Birthday party ideas toddlers: 23 Budget-Friendly Kids’ Birthday Party Ideas

23 Budget-Friendly Kids’ Birthday Party Ideas

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February 16, 2023 |10 min read

February 16, 2023 |10 min read

It’s almost time for your child’s birthday party, and you want to make sure it’s a celebration they’ll always remember. But where do you start? And how can you plan an affordable and fun party? 

Keep reading to see some ideas for kids’ birthday parties that can help you stay within your budget.

Key takeaways

• It’s possible to plan a memorable birthday party for your child within your budget.
• You can pick a theme and birthday party activities for kids that have to do with something your child loves—and includes items you already have.
• Consider hosting the party at your house, an outdoor spot nearby, or a local church or community center to save money.
• When it comes to the invitations, food, drinks and decorations, you can make items for the party, purchase discounted or secondhand supplies, look for free options and beyond.  

Creative kids’ birthday party themes and activities

Before you start party planning, it might be helpful to pick a theme—and then choose the fun activities from there. Think about what your child is interested in. Do they have a favorite movie or TV show? Or is there a toy, hobby or color they love? Picking a theme that’s familiar can help save costs because you may already have plenty of items in your house to decorate with or use for activities. 

1. Dress-up theme

Whether it’s superheroes or magical characters from a movie or TV show, dressing up can make for a budget-friendly themed birthday party. You could use supplies you already own, buy secondhand items or ask the party goers to come dressed as their favorite character.

2. Camping theme

If you’re looking for outdoor kid birthday party ideas, a camping theme could be a way to have even s’more fun. You can set up a tent you own, serve hot dogs, roast s’mores and play games like charades—or flashlight tag if your party is at night.

3. Slumber party

A birthday celebration doesn’t have to mean a huge bash. For older kids, a sleepover party with a few friends might be perfect. Pizzas, plenty of snacks, a cake and some movies are all you may need. And you could find movies on any streaming channels you already have or look for options at your local library.

4. Scavenger hunt

If you’re looking for kids’ birthday activities, a scavenger hunt can be a fun and budget-friendly option to keep your kid and their friends entertained for a while. And you can tailor it to your party’s theme. For a zoo-themed party, hide pictures of different animals around the party space for the kids to find.

5. Free or low-cost games and activities

Kids’ birthday entertainment doesn’t have to cost a lot—or anything. Guests can still have fun with free birthday party games like musical chairs and charades, or low-cost activities like a tea party or an obstacle course. 

Cost-effective venue ideas

One of the first steps to planning your child’s special day is to decide where to have it. And while the costs for some venues can add up with rental fees, food and drinks, there are some options to stay within your budget.

6. Backyard birthday party

You don’t have to worry about any venue rental fees if you have a party at your own home—or at the home of a family member or friend if that’s an option. You may also avoid having to order food and drinks from a venue since some places require that. And you won’t have to transport any party supplies to and from your home. You can turn the backyard into a fun zone with games like mini golf or ring toss.

7. Park or beach jamboree

If you live near a fun outdoor spot, like a park or beach, you could save money by choosing one of these options as a venue. Parks or beaches often have an area for gathering that you can reserve, and it’s typically free or at a cost-effective price to rent. As a bonus, the park or beach provides entertainment for kids of all ages. And if you’re worried about bad weather, consider coming up with a backup plan.

8. Church or community center celebration

If you’re looking for winter birthday party ideas for kids, you might consider a local church or community center to stay indoors. These venues are typically free or ask for a donation, refundable deposit or nominal fee to rent the space. And many have tables, chairs and a kitchen to prepare food for the party.

9. Restaurant gathering

Your kid’s favorite restaurant may have a party room that could be the perfect place to ring in their birthday. You can make the meal the main event and keep it within your budget by ordering some pizzas or appetizers for everyone to share, for example. Restaurants often have a minimum food cost or rental fee, so keep that in mind.

Inexpensive invitation ideas

Once you’ve decided on your venue and a possible theme, it’s time to spread the word about your celebration. Depending on how you choose to do that, the cost of invitations might be included in your expenses.

10. DIY invitations

One of the most personable—and budget-friendly—options is do-it-yourself (DIY) invitations. Look for materials you may have around the house or buy inexpensive ones at the store. And your kiddo may love helping to design and make them.

