the Wild West, and your daughter enjoys horseback riding, then a cowboy party will delight them like no other! For these purposes, you can book a few hours in the equestrian club. Or organize a holiday in the country in the yard. Use hay as a simple and inexpensive prop.

Dinosaur Party

Almost every child, at some point in their lives, is fascinated by giant dinosaurs. They are ready to spend hours wandering through museums with the skeletons of huge lizards, read encyclopedias avidly and dream of becoming scientists when they grow up. If this is entirely your story, then feel free to call the agency for organizing children’s parties, in the assortment of which there are life-size puppets of tyrannosaurs and pterodactyls and their other tribesmen. It’s going to be the best birthday ever, you’ll see!




Jungle or Safari Party

Great theme for an outdoor party! Stop sitting in 4 walls! Feel free to go out with guests to the yard, to the park, to the nearest square and even to the cottage! If your baby was born in the warm season, you can arrange an open-air celebration by turning guests into animals or young explorers of flora and fauna.

Superheroes

Boys and girls love cartoons and superhero movies! Invite all possible superhumans to the party and you will find out how fun it is at such events. Ladybug, Spiderman, Catwoman, Batman and everyone else knows a lot about games and contests!

Pajama party

We will fight with pillows, overeat cookies and arrange a photo shoot in pajamas! We definitely won’t be able to sleep! And with the dress code, the issue is solved very simply. You can arrange a competition for the best story under the covers, jumping in pillowcases, or the cutest ghost from the duvet cover. You can also show the children how we used to watch filmstrips by pulling a white sheet over the wall.

These are just a few of the themes suitable for children’s birthday parties. There are many more – about a million! For each theme, you can choose a suitable entertainment show program so that guests and the hero of the occasion remember this day with a smile for many, many years to come.

Over the 10 years of its existence, the Sea Show team has organized children’s parties on a variety of topics – from Little Red Riding Hood to author’s programs designed specifically for one specific birthday boy! We are always ready to help you in organizing any party for any age and on any topic. By phone +7 (495) 477-52-23, our magical managers will be happy to answer all your questions.

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Each animator has favorite win-win contests in his piggy bank, which are successfully “spinning” at any children’s holiday, while I want to show a wide variety of thematic scenarios in my portfolio.

What to do?

The way out, in my opinion, should be as follows: games and entertainment should be selected taking into account the age of the children and the number of participants in the holiday. And after that, you can “dress up” the finished program, slightly adapting it to the theme chosen by the customer.

Princesses, participating in the relay race, will run with peas, pirates will put gold coins in the chest. The meaning is the same – two teams of children compete. I’m right?

What makes a children’s party THEMATIC?

• portable decorations and backdrops
• paper and inflatable indoor decorations
• leading suits
• party accessories for children
• props for competitions
• musical accompaniment
• face painting
• prizes for competitions corresponding to the chosen topic
• table decoration (not only dishes and napkins, but also the dishes themselves can be decorated “pirately”)

Now let’s go over the most common themes for a children’s party. I promise to paint my vision of each option in the future…

…and now everything is very short!

We keep our finished program in mind and mentally adapt it to each topic:

We are clowns (you can call the program “Circus”)

This is the most common variant. Just balls, just fun. Ideal for the case when you need to entertain children with a difference in age of up to 10 years. We take games and entertainment from my large selection: “Competitions for children by age and occasion.” Readers especially love 20 Ideas from an Animator’s Chest.

Let’s support the circus theme with descriptions of standard competitions and relay races: we walk on a tightrope (rope on the floor), trained dogs perform funny commands, we juggle balloons, we learn to perform tricks.

Any animator has a clown outfit, and for children we select spouts, paper caps, ears, bow ties, masks. The face painting is appropriate.

Fairy tales and cartoons

There are so many options that it is completely pointless to list them. You can be Shrek and Fiona, Masha and the Bear, Pinocchio and Malvina, Barbariki, Fixiki and so on.

If you still can’t decide, we make a fabulous mix. An animator can be just a storyteller or a magician.

We use the same relay races and competitions, only we change the verbal description: we save the princesses, put the cones in baskets, make jam, look for the golden key. Well it is clear.

Props for competitions: an old mysterious book with fairy tales, a magic wand, confetti.

Pirate party (or just a nautical-themed birthday party)

A very popular theme for a children’s party, as it is easy to decorate the room, find costumes and props. Some of my ideas are detailed HERE.

It would be nice to have a few bandanas with skulls, vests (in any seaside city you can buy thin sleeveless children’s ones), toy pistols and pirate knives. Treasure chest won’t hurt.

Reworking our favorite contests: sinking ships, putting one coin into a chest, arranging battles with long sausage balls, catching fish and handing out black marks.

Around the world

On a hot day in nature, we entertain the Papuans or arrange a Hawaiian party. With costumes, I think there will be no particular problems, everything is made of corrugated paper.

I refer travel to the past to the same topic. Cowboys and Indians, Robin Hood, Romans and Egyptians, primitive people.

In the description of the contests we include the relevant terms: wigwams and arrows, sarcophagi with mummies, mammoths with dinosaurs.

Princesses and fairies

This is, of course, more for girls. A very beautiful theme, little beauties are happy to put on New Year’s dresses on any day of the year, decorate their heads with tiaras. Here is the scenario of our quest for princesses (7-9years).

Decorating your room and table will not be difficult, as the stores offer a huge selection of ready-made decorations. By the way, invitations, cards for guests, a wall newspaper and flags for canapés can be downloaded for free on my website.

The princesses take turns sleeping on a pea, trying on glass slippers, learning to dance at a ball, and receiving prizes for the Best Sleeping Beauty.

Quest “Mysterious Island”, “Mysterious Castle” or “Night at the Museum”

It’s hard to get by with standard competitions, such themes of children’s parties are intended for children 9-12 years old, require thorough training.

The main idea is the search for a treasure, accompanied by solving charades and puzzles, the keys to riddles. It would be nice to talk with ghosts and shrewd elders :-).

Here, by the way, is my reader’s script for Spy Birthday.

Aliens, space

It is easy to pick up accessories (huge ears, wigs) and face painting for this theme. The main thing is that no one knows exactly how guests from other planets look like.

Let’s add names of planets, flying saucers and unusual space food to the description of competitions.

The animator can be a humanoid or a space robot. Here is my script for graduation in kindergarten on a “cosmic” scale.

Science and professions

Chemistry experiments of a mad professor are now popular. This is a show program with the participation of the audience.

Soap bubble shows and magic tricks belong to the same category. The host needs a lot of special props and special skills.

If we are talking about a regular game program, you can dedicate a holiday to one or more professions. Let doctors, firefighters, astronauts, cooks and hairdressers compete in relay races.

I have an interesting selection of Land of Limonia ideas about a summit meeting of heads of state :-).

Filming!

We go through all the stages with the children – from writing a script, casting roles, make-up and rehearsals to filming a movie and awarding an Oscar. Here is the Hollywood script on our website.

Great theme for kids aged 10+, but they don’t know phrases from old movies, so just change them to quotes from famous fairy tales.

By the way, the entertainment program with parodies of famous TV projects is also going great! I advise you to look at my version of such a scenario.

Workshops

An excellent option if there are very few children at the party (3-5), and the room is not suitable for outdoor games. Click here for more details on pricing and terms.

What kind of programs can there be?

• cooking class
• modeling polymer clay jewelry with baking
• stone painting
• bouquets of sweets or soft toys
• learning to photograph and pose

My offer

If you are planning a children’s party, call! (for residents of Moscow and Moscow region)!.

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Contact person: Panasyan Irina
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Children’s party do-it-yourself – cheap ideas for a children’s holiday

A child lives with emotions! Believe me, it doesn’t matter to him how much a piece of happiness you gave you actually costs. He does not know the actual value of money, although he makes a smart face when you tell how hard you get it. He knows the value of impressions! It is important for him whether he himself will have fun, and whether his friends will be satisfied. Today I want to share with you five absolutely simple ideas that will leave a lasting impression in the memory of children and hardly change the balance of your bank card!

For toddlers and preschoolers




Idea #1. Teddy Bear (Teddy Bear Party)

Recently, I asked my (old enough) children which of their birthday parties they remember the most? And you know what my daughter said to me? A birthday dedicated to her favorite teddy bear! Yes, indeed, everyone around was touched by this fabulous friendship … They slept together, ate, were afraid of the dark, shared secrets … Watch your child. If your nursery has a real friend made of plush, feel free to take on the implementation of this idea!

I had a “Teddy Bear Party” when my baby girl with huge brown eyes turned three. I remember that we then asked all the guests to bring their favorite cubs (or other plush friends, for whom they had a sincere childlike tenderness).

We had a picnic with colorful blankets on the green grass.

Each guest and his bear had their own island – “house”. I gave the children the opportunity to improvise. They went to visit each other, introduced the cubs and started talking on behalf of their pets.

And then we had a competition. I put a basket of doll clothes in front of the children and said “March!”. It was necessary to dress up your bear in new clothes as soon as possible and tell others why his bear is the most beautiful.

Our kids also tried to take honey from paper bees (I drew them, and dad flew them like kites – it was very reckless and fun), they attached cute bows with blindfolds to a bear cut out of cardboard (the good old game comes from of my childhood still does not lose its relevance!), were engaged in real creativity – they decorated carnival masks of bear cubs with rhinestones and beads.

And at the end of the party, I treated my little guests with cookies, rubber bears (oh, there were plenty of them!) and a gorgeous cake with three candles!




And as a gift, in memory of our holiday, all the guests found new plush friends!

Kids got 2 hours of real, continuous, indescribable delight! And their parents (that is, we) are an absolutely digestible account:

Teddy bears as a gift ($5 each, for 10 guests) = $50

Small expenses for paper props, rhinestones and beads – $7

Cake, cookies and gelatin bears – $20

Total: 77 $

If you know how to bake cakes yourself, it will be even cheaper!

Idea #2.

Land of fairy tales

Recently my six year old son went to a friend’s birthday party. From the idea that the mother of the birthday boy came up with, I was also delighted! Therefore, I hasten to share with you!

As they say, everything ingenious is quite simple! This holiday, as for me, is the pinnacle of genius! All the guests were then asked to come to the party in the costumes of the heroes of their favorite fairy tales.

At this point, the mothers turned around (after all, it is not so often in the modern education system that you see real costumed balls, so the mothers missed their bright childhood).

There were also princes with princesses, and foxes with bunnies, and the heroes of modern fairy tales – dragons, Minnie Mouse, Batman.

I personally really liked the costume of one girl whose mother has super creative thinking. Meet Pippi Longstocking in a new way.

When all the children gathered, a real masquerade ball began! To get acquainted, the mother of the birthday boy arranged a literary test: “22 questions for the hero. ” Remembering the plots of their favorite and memorized fairy tales for a long time, the children got to know each other, recognized the characters of the characters, which today are understood in one “Fairytale Collection”.

By the way, they tried to write a favorite book of fairy tales, in which there would be a place for every character of the party, right there, at the holiday. Each guest himself came up with a role, remarks. It turned out to be a real impromptu theater, in which ancient fairy tales intertwined with modern ones in unexpected, fantastic plot twists.

Only kids can think of something like this!

And then – a new fairy tale was recorded, illustrated with our own pictures and photos in costumes. And … all together they drew a bright cover for her, leaving a footprint on the avenue of stars!

All authors of the holiday book received new books and copyright certificates as a reward!

And then everyone ate the original, also fabulous, cake and drank milk-chocolate cocktails!

Children will remember the first theatrical experience and the first book created by their own hands! Well, parents, as usual, will count their expenses with no less pleasure:

Stationery: 25 $

Free books: 15 $

Cake and cocktail: 20 $

Grand total: 60 $

For children of primary school age

Idea No.

3.

Chocolate party

All children have always loved chocolate! As a child, for example, I could watch for a long time how a piece melts in the sun, draw fancy chocolate flowers for them, and each time I was surprised by the new taste sensations presented by a slightly bitter delicacy. My daughter inherited this love from me. Therefore, I decided to give her and her sweet tooth friends a real chocolate holiday for a decade, where you could not only try different types of chocolate, but also create a new chocolate masterpiece with your own hands.

Well, by sending children’s chocolate art to harden in the freezer, you can arrange a variety of chocolate contests. For example, who will be the first to eat chocolate potatoes without the help of hands, or blindfolded, will recognize the type of chocolate, trusting only their own taste sensations.

A chocolate party is that rare holiday idea where play becomes a treat. To add to the chocolate masterpieces created by our own hands, we recommend a simple chocolate cake (baked personally on the eve of the holiday) and a milk chocolate cocktail.

After the departure of the guests, you can calculate the expenses:

Chocolate: $25

Moulds, caramel, spices: $15

Molds, caramel, spices: 5 $

Total: 45 $

Idea No. 4. Big carnival

Children’s birthday in the form of a carnival is also a great opportunity for all family members, not only the birthday boy, but also those invited, to show their creative potential. Firstly, in the matter of creating unique costumes.

And secondly, in the arrangement of the playing space, the selection of musical accompaniment (after all, the carnival involves a lot of outdoor games and dances) and the preparation of an entertainment program. Stop! Do not rush to get scared! It’s only at first glance, everything seems too complicated! In fact – everything is simple! For example, you can decorate a room or a corner in the yard (if it is also on the calendar for summer) with such colorful ribbon garlands of letters (which during the holiday can be safely turned into a word game) and a bright beach umbrella (under which all participants will comfortably sit celebrations for a festive meal).

As for the entertainment program, pick up a few simple contests, such as “musical chairs”, throwing rings or bowling.

The competition for the fulfillment of desires will be interesting. To do this, stick three different stickers on three children’s buckets (or flower pots), come up with a symbolic task for each container (sing songs, dance, skip) and ask the children to throw pebbles, testing their luck. Depending on which bucket the pebble falls into, the task is completed. Agree, it’s super easy and a lot of fun!

In addition, at the carnival you can please the kids with a fashionable tattoo or a beautiful face painting.

And we treated our guests to luxurious cotton candy, cookies and sweets. Although, indeed, the creation of such a holiday will require a little more cost. Both financial and time.

Cotton candy car rental: 30 $

Balloons, contest props, paints, balloons: 40 $

Treat: $30

Total: 100 $

For teenagers

Idea #5.

In search of adventure

Teenagers love challenging logic games with intricate paths to reach the goal that make them use their brains. An ideal option for a teenage birthday is an adventure quest. Pirates, detectives, superheroes – all these are themes that give rise to an amazing party in each individual case.
Come up with an interesting story with a riddle, confuse the tracks and lay out the clues. Let them look for answers!

Here, for example, is a beach idea that we gave to our son for his thirteenth birthday. Each of the party participants received a hint (deserved it by performing funny tasks) where to find the “letter in a bottle”. The letter contained a piece of poetry. It was necessary to fold all the passages correctly in order to get the key to the chest in which the treasure lay. Having coped with the task, the guys opened the chest and found a really real treasure – movie tickets (or a paid certificate for a big pizza with cola)! True, a fun and successful end to the holiday? And the costs of preparing and holding it are trifling, and are measured only by the cost of film distribution and pizza in your city!

When preparing a holiday for your child, it is important to invest in it not so much money as your soul and your love. Remember, more expensive doesn’t always mean better!

