If you like to think of yourself as an awesome parent, you’ll want to impress and surprise your child so that their birthday is marked in their memory! Here are ten original ideas to help you organize the neighbourhood’s coolest children’s party that kids will surely be talking about for years to come.
Becoming one year older is worth celebrating!
Our top 10 original ideas for a children’s party
Your little one (or not-so-little one) will soon be officially one year older. Here are ten original ideas to help you throw a birthday party that will make them feel special on this important day!
Strolling around in a limousine
Limousines aren’t only meant for weddings, prom nights or wealthy people! Kids love them too! Particularly teens or tweens.
For example, Sw Limousine offers custom packages for children’s birthdays which include a thematic surprise and mocktails for all passengers.
A creative theme
It’s always more fun when there’s a thematic element to a birthday party! Depending on the birthday boy or—girl’s age, the theme can be funky or lean more towards the “grown-up” side. For example, a spa or video game-themed party will make your teen feel like the coolest kid ever, while a zoo or dinosaur theme will have your youngest starred-eyed all day long!
Just think of something you know your child loves!
Once you’ve decided on a theme, planning the cake and handling decorations will be a breeze. Having a theme will even facilitate game-planning!
Organize a food tasting
Young guests will be surprised when they find out they must taste and vote on different goodies, hot dogs or chicken nuggets!
Give them a voting ballot and have them find out which foods they enjoyed most!
Kids are rarely asked for their opinions; it’s a great way to make them feel special while encouraging them to eat something other than just a birthday cake!
Invite a special guest
Special guests are always a hit! There are so many to choose from. It all depends on the theme, your child’s age and the things they enjoy.
Here are some ideas :
- A clown (there is one for all ages!)
- A magician (this too, there is one for all ages)
- Éducazoo and their presentation of animals
- Reptizoo
- A scientific animator
- Mascots
It’s an awesome way to distract and impress your little guests … while giving you a minute to catch your breath or pick up that wrapping paper lying around the living room floor!
Rent inflatables
For this one, you’ll need lots of space, supervisors, and plenty of patience. Inflatables are fun, but if you don’t want things to go south, you’ll need to supervise the kids while they’re jumping around in there!
Pre-organized Games
Kids know how to play together during a birthday party, but if you have pre-organized games, you’ll help them get out of their comfort zone.
Did you know that home escape game kit can be downloaded? They are super easy to organize, and they will keep the kids out of trouble for at least an hour!
The sweet table
No matter how old your child is turning, sweet tables are always a success [even for adults]! Make sure you have different varieties of candy and that you place them in transparent containers. Have some takeaway bags handy so that guests can munch on them on the way back home!
Look into businesses such as Bonbon Mania. They offer everything you’ll need to create a mouth-watering candy bar.
Organize a workshop
Workshops are a great way to keep little hands and minds busy and entertained all at once!
Here are some ideas :
- Scrapbooking
- Build your own teddy bear
- Cooking/baking
- Circus tricks
- Science experiments
With a bit of imagination and ingenuity, you can even create a workshop of your own … or you can also save yourself the headache and hire professionals!
Take them to a special destination
Everyone loves a special outing! If your budget permits, organizations specialized in birthday parties often offer all-inclusive packages, including the venue. This way, you can let them handle games, food, and animation!
For example, amusement parks, wall-climbing centres, bowling alleys and even movie theatres offer birthday party packages.
Photobooths
Photobooths are always a hit, whether you have five-year-olds or twelve-year-olds posing in front of the lens! Plus, they’re easy to organize. Grab a tripod and an iPad with a remote shutter, throw in a few party-themed elements, and you’ve got yourself a photobooth. You can set everything up yourself or purchase a ready-made kit!
Properly plan a birthday party
Planning is the key to a successful event!
Here is a list of some of the things you must do:
- Come up with a budget: it will factor into every aspect of your planning.
- Set a date and time: weekend afternoons are often preferred for younger children, while older kids can handle the event towards the end of the day.
- Create and distribute invitation cards: don’t wait too long if you want to make sure everyone is available.
- Book any needed suppliers
- Purchase all necessary materials—Plates, decorations, party favours, food.
- Most importantly, remember that patience is a virtue; you’ll be needing it when your living room is packed with tiny, sugar-hyped humans!
Every aspect of the party depends on the birthday boy or girl’s age!
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