11. Digital invitations

Whether they’re sent by email, text or social media, digital invitations are typically a free option to invite guests to your child’s birthday party. Digital invitations can range from a casual message with all the party details to creating your own invitations on the computer. There are plenty of ideas to browse online.

12. Printable invitations

Another option is to find a digital style you like and print it out to mail or hand-deliver to invitees. You can either design it yourself or find a downloadable template that can be personalized. Templates may be free or at an affordable cost. Then just print away and share the party details.

Budget-friendly food and drink options

You’ve decided whom to invite and where and when the party will take place. Now it’s time to think about what you’ll be serving your guests. Party food and drinks can add up, but there are some cost-cutting measures you can take to stay within your budget.

13. Buy in bulk

If you buy food, drinks and related supplies needed for the party in bulk, you could end up saving in the long run. Consider purchasing items at membership warehouse clubs or looking for things you have coupons for or items that have a buy one, get one free deal. And if you get things you regularly purchase for your family, you can keep anything that’s not consumed or taken.

14. Make and prepare the food and drinks

You can usually save money by preparing and making the food and drinks yourself. If you want to involve the whole household, you could try family-friendly recipes. If you’ll be making the birthday cake, consider an anything-but-average cake. And if you’re looking for unique dessert ideas, there are some indulgent ones or twists on ice cream that can impress your guests.

15. Limit the options

It might be tempting to want to do it all or try to accommodate everyone at your child’s party, but that’s not always cost effective. Consider limiting your food and drink options to just a few choices. For example, don’t buy individual juices or sodas. Instead, you could have a couple of drink dispensers or large containers with water and lemonade. 

16. Don’t serve a meal

Similar to limiting the options, not serving a meal can help save money on food and drinks. To help with this, have the party at a time when no one will expect a meal, like 2 p.m. And you may want to include a message in your invitation saying something like “Join us for cake and punch” to set expectations.

Lower-priced decorations and party favor ideas

You’ve planned the main details. Now it’s time to consider party decorations and party favors. How big you want to go with these party supplies can affect your budget. 

17. Make your own confetti

Whether you want to toss it in the air, fill up a piñata or add some color to your table, confetti can be a fun addition to your party decorations. And you can use items around your house—like tissue paper, greeting cards, wrapping paper or ribbon—to make it. Then you could cut the items into strips, shred them or punch holes in them.  

18. Purchase solid-color items

When you’re purchasing decorations or favors, it can be cheaper to seek out solid-color items instead of a particular design or theme—like cups with your child’s favorite TV show characters on them. You could choose just one or two things with those characters, like a banner or a tablecloth, and then look for items with solid colors that complement it. 

19. Create a photo booth

For an easy favor—and fun activity—you can feature a photo booth at the party. Start by creating or purchasing a backdrop. Then make, buy or use items from your house for the props. You could decorate fun signs and have a basket of cool sunglasses, silly hats, feather boas and more. 

20. Feature make-and-take favors

If you don’t want to have the traditional goodie bags, you could have guests make a budget-friendly craft and have that be their favor. They could put together frames, decorate cupcakes or color a tote bag. And you might even be able to find a craft that goes with your party’s theme.

Other ways to save on a kids’ birthday party

Looking for even more ideas to have a budget-friendly birthday party? Here are others to consider:

21. Keep the party guest list to a minimum

Costs can add up in every area of your budget when you start pricing them out by person, so consider limiting the number of party guests. You might base the number of guests on your child’s age—like four guests for your 4-year-old—or keep it under 10 guests. 

22. Ask for and accept help

If you have friends and family who are willing to make the cake or bring an appetizer, consider taking them up on their offer. It can mean one less thing you have to purchase. You could also ask people you know for help. For example, if you’re having a firefighter-themed birthday party and know a local firefighter, consider asking them to stop by with their fire truck.  

23. Consider another way to celebrate

If you decide the party planning is too much, you might want to think about celebrating your child’s birthday in another special way, especially if they’re too young to remember it. You could go to a local museum or a nearby zoo or take a budget-friendly vacation—and have your kiddo invite a friend or two.

Kids’ birthday party ideas in a nutshell

Planning your child’s birthday party doesn’t have to break the bank. There are plenty of ways you can stay within your budget when it comes to the party’s theme, activities, venue, invitations, food, drinks, decorations, favors and more. 