Trends for children’s parties in 2021

Children’s parties also have their own fashion and trends. Thanks to the Internet, children are well versed in fashion trends, trump foreign words, and sometimes they know better than their parents which children’s show is mega-popular this season and in what style to arrange a holiday so as not to look like a backward loser in front of their peers. Do you know this? In this article, we have selected the most modern TOP 10 ideas for children’s parties in 2021.

1. Candy bar. Translated from English, this means a sweet or candy table. And the main task of such a bar is to treat the fidgets present at the children’s holiday with unusual confectionery delights, and surprise with serving and decoration. That is why the most popular candy bar is themed. For example, if this is a holiday of little princesses, then the whole table is decorated in pink, vases, candy bowls, coasters, tablecloths and napkins in the same style with images of your favorite cartoon characters. Yes, and the sweets themselves are: brioches, macaroons, chocolini, key pops, mini eclairs, cupcakes, marshmallows from unusual products, such as pumpkin, rose hips or sorrel and exotic fruits: lychee, sudachi, calamansi and, of course, ice cream . The children’s candy bar is decorated with balloons, flowers, tinsel and electric garlands, and if you put a chocolate fountain in the center of the table, the success of your evening among the children’s audience is guaranteed.

2. Electric roller. Party on hoverboards. Driving a segway, unicycle or hoverboard in protective gear on a specialized safe site is another fashion trend of 2021. On hoverboards, children play hockey, overcome obstacles and arrange drag races for speed. For the smallest children, entertainment is provided on mini electric quad bikes.

3. Master classes. For girls, this is the art of selfie, food styling and face painting, make-up, a master class on making sushi and rolls. For boys – the creation of cartoon animation, anti-stress toys like slimes and other sticky bugs, as well as the construction of robots from improvised materials.

4. Animators. Leading children’s show programs are always at the peak of popularity. The presence of a favorite superhero, cartoon or character from a book at the celebration brings the kids into indescribable delight. The animators know how to make a program so that the children do not get tired, many of them have a pedagogical education and understand child psychology. They will look after little fidgets if you are suddenly distracted. Often animators go on a holiday with their own show from scientific experiments to master classes in modern dance.

5. Photo sessions. Photosets in specially prepared locations based on books, films and comics popular with children. The photo zones often contain costumes and accessories of your favorite characters, and you can also use the services of a professional make-up artist. Harry Potter and his friends in the help-room, Dipper and Mabel in the Gravity Falls Wonder Shop, the Avengers team in Tony Stark’s headquarters, or funny Fixies inside a household appliance, ideas and fantasies for children’s photo shoots are endless. Having shown creativity and diligence, you can easily create a photo zone at home, using improvised materials and take pictures of babies on a regular smartphone.

6. Unusual occasions for children’s holidays. In addition to traditional birthdays and New Year’s celebrations, children’s holidays on real or comic dates are becoming more widespread. For example, did you know that May 18th is Pink Panther Day, June 1st is Superman’s Birthday, and June 5th is Bubble Blowing Day? In addition, June 10 is World Ice Cream Day, July 11 is World Chocolate Day, and October 28 is Cartoon Day.

7. Soap and bubble party. Huge soap bubbles shimmering in the rays of color music. Special machines spewing hundreds of bubbles per minute and to the music. Cheerful animators and master classes on mixing soap solutions will definitely not leave the children’s audience indifferent. The show is perfect for morning performances in kindergartens, for a home holiday and outdoor events in nature. The advantage of such a party is that all equipment and staff are promptly delivered directly to your home, and at the end of the show, special cleaning of the house is not required.

8. Light show. A hit on TikTok, videos of dancers in LED-lit costumes are setting the stage for light shows. Acrobatic and dance performances in interactive costumes, lasers and ultraviolet light will definitely not leave children indifferent. Light performances fascinate with the filigree skill of the artists and the original atmosphere. Today, such shows can not only be visited, but also invited to your home, and professional acrobats and circus performers participate in it. And at the end of the holiday, you can take pictures with participants and guests against the backdrop of light special effects.

9. Wishlist. Or a wish list. All guests of the children’s party want to receive gifts. A wish list is a wish list that is sent along with an invitation to a celebration and contains several gift options or gift ideas. This avoids receiving “a sofa, a suitcase, a bag, a picture, a basket, a cardboard box and a small dog” as a present, as in Marshak’s poem. The approach to the issue is modern and very practical. The wish list is designed in a single theme with an invitation and a festive entourage.

10. Crocodile. A legendary game that has not lost its relevance over the years. A crocodile for a children’s holiday is developed individually. The list of words should be of interest to the little participants in the game and compiled on topics close to them. Before compiling cards, ask the kids and their parents what their interests are. Prepare cards and small gifts for participants. It can be sweets, or inexpensive toys. You can play all together for children and adults, this event will only become more fun.

30 party ideas for children

A children’s party will be a wonderful event for kids or teenagers if you entrust its preparation and holding to event professionals.

When organizing, it is important to focus on a simple principle: children like activities where they can play, actively participate in the program and satisfy their innate curiosity. Therefore, master classes are held with a bang in the children’s audience. Thanks to them, little guests learn something new and participate in the practical stage. Just his result becomes especially impressive, because, depending on the program, the guys can:

• enjoy a dessert or drink that you have prepared yourself;
• take pictures in unusual surroundings;
• pick up creative works created by your own hands.

We offer the best ideas for a fun children’s party and tell you what workshops would be appropriate in such events. But let’s start with general rules that will help parents and teachers avoid mistakes when preparing an event.

How to spend a children’s party?

In order to have a fun, bright and problem-free children’s party, when choosing a format, it is important to consider:

• the age of the guests – the duration of the event depends on it, for example, a celebration for kids should not exceed 1-2 hours, teenagers can have fun 3-4 hours;
• gender of participants – if the interests of kids are almost the same regardless of gender, then for teenagers the idea of ​​the event plays a significant role;
• location — the site must accommodate the guests and have the necessary equipment, comfortable temperature, ventilation, availability of bathrooms are important;
• budget – the estimate should include funds for the design of the location, refreshments, souvenirs, payment for animators and other event specialists, and other actual expenses.

Most often, holidays for kids and teenagers are organized for a birthday, graduation in kindergarten, primary or secondary school, a celebration in honor of a child’s achievement. An apartment, a private house, a cottage, a rented room, a cafe, a game club can become a place for an event.

If we talk about the formats of holidays, it is difficult to clearly distinguish between them, since elements of different types are often harmoniously combined in one event. However, indicative classifications exist. The most popular events among children were:

• quest – an adventure game with a given theme;
• concert – with performances by artists or amateur;
• musical, dance or creative party;
• competition – intellectual or sports game;
• educational or entertaining workshop;
• outdoor event – picnic, country barbecue, mini-hike.

In any format, active and calm elements of the program should be alternated so that the children do not get tired, do not lose interest in what is happening. It is useful to take photos and videos, as well as prepare souvenirs for all guests as a keepsake of the event.

1. Celebration in nature

In warm seasons, any holiday can be celebrated outdoors. A forest glade, a river bank, a cottage will do. The program includes outdoor games and grilled treats. You can hold a culinary barbecue master class by inviting a professional chef.

Occasion : any celebration in late spring, summer or early autumn.

Features : it is important to observe safety precautions, especially near the fire (fire, barbecue).

2. Masquerade

Ideas for a carnival are varied, for example, a children’s party can be held as a ball of fairy-tale or literary characters, a parade of superheroes, a pajama party with sleep masks. Moreover, participants sometimes do not even have to take care of the carnival costume in advance – a bright face painting, a master class on making headbands for trolls, lightsabers, etc. will help to transform right on the site.

birthday, other holidays.

Features of : if a competition for the best costume is supposed, it is desirable to appoint many nominations so that there are as many winners as possible.

3. Treasure Island

It’s easy to turn the celebration into an educational game with overcoming obstacles and solving interesting puzzles by going to the treasure island together with cheerful good pirates.

Occasion : birthday, kindergarten or elementary school graduation, Children’s Day.

Features of : quests of an adventure direction are especially liked by boys of primary school age.

4. Art party

The format involves joint visual art under the guidance of the artist. The choice of drawing techniques is wide: traditional pastel, oil or watercolor, and unusual options. Children like paper clips and sand paintings, graffiti and spray art, marbling, ebru, spray painting, monotopy on glass, centrifugal painting.

Occasion : birthday, prom, weekend.

Features : art parties using unusual techniques are most attractive to teenagers.

5. Snow fortress or cardboard city

You can make a playground for a fun battle or an entertaining role-playing game if you start a children’s holiday with the construction of a snow fortress or a mini-city made of cardboard. The resulting product will become a decoration for the main event and an original photo zone.

Occasion : beginning or end of holidays, birthday, Children’s Day, organized acquaintance of neighbors in the yard after housewarming.

Features of : the more participants, the larger the built object will be.

6. Immersion in antiquity

For children, even the not too distant past seems almost like an ancient legend. The more interesting it will be for them to dive into an old fairy tale, where the time was not watched on a smartphone, but on a wall clock, where each family had a coat of arms, and the young ladies wrote down poems in an album and decorated its cover with drawings, lace, ribbons.

This holiday is ideal for making your own an antique jar with a figurine, decorating a notebook using the scrapbooking technique, decorating a wall clock or creating family crests.

Occasion : any occasion in a vintage setting.

Features of : products made at the master class can be used in interior decor.

7. Cheerful smart room

Having fun, you can learn a lot of new and useful things for everyday life. For example, where did tea come from in our country and how to brew it correctly, how to make a jar with a candle and why the glass does not burst from its flame, how to cook soap and why it foams …

An interesting show for children is a great way to celebrate a holiday and learn something new at the same time.

Occasion : an important event or just a desire to have a good time.

Features : intellectual games, shows and master classes help develop attention, memory, logical thinking, emotional sphere.

8. Playing theater

Children like to imagine themselves as different characters, to reincarnate. Therefore, they get great pleasure from staging home performances. Use this feature to organize a bright holiday – invite an animator who will conduct an acting class. And you can finish the event with a mini-performance, in which there will be a role for each little guest.

Occasion : Theater Day, vacation start or end, birthday, Children’s Day.

Features : before choosing a literary basis for the performance, make a list of participants – this will help organize everything so that everyone gets a feasible role, then the children’s holiday will be remembered with pleasant impressions.

9. Aroma fairy tale

Aromatherapy helps to improve mood, calm down or cheer up. But it is very easy to surround yourself with pleasant smells – just play perfumers or florists. You can start making perfumes, sachets, gel candles, bouquets.

Occasion : any holiday or weekend.

Features : It is important to find out if guests are allergic to any smells in order to exclude such materials.

10. Tea house

Tea drinking is a traditional part of children’s holidays, and if a cake is served at the table, it causes real delight. A master class in the form of a Chinese tea ceremony will help to beautifully organize the event.

Occasion : birthday, kindergarten or elementary school graduation.

Features : Participants will learn about the Eastern traditions of brewing and serving tea, then taste the drink prepared by the master.

11. Summer Square

A great idea for a country holiday or an event in the courtyard of a high-rise building – a stylized summer square where children play hide and seek, and to freshen up they try their favorite cold treats. Such an event will be especially appreciated by children who are forced to stay in the heat in a metropolis such as Moscow or St. Petersburg, or even in a small town. The program of the impromptu summer square will organically include master classes in the preparation of nitrogen ice cream and invigorating lemonade.

Occasion : any summer holiday or weekend.

Special features of : the preparation of treats is organized as an interesting show that ends with a tasting.

12. Design Studio

Experience shows that the most favorite interior details for children are their creative works, hung on the walls or placed on the shelves. Therefore, the children perceive art master classes as wonderful holidays filled with positive emotions. Children can be offered to create paintings in different techniques, decorate photo frames, weave wreaths on the door, decoupage caskets, and make other decorative crafts.

Occasion : entertainment in bad weather, any holiday, weekend.

Features : if you wish, you can order several workshops and create sets of interior accessories in the same style.

13. Grandmother’s childhood

Grandparents can teach children their favorite childhood games: hide and seek, hopscotch, tag, Cossack robbers. A pleasant end to such an event will be a memory of homemade goodies and a master class on making jam or baking pancakes. A cozy holiday will help bring the family closer together, all its generations will better understand each other.

Occasion : birthday, weekend, any family holiday.

Features of : for such an event, the location is ideal, allowing part of the program to be held outdoors, and the second – in the kitchen.

14. Journey to Hogwarts

There are many fans of the young wizard Harry Potter among modern boys and girls. Therefore, it is very popular to hold holidays for children, reminiscent of the Hogwarts school. Such an event can be organized as a magical lesson or an unusual carnival, competition or quest. And as a memento of immersion in magic, offer the participants a master class in the style of Harry Potter, for example, creating a monster book, a flower in a flask, a potion with dried flowers, a magic wand.

Occasion : any holiday, free evening, weekend.

Features : the theme of magic is interesting even for children who are not yet familiar with the characters of JK Rowling.

15. Fashion show

Clothes are one of the best ways to express yourself, so children (especially teenagers) enjoy participating in events that resemble a fashion show. There are many options for filling such events. A bright defile can complete a master class on painting T-shirts or canvas bags, making bracelets with charms or headbands, decorating ties or beautifully tying such accessories .

Occasion : March 8, February 23 or other holiday, free evening, weekend.

Special features of : clothes and bags are painted with durable fabric paints.

16. The Kingdom of Flowers

Flowers are good in interior design and as a gift, and a floristic master class turns even an ordinary day into a wonderful holiday. This event is sure to please the kids. They can create flower baskets, florariums, boutonnieres and bracelets from living field and cultivated plants. An interesting variant of the flower festival is the planting of bulbous plants in wooden boxes: the resulting compositions will delight with beauty and fragrance for a long time.

Occasion : any holiday, free evening, weekend.

Features of : floristic devices and materials are used in the work, thanks to which products from natural flowers are obtained as aesthetically pleasing as possible and retain freshness for a long time.

17. Toy Factory

Modern children are surrounded by all kinds of smart toys, so traditional dolls, cars, mosaics, kaleidoscopes have turned into something unusual for them, causing interest and delight. It is even more exciting to make a toy with your own hands. This means that working as a foreman in a makeshift factory will be a pleasant event for a child. The program of such an event can include a master class on making kaleidoscopes, anti-stress kapitoshkas, dolls from bast or patchwork, painting matryoshkas and other wooden figurines.

Occasion : Day of Russia or other holiday, Christmas time, free evening, weekend.

Features : at the event, children will learn interesting information about folk traditions.

18. Chocolate Fairy Tale

Everyone’s favorite delicacy – chocolate – can become not only a treat, but also the main idea of ​​the holiday. Little guests will be happy to take part in the preparation of chocolates or bombs, decorate cupcakes with cocoa cream. The sweets can then be eaten or taken away as souvenirs.

Occasion : Birthday, Children’s Day, World Chocolate Day, other holidays.

Features of : Premium quality chocolate, nuts, fruits, raisins, confectionery toppings are used to make treats.

19.

Dreams of the sky

Almost every boy experiences the desire to become an astronaut or a pilot. Dream about the sky and many girls. A holiday with a master class on painting and flying kites, making gliders or astronaut helmets will help give children an unforgettable experience.

Reason : Cosmonautics Day, February 23, other holidays.

Features : A hands-on activity that combines well with exciting stories about the history of aviation and astronautics.

20. Multi Remotes

Watching good cartoons is great fun, and making your own animated tape is a delightful experience. Little directors can make a general cartoon or work individually, using plasticine or drawn characters. And then it will be great to arrange a viewing, like in a movie theater – with popcorn and delicious lemonade.

