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Planning the perfect birthday party for your child can be hard work. That’s why we’ve created the ultimate children’s birthday party checklist so you can give your child the party they deserve. Don’t forget to use our free printable party planning checklist to keep you on track.
Budget
It’s good to get an idea of how much you want to spend from the get-go. Think about how many people are coming? Will you be hiring a venue? What food will you be serving? Will there be a any entertainment? Make sure you keep an eye on how much you’re spending, it’s easy to get carried away! Check out our tips to stay on budget.
Venue
If you’re keeping to a strict budget, having your party at home might be the best option. But if you want to go all out with a big guest list which requires a larger space, hiring a venue will be your best bet.
Theme
It’s great to get your child involved and let them choose the theme. But if you are both struggling for ideas, here are a few theme suggestions to get you started:
- Pirate
- Princess
- Sports
- Film/book
- Jungle
- Outer-space
- Superheroes
- Circus
- Rainbow
- Unicorn
Check out your local party supply store and pound shops or hop on Amazon and Ebay to get decorations at a great price. You can even get creative and make your own to keep the cost down!
Shindigz is a great online party supply store that you can use to find great decoration ideas with over 34,000 party supplies for every occasion and next day delivery!
Stumps Party is another awesome party supply store offering custom event supplies and regular deals and discounts.
Food and Drink
You can avoid the hassle of preparing a buffet by hiring a caterer that can deliver to your home or venue. But if you don’t fancy paying for a caterer, you still don’t have to make everything yourself! Don’t be afraid to ask for help from your family or other parents. If you are happy to repay the favour for your friends, they’ll be happy to help. Also, don’t forget to check if any of your guests have allergies or special food requirements before deciding what food options to go with.
Invitations
Using Microsoft Powerpoint is a super easy way to create party invitations. Get your child involved by asking them to give them out to their friends at school. But make sure to let all the parents know as well!
Birthday Cake
Think about what hobbies, movies, books, or sports your child likes in to get some inspiration or you could even get their favourite photo printed onto their cake! Hiring a professional in your area to decorate a show stopping cake is great idea to make your party special. Or if you fancy yourself as a bit of a star baker, why not make the cake yourself to keep the costs down.
Entertainment
Great entertainment is the best way to get the party started and there are so many options to chose from! Why not hire a face painter, character appearance, magician or bouncy castle to keep your guests entertained. And don’t forget the music! There are plenty of ready-made playlists available for children’s birthday parties so plug in your phone to some speakers or if you want to go all out, you can hire a DJ to keep everyone entertained.
Party Games
Every young children’s birthday party needs to have party games! Here are 10 party games perfect for younger children:
- Duck, Duck, Goose
- Pin the Tail on the Donkey
- Sleeping Lions
- Treasure Hunt
- Musical chairs
- Pass the parcel
- Pinata
- Limbo
- Musical statues
- Hot potato
Party Bags
No children’s birthday party is complete without a goodie bag. But what should you include? There’s loads of ideas, from sweets to Play-doh, and costume jewellery to bouncy balls, but the best goodie bags tie in with the theme, so if you’ve chosen one then make the most of it! Have a look at your local party supply store, pound shop or Ebay to find some low-cost options. Check out our ultimate guide to party bags!
Enjoy the Party!
Now you’re ready to plan the perfect birthday party for your child and give them a day of fun to remember! Don’t forget to use our free printable party planning checklist to keep you on track.
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