As you’re buying the party supplies, you could also consider using a rewards card like the Capital One SavorOne Rewards card to earn rewards with eligible purchases. And you may want to learn about other financial planning tips for parents, even after the party.

We hope you found this helpful. Our content is not intended to provide legal, investment or financial advice or to indicate that a particular Capital One product or service is available or right for you. For specific advice about your unique circumstances, consider talking with a qualified professional.

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22 Kids’ Birthday Party Alternatives: Fun Ways to Celebrate

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These fun birthday party alternatives will have your kid jumping up and down in excitement for something new and different. Planning something different than a traditional party is really a wonderful way to think outside the box when it comes to birthdays, while still allowing everyone to have a good time. You can still make your child’s birthday a memorable celebration without throwing a party, no planning necessary.

There are a lot of reasons why you may not want to go through planning a birthday party. With these ideas, you’ll save both time and money. Many of the ideas are more budget-friendly than a birthday party and take very little planning. Here are 22 ways how to celebrate your kid’s birthday without a party.

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  Plan a Scavenger Hunt

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  A fun birthday party alternative, like a scavenger hunt, will still make the birthday boy or girl feel extra special. You can make your own scavenger hunt by creating clues that lead from one place to another. At the end can be a prize or a birthday present. These can be played inside or outside, making it a great year-round activity that will have your kid running from one clue to the next.

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  Go to the Zoo

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  A wonderful activity for a birthday is going to the zoo. It’s a great family activity that requires you to go out and have some fun, and maybe learn a few things along the way—it’s a really fun activity for both kids and adults. Going to the zoo is mostly an option for warm weather but you can bundle up and go in the winter where you’ll face fewer crowds.

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  Plan a Picnic

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  A picnic can be a great birthday alternative that celebrates being part of a family and sharing the kid’s favorite food. Plan a picnic outside if the weather’s nice or throw one inside if the weather’s not so nice. When you’re packing, be sure you have everything you need for the perfect picnic so it goes off without a hitch.

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  Go Camping

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  Camping is a budget-friendly activity that still feels special. If your child likes to camp, they’re going to love it on their birthday. Be sure to pack their favorite meals and snacks. There are even some camping games so everyone doesn’t get bored and some special memories can be made.

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  Go Bowling

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  Bowling is a favorite activity for lots of families but still feels like a special outing. Bowling games are filled with a lot of laughter and fun, making it a fun setting for a birthday celebration. These bowling games will keep everyone on their toes once the fun of the regular game is wearing out.

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  Host a Sleepover

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  Instead of having a full-blown birthday party, have your tween host a sleepover with a few friends. Besides buying some food, this is a birthday party alternative that is very low-cost and has lots of activities that won’t cost you a dime. The kids will love spending all that time together and they’ll make some childhood memories that they won’t forget any time soon.

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  Have a Spa Day

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  A spa day can be a lot of fun and if your kid likes to relax and be celebrated, they’ll love this. Plan for a few hours or a whole day, pampering the kid whose birthday you’re celebrating. Make it special with cucumbers for the eyes, a face mask, and luxurious lotion.

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  Go to a Sporting Venue

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  The sound of the crowd, the excitement of the game, and the fried food make a sporting venue a great place for a birthday. Don’t worry if you don’t have a big budget for sporting event tickets, local games can still be a lot of fun and are much more affordable.

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  Take a Day Trip

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  Get out of town and explore somewhere new with a day trip. A day trip is great because you get to travel somewhere new but it’s close enough that you don’t need to bother with a hotel to do it. Spoil the birthday kid by letting them choose where to go and what to do. This can be done any time of year, you never know what surprising sights you may come across.

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  Watch a Movie

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  Checking out the latest movie at the theater is a great activity that everyone in the family will love. Take in the latest flick and share a big tub of popcorn. Is the weather nice for the birthday? If so, then maybe plan an outdoor movie night under the stars. It’s a creative birthday idea that will have you staying at home and saving money.

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  Fly Somewhere for the Weekend

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  If you need to get even further out of town, consider taking a weekend for a trip. Fly somewhere new or a favorite destination and let the birthday weekend begin. It’s a unique birthday party alternative that might just become a tradition.