Occasion : birthday, Children’s Day, kindergarten or elementary school graduation.

Features of : A professional camera is used for the animation workshop.

Where to order a holiday for a child

So, you can arrange a children’s holiday for almost any occasion, and even without it – just out of a desire to please the child, organize developing leisure activities or spend time with family profitably. For the success of the event, choosing the format, you need to focus on the interests and characteristics of the audience. Do not be afraid of combining options, because the combination of cognitive, playful and practical elements contributes to the development of the child.

Professional organization of children’s parties with the master classes mentioned in the article is available in Moscow and St. Petersburg through the art studio AlexGrim. Call, chat on the website, in instant messengers, by e-mail or come to the company’s offices.

45 kids birthday ideas

For every parent, a child’s birthday is a special occasion. You will surely want to organize a fun, exciting birthday party that will bring a happy smile to the child’s face and create lasting memories. But then a huge cake and a bunch of balloons will not be enough. Need kids birthday ideas ? Then the list presented here is what you are looking for. Rest assured, these Kids Party Ideas will help you organize a party in such a way that you will never forget this day.

Children’s Birthday Ideas

To organize a birthday party that your child will remember for years to come, you do not need to look for expensive options. The simplest kids birthday party ideas can be just as fun and exciting.

For 1 year

Below are some great ideas.

1. Gentleman and Princess Theme Party
   Dress up your child as a little gentleman or young lady. Ask guests to bring their children dressed appropriately. Of course, adults will like it more, but why not. Parents will be happy, and children will have fun.
2. Special cake
   Cake cutting time can be the highlight of the party. You can order or bake a chic cake with figurines, numbers or your child’s favorite cartoon characters. Another good idea is to order a musical cake.
3. Bring your favorite teddy bear
   First birthday party ideas might include asking all invited children to bring their favorite teddy bear or other toy. Each child gets a new friend for their toy as a gift. Party activities can consist of coloring pictures of animals (you can use your fingers for this age) or just enjoy playing with your toys, new and old.

For 2 year olds

Some exciting party ideas for 2 year olds.

1. Evening light
   Turn your living room into an exciting place by adding some glow sticks or stickers, a strobe light and melodies. Children can paint themselves or each other’s faces with glow-in-the-dark paint.
2. Party make a mess
   Scenario for brave parents. Such a party will be a real hit, just warn the other parents to prepare unnecessary clothes, which, most likely, will have to be thrown out after the party. You can come up with anything from shooting cream balls to painting each other in all the colors of the rainbow.
3. Bug Party
   Children of this age tend to love bugs. You can make colorful invitations by cutting out oval shapes from decorative paper and gluing them onto a card. Draw the head, antennae and legs with a colored pen to make a colorful beetle. You can come up with appropriate costumes or individual details, for example, antennae on the head. At the party, kids can make homemade bug magnets by sticking pompoms or colored pictures on sticks.
4. Musical Party
   Make a birthday invitation by inserting color copies of your child’s photos on the cover of the card, along with party details. Order a birthday cake in the form of your child’s favorite musical instrument. Children’s inflatable guitars or a saxophone will come in handy.
5. Balloon Party
   Children this age understand simple shapes such as a balloon. A child’s birthday balloon party can include a lot of balloons, soap bubbles, colorful plastic balloons. Let the kids splash around in the inflatable paddling pool filled with colorful plastic balls or have fun blowing bubbles.
6. Blowing Bubbles
   Organize soap solution and bubble blowing supplies. Let one of the adults inflate, and the children hunt for bubbles, trying to catch or burst. It’s like an option. You can arrange a competition for the biggest bubble. In any case, when many children blow a bunch of bubbles at the same time, it’s fun.

For 3 years old

When planning a birthday party for a 3 year old, you can use the following ideas.

1. Jungle theme
   A jungle themed birthday party is always a hit with kids. Ask guests to come in animal costumes, bake cookies in the shape of various animals, let it be a mini zoo. Children can distribute paper masks of different animals.
2. Puppet show or magic show
   You can hire a clown or magician to put on a show. Although parents can easily cope with the role of a magician if they prepare well. A puppet show is generally very cool, but it requires the necessary accessories and lengthy rehearsals;
3. Costume party
   Children can come dressed as their favorite cartoon, superhero, fairy tale or comic book character. The main thing is to notify the guests in advance about the costume party, this is a serious matter and it takes more than one day to prepare. At the party, organize a game of “10 questions” to guess the identity of each guest.
4. Freeze Game
   This is a good game for any kids party. Turn on the music and let the kids start dancing. When the music stops playing, everyone should freeze in place, like a statue. You can also prepare a CD of different music and ask the children to change their movements to suit different musical styles.
5. Balloon Blast
   Fill large balloons with candy and treats. They can be inflated and hung in different places where you can easily get it. Kids will have fun blowing up balloons and collecting goodies.

4 year olds

A 4 year old birthday party might include the following ideas.

1. Treasure hunting
   Treasure hunting will always be a favorite pastime for children of all ages. Keep in mind, for four-year-olds, the clues should be age appropriate so they aren’t too hard to solve.
2. Kids Art Party
   Prepare pots, plastic plates, t-shirts, bags, umbrellas, picture frames, and supplies such as stickers, glitter, glue, paint, brushes for the kids to color as they please .
3. Chocolate Party
   Most children enjoy making treats, especially girls. You can provide them with various fun chocolate molds and flavors. Help melt chocolate in the microwave and let them enjoy pouring into molds. Provide an opportunity to be creative when decorating and packaging candies. The finale of the party will be the solemn eating of chocolate. Have boxes ready so the kids can take home samples of their creations.
4. Circus Party for Kids
   A circus themed birthday party is a great idea, it’s hard to imagine something more joyful and bright for a little birthday boy. You can arrange homemade entrance tickets, lemonade stands, vintage popcorn cans and cotton candy, polka dot cups and plates, fake mustaches, lace, and even hire a clown to entertain the kids.

For 5 years old

The following baby birthday ideas may be helpful.

1. Carnival in the backyard
   Throw a festive carnival in the backyard for children, you can organize a lot of interesting things. For example, make a point where they will draw tattoos and paint faces. Set up a table for popcorn and cotton candy, a stand for hot dogs or other snacks. Various play areas. In one, you can throw rings on bottles, in the other, knock down plastic cups with balls. You can even make a mini-golf course.
2. Picnic
   For a 5-year-old boy, a trip to nature is already an event. Organize a wonderful outdoor picnic on his birthday, you can do everything for real, with a tent, a fire and other pleasures. You can pitch tents in the open space and invite young campers to take part in a variety of exciting activities. For example, go for a walk, during which they can collect interesting stones, leaves and explore nature. And, finally, let them just fool around, but under the non-intrusive supervision of adults.
3. Rainbow Party
   Throw a colorful rainbow party for your child. You can organize an extravaganza with colorful ribbons, balloons, rainbow cake, large rainbow painting poster, rainbow lollipops. Children can make headbands with colorful beads.
4. Lego Birthday Party
   Lego is currently very popular among children. You can build towers using Lego bricks and have the kids knock them down with a toy car or a ball. Or put Lego blocks in a jar and ask the kids to guess the correct number. Lego can be used for decoration, such as making a cupcake stand or napkin holder.
5. Fire Party
   Keep kids entertained with fun activities like water games, building a fire truck out of cardboard boxes, and playing with fire hydrant rings.

For 6 years old

Try different activities so kids can win lots of prizes.

1. Sports Themed Party
   Guests can dress up in their favorite sports equipment. You can organize any sports games, depending on where you celebrate your birthday. Children will enjoy participating in sports activities such as racing, mini golf, mini football, croquet or even using cardboard boxes to create an obstacle course.
2. Disco
   Find out what kind of music children like and just arrange a fun disco.
3. Dragon Festival
   You can put on a whole show. Let some children dress up as dragons, other boys will be knights with swords, and girls, of course, will be beautiful princesses. It is clear that such a party needs to be prepared in advance, costumes, ammunition, princess dresses, and besides, it would be nice for adults to write some kind of scenario so that the children get into the role. And you can also make a big paper dragon and arrange a fun carnival with a procession.
4. Favorite Movie Party
   It may not be the best scenario, but when the whole group of children watch an interesting movie, it can be interesting. Especially if adults organize a full service – snacks, drinks and all that.
5. Treasure hunt
   Treasure hunting can be very exciting for kids. Pay attention to what you will be hiding. Try to create tricky prompts, such as posting a message in the form of a poem in a bottle. Divide the children into groups and have them compete against each other to find the hidden treasure.

For 7 years old

A 7 year old child can have their own birthday party ideas. At this stage, it is quite normal if the children want to have a party based on gender, for example, for boys or for girls.

1. Classic party games
   You can organize classic party games for kids, such as music chair, charades, twister, toss, freeze, broken phone. Birthday party ideas for a 7 year old boy can include elements based on popular TV shows like Harry Potter or superheroes like Wolverines (make paper claws), Spiderman, etc.
2. Fishing for prizes
   Prepare small prizes, things like colored markers, fancy erasers, small notebooks, and attach them to giant paperclips. Put it all in a makeshift “pond”, which can be a large box or even a rug. Each child receives a fishing rod with a magnet at the end of the fishing line. Kids can have a great time catching prizes.
3. Cowboy party
   Here you need to get a little creative. First, make a large poster with a picture of a prairie or town in the style of the Wild West. Well, there already, what can be organized – horse racing, lasso throwing, stampede in a balloon, rodeo. Of course, children should have cowboy hats, bandanas and wide belts with a holster. You can see the cowboy party version here.
4. Hawaiian Party
   There are a lot of Hawaiian party scenarios, it’s really a great idea to arrange a bright, cheerful holiday for a child’s birthday. Make Hawaiian lei out of paper, build a tiki bar, and host a hoop competition. You can read about the details of such a party here.
5. Mummy
   Mummy is a lot of fun to play. Divide the children into two groups. The groups then compete against each other to see who can finish wrapping their chosen “mummy” in toilet paper the fastest.

For 8 years old

This age group can be problematic because eight year olds already have their own idea of ​​how to have fun. You may have to think about new games and themes. Children of eight years old can already perceive complex instructions and rules. Ideas for decorating a child’s birthday party should be in accordance with the chosen theme that the birthday person likes. Here are some ideas you can fit into your party script.

1. Team sports
   For children, you can organize team games such as three-legged races, relay races, blind eye games, etc.
2. Science Party
   You can hire a professional to demonstrate simple science experiments, of course with game elements to make it fun and educational. The main thing is the entourage, white coats, flasks, test tubes. Try spectacular chemical reactions as part of the school curriculum.
3. Charades
   Better to follow a theme, such as a movie, action or word. Divide the children into two groups. One group will have to suggest a word, while the other group will have to guess it correctly within a given time.
4. Sleepover
   Host a sleepover or pajama party for the kids. Children can stay up all night playing games, watching a movie or just chatting.
5. Memory game
   Children of this age have a good ability to remember. You can offer interesting memory games where children are shown certain things at the beginning of the party. And later you can ask the children to remember these things.

First of all, it is important to plan the budget of the party. Selecting a child’s birthday theme makes it easy to select other party details such as location, invitations, food, and fun party games. You can create interesting party games, beautiful invitations and decorations with your creativity and ingenuity without breaking the family budget.

15 ideas for kids’ outdoor birthday parties

Instead of throwing your kid’s birthday party at your house or taking a team of kids to the same place serving pizza and questionable balloons, why not throw party on the street?

Outdoor parties give kids the chance to stretch and run, and you to get creative with the theme, food and games.

Although you cannot predict the weather, you can plan ahead. Make arrangements to move the party indoors at the last minute if necessary, and on hot days, get creative to keep cool.

Nicole Heinbaugh, owner and event planner at Simply Sweet Party, says there are many ways to cool off the kids on hot days. “To keep your cool, use small fans as favors. They even make ones that spray water. It’s definitely a great option to keep guests as cool as possible during the summer heat,” she said. “I also love setting up refreshment stations. If desired, a cool frozen drink or a frozen dessert can be served. Freeze pops are also popular and inexpensive.”

Let’s start this party. Here are 15 outdoor birthday party ideas to help inspire your child’s next party.

Tie Dye Party

From T-shirts and beach towels to socks and hair ties, there’s no limit to what kids can color at this cool party. Grab a few sets of tie dyes and let them get creative. Prepare a clothesline and plenty of clothespins to hang all their tie-dye creations to dry, and before the kids leave, send them home with instructions on how to care for their newly dyed items.

Summer Camp

Throw a party, get ready to sing songs by the fire and go for a walk, even if it’s just in the backyard. A summer camp themed party is a great way to prepare meals that kids and adults will love, as well as play the kids favorite games and activities.

Reel Fun

Kids will love this fishing party. Start by letting guests make and decorate their own fishing rod with wood dowels, eye hooks, string, and metal clips. Then set up a casting contest and fill the kiddie pool with paper fish of various sizes for the kids to try their luck and catch the big fish. While the kids are eating, they can lay out the deck of cards and play a few rounds of Go Fish.

Outdoor Cinema

Set up a movie under the stars using a projector and a sheet as a screen. Have plenty of movie snacks on hand, like popcorn and candy, and since this party starts after dark, give out glow sticks as souvenirs.

Olympic Party

Bring home the gold with this themed party with obstacle courses and relay races. Before the athletes head home, wrap the cookies in gold paper and tie them to a ribbon so everyone gets a sweet gold medal.

Lawn games

Turn an evening of family games into a party. You can buy many lawn games for the whole family, such as big checkers and corn hole. However, you can also make your child’s favorite games, like creating a Twister board on the grass with spray paint, or making a DIY version of a skeball with buckets and a few small balls.

Bubble Blast

Bubbles are magic and you can adapt this party for kids of all ages. Set up machines to blow bubbles while kids work with a DIY wand to make bubbles of all shapes and sizes. Fill the kiddie pool with bubble mix, have the kids stand in the pool and use the hula hoop to create huge bubbles around the kids.

Archaeological site

Dinosaur lovers will love this theme. Set up an archeological dig in the sandbox or paddling pool so partygoers can look for artifacts. Give the kids shovels, buckets and brushes to find dinosaur figurines, fossils and gold coins. At the end of the excavation, the artifacts become holiday souvenirs that the children can take with them.

Open Air Art Party

Let the kids discover their inner Bob Ross world at an art party. It’s time for all those dirty arts and crafts that your kids want to try. Fill the sprayers with paint and use large canvases as targets, whip up a few shots of slime, or give the kids a paint palette and let them get creative.

Water party

Splash, it’s time for a water party! You don’t need a pool for this outdoor party, there are plenty of ways to play in the water. Break the sprinkler, Slip N’ Slide and fill your tubs with water with lots of water toys. The perfect party? Cozy beach towel for guests to dry off and take home.

Garden Party

Let the kids try their hand at a garden party where they decorate their own pots and then start planting seeds, flowers or succulents. Create sensory containers filled with kid-friendly soil and gardening tools, and fill mini terracotta pots with cupcake and decorate it with floral decor for a sweet treat. When the party is over, send the kids home with mini watering cans filled with seeds to start their own gardens.

Minigolf

It’s time to play. Using items like cardboard boxes, balloons and pool noodles, build a mini golf course for your pros. Turn sandboxes into sand traps and turn a large open space into a driving range. For younger players, don’t use regular golf balls and use beach balls instead.

