How to Plan the Best Kiddie Party Ever: Top Ideas

So your child’s birthday party might still be months away, but it wouldn’t hurt to come up with some ideas for inspiration, even now. Yes, you might still have time to plan it – but, as you very well know, planning a kid’s birthday party can be both nerve-wracking and exciting, and besides, you have to secure the venue, the menu, and the entertainment in advance to avoid problems later on. But how can you make your kid’s birthday party extra special? What can you do that will delight the birthday celebrant as well as all their guests? Here’s how you can plan the best kiddie party ever, starting with some top ideas. 

What you should know 

Kiddie parties will always be a source of joy and excitement for both the kids and the parents, and that’s why planning one requires you to carefully consider all aspects of your child’s birthday party – from the theme to the decor, the entertainment and activities, and the food. 

• Choose a theme

The first step when it comes to planning a kiddie party is to choose a theme. With a well-chosen theme, you can set the tone for the event – and it will be much easier to decide on the decorations, the activities, and even the food. You can go for a popular theme such as a superhero theme, a Disney princess theme, or a pirate theme, or you can get creative and come up with your very own theme.

An exceedingly popular theme – and it’s a classic, too – is a carnival or fairground theme. A carnival or fairground party is a fun and festive way to celebrate your child’s birthday. In order to create an authentic fairground atmosphere, you can opt for a fairground hire service, and they will set up all the rides and games for you. You can then decorate the space with lots of balloons, bright colors, streamers, and props like cotton candy machines and popcorn, carnival stalls and booths, and plenty of entertainment and games.

• Think about the games and activities 

When planning your child’s birthday party, you need to have a variety of activities and games to keep the children entertained – nothing is worse than a bored child, much less 20 bored children! If you decide to go for a carnival theme, you can set up games and booths such as balloon darts, ring toss, and hook a duck, and you can also have a magician, face painting activities, a photo booth, and an inflatable slide or a bouncy castle.

• Decide on the menu

One other thing that will make your child’s party complete is the menu. For a carnival theme, it’s easy – you can serve treats such as hotdogs and burgers, popcorn, candy, and ice cream sundaes. You can also set up a lemonade stand or a soda fountain for kids and adults alike.

• Put up the décor 

Everyone knows decorations are essential to any party, and at your children’s birthday party, décor is a given! They also help create a festive environment for the kids, and when you decide on a carnival theme, you can decorate the space with colorful streamers, confetti, balloons, and carnival props such as clowns, circus animals, and fairground booths. You can even hire a few carnival rides, from carousels to bumper cars, and for sure, the kids will have a blast.