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  Spend the Night in a Hotel

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  Kids have a lot of fun staying at hotels. It’s somewhere new to stay and there are all kinds of adventures to be had. Kids of all ages will love this birthday party alternative. Whether you’re taking a road trip or just staying the night in your hometown, the adventure of it all is sure to be memorable.

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  Invite a Friend Along

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  Instead of having a big party with all their friends, consider having just a friend or two to come along. Whatever activity you’re doing is going to be more fun with a friend. Just include the friend in the celebration to make some great memories, whether it’s playing a game together or sharing a meal.

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  Host a Family Dinner

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  If you want to celebrate a birthday at home, having a special meal is a great way to make the day perfect. Host a family dinner with all the favorites of the guest of honor. Bond with family games and have lots of laughs for a special birthday. It doesn’t have to be dinner either, breakfast in bed is a great idea too.

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  Hit the Skating Rink

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  See how well you remember how to skate when you strap on some roller skates or ice skates and go skating with the family. The kids will think it’s hilarious and you’ll get a lot of laughs. The skating rink is also a fun activity for winter since indoor skating rinks are protected from the weather, but this is also a great warm-weather activity too.

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  Play at the Amusement Park

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  Amusement parks are favorites among elementary-schooled aged kids and tweens. Take the whole family and ride the roller coasters together and pig out on fried food. The kids will love you acting like a kid again and won’t soon forget the fun you had at the amusement park.

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  Try Out Laser Tag

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  Laser tag is a thrilling experience that will have your family chasing each other, trying to outperform each other with laser strikes. The birthday kid will love spending time with you in a setting that they normally don’t, making this a great alternative to a traditional birthday party. It’s a great way to mix things up and have some fun.

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  Take a Tour

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  Taking a tour is a fantastic way to learn something new. See if there’s any desire to take a tour of a museum, activity centers, or historical trips around town. Contact any places that your child loves to visit and see if there’s a tour available. They’ll get to go somewhere they love and have special VIP treatment.

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  Visit a Trampoline Park

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  Perfect for the kid that loves to spend time jumping around, a trampoline park is a must-visit. These outside and inside parks let kids jump around on huge trampolines, one to another. It doesn’t just have to be kids either, adults are encouraged to jump too. Get the family going and have a special celebration that will have fun memories to go with it.

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  Go to a Water Park

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  Water parks are open during warmer weather, so if you have a child whose birthday is in the hotter months, this may be an excellent idea for you. It’s a great way to cool down while still spending time outside. A fun alternative to a birthday party, they’ll have such a fantastic time at the water park that they won’t think twice about a party.

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  Eat at a Special Restaurant

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  Even kids have favorite restaurants that they like the best and you can surprise them with dinner at that special restaurant. Let them order what they like and make them feel special during the meal. Be sure to order dessert, you are celebrating after all.

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  Let Your Child Decide

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  Sometimes the best way to find out what someone wants is to ask them. The same goes for kids. What do they want to do for their birthday? Many kids will be excited when they hear of a special celebration all about them. They may have a unique birthday party alternative that you haven’t thought of. Keep in mind that you’re trying to plan something with less stress and more family time, without breaking the bank.

62 Fun and Memorable Things to Do on Your Birthday

6 places to celebrate a child’s birthday in Moscow

Can you remember your coolest birthday as a child?

If yes, then it must have been something unusual that caused sharp emotions and remained in the memory with bright colors for many years.

Want to give your child the same unforgettable experience, but lack ideas? Read our selection and choose the option where to celebrate a children’s birthday or get inspired to come up with something of your own!

Birthday at home:

This is the traditional and simplest option at first glance. But by connecting a little imagination, you can surprise the birthday boy and his guests by turning the apartment into a platform for creativity, where there will be many surprises and fun. To do this, you just need to think about decorating the apartment and an entertainment program, in which there will be a place for the most cheerful games and festive treats. Contests, photo shoots, magic tricks, simple workshops and home shows – the choice of entertainment is wide. If you doubt your acting talents, you can always call for help from professional animators who skillfully cope with the most difficult tasks.

For those who want to go beyond the apartment, today there are many suggestions on how to spend an unforgettable birthday.

Children’s cafe:

Having rented a room in advance, discussed the program of the event with the animators and agreed on the menu, you can safely watch how the kids frolic or even join it.