Beach Party

Sand buckets, beach balls and plenty of sunscreen are essential for a beach party. Even if there is no ocean nearby, children’s water pools will do the trick.

Glow in the Dark Party

This party is great for older kids because the action starts at sunset. Wear glow-in-the-dark necklaces, fill baby pools with glow sticks, and place colorful plastic cups on tea lights to light up the party.

35+ Best Baby Birthday Ideas

Baby birthdays are always a fun (and often chaotic!) time, especially when your child asks for a themed birthday party. Even if they are too young to choose a topic, parents often have a great time choosing for them based on what their child is interested in. When it comes to kids birthday ideas, the only limits are your imagination or your child’s imagination. !

Planning your child’s birthday doesn’t have to be stressful either. There are so many amazing, simple and fun decor ideas and party games that you, your child and his friends will love. Kids birthday ideas don’t have to be overwhelming!

So, to help you get started, I’ve put together the best ideas for kids’ birthday parties. And I also included birthday party themes that were a huge hit for our own kids! This will give you plenty of ideas for topics and activities that we have already tried out for you to help make your child’s special day even more special! 🙂

I love organizing birthdays for my kids and I love sharing all the details to inspire others to plan the holidays. Children’s birthdays don’t have to be stressful. You can put as much effort into planning the event as you want, as long as the birthday boy or girl feels special on their day!

My heart is filled with such joy when I see my children’s eyes open wide when they go out and see their holiday decorations on the day of the event! They love all party food, treats, birthday cake, party favors, photo booth, birthday party games and all the FUN! From their first birthday in childhood and beyond, it’s all about keeping the memories and taking all the photos to capture the joy of a happy birthday! I hope these kids birthday ideas help inspire your next birthday party!

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First a few words about birthdays in the age of COVID

Even now, many places still have COVID restrictions in place that limit the number of people who can gather at the same time. This means that, as a party organizer, you can be especially careful when planning your child’s birthday party.

Be sure to check your local laws for more information. But in general, here are some tips to keep in mind when planning:

• Guest list. How many children and parents is it safe to invite, or who can you invite? Think about the number of guests you feel comfortable with at your home or venue.
• Social distancing. What activities and spaces can fit within six feet of each other?
• Masks. Will you claim them? If yes, will you provide them?
• Rent a separate room. If you are not hosting a party at home, consider renting a separate room to control sanitation.
• Zoom party. If you or your child’s friends are uncomfortable with being together, consider having a video call. There are even games that can be played through Zoom and everyone can feel involved.

Kids’ Birthday Ideas: The Best Events

There are as many options for party games as there are party themes, but the choice of events depends on several factors. The number of kids at the party, whether they’re older or younger, and what you know your child likes.

Younger children will have high energy levels. (Especially with all that sugar!) So action games like hide and seek, tag, relay races, an obstacle course, or even a bouncy house or trampoline are all great ideas.

A great way to entertain a group of young children is to have a dance party! Not only is it fun, but it’s also easy to install right in your living room. You can even turn it into a game where they have to freeze when the music stops. The kids love it!

Another easy way to please all party guests is to have a party in a place where children can play. A local park is always a great place, especially if it has an outdoor picnic area. Many local businesses also offer birthday venue options. Maybe a trampoline park, a gymnastics hall, a local swimming pool or other fun playgrounds for the kids!

Older children can be offered more challenging activities such as arts and crafts or an ice cream parlour. I’ve also heard that food trucks are becoming very popular to cater for kids’ birthdays, which can be a lot of fun, especially for older kids who know what kind of food they like to order! Older kids may also enjoy local entertainment for their parties, such as laser tag games, arcade games, paintball, movie theaters, or even an escape room!

No matter how old my kids are, they ALL love it when I come up with themed party ideas. It doesn’t have to be complicated, just come up with a theme for your party and think about how to make simple products fit the theme. A simple and fun way to add a special touch to a party theme. Even something as simple as hot dogs can become lightsabers, dainty dogs, or hot dogs. Make a small label and a creative name, and bam! Party food ideas are ready and you have a super cute theme that your kids will love!

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Best Baby Birthday Ideas

Here’s my comprehensive list of baby birthday ideas, organized by theme for boys, girls, and any child!

The Best Kids Party Ideas for Boys

When you’re planning your birthday party, you can choose from a variety of fun themes. From cars to dinosaurs to video games, no matter what your little one likes, it’s easy to decorate and find fun activities to do. Here are some great ideas for younger and older boys, though there is of course no age requirement!

Kids Birthday Ideas: Car Birthday

Red, yellow and green balloons, a paved table and orange traffic cones are perfect for a car birthday party!

Check out car themed birthday ideas here!

Kids Birthday Ideas: Paw Patrol Party

Paw Patrol is very popular with kids, especially little boys! If your child loves it, then they will definitely love a Paw Patrol themed party. (And these days, goods can be found everywhere!)

Check out Paw Patrol birthday ideas here!

Kids Party Ideas: Construction Machine Birthday Party

Dump trucks, construction tape and black balloons turn your living room into a fun holiday construction site!

Check out birthday party ideas here!

Kids Birthday Ideas: Pirate Party Decor

Kai loved it when we gave him a pirate themed birthday party. There are so many fun pirate-themed activities you can do (including a scavenger hunt turned into a treasure hunt!), it’s enough to make you want to say “ARGYY!” (in a good way!)

Check out the pirate party decor here!

Kids Party Ideas: Fire Truck Party Decorations

If your little boy loves fire trucks, he’ll love this fire truck themed party! Lots of red and lots of fun!

Check out this firetruck themed party decor!

Lego Birthday Party Ideas

Lego is not only a classic toy, but also a classic party theme! The amount of fun lego shaped snacks you can make is incredible! So easy and so much fun!

Check out Lego birthday party ideas here!

Kids Party Ideas: Dinosaur Birthday Theme

What little boy doesn’t love dinosaurs? You can go crazy with the dinosaur theme and even come up with fun outdoor activities like fossil digging (aka sandbox toy dinosaurs!)

Check out the dinosaur birthday theme here!

Children’s birthday themes: Train birthday theme

You can always count on the trains to become crowd favorites! With a few conductor hats and a few wooden trains to paint, everyone will be on board! Kindergarten birthday ideas are always hard to come by and this adorable train theme can be the perfect one 🙂

Check out the train birthday theme here!

Kids Party Theme: Star Wars Party Decor

What’s hotter than Star Wars these days? Kids of all ages love it, and if your birthday is one of them, then you can look forward to a fun party!

Check out the Star Wars party decor here!

Best Baby Birthday Ideas: Army Party Ideas

I actually helped organize this super fun army party for my mother in law for her 60th birthday. It turned out SO adorable and would be perfect for any little soldier or military loving boy. Or it would also be fantastic for an adult themed get-together. We really liked the army theme and everyone is wearing camouflage!

Check out army party ideas here!

Kids Birthday Ideas: Football Birthday

Even though I classify football as an “older boy”, as you can see, little boys love it too! Our youngest, Speer, enjoyed his second football-themed birthday, Fear the Spear!

Check out football birthday ideas here!

Children’s birthday themes: Woody, party decorations

We really enjoyed throwing a Toy Story themed party for our oldest, Kai! If your child loves Toy Story too, you will love these ideas!

Look at Woody’s holiday decorations!

Kids Party Idea: Golf Party Decor

Boys often love sports, and golf is no exception!

Check out the golf party decor here!

Kids Birthday Themes: Space Party Decor

There are no limits when you make a space or astronaut theme! Rockets, silver balloons and a moon shaped cake make it out of this world!

Check out space party decor here!

Best Kids Birthday Ideas: Super Mario Birthday Theme

If your birthday boy loves video games, chances are he played Super Mario Brothers. Fun, family and classic, it will make a SUPER fun birthday theme!

Check out the Super Mario birthday theme here!

Kids Birthday Party: Superhero Birthday Party

Last but not least, you can’t go wrong with a superhero theme! I’ve included a generic character here, but if your little boy likes a particular character, go for it!!!

Attend a superhero birthday party here!

Best baby party ideas for girls

If you have a birthday girl, there are many ideas on how to decorate her special day. From ballerinas to princesses to super girls, here you can find the best themed parties for younger and older girls. Again, none of these have an age limit, it’s just a way to get started!

Kids Birthday Ideas: Ballerina Birthday

Tutus, tiaras and pinwheels make the ballerina birthday theme a tried and true favorite for little girls!

Check out the ballerina’s birthday party here!

Kids Party Themes: Troll Birthday Party

Troll movies are fun, colorful and kids love it. Little girls are especially fond of Princess Poppy!

Have a troll-themed birthday party!

Kids Birthday Ideas: Frozen Birthday Party

Frozen movies are still very popular, and so are Frozen birthday parties!

Check out Frozen’s birthday party ideas here!

Kids Birthday Ideas: Flamingo Party Decor

For the little girl in your life who loves pink, a flamingo themed party is perfect! We threw it in for one of our daughters and it was a hit!

Check out Flamingo Party Decor here!

Fun kids birthday ideas: snowflake party decor

For an enchanting winter birthday, a birthday with snowflakes is a great choice! This is how we made our daughter’s birthday party snowflake style! Little kid’s birthday ideas are always fun because you have more freedom to be creative without them as they are too small to have a favorite theme or favorite character. I have always enjoyed planning my kids’ first birthday party because it gives me endless possibilities for ideas!

Check out the snowflake party decor here!

Kids Birthday Themes: Disney Princess Party Decor

Disney Princess Themes are always popular, and for good reason! Of course, if your little girl has a favorite, you can make the whole party theme revolve around one princess! (See: Frozen!)

Check out Disney Princess Party Decor here!

Fun Birthday Ideas for Kids: Mermaid Party Decor

A magical underwater theme with seashells, pearls and fish tails for the little mermaid is sure to wow her and all her friends!

Check out the decor for a mermaid party!

Kids Party Ideas: Unicorn Birthday Party

You can really go all out with a unicorn theme: rainbow ribbons, colorful icing and a unicorn tail clothespin are a huge hit!

Check out unicorn birthday ideas here!

Fun Kids Birthday Ideas: Mary Poppins Party Decor

If your birthday girl loves Mary Poppins, I have a themed birthday party for you! We had a lot of fun building this model for our daughter!

Check out Mary Poppins party decor here!

Kids Birthday Ideas: American Girl 9 Birthday Party1414

Thinking of an American Girl doll birthday party for your little girl? Here are all the details to plan the perfect American Girl Birthday Party!

Attend the American Girl Store Birthday Party Here!

Best Kids Birthday Ideas: Space Party for Girls

Celebrate a space themed birthday! Not just for boys. .. Stars, moons and fun galaxy colors make this game perfect for your little astronaut!

Check out the girls’ space party theme here!

Best Kids Party Ideas: Superhero Party Theme

Girl Power! For your little super girl, a party in the style of super heroines is perfect!

Check out the superhero party theme here!

Kids Birthday Party Ideas: Garden Tea Party

Classy, ​​elegant tea party perfect for outdoor activities. Tea drinking in the garden will bring pleasure to both adults and children!

Check out the Garden Tea theme here!

Dessert Birthday theme

Ice cream, cakes, sweets, donuts… if your birthday girl has a sweet tooth, why not make the whole part dedicated to dessert? I think it’s also one of the best birthday party ideas for kindergartners, what little kid doesn’t love donuts?! So much fun!

Check out the Birthday Dessert theme here!

Kids Birthday Ideas Dinosaur Party Decorations for Girls

Dinosaurs: not just for boys! I love the idea of ​​throwing a neon themed dinosaur party with lots of pink and orange. A lot of fun and a unique spin on the more popular theme party.

Check out dinosaur party decorations for girls here!

Best Baby Birthday Ideas: Makeup/Spa Theme

If your birthday girl is starting to get interested in makeup or cosmetics, why not have a makeover or spa party? With adult supervision, this can be a lot of fun!

Check out the makeup/spa decor here!

Age and Gender Neutral Baby Birthday Ideas

While many of the ideas above can be modified to suit any child’s special day, there are some themes that are universal no matter what. Here you will find the best gender neutral and age neutral birthday party ideas for your child!

Kids Party Ideas: Mickey and Minnie Mouse Party Decor

If you’re from a Disney family like us, you know you can never go wrong throwing a party with Mickey or Minnie, no matter what kid it is! When it comes to toddler birthday party themes, nothing beats the classic Mickey or Minnie!

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Party Decor Here!

Best Kids Birthday Ideas: Finding Nemo and Dory Birthday Decor

Another favorite among boys and girls of all ages is Finding Nemo! If you want to throw a great Finding Nemo themed birthday party, I have some great ideas for you (plus one of my favorite themed birthday cakes!)0003

Check out Nemo and Dory’s birthday decor!

Kids Birthday Ideas: Donald Duck Birthday Party Decor

Donald Duck is another Disney favorite that makes a great party theme no matter who it is! We had a great time with this and it was perfect for our little Donald Duck fan.

Check out Donald Duck’s birthday decor here!

Children’s birthday ideas: sunny birthday decorations

Who doesn’t love the sun? This is a great theme, no matter the baby or the season! Summer party? Yes! Winter party? Makes the room warmer!

Check out the Sunshine birthday decorations here!

Kids Theme Party: Monkey Party Decor

You can never go wrong with your child’s favorite animal! For example, check out this monkey themed party we threw for our oldest child’s first birthday!

Check out monkey party decor here!

Kids’ Party Ideas: Dr. Seuss Birthday Party

Dr. Seuss’ iconic and classic books make a great party theme with their vibrant colors and vibrant imagination. The cat in the hat is always a favorite!

Attend Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party!

Kids Birthday Ideas: Minion Birthday

Since the first Despicable Me movie came out, minions have taken the world by storm. So, there are plenty of creative ways to throw an adorable minion-themed party!

Attend the Minion Birthday Party here!

Fun Kids Birthday Ideas: Jungle Safari Birthday Party

Let your imagination run wild with a Jungle Safari Party! With lots of greenery (and, if available, a jungle gym), you can create an adventure right at home or a great theme for outdoor play and fun! Kindergarten party ideas can be tricky and I know all kids aged 5-6 LOVE animals so this jungle safari style party would be great for that age group (but let’s be honest, even older kids and adults love a good animal theme) .

Check out Jungle Safari Birthday Party Ideas here!

Gift Ideas for Children’s Birthday

Looking for the perfect gift for your little one on their special day? Having four kids means I had a GREAT experience with birthday gift giving and I also knew what gifts my kids loved getting too!

I’ve put together some gift guides to help you find ideas for the perfect birthday present for all ages:

• 1 year old birthday gift ideas
• 2 year old birthday gift ideas
• 3 year old birthday gift ideas
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• 6 year old birthday gift ideas
• 7 year old birthday gift ideas
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Conclusion

Birthdays are fun and special, so I hope these kids birthday party ideas get the gears going so you can enjoy the celebration! If you have other great themes or ideas to share, please leave them in the comments below!

10 kids birthday ideas for all ages

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As a parent, it can be hard to keep a kid’s birthday idea fresh and exciting—not to mention age appropriate—with every year and a candle on the cake. Luckily, it’s not impossible to knock him out of the park every time. And no matter what your child is interested in, there is always a theme for the party.

Get inspired for your next party with these kids birthday party ideas for all ages. From scavenger hunts and sports to spa days and sleepovers, it can all be done without breaking your budget. Moreover, most of them can be installed right at home. Now it remains only to choose the perfect gift for a birthday or a girl.

