Party Planning

Hosting a child birthday party is fun, but it takes some thought and advance party planning. Follow our suggested kid birthday party ideas for getting the party organized, and you'll find that the big day itself will go smoothly!

4-6 weeks before the party
Ask friends or relatives to help you with the party planning. Let them take charge of a certain task in your list, (for example, grandma can be in charge of the birthday cake).
Determine the date and time of the child birthday party.
Choose your party theme, (our party store will give you ideas).
Choose a location (and reserve it, if necessary).
Gather kid birthday party ideas on what to play with the children, (ask your child for help).
Make a guest list.
Purchase invitations and other party paper goods, (check out our paper goods store).

2-3 weeks before the party
Send invitations.
Decide what party food to give. Click on the following link for some party recipes.
Plan kid party games and craft activities and purchase all the party supplies you'll need for them.
Purchase party decorations, party favors and a party pinata.

1-2 weeks before the party
Order birthday cake and balloons.
Purchase film, batteries, and candles.
Purchase drinks and snacks.
Buy a gift.

Day before the party
Prepare any food and drinks that can be made in advance.
Start decorating, if possible—after the kids are in bed is a good time to start.

The Big Day
Pick up the birthday cake and the balloons (don't forget the ice!)
Prepare remaining food and drinks.
Finish decorating.

Now have fun...you deserve it!