Children’s entertainment center:

If the birthday boy and his guests are already 5 years old, then you can safely organize a birthday celebration in the entertainment center, where everything is provided in order to put the irrepressible energy of the kids into action. Everything is safe and under control. Having played enough, you can look into one of the many cafes.

Quest:

Depending on the age of the children, you can choose an interesting quest in which there is a place for each participant. Everyone will like a little adventure with solving puzzles, it is only important to choose a simple and not very scary programJ.

Camping:

An unforgettable experience will be given by a real hike – with tents, a fire and baked potatoes. And it does not matter that it may not last very long, it is important that you can feel independent and mature. Albeit very close to home.

Birthday in a wind tunnel:

The most original way to celebrate a child’s birthday is to take everyone flying in a wind tunnel. To fly in a wind tunnel, the conquerors of airspace must be 4 years old.

The wind tunnel is absolutely safe for children, as well as for adults, because with them there will be an instructor who will show everything, tell and even ride on the air flow!

If you need professional help creating a festive atmosphere, you can invite a children’s birthday entertainer who will skillfully manage your event and make sure everyone has fun from the heart.

In the pre-flight area, you can organize activities for every taste and age: play board games, take spectacular pictures in the photo area, apply colorful face painting. Well, what is a holiday without music and light?! They will set the bright accents of your event.

Unforgettable impressions for children and parents are guaranteed.

And you can replenish your strength after the flight and continue the fun in the cafe.

The Vacuum wind tunnel is designed to have a great time in Moscow and get a lot of unforgettable impressions.

Give your child a holiday that he will never forget – order a turnkey organization of a children’s birthday party.

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Interesting ideas for a children’s birthday

Dear sorceresses, welcome! And for our children, we really are good sorcerers. Remember, as a child it seemed that everything was subject to adults! They just need to want to… We invite you to discuss interesting ideas for a children’s birthday party that will light up the eyes of the children with joyful lights, captivate with wonderful games, and surprise with surprises.

We select the best place for fun

Having decided on the place of the party, you will easily understand the circle of your further worries. So, having settled on a children’s club, you do not have to develop a script or think about how to surprise the rosy-cheeked brethren. Professional entertainers will do it for you. Take into account that if you decide to celebrate a children’s birthday at home, you can also invite professional fun people to a cozy (and familiar to children!) home environment. They will skillfully entertain your miracle child and all the guests with games, riddles, all kinds of “gaiety”.

Where else can you celebrate a special day?

• Children’s (family) cafes . Often in such establishments there are halls with a range of entertainment – trampolines, labyrinths or swings. Optimal – order the services of animators. For three or four year old toddlers, you can choose a fabulous theme, and for older children – from 7 years old – competitions (quizzes) with surprise prizes, exciting chemical experiments will be interesting.

• Outdoors . The main advantage is that fidgets can scream and frolic to their heart’s content. Turning to entertainment agencies, you can surprise the kids with giants on stilts. There will be no limit to amazement from a fire show (in a LED version that is safe for children) or a soap bubble show. A sea of ​​joy will be delivered by a rope obstacle course. Daughter or son turns 10 years old in the spring-summer season? Perhaps this pastime will be the best gift for them!

• Sport style . The young lady is only 8 years old, and she fearlessly dives in the pool, loves carousels, strikes with a “swallow” or “top” on ice? Is your son excited about sports? Invite the birthday people and all the perky company to the water park, amusement park or indoor skating rink. For example, if you stop at the water park, then the children will not only be able to have fun on the water slides, wallow in the Jacuzzi bubbles, but also take part in incendiary entertainment with mermaids or pirates (use the services of animators!), play with them, take pictures, get a lot of bright impressions.

Hard to choose something? Consider the nature and age of the child. Shy kids will not be comfortable in crowded and overly noisy establishments. Children under 5 years old will be bored in fitness centers or sports clubs.

Deciding on the theme – setting the tone for the holiday

Fun will be interesting for kids if you think over its theme in advance. It is from her that the flight of fantasy begins, regardless of whether you organize a bright and memorable birthday for a child at home, in a kids club or in a forest clearing. There is no desire to dedicate fun to a specific topic – just choose a color!