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Sleepover is a classic idea that is easy to adapt for kids of all ages. Simply choose age-appropriate activities to spark their imagination and fun. Think glow-in-the-dark props, a home spa or redecoration, and culinary challenges.

RELATED: 30 fun things to do during a sleepover to keep them entertained all night

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Have a movie night in your backyard

All you need is a big projector and a big projector. Treat the kids to individual popcorn buckets and candy and enjoy one of the best kids movies right under the stars. Bonus: If you have a pool, arrange an immersive movie night for the kids to watch from the water.

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This kids birthday idea requires a lot of attention to safety and preparation. Make sure everyone is dressed comfortably for the weather, that there are enough adults to look after small children, and that someone is on hand with the skill and attention to start and watch the fire. When you’re all set, go and ask everyone to share their favorite ghost story.

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Make your own pizza party

Turn your party into a homemade pizza night. Let each participant roll out pizza dough to their own size, or make it easy with pre-made shells. Then lay out bowls of pre-cooked ingredients—vegetables, proteins, cheeses, whatever tastes and dietary restrictions—and let them create their own masterpiece. The fun (and photoshoots) are in full swing! If you prefer, try a similar party format, swapping out the savory for sweets like cookies or ice cream.

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Divide your team into groups and send them out to scavenge using whatever parameters are appropriate for the weather and age group. a park or even a commercial place such as a mall.

Set targets for the scavenger hunt—for example, one item for each letter of the alphabet or items found in nature—and let the groups solve the problem. Keep things clean and organized, requiring them not to retrieve the actual items but to take smartphone photos for proof if each group has one available. Prepare prizes for the winners (and consolation prizes too!).

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Get them to play

Plan a birthday party to play at a local facility and keep your group active and participating in friendly competitions. Play on the mini golf course for some great outdoor fun. Or keep it indoors while having a party at the ice rink, climbing gym or bowling alley.

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Have a spa day

Treat birthday people to a spa day. Try it right at home by inviting guests in their robes and setting up nail, hair and skin care stations. Gift bags may include lip balms and face masks. Or take a small group for a professional experience by booking chairs in advance at a local nail salon.

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Creativity Dirty Party

Encourage and inspire your group’s creativity by providing them with all the tools they need to create and create a fun and memorable party. This works best outdoors when weather permits, but it can also be done in a very well protected area covered in plastic or rags. Have the group participate in a large-scale project together by painting a mural, handprints, or splattering paint on a sheet. (It can become a cherished memory if it is later hung on the wall in the celebrant’s home.) Give everyone a small canvas to take home as a special memory.

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Depending on the season, the birthday person may enjoy spending the day playing ball with all their loved ones in an environment filled with electrical energy. Treat a small team (or a large one if your budget allows) to peanuts and popcorn, and give each child a ball or team memento to take home as a favor. Find out if your guest of honor’s name and birthday can be placed on the marquee for a mid-game thrilling moment when they see their name in lights.

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Build a Science Lab

Encourage kids to love STEM—and show them how much fun it can be applied to real life situations—with an easy birthday party filled with fun, creative science experiments. Focus on making your own textured slime or colorful bath bombs to take home as souvenirs.

15 whimsical unicorn party ideas

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Alesandra is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles.

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Kids’ holiday games are a great way to get everyone involved – we’ve found some of the best games to play indoors and outdoors.

Trends in kids party games come and go, but if you ask us, traditional kids party games will never go out of style. Whether it’s running down the street playing sardines, smashing a piñata to discover the cache of sweets hidden inside, or dressing up in costumes and singing from the heart into a pair of plastic microphones. We challenge you to find kids who won’t participate in at least a few of these fun activities!

All of these game ideas require minimal setup. In addition, they are cheap and easy to organize. We’ve specifically selected them to help you throw an affordable kids’ party – no matter what your kid’s birthday theme is.

Here are the best cheap, simple and fun games we know for children’s parties. The only solution left is to cut it down to your favorites.

1. Pass the balloon

For children’s parties, this is an easy and great choice. Balloons don’t have to be just party decorations – you can use them to play a fun game like this.

All you have to do to get started is choose a balloon to play with. The children should then place the balloon under their chin and pass it to each other using only their necks.

Top tip: Use two balloons, line up the kids in two lines, and have them compete to add a competitive element.

You will also need a lot of balloons for this game, so be sure to stock up on Amazon (opens in a new tab) before the party. Next day delivery is available in many parts of the UK.

2. What time is it, Mr. Wolf?

What time is it, Mr. Wolf? is a classic children’s game that gets everyone excited about the holiday season by adding a bit of suspense.

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Choose one child to be Mister Wolf. They stand with their backs to the rest of the children, who should say, “What time is it, Mr. Wolf?” and then quickly sneak up on Mr. Wolf. The child playing Mr Wolf answers each question with a different time.

The goal of the game is to get to Mr. Wolf before he says “Dinner time!”, signaling a chase. Mister Wolf is running around chasing the rest of the kids and whoever they catch first becomes the new Mister Wolf.

Helpful Hint: Put a wolf mask on Mr. Wolf for more fun – all the kids are guaranteed to squeal!

3. Bingo

Bingo is not just for adults. Test children’s counting skills in a simple game.

You can buy a pre-made kit (opens in a new tab), which is the easiest and fastest option, or make your own. Each child has a card with a set of numbers. You name the numbers and the child marks their card if the number appears. The winner is the child who has all the numbers in a row crossed out.

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Top tip: You don’t just have to use numbers, you can create your own cartoon character or bingo animal.

4. Find your partner

Find your partner is a great way to break the ice at the start of a party, as it makes kids nervous talking to each other.

Write the names of famous couples (Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Tom and Jerry, etc.) on separate stickers and give them to the children. Then ask them to find their soul mate. Whoever finds his partner faster, he will win.

Tip: For fun, stick stickers on the children’s backs and ask others to describe their personality to them. They then have to guess who their character is.

5. Squeal Piggy Screech

Squeal Piggy Screech is a fun game for all ages.

Gather the children in a circle and choose one child to play with. The child is then blindfolded and placed in the center of the circle. Then they should sit on their knees with another child and say: “Squeal, pig, squeal”, after which this child should make a pig squeal. If the blindfolded child can guess who he is sitting on, that person replaces him, if not, he must continue.

Tip: Any animal and sound effect can be used in this game.

6. Treasure Hunt

Test your kids’ problem-solving skills in a mysterious treasure hunt.

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Hide gifts or treats around the house and write clues for children to find. It doesn’t have to be big gifts, a multi-pack candy is perfect (opens in a new tab).

• Choose a treasure hunt location: house/garden/street, etc.
• Choose a theme: pirates/detectives/dinosaurs, etc.
• Decide where to hide the treasure and work backwards.
• When creating clues, remember that children will get bored if they are too difficult.
• Do a test run, shorten it where needed, and make sure you have adults to help.
• In search of treasure!

Top tip: Be creative with your clues, use rhymes or riddles to make the clues more fun. If you’re not too creative, you can also buy ready-made tips online from Etsy (opens in a new tab).

7. Simon says

Simon says it’s a simple party game that requires no preparation.

Choose one child to be the leader – or “Simon” – and ask him to stand in front of the other children. The child should then announce the actions (raise hand, sit down, etc.) for the children to copy by saying “Simon says…” in front of the hand. As soon as they say an action without first saying “Simon says…”, the children must not repeat the action, anyone who does is out.

Top tip: Change the game from “Simon says” to the name of the birthday boy or birthday boy – it will make them feel special!

8. Spoon and Egg Race

Spoon and Egg Race can be done not only on sports days, it’s easy to do at home.

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Grab a large spoon and a pack of eggs (make sure the eggs rest comfortably on the spoons). Then have the children run while holding the egg on the spoon. The winner is the child who crosses the finish line first without dropping the egg.

Top top: Hard boil the eggs first to avoid mess and have the kids decorate them with felt tips before the race.

9. Three-legged race

Three-legged race is a great way to teach kids how to work as a team.

Put the children in pairs and tie one leg of one to one leg of the other child. To do this, you can use pieces of tape or rope. Then ask the children to run from start to finish. Their bound legs must remain together throughout the race.

Top tip: Always use soft material to tie your legs together and make sure you don’t tie it too tight. Always race on soft ground, as they may fall over during the race.

10. Musical chairs

Musical chairs are a great way to please hyperactive children.

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Arrange chairs in a circle and play music. While the music is playing, ask the children to circle the chairs, as soon as you stop the music, the children should find a chair to sit on. Every time you stop the music, remove one chair. If the child is not sitting in the chair when the music stops, that child is out.

Helpful Hint: Create two circles of chairs for the children to form a figure eight around them. The added dimension (and the possibility of collision) will increase the level of excitement!

11. Karaoke

Children love performing, and what could be better than karaoke?

There are many karaoke consoles on the market from Singstar to iSing. For a simple machine that will do the job, we recommend RockJam RJSC01-BK Singcube. At just £40 and with two mics, this is a relatively inexpensive way to give kids hours of party fun. This is an added treat for your child as well, as they can use it when everyone else has gone home. Plug it into your TV and start singing.

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Top tip: You don’t have to splash out to sing karaoke. Print out the lyrics to your favorite songs and sing along to the CD.

12. Sardines

Sardines are like hide-and-seek, but with a twist!

Hide one child. Then the rest must find them. If they find a person hiding, they must join them in their hideout. The goal is to get as many children into the space as possible, leaving one or two children to watch.

Helpful Hint: Play in one big room and turn off the lights to make it harder. Make sure all obstructions are removed and the edges closed.

13. Apple Bounce

Apple Bounce isn’t necessarily limited to Halloween, although it’s one of the most popular Halloween party games (opens in a new tab).

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Take a big bucket and fill it with water, then add apples – easy! Blindfold the children and ask them to pick apples with their mouths only.

Top tip: Add other (large) items to the water bucket to make it harder.

14. Boating

Although you might not think of it as one of the most common kids party games, rowing a boat really tests a child’s imagination.

Put the children in pairs and sit them on the floor facing each other with their legs extended and holding hands. Make them rock back and forth as you play Row The Boat.

Top tip: Get creative with your script and add props to make the scene more interesting. soft toys and toy boats.

15. Skittles

Skittles is a small bowling alley perfect for home entertainment.

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You can purchase colorful skittle sets at most kids stores or online for next day delivery from Amazon (Opens in new tab ). Decorate your space in bowling style and start playing!

Helpful Hint: Make your own bowling pins from old plastic drink bottles.

16. Pin the Donkey’s Tail

Pin the Donkey’s Tail is a simple game that will keep kids entertained for hours.

You can buy a ready-made donkey tail clip (opens in a new tab) or get creative and make it yourself. You blindfold one child at a time and ask them to attach a carved tail to a picture of a (tailless) donkey. After all the children have walked, the nearest tail wins.

Top tip: Who said it had to be a donkey? Use any image of an animal, or even choose your child’s favorite cartoon character and tuck away their prize items, like Woody’s hat from Toy Story.

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Also, if you’re throwing a seasonal Christmas or Halloween party, you can buy a matching seasonal set. For example, Etsy has a cute Halloween nose pin on the wicked witch set (opens in a new tab) and a nose pin on the Rudolph Christmas set (opens in a new tab).

17. Duck, duck, goose

Duck, duck, goose is a school playground favorite and a sure bet for kids parties.

Have the children sit in a circle and choose one child to start with. They then walk around in circles, tapping each child’s head while saying “Duck”. When they hit a child on the head and say “Goose”, the chosen child must chase the other around the circle and back to their free spot in the circle. Whoever does not reach the place must continue tapping.

Helpful Hint: You don’t have to limit yourself to ducks and geese, mix them in with new characters and add sound effects to make everyone giggle – how about oink, oink moo?

18. Piñata

Piñata is a Mexican treat that includes two of the kids’ favorite things: chocolate and games.

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You can buy some fun pre-made piñatas very easily (opens in a new tab) or if you’re feeling especially creative and have a lot of free time, make your own. They are traditionally stuffed with sweets and chocolate. The children are then blindfolded (one by one) and take turns hitting the piñata with a stick. When it breaks, the children are showered with sweet treats.

Top Tip: If you are making your own piñata, make sure you fill it with small, soft objects as they can hit the kids on the head as they make their way down.

19. Red Blue Green

Red Blue Green is a great way to keep kids entertained and one of our favorite games for kids.

Red means fast speed, blue means normal speed, green means slow motion. Recall the actions that children should copy (skips, jumps, etc.) and then recall the speed color. Anyone who makes the wrong speed is out.

Top tip: Colors don’t have to be the same speed, you can mix colors and do different things.

20. British Bulldog

British Bulldog makes children train.

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Choose one child to be a bulldog. Find a large open space and have the children stand at one end. They must take turns crossing the space to the other side without marking (touching) the bulldog. If they are tagged, they join the bulldog in an attempt to tag the remaining children. The last tagged child is the winner. 9No. 0003

Top Tip: Attach strips of material around the children’s waists for a bulldog to remove instead of attaching tags to avoid the risk of things getting too rough!

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Musical figurines

All you need is a clear space and music to make the musical figurines work.

Get all the kids on your makeshift dance floor. Turn on some music so the kids can dance. As soon as you stop the music, the children should freeze in the pose of the statue. Each time you stop the music, the last child to complete the movement is eliminated.

Helpful Hint: Make it harder by shouting out activities to the kids to the music before you get cold. Trying to stay still in the middle of a jump will create hours of fun!

22. Dressing up

Dressing up is a fun and entertaining activity for kids at parties if you have props.

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If you’re low on cash, check out Amazon for girls’ clothing (opens in a new tab) and boys’ clothing (opens in a new tab). tab). Then create a bunch of dress-up clothes and have the kids dig around to design their own outfit. Give prizes for the best costume.

Top tip: Thrift stores and yard sales are a great place to pick up clothes to choose from.

23. Musical bumps

Another musical treat, this time with a small bump.

This game is based on the same principles as other music games. As soon as the music stops, they should fall to the floor and curl up into a ball. The last one to reach the floor is out.

Tip: Move the mattresses down so that the bumps are more comfortable.

24. Score a goal

Score a goal is a game of football or bast shoes, which is loved at home.

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Make one balloon act like a ball and use your leg/arm or other balloon as a bat to throw it at your intended target . You can even buy cool football-colored balloons (opens in a new tab)!

Top tip: Make sure the balloons are not filled with helium as they will fly away.

25. Pass the package

Pass the package is a classic and favorite game for children.

Wrap the gift in several layers, have the children sit in a circle, turn on the music and invite the children to pass the package. When you stop the music, the child holding the bag takes off one layer. Repeat until the real is revealed.

To collect gifts to send in a package, you can visit your local supermarket or shop online. Amazon even has an entire section dedicated to gifts for kids (opens in a new tab), so you can get what you need to play without spending an arm and a leg.

Top tip: Glue mini gifts like candy or chocolate on each layer so every child is a winner and shout out rules throughout the game like “change direction” or “circle” to get a little bit of everything mix. .

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15 Ideas for birthday events for babies and children

Author: Amanda Shapin Michelson

June 13, 2022

Source: @Alainakaz

as a mother of almost three -year -old children, we go to the celebration birthday. In the run-up to her own party, I came up with fun ways to entertain active toddlers during the celebration.

Remembering my own birthdays as a child, I threw many fun parties that would be just as fun today (I fondly remember my third birthday with a backyard puppet show). But today there are also a bunch of fun ideas that definitely didn’t exist when I was a kid.

There are many options, no matter what budget you are looking at. In fact, the list below includes free party ideas, budget options, and more expensive events. Remember, kids pretty much have fun at any party as long as they’re with their friends (and the cake at the end helps). You don’t have to go overboard to throw an unforgettable and special birthday party – it’s all about celebrating your little one the way you know they’ll love it.

Check out the list below for unique ways to start a party.

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1. Playground Meet

For the most budget friendly option, keep things low key and celebrate your birthday at a local playground. It requires very little planning and preparation on the part of the parents, and kids love the playground, so they’re sure to have fun, be busy, and leave tired (a parent’s dream!). Bring some balloons and snacks to make the holiday festive and give the kids a chance to frolic. If you can, find a fully fenced-in playground so the parents can relax a bit and the kids can’t get far.

2. Giant Bubbles

Either hire someone to put on a bubble show or throw a bubble party yourself. You can buy soap bubble mix or look up recipes online and make your own. Fire up a bubble machine, buy bubble sticks in all sizes (available on Amazon or Etsy), and let the kids go crazy making their own bubbles.

3. Puppet show

Find a local puppet show group that can put on a show either in a specific location or even in your backyard. If your child particularly likes a theme (princesses, Sesame Street , dragons, etc.), see if you can find a company that caters to their interests.

4. Sing-along evening

Do you have a child who loves music lessons? Focus their party on music and hire a local musician to sing and dance for the little ones. If you’re struggling to find someone to hire, check with your local preschools to see if their party music teachers are available.

5. Small towns

These entertainment centers are taking over towns and making them smaller for small children. These cities usually have a fire station, a grocery store, etc., and this can be a very fun activity for kids. Find a nearby and rent out space for your next party.

6. Water party

Celebrating a summer birthday? Make it a water theme with all kinds of activities including water tables, water balls, slide and slide, sprinklers and so on. Make sure attendees know it will be a water theme so they can dress appropriately and bring towels (or offer towels as a party gift!).

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7. Magic Show

Hire a local magician to put on a magic show for the kids. Remember that with young children their attention span can be short, so keep things short enough to keep the kids entertained.

8. Baking experience

Children love baking not only because of the pleasure, but also, of course, because of the food. Depending on the size of your group, you can arrange the baking in your own kitchen (it’s sure to make a mess, so do it at your own risk) or make things easier by buying pre-baked treats (cookies or pretzels work well) and have the kids go to the city with icing and sprinkles decoration. Either ask the kids to eat them as a treat at the end of the party, or offer them packs to go and the treats can be a party decoration.

9. Craft Party

Purchase supplies from your local craft store and set up DIY stations for the kids to have fun. You can go for the messy option like dyeing or make it cleaner by embroidering beaded bracelets. If it’s dirty, let your guests know ahead of time so they can dress appropriately. Consider the age of siblings if they will be attending classes as well. If you have many younger siblings, try to avoid small items (such as small beads that can choke on) or make a dedicated station for younger guests.

10. Trampoline park

For energetic kids, rent a trampoline park. These centers usually offer party packages, so it’s a great opportunity to kick back and relax as the host, with the staff taking care of all the logistics. To keep a budget, some places will allow you to rent after hours or may allow you to make partial rentals.

11. Gymnastics

Like a trampoline park, a children’s gym is a great place to celebrate a birthday. Kids can run and jump while the parents can watch without having to clean up anything.

12. Children’s Museums

If there is an interesting children’s museum in your area, ask if they allow birthday rentals. Choose from specific activities to explore with your group.

13. Petting Zoo / Reptile Encounters

For toddlers who love animals, it’s worth visiting a petting zoo or reptile center, or perhaps bringing a few animals and critters into your backyard, with expert guidance of course.

14. DIY Olympics

Create your own Olympics with age-appropriate participants. A few examples: an obstacle course, a 50-meter run, a three-legged run, a long jump. Keep things light and fun with prizes for everyone.

15 Scavenger Hunt

Send the kids on a mini scavenger hunt during the party. For younger participants, use a list made up of images so they can find something on their own. List things like a basketball hoop, a slide, a big rock, a green tree, etc. Make it as simple or complex as it makes sense for your audience. Team up with an adult leader to help keep everyone on track.

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85 Birthday Food Ideas for Kids I Taste of Home

Scratching your head when it comes to what to serve for a children’s party? We are here to help! Here are some adorable birthday party ideas that kids are sure to eat.

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I love pizza, macaroni and cheese. After a lot of experimentation, I found a great way to combine them. Pizza is a big hit with my colleagues, friends and family! — Martha Mullenberg, Vermillion, South Dakota

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Turkey and bacon give the classic Sloppy Joe a new twist. I service it almost every week! — Janine Smith, Columbia, SC

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This exquisite birthday cake fondant is perfect for making your big day special. This is a great alternative for those who are not crazy about cake. — Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Complete the party with these fun birthday games for kids of all ages and taste the best store-bought cakes.

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I came up with these crispy strips one night when I was looking for a new quick way to serve chicken. Crushed corn flakes really take it to the next level. They make delicious appetizers, especially when served with barbecue or sweet and sour dipping sauce. —Crystal Shackles-Gibson, Bispring, Kentucky

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I often take this slow cooker monkey bread to parties – kids and adults love it! Rum extract is optional and easy to omit. — Lisa Leaper, Worthington, Ohio

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My preschooler doesn’t eat ground beef unless it tastes like tacos, so I came up with this taco pastry that we all love. To make assembly easier, I cook the taco meat and freeze multiple bags at once. I also cook noodles on weekends for a timely dinner at the end of the week. – Kathy Wilson, Romeoville, IL

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This BB-8 cake is easy to assemble and decorate. The cake mix gives you a boost so you can spend more time arranging the decorations. — Home test kitchen taste

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These savory macaroni and cheese tacos are just as delicious the next day. Just reheat it and garnish with grated lettuce, diced tomatoes and cheese. — Jolynn Fribli, Nokomis, Illinois

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Ice cream tacos look like real ones, but they’re stuffed with chocolate ice cream and garnished with cherries and coconut flakes instead of tomatoes and lettuce. They are just as fun to make as they are. — Karen Oney, Fort Worth, TX

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This is a fun way to serve bacon cheeseburgers without the hassle of assembling sandwiches for serving. These handy pouches can be dipped in ketchup or barbecue sauce while you eat them. —Marjorie Miller, Haven, Kansas

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It doesn’t take much to add a fun theme to your birthday party. This delightfully decorated baby shark cake, along with a few bright decorations, will liven up the theme. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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These oven-baked bites are easy to quench your thirst. Small pieces of chicken are served with an incredibly light sauce that combines apricot jam and mustard. — Michelle Krzmarzyk, Redondo Beach, CA

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I came across this recipe a few years ago and made some changes to suit my family’s tastes. Because it starts with packaged macaroni and cheese, it’s ready in a jiffy. — Nancy Dougherty, Courtland, Ohio

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Fresh fruit salad can take some time to prepare and requires last-minute assembly. That’s why I often rely on this pre-cooked frozen fruit salad when entertaining a crowd. — Judy McHone, Springfield, IL

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Everyone will love these Kool-Aid pickles. They owe their color and sweet and sour taste to a long marinade in a mixture of fruit drinks.— Taste of a homemade test kitchen

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Just looking at this delicious dog treat will make guests’ stomachs growl! This cake is also surprisingly easy to make. You can easily transform this baked treat into a dog by adding chocolate and a fruity snack to make the face friendly. — Nancy Reichert, Thomasville, GA

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Try this simple version of the classic casserole. For fun, just add your family’s favorite pizza toppings! — Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, MN

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These Oreo Rice Krispies Treats are chewy inside with a crispy top. Not only are they delicious, but the crushed biscuits make them sweet 909.99 presentation. — Taste of home Test kitchen

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Kids and adults alike will love these Southwest-inspired hot dogs in an air fryer. This dish is not only budgetary, but also hot, cheesy and tasty. — Joan Holford, North Richland Hills, TX

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These cold gluten-free ice cream sandwiches are perfect for hot sunny days. Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are so delicious you can eat them just like that… but you won’t want to miss the ice cream! – Taste of homemade test kitchen

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I started making these mini burgers a few years ago to creatively use the bread crusts that had piled up in my freezer. They are tasty. — Linda Lane, Bennington, VT

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Check out more delicious birthday dinner ideas.

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You can make this sweet creamy sauce in just 10 minutes. I like to serve it in a bowl surrounded by freshly picked strawberries for spring brunches or dinners. — Cindy Steffen, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

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This magical unicorn cake tastes as good as it looks. Baking in small forms creates an impressive height, and a few simple decorating tricks turn it into a stunning dessert. —Lauren Knoelke, Des Moines, Iowa

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This is a hearty, savory main course with a crispy, golden crust. Feel free to add your favorite toppings. — Marianne Edwards, Lake Stevens, Washington

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I made these sparkly treats for my daughter’s Brownie Squad, and they’re great for princess parties. Sometimes I use lemon curd instead of jam. — Marina Castle Kelly, Canyon Country, CA

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Speaking of princesses, learn how to plan a princess party for your little royalty!

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There are so many different ways to make a hot dog, but this delicious version of Sloppy joe beats them all. ‐Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, OH

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These fun and colorful wands don’t have to be made by a magician to be magical. You can change the colors to match any party theme. — Rene Schwebach, Dumont, MN

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A friend who is an excellent cook shared this hamburger recipe with me and it has become a family favorite ever since. An unusual combination of cola and French salad dressing added to ground beef gives it an incredible taste. The mixture is also used as a sauce for wet hamburgers.
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My husband loves ice cream sandwiches and a snickerdoodle, so I combined them into one fun treat. That’s how we make this cool dessert. — Heather Pilon, Winslow, Maine

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With extra taco meat, these delicious appetizers are easy to make. I add the seasoned meat to the cream cheese mixture and wrap it in tortillas. — Cindy Reems, Philipsburg, PA

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When it’s too hard to bring root beer floats to a picnic, take these cookies instead! I found it tasted even better the next day. The hardest thing is convincing my family to wait that long before trying them. — Violetta Bowden, West Valley City, UT

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This pizza came together on the fly. I needed to take something to a meeting, but didn’t have time to go shopping. I rummaged through the fridge for inspiration and found this happy combination. — Wendy Huffman, Bloomington, IL

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Bring a local fair into your kitchen with these summer-ready corn dogs. Dipping Tip: Pour the batter into a tall Mason jar and dip the dogs to create an even coating all around. — Home test kitchen taste

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I created this recipe based on our family’s love of chocolate covered ice cream cones. Heart-shaped red sprinkles make them fun for Valentine’s Day. Vary the color to match the occasion. — Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, MI

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From large handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of treats that you can take with you anywhere. — Donna Walk-Stelmach, Morristown, New Jersey

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These oven-baked crispy fries are kid-friendly and quick to prepare. It is topped with a mixture of crushed potato chips, panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Dip them in ranch sauce, barbecue sauce, or honey mustard sauce. — Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

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For my kids’ birthdays, I love topping this birthday cake with jimmy ice cream. — Becky Hurges, Fargo, ND

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My mom and I used to make this Rice Krispie for Christmas every year. Microwave-only cooking means they’re super easy and fun to mix with kids. — Savannah Chapdelaine, Orlando, FL

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This sliding coaster makes a fun and tasty centerpiece. Add your own fun, creative touches and feel free to mix and match meats and cheeses to suit your family’s tastes. You can also add breadsticks to make “legs” if you want the subwoofer to look like a centipede. — Linda Overman, Wichita, Kansas

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When we want to have a healthy snack, we dip bananas in yogurt, roll them in cereal, and then freeze them. TA-dah! — Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia

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My little nieces love to help decorate these donut shaped cookies. They top them with sprinkles, chopped pecans, or crushed hard candy. — Jolie Stinson, Marion, Indiana

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My girls love it when I make this hot dog chili mashed pizza. This is a wonderful way to use leftover chili peppers. — Jennifer Stowell, Smithville, MO

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I’ve been baking these colorful cupcakes with my mom since high school. Fun sweets are just as fun to make as they are to eat. — Tammy Quinn, Linden, Ontario

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Want a family side dish? This colorful potpourri will delight kids and is a great way to encourage healthy eating. — Sharon Ricci, Spooner, Wisconsin

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Buy sugary cereals that you normally stay away from. It’s dessert! – Taste of homemade test kitchen

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Slow-cooked chili peppers are the perfect filling for a small bag of nachos. Cut the bag lengthwise to make it easier to load the fork. — Mallory Lynch, Madison, Wisconsin

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When I got my own ice cream maker, a friend shared her dreamy cheesecake frisy recipe. For guests, I put it in tartlets. — Joan Holford, North Richland Hills, TX

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We make traditional pizza a twist by wrapping regular toppings in egg roll wrappers and then deep frying them. Yum! — Home test kitchen taste

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My kids love this delicious treat. I like to dilute the dough with a pinch of cinnamon and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. — Margarita Torres, Bayamón, Puerto Rico

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If ​​you don’t plan on making two, don’t count on leftovers. As an appetizer or side dish, this cheese tortilla will be eaten in less time than baking. And it won’t be long! — Suzanne Zick, Maiden, NC

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I made this giant peanut butter cookie cake for my husband with light, low-fat ingredients in the batter. It was so fantastic that I made it with the usual ingredients for guests. Because it can be made ahead of time and frozen, it reduces stress for busy housewives. And really, who doesn’t love peanut butter ice cream? — Joanne Belak, Bradenton, FL

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It’s so much fun to surprise people with crushed popcorn in these delicious cookies. This is definitely a special cookie on a holiday tray. — Lee Ann Preston, Palmyra, IN

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We have come up with this fresh and fruity summer snack. It’s easy to make ahead of time and take it to the stadium, the beach or the playground, and the cinnamon yogurt dip adds the fun kids love. – Taste of homemade test kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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My macaroni and cheese is simple and has a lot of flavor from cheeses and ground chipotle chili. I use conchili pasta because its shape allows more of the melted cheese to pool inside. Yum! — Colleen Delauder, Herndon, VA

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Trying to find ice cream for my birthday cake – my favorite flavor – I came up with these easy lollipops. Now, instead of going to the store every time I have cravings, I just go to my freezer. — Don Lopez, Westerly, RI

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These little pizza pockets are a fun mashup with a waffle iron. Try adding your favorite toppings or even a few breakfast toppings like ham and eggs. — Amy Lents, Grand Forks, ND

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Making these lollipops is a fun activity for a children’s party because all ages can participate. Customize them for the holidays or special occasions by sprinkling them with colorful sprinkles. — Marcia Porch, Winter Park, Florida

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I turned peanut butter and jelly into French toast. Slice and string these dainty sandwiches. You have won the creative parent of the year crown. Check out my blog nibblesbynic.com for more great food ideas. — Nicole Meyer, Roslyn, NY

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My kids love fruit chips and popsicles. I created a healthy and tasty treat that combines these two qualities. For a sweet addition, use cinnamon sticks instead of wooden sticks. —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, UT

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When our son was growing up, this was one of his favorite breakfasts. I have used low fat ingredients in the past and this has also worked well. — Joan Holford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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My mom made turntables every Christmas and I still love them. They are so colorful and perfect for gift boxes. — Jill Heathwall, Pittsville, MD

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Smart little meatballs flavored with a rich traditional tamale sauce in a bite-sized serving. This is a delightfully great addition to the holiday table. —Dolores Jacox, Gretna, Louisiana