For example, you can use the colors of the rainbow. The baby is one year old – we select red shades for the decor and outfits, two years old – orange, and 3 years old – yellow! In the invitation (we will talk about them below), just write “We are waiting for you at the yellow, sunny, radiant party!”.

By the way, don’t forget about a bright and stylish new thing for yourself – take a look at our online store. We have all the beauties!

How to organize

Costumed or themed celebrations will bring a lot of fun to fidgets – just remember how much delight it is to transform into fox bunnies on New Year’s Eve! Holding fun in one style will make it fabulous, unusual, memorable. Which of the kids will refuse to travel or look for treasures in the company of Cheburashka or Pinocchio? And how can a party in the style of Smurfs or Minions not delight the boy-girls?

It’s always funny to turn into funny characters. Come up with an original name for the fun:

• “Cheerful Clowns”. Children will be delighted if they are given paper caps, “ears” and “noses”, masks, bow ties.
• “Heroes of your favorite cartoons”. For a girl, for example, you can make (rent) an outfit for Malvina, Dasha the Traveler, Sofia the First. For a boy – Fixik, Luntik or Ninja Turtles.
• Brave Pirates! Stock up on vests, blindfolds, pirate daggers.

It is up to you how to name and how to spend the holiday fun. We advise you to start with a congratulatory program, then move on to the table, and then to active entertainment, quizzes. The task of the presenter is to build a celebration in a fun and relaxed way in line with the chosen theme, distribute roles, captivate all the kids into solving riddles, contests, dances. And also invite the children to the table, bring in a festive (with flaming candles!) Cake.

Little tip: Consider the interests of the culprit (or culprit) of the fun. For a little fashionista who is in awe of the beautiful Winx fairies and dreams of a magic wand, a holiday in the style of a resilient Masha and the Bear can bring tears. A young dreamer who is fond of fantasy is unlikely to enjoy being in the image of Ivanushka.

Preparing invitations

The place for noisy fun has been determined, the theme has been chosen – it’s time to come up with and send out original invitations! Long before the party, they will set the young “invited” in a festive mood. Of course, they can be purchased ready-made, but we advise you to create crafts-invitations with your own hands.

What crafts will kids love?

• Winged beauties. On multi-colored or shiny paper, draw butterfly wings. Carefully cut them along the contour with a common part (do not cut!). Fold the wings in the center, make two small cuts in the middle. Expanding the wings, you will get a loop. Include an invitation decorated with a scroll in it. Decorate the wings with beads, artificial pebbles, and other materials that the kids will like.
• Crown. From thick golden (bright yellow) paper, cut out a crown of a suitable size. Make holes with a hole punch (awl) along the edges, insert a ribbon into them. On the inside of the craft, write an invitation text and tie a ribbon.
• Airplane. Fold the paper in half, stick a bright blue or blue wide strip – you get the sky. Glue clouds made of white paper (fluffy cotton wool). Place an airplane on the side. Attach a flag with the words “Invitation” to the tail.

Would you like to speed up the process? Send out invitation cards with a photo of the baby by e-mail. It will also be fun to receive a video with an invitation from the (!) birthday person himself.

Show imagination – decorate the room

To maintain a fabulous atmosphere, dress up and fill with “childhood” an apartment or a room in which fidgets will frolic. So, festive caps for the culprit of fun and guests will initially serve as a wonderful decoration for the table. You can decorate the ceiling area with paper ribbons and balls.

To make your child’s birthday decoration ideas come true:

• decorative flowers;
• beads and sweets;
• family photos;
• garlands and flags;
• soft toys.

Use hanging numbers, inscriptions, which are on sale. Attach bright butterflies and fun pompoms to the curtains. Children will be interested in tablecloths with funny puzzles, funny pictures. Do you know how to decorate a room – apart from the ceiling and walls – with lots of balloons? Tie them to the legs of the chairs – the dining area will immediately stand out brightly. You can also put small soft surprises, sweets in them – and arrange competitions. Remember that the design should be as safe as possible for the kids.

We arrange games, competitions

Friends, here we come to the “heart” of an entertainment event – ​​exciting games. When deciding what to play with the naughty, how to organize everything fun, do not forget about the numerous prizes for all, all guests. After all, happy faces kids are our main goal!

Fun puzzles

Each kid should be given a box of puzzles (about 10 big pieces). On command, the kids begin to make pictures.