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When I was a child, my mother often used this recipe. I have adapted it to be more chewy and gooey than the crunchy version with nuts. I get requests to do this for every event I host and have never had a single leftover! — Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

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Here’s an easy recipe for a colorful and fun breakfast or snack! Use your favorite juice for frosting. — Home test kitchen taste

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My grandmother’s beef roll recipe is easy to modify. Load them up with ham, vegetables, even olives – whatever you want. — Kent Call, Riverside, UT

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A colorful and fun appetizer mix couldn’t be easier than this one. Mix and match with your favorite sweet and savory dishes. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Place these cute cuties in a mug of hot chocolate or display them on a holiday cookie tray. Covered in white chocolate and coconut, they are too adorable to eat. Nearly. — Home test kitchen taste

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Sandwich utensils become this dinner favorite with chilled pizza dough. Use whatever combination of cheese, deli meats, and vegetables you like or have on hand. — Katherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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My 5 year old wanted to bake a pie with potato chips and bananas. It didn’t work for me, but I combined two cookie recipes to create them. They are amazingly delicious and everyone tells me they are addictive! — Rebecca Emmons, Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Dip fresh strawberries into melted caramel discs to create a rainbow of colors. Or get adventurous and make a unicorn. The creative possibilities are endless. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Sugar Waffle Cake makes a cake that tastes like a birthday cake when you add a dreamy creamy no-bake confetti filling. – Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Wafflewich is a texture masterpiece with chewy waffles, smooth ice cream, gooey caramel syrup and crunchy pecans. This is a comfort food for cold storage. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I boil chicken thighs in a sweet and spicy sauce, slice them, and then spread them on pretzel buns to create an incredibly addictive party meal. — James Shand, Culinary Editor Taste of Home

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I combined several recipes to create these crunchy peanut butter and marshmallow chocolate bars. Bars can also pass for fudge! — Don Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, PA

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I was looking for ways to spice up traditional chicken nuggets and came up with this recipe. The chips add a crunchy texture and flavor, while the meat becomes tender inside. — Christina Segarra, Yonkers, NY

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Many years ago I added some zucchini to a peanut butter bar I made, and this time I wanted to try adding it to a cake. The zucchini makes the cake very moist, but doesn’t interfere with the flavor of the chocolate and peanut butter. — Marilyn Blanksheien, Clintonville, Wisconsin

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When it comes to mini versions of anything, I love it! These cupcakes are individually sized sticky monkey bread made with frozen dinner roll dough, cracker crumbs, chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. They are easy to make and kids love them. — Tina Butler, Royce City, TX

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Some cakes stand on their own without icing. For this vibrant rainbow cake, use some whipped cream to make fluffy clouds. — Janet Tigchelaar, Jerseyville, Ontario

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This very meaty macaroni and cheese is easy to cook in the slow cooker. The kids love it, and I love that I can sneak in some vegetables. — Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

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Smores is one of my favorite desserts. I wanted to create a cookie that would replace the graham cracker, and that’s when my smuki was born. Just as delicious as the classics. — Maria Davis, Hermosa Beach, CA

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My husband’s love of classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe. Strawberry buttercream and peanut butter frosting are a delicious combination. — Kelly McCree, North Kingsville, OH

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This deep fried mac and cheese recipe I made for my husband. He describes this recipe as incredibly delicious due to the deep fried crispy crust and creamy filling inside. — Shirley Rikis, The Villages, Florida

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At first glance, people might think that this colorful “pizza” is a savory snack. But the truth comes during the tasting! Children enjoy fun candy fillings. — Sandy Gibbons, Ocean Park, WA 9.0003

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These super fun waffles are soft on the inside, crispy on the outside and taste like cake batter! They are quick to prepare at any time but will make your birthday morning even more special. — Andrea Fetting, Franklin, Wisconsin

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Originally published: June 30, 2021

Caroline Stanko

As an editor, Caroline writes and edits everything related to food, and also helps to shoot videos for Taste of Home.

5th birthday ideas | best home

Your child is growing faster every day and is celebrating his fifth birthday. If you’re planning to celebrate the holiday with a party but don’t know where to start, we’ve put together a few ideas for you.

Looking for ideas for a birthday theme for your 5 year old? Try our tips and tricks below.

1. Determine the size of the birthday party

The size of the birthday party is the first thing you need to decide. 5 year olds do not have long attention spans and are easily distracted compared to adults. That’s why your child’s birthday party should only consist of a few key people and friends they play with. In this way, it does not become too bulky and it becomes much easier to receive guests.

2. Invitation card ideas

Birthday invitations are available in a variety of themes. Here are some birthday invitation ideas for your 5 year old if you are planning to design your own invitation cards.

• An animal-themed birthday invitation is a creative idea. You can ask your child to draw, color and cut out animal figures such as elephants, lions, giraffes, monkeys, etc. Glue it to the front of the card and decorate with tree and grass to rotate.
• Quotes from your child’s favorite characters or TV shows are also great for invitation cards. For example, you could use the verse from “Chhota Bhim” and end the line with “I’m inviting you to my birthday party on (date and time). This theme will make your invitation interesting.
• Another fun invitation card idea is a pirate idea. You can create a card by inserting a picture of the road to your house with directions on the back as markers and an X marked in the space ahead of that location. You can design the invitations in black with the dominant skull logo and add some spooky quotes and the classic “Ahoy Maties” to make your invitations look great.

3. Theme and decor ideas

There are many themes and decor ideas you can try for parties. Here are some fun ones worth trying.

1. Cartoon theme

For a cartoon theme, you can use paper plates and cups with cartoons for your children. You can also organize games such as drawing a cartoon without seeing, writing cartoon titles backwards, etc.

2. Angry birds theme

For the Angry Birds party theme, you will need Angry Bird stickers and red and yellow feathers for invitation card design. You can decorate the entrance to the party area with cardboard boxes that are drawn and decorated in such a way that the design of the big pig is from the chain. For tables, make sure you have red, black, and yellow plates, and make pig fortresses using wood pieces and smaller cardboard boxes.

3. Barbie Theme

This is one of the best birthday party ideas for girls and you are only dealing with three colors – pink, purple and orange. Decorate holiday tables with pink fabric. You can have a tiara for all of your child’s friends to put on before digging into the birthday cake. Use pink, white, and silver balloons to scatter across the floor and tie to chair backs.

4. Cowboy theme

A cowboy party theme is one of the best ideas for a boy’s birthday party if the majority of the children present are boys. Decorate the tables with a red and white checkered tablecloth and place plain plates on top. Decorate the party area with boots, cowboy hats and ropes.

5. Alice in Wonderland Theme

Alice in Wonderland is a theme that most five year olds enjoy. To do this, decorate the party area using asymmetrical dishes, chairs, napkins, kitchen or cutlery. You can put a chocolate fountain in the center and leave some strawberries to make the event even more fun.

4 cake ideas

Here are some birthday cake ideas for kids:

• You can decorate a birthday cake in the form of frozen figurines.
• Anime inspired birthday cakes based on characters like Doraemon, Tom and Jerry and Mr. King. Be your child.
• Sports themed cakes are popular with boys.

5. Food Ideas

Parties are ten times more fun with cold food. Here are some great food ideas

• Cake

You can cook or buy fruit or chocolate cake for your child.

• funny fruit

Plan meals with organic fresh fruits and salads.

• Juices

From banana milk to freshly packaged smoothies, this should be the main course of the party, because after the party everyone is thirsty.

• sandwiches

You can also make sandwiches with bread and vegetables.

6. Play and Activity Ideas for Little Guests

Here is a list of fun birthday party ideas for 5 year olds below.

1. Chalk with chalk

Young children love to play with crayons, and when your child has friends, you can succeed. You can give them sheets of paper with their favorite letters and a pack of crayons. They will light up their faces to bring their characters to life.

2. Musical chairs

Musical chairs are the perfect toy for your five year old child. To do this, you will need one chair less than the total number of children in the company. Line them up in a circle and put on some good music. When the melody stops, everyone must take their places, and the one who remains standing is out of the game. This continues until there is only one winner left.

3. Mark, you!

This is a classic game suitable for all ages and can be played outdoors. Everyone runs away, and then “it”. When it is marked on a person, it freezes instantly. If other children tag a frozen player before he gets “win”, they will be spawned. And if “he” can tag everyone, he/she chooses who is “new”.

4. Race for eggs and spoons

Give the children an egg and a steel spoon each. Set the start and end lines in the room. The winner is the one who first crosses the finish line without dropping the eggs from the spoons.

5. Find the treasure

Make a list of “hidden” items in your home. Be sure to prepare toys and other surprises for your little guests. Give your kids a time limit and the kid who finds the most treasure wins!

7. Gift ideas for the back

Here are some gift ideas to mark the end of the event.

1. Characters and figurines

Give your guests figurines or collectibles at the end of the Christmas party.

2. Mud kits

Clay kits are popular gifts for five year olds.

3. Mini Board Games

This is a sure winner in the returns section.

4. Racing game

Sports themed gift ideas for your party, anyone? try this

5. Stuffed toys

Stuffed toys are equally suitable for girls and boys.

These birthday themes, gifts and cake ideas will make your 5 year old’s big day unforgettable. Try them out and let us know how it works!

Birthday of a 3-4 year old child. Scenarios, games, ideas

While the guests are gathering, invite the children who have already arrived to draw something as a gift for the birthday man on a piece of drawing paper (wall newspaper). Even in the hallway, invite the children to choose a half of a figuratively cut postcard from the box, and the second half will be waiting for them at the festive table – near a plate or on a chair. Thus, the problem of determining the place of who will sit where is solved.

For 4-year-olds, the task can be complicated by arranging a game of trackers. Cut several (according to the number of guests) funny cards into pieces, on each write a clue where to look for the next one, and hide them in accessible places. Let there be few fragments – the main thing is that the tips are funny and understandable enough. When all the pieces are found, the postcard must be assembled like a mosaic, and it will show the number of the guest’s seat at the table. It is clear that you have the opportunity to cheat by giving everyone the “needed” starting fragment to ensure the desired seating order at the table.

And it is best to start the holiday with the traditional “Karavai”, after which the birthday man is given a birthday cap, a medal with the inscription: “Awarded … for … well-lived years.”

Round dance games can be continued, because children really like to dance.

Zucchini.

Children walk in a circle holding hands. In the middle of the circle sits a child – “zucchini”.

Zucchini, zucchini –
Thin legs,
Red boots.
We fed you,
We gave you water,
We will put you on your feet,
We will make you dance.
Dance all you want,
Choose who you want!

“Zucchini” dances, and then chooses another child who becomes “zucchini”.

Bubble.

Children dance with the words:

“Blow bubbles, look at them!”.

Gradually the circle expands, and the children say:

Inflate, bubble,
Inflate big,
Stay like this,
Don’t burst.

When the facilitator says “The bubble has burst, the bubbles have exploded!”, the children scatter to the sides.

“Mice dance”.

This is a cat and mouse game for the little ones. Everyone stands in a circle, holding hands. The “cat” (character or chosen participant) squats down in the middle of the circle and “sleeps”. “Mice” go to the music in a circle and sing:

Mice lead a round dance, round dance, round dance,
A cat is napping on a couch, a cat is napping, a cat is napping.

Stop facing in a circle, shaking fingers at each other:

Hush, mice, don’t make any noise,
Don’t wake Vaska the cat.

They grab their heads with their hands, shake their heads:

When Vaska the cat wakes up –
Will break our round dance!

After these words the “cat” wakes up and catches the “mice”. Which of the “mice” managed to sit on a chair – that one cannot be caught.

Teremok game.

Children must be at least six. You need to agree in advance who will be the mouse, frog, bunny … Animals can be very different, not necessarily, like in a fairy tale. It all depends on the number and desire of children. Only the trap bear should be alone. So, everyone join hands, walk in a circle and sing:

There is a teremok in the field, a teremok,
He is not low, not tall, not high,
Here is a mouse running across the field, field,
She stopped at the door and knocked.

“Mouse” runs out into the circle with the words: “Who, who lives in a little house? Who, who lives in a low place? ”, – and remains in the circle. The rest of the children again go in a circle and again say the same words, but instead of a mouse they call a frog. Each time, the named children run out into the circle and ask: “Who, who lives in the little house? Who, who lives in a low place? They are answered by those standing inside the circle:

I am a lamb mouse…
I am a frog… etc.
Who are you?

When they hear the answer, they say: “Come live with us.” Only one bear remains. He walks around the gathered animals, and when they ask him: “And who are you?”, He answers: “And I am a bear – a trap for everyone.” Children scatter, and the “bear” catches them. Caught becomes a “bear”.

After the round dance, you can invite guests to play one of outdoor games , and if parents (guests) take part in all children’s games, quizzes, etc., children’s interest in any game increases, there is pride in their parents who can play and able to have fun from the heart, despite their age.

Fox and Bunnies.

In one corner of the room is a rabbit house. In the opposite corner is the fox’s house. The hare house needs to be decorated with garlands and balls.

One of the mothers and younger children pretend to be hares. The second mother is a fox. The older kid is a dog, the other two are bears.

“Fox” is sitting in his house. “Doggy” and “bears” – at one of the walls of the room, away from both houses. “Hare-mother” and “hare”, sitting in the house, “sleep”, then “wake up”, “wash”, etc.

“Fox” leaves her house, goes to the house of “hares”, knocks on the door and asks to let her in to live with the “hares”, because she likes their house very much – it is so elegant.

“Hare-mother” leaves the house and explains to the “fox” that there is no place for her in the house of hares. She invites the “fox” to decorate her house so that it is as smart as the hare’s house. “Fox” argues with “mother bunny” and wants to enter the house, “mother bunny” does not let her in, “bunnies” shout: “We won’t let her in, we won’t let her in!” “Fox” goes to his house.

“Mama Bunny” suggests “rabbits” to go for a walk “into the forest” (in the middle of the room). While the “bunnies” are jumping “in the forest”, the “fox” quietly sneaks to their house, “closes the door” and does not let them in when they return from a walk. “Mom-bunny” is upset, says: “Ai-ai-ai!” “Hares” repeat after her: “Ai-ai-ai!”

“Mama Bunny” asks: “What are we going to do now? Let’s call the dog, let it drive the fox away. All “bunnies” call “doggy”. She comes running, and the “bunny-mom” asks to drive away the “fox”. “Dog”, accompanied by “bunnies”, approaches the house, “barks”. “Fox” jumps out, “scares” “dog” and “bunnies”, everyone runs away to the side.

The scene described above is repeated (“bunnies” are distressed). The “dog” also participates in this scene. “Bunny-mom” offers to call “bears”.

At the call of “hare” two “bears” appear. They walk, waddling, approach the “hares”. Having listened to the request of the “hares”, the “bears” approach the house and “growl”.

“Fox” is “scared” and tries to quietly get out of the house. “Bears”, “dogs” and “bunnies” chase her and, after a short chase, catch the “fox”. “Mom Bunny” asks her menacingly: “Will you still go to someone else’s house without asking?”

“Fox” promises not to do this again, and “mother bunny” offers to make peace with her. After the reconciliation scene, the “mother bunny” treats everyone with sweets and invites them to dance.

The game ends with a dance.

Everyone walks in a circle, holding hands, mothers sing:

We will dance for joy
We will all go in a round dance.
Like a fox we chased away,
We’ll sing a song here.
Here comes the dog,
began to bark at the top of her lungs:
“Bow-bow-wow, wow-wow-wow,
Go away, fox, away!”

At the first two lines of the second verse, everyone runs to the center, then disperses. At the second two lines they say: “Wow-wow-wow!”

At the end of the dance, first the “bears” come out to the middle of the circle and dance. Behind them – “fox” and “dog”. At the same time, mothers sing a song without words (la-la-la), and the guys clap their hands, after which everyone dances.

If space permits, play Corydalis Hen with three-year-olds.

One of the mothers agrees with the children that now they will play mother chicken and baby chickens. She will portray a chicken, children – little chickens, and another mother – a cat. The cat can catch the chick and eat it, so they should not go far from the mother hen.

Mom, pretending to be a cat, sits on a chair at the end of the room and pretends to be asleep. “Chicken” with “chickens” walks around the room, saying:

Corydalis hen came out,
Yellow chicks with her.
The hen cackles: “Ko-ko,
Don’t go far.”

“Chickens” – children collect “grains” (tap their fingers on the floor). Approaching the “cat”, the “hen” says:

On the bench, by the path,
The cat lay down and dozes.

“Chickens” come very close to the “cat”. At the words:

The cat opens its eyes
And catches up with the chickens.

Mother-“cat” opens her eyes, stretches, angrily “meows” and runs after “chickens” and “chickens”.
The Hen and the Chicks run to the other side of the room. The “hen”, spreading his arms wide, as if protecting the “chickens”, says:

— Go away, cat, I won’t give you chickens!

In subsequent games, the role of the cat can be played by a child.

A very common game is “Our favorite bear”.

It consists in the fact that the presenter says to the children :

“A bear came to visit us.” Taking the “bear” in her arms, she shows it to the children, and they all admire it together. “Mishka” waves its “paw”, as if greeting the children.

Children answer:

Hello, bear! Then the facilitator asks the children:

– Who loves the bear?

After the children answer, the facilitator asks:

— Who wants to pet the bear?

Those who wish pet the bear.

The presenter asks:

“Mishka, do you like kids?”

“Mishka” “growls” and nods his head in the affirmative.

– Will you pet them?

“Mishka” strokes the children’s heads.

— Mishka, can you catch up with the guys?

“Mishka” “growls” again and nods his head again.

One of the mothers runs with the children from the “bear”, he catches up with them. First they run all over the room, and then hide behind a screen (can be made from a sheet). And when the “bear” approaches them, the children run after their mother to the opposite corner of the room and hide again, etc. (hide and seek are repeated at the request of the children).

After unsuccessful attempts to find the children, the “bear” steps aside, sits down and “cries”.

A mother who ran away with her children (children):

Listen, guys, the bear is crying. Let’s go to him, we’ll take pity on him.

Children approach the “bear” and say: “Don’t cry, we are here. ”

Presenter:

Well, honey, you’ve already stopped crying, now tell us how you want to play with the kids.

“Mishka” seems to be answering something incomprehensible to the presenter’s ear, she comically dismisses him (the scene is repeated several times). Finally, the host says that the “bear” wants to dance.

Presenter:

Well, dance, and we will clap your hands!

The presenter sings, the children clap their hands, the bear dances.

Lyrics:

This is how a fat bear dances,
He waves his paw to the guys.
The little bear danced for a long time,
Slipped and fell.

“Bear” falls to the floor, one of the children picks it up and gives it to the presenter.

Presenter (to the bear):

Ay-ay-ay, bear, you don’t know how to dance, you fall, but our children dance well and don’t fall at all.

The children are dancing together with the leader, who has a “bear” in her arms, some kind of dance. “Mishka” claps his hands, and then brings a bag of sweets and treats the children.

If the guests do not feel very free , shy, it is necessary to create a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere, because at the holiday people have fun, even if they are unfamiliar, and do not sit in the corners. For guests to settle in and relax, for example, engage them in the well-known chair competition . Of course, there are 1 fewer chairs than the participants, everyone runs around them to the music, and when the melody stops, they sit down. But one place is not enough. Those who do not have time are out of the game. Try not to get carried away, otherwise only adults will reach the final.

For children of three years old, the game “Don’t Yawn” is well suited.

All those present form a large circle, and the leader (one of the parents of the birthday boy) explains the rules of the game: and so on, through one. Clear?”

If the children answer that they understand, start the game, if it is not clear, explain again.

It is necessary to start the game at a slow pace, then, as the rules of the game are mastered, the pace increases. Whoever makes a mistake is out of the game. The remaining three are declared winners, they are awarded prizes.

“Guessing” – a game for children aged 3-5 years.

Toys of various shapes and textures are laid out on the table, in the amount of 5-7 pieces. All children are invited to carefully look at the laid out toys, touch them with their hands and remember. Then, in turn, they blindfold, change the order of the toys on the table, ask them to take any and, feeling it, determine what is in their hand. It is very good if adults also play this game with children.

Who is faster?

The game consists in the fact that two (three, four) people begin, on command, to wind the rope around the stick with both hands (option – twine on a pencil), to which it is tied. Who will be at the goal faster (the box in which the prize lies), he won.

“Minefield”.

This game can only be played once. One child drives, but fun is guaranteed for everyone. A leader is chosen and several raw eggs are laid out on the floor. Then they blindfold him. And then, gesturing to all the other children to be silent, quickly and quietly collect the eggs. Pretending that the eggs are still lying on the carpet, you tell the leader in chorus: “To the right!”, “To the left!”, “Caution, I almost crushed!”. The ultimate goal is to go through the whole room or take the prize lying in the opposite corner. The main fun begins when the bandage is removed from the child, and he finds that he was trying not to crush non-existent eggs.

Balloon Relay.

The guys start on all fours, in front of them there are balloons on the floor. Children blow on the balloons, thereby adjusting the balloons to the finish ribbon.

Crush the ball.

Two people are playing. Each player receives a round balloon in their hands. On a signal from the leader, the guys throw the balls forward and try to sit on them. The one who crushes his ball first wins.

Since three-year-olds tend to show their character and get offended, it is recommended to prepare prizes for all the little guests. These can be fridge magnets, pencils, balloons, stickers, sweets… By the way, at the very beginning, children should be given out personal small bags so that the prizes received do not distract from new games and are not lost. The collection is replenished after each new competition. “Luggage storage” is with the parents.

However, it’s time to invite guests to Lick Your Fingers cafe (it sounds much more interesting than “Children, sit down at the table!”) and treat them to cooked goodies.

At the same time, riddles can be offered to children and their parents.

For example, these (choose the appropriate ones):

Who went out with me in the rain,
That’s why I’m like a roof. (Umbrella)

The red nose is rooted into the ground, and the green tail is outside.
We don’t need a green tail, just a red nose. (Carrot)

The living castle grumbled, lay across the door.
Two medals on the chest,
better not come into the house. (Dog)

Not a bush, but with leaves,
Not a shirt, but sewn,
Not a man, but tells. (Book)

From branch to branch,
Fast as a ball,
A red-haired circus performer gallops through the forest. (Squirrel)

Hairy, green,
She hides in the leaves.
Although there are many legs,
still cannot run. (Caterpillar)

Who in the cold winter
wanders in the forest angry, hungry? (Wolf)

Both big-eared and big-eyed,
And much to be frightened.
Climb into the bush And sleep,
Eat a stump and be full. (Hare)

Patterned tail,
boots with spurs. (Rooster)

Empty himself,
Thick voice,
Beats the shot,
Calls the guys. (Drum)

Funny animal sewn from plush,
There are paws and ears.
Give the beast a little honey
And arrange a lair for him. (Mishka)

I received these miracle bricks
as a gift.
What I make of them – I break,
And first I collect. (Dice)

Hit the wall and I’ll jump.
Throw it on the ground and I’ll bounce.
I’m flying from palm to palm,
I don’t want to lie still. (Ball)

The fat man lives on the roof,
He flies higher than everyone else,
Loves jam
And plays with the Kid. (Karlson)

Vigilantly watching guard
Behind the wide pavement.
As it looks with a red eye,
They all stop at once.
A green eye looks,
Tells you – go. (Traffic light)

Befriends the owner, guards the house,
Lives under the porch, has a ringed tail. (Dog)

Along the river, along the water,
A line of boats floats.
The ship goes ahead,
leads them behind. (Duck with ducklings)

Mixed with sour cream,
Cold on the window.
Round side, ruddy side.
Rolled… (Kolobok)

My father had a strange boy,
Unusual, made of wood.
On land and under water
Looking for a golden key.
Everywhere the nose sticks its long one.
Who is this? (Buratino)

They fall from the sky in winter
And circle above the earth
Light fluffs –
White … (Snowflakes)

Though not a doctor, not a tailor,
He carries needles with him
And lives in the silence of the forest.
And he is a good mushroom picker!
If you meet, don’t touch!
Who is this? That’s right,… (Hedgehog)

Near the forest, on the edge,
Decorating the dark forest,
It grew motley, like Parsley,
Poisonous -… (Amanita)

You can choose more riddles here: Riddles for children .

Play the black box:

wrap a prize in several layers of paper. Write a riddle on each layer. The more layers, the more interesting. The riddle is read aloud, who solves it – removes the first layer of the wrapper, and so on – layer by layer. The winner is the one who, having guessed the riddle, gets to the prize.

A more democratic option, so that no one is offended, is the “black bag”: the host calls the word associated with the holiday (the name of the birthday person, for example, or the word “holiday” itself), and announces that the bag contains objects whose names are start with each letter of the word. The host says: “What is in the bag with the letter “P”?” You can ask leading questions. The one who guesses gets the item. Then a prize for the letter “P” is played, and so on until the end of the word. The prizes, of course, are again the most common ones: a gingerbread, a comb, an orange, a marshmallow…

After the treat has been thoroughly tested, offer children games and contests, dances .

Games can be very different: building together with blocks, constructor, counting sticks, throwing balloons, playing the train, catching up. Even hide-and-seek can be played in different ways:

you can hide in the classic way (everyone is hiding, one is looking), another option is the driver hides the toy, the rest do not peep, and then look,

you can play hide-and-seek under a handkerchief (“Where Sanya? Have you seen Sanya?”).

Try to arrange a “sports competition”: “who will run the fastest?” — for example, to the opposite wall or to a toy,

“who knows how to crawl under a string?” – two adults hold the rope at a distance of 80, 60, 40 cm from the floor, and the children crawl under the rope,

“who is the most dexterous among us?” – children and adults throw balls or small toys into a basket, box.

Don’t forget to praise all the participants because they tried so hard!

Children also enjoy more challenging games.

For example, the game “Owl”.

The driver is chosen – “owl”, he stands in the center of the circle. The rest of the players dance around him and say: “Owl-owl, a big head is sitting on a tree, but suddenly how it will fly!”. With the last words, everyone scatters, and the “owl” catches them. The one who is caught first becomes the “owl” in the next game.

No need to prepare and play many games. Children themselves know what to do: play with toys, build houses from blocks, and just run and squeal with joy. Usually they don’t need adults for all this. But if you see that the holiday “freezes” a little, the children do not know what to do, then you will have to show your imagination: arrange contests, dances or play outdoor games. But all the games and entertainment you have planned should be organized with a minimum number of accessories. Complex costumes or a bunch of items to play take time and distract children from the process itself.

As for the competitions, we can offer “forfeits” in the form of a semi-flower or chamomile , on the reverse side of the petals of which very simple or funny tasks are written: recite a poem, show how an airplane flies, a steam locomotive rides, depict some or an animal, jump on one leg, repeat a tongue twister, etc.

“Collect potatoes with a spoon!”.

The game is played by two people. 6-8 potatoes are scattered on the floor. Each child has a basket and a wooden spoon. On a signal, you need to collect potatoes with a spoon, one at a time, and put them in a basket. The child who collects the most potatoes in a certain amount of time wins.

“Bite the apple!”

Tie an apple by the handle and hang it at face level. The players approach the apple one at a time and try to bite it off, holding their hands behind their backs.

Pigs.

For this competition, you should prepare some delicate dish, such as jelly. The task of the participants is to eat it as quickly as possible using matches (without sulfur) or toothpicks.

“Funny competition”.

Arrange unusual competitions for a children’s company. For example, you can organize “elephant races” (children will stomp like elephants and wave their arms like a trunk) or competitions in movement in a kangaroo, turtle style (on all fours, as if there is a shell on their back), or you can run backwards or in a “bundle” of two.

“What’s missing?”

Demonstrate some small objects, then ask the children to turn away, and remove one of the objects. Who first guessed what was missing, he won.

“Funny face”.

To prepare for this game, prepare a sheet of drawing paper with a funny character drawn on it, and cut out a large oval in place of the face. If possible, it is better to stick whatman paper on a piece of thick cardboard, for example, from a TV box or a refrigerator. Children alternately stick their faces into the oval and make faces. Who’s funnier?

“Cats, get down!”

The children are explained that when they hear: “Cats, lie down!” – They should lie on the floor. And the leader begins the story. You can say anything, the main thing is to remember as many words as possible that begin with “lo-” and periodically insert them into the story. For example: “Once upon a time there were cats in the world, and they were very cheerful. Somehow a frog comes to them and says: “Cats, catch … mice!” (here all the children usually throw themselves on the floor). And then the cats come to the stable. Cats, horses and other animals have always been friends with each other. The cat’s mother comes to them at night and says; “Cats, go to bed!” Well, and so on…

How are they similar and how are they different?

Each must answer than similar and how they differ:

Wolf and Dog,

Giraffe and Ostrus,

Chamomile and Astra,

Bus and trolley,

machine,

globe and ball,

pencil and pen.

You can choose a variety of questions – for both three-year-olds and adults, for whom you can come up with humorous riddles.

Dancing Animals.

Play music—classical, pop, rock, whatever you like—for the kids to dance to. Ask the kids to move to the beat of the music. Have the children pretend to be an animal dancing to the music. They can waddle like a duck, stomp like an elephant, step softly like a cat, move quickly with their legs like a mouse, step majestically like a tiger, frolic like a dog.

“Funny Monkeys”.

Everyone stands in a circle, and the leader says: “We are funny monkeys, we play too loudly. We clap our hands, we stomp our feet, we puff out our cheeks, we jump on toes and even show tongues to each other. Together we will jump to the ceiling, we will raise our finger to the temple. We stick out the ears, the ponytail at the top. We will open our mouths wider, we will make grimaces. When I say the number “3”, everyone freezes with grimaces. Children repeat all the movements after the leader, and when he says “Three!” – freeze.

Herring.

Everyone receives a “herring” cut out of an old newspaper with a thread and, with the help of adults, ties it to clothes so that it drags along the floor. Everyone is running and everyone is trying to step on the other’s “herring” (and cut it off), while vigilantly watching so as not to lose his “herring”. Whoever lost the “herring” is out of the game.

Attach the tail.

For this game you need a large picture of a donkey on paper, and the donkey should be without a tail. Paper tails are cut according to the number of children. At the end of the tail is a piece of tape. The picture should be hung on the wall. Children take turns blindfolding. Task: attach the tail to the right place without touching the pattern.

It is necessary to sign with a pencil where whose tail is, in order to find out at the end of the game who did the best job and give him a small prize. If someone has a controversial situation, then they can be replayed.

To calm down the children who have played out, at the end of the festive program, give 1-2 sheets of drawing paper and felt-tip pens to be “torn to pieces” so that the guests draw their favorite episodes of the party.