Planning a Childs Birthday Party

Birthday parties are incredibly special, especially for younger children. Getting the opportunity to show a child how much they are loved, appreciated, and valued is important, especially in those younger years. So, when holding a birthday party for your own child, for a friend’s child, or for nieces or nephews, what should you start thinking about? 

Time is Your Friend

When you have more time, of course, you can get more done. So, as soon as you know who you are are holding a party for, you need to get on with the planning. Giving yourself plenty of time to get arrangements in place will reduce the amount of stress and pressure you feel; it will also help you to ensure that you have covered everything. Ideally, you will give yourself at least 2 months to plan a party (and possibly longer if you need to arrange a venue as these often get booked up months in advance.

The Decor and Theme

You can just throw together a party, but why would you want to? When you can create a party around a theme or an idea, then it helps to bring all of your ideas together. Children are stimulated by audio and visuals, so having a theme and even having decor that suits them (their personalities and their interests) is important. When it comes to choosing a theme or decor for the party, remember not to go too crazy. Having touches on their favorite movie is often just enough. Heavily branded decor items and even tables full of them can distract attention away from the birthday prince or princess.

The Cake and Party Food

The showstopper of any child’s birthday party is always going to be the cake, so it is important that you invest time into decorating the cake. One of the best ways to decorate a birthday cake often involves purchasing the decorations and then adding them to a homemade or store-bought cake, because this way you can get the cake looking exactly how you want it to (and featuring only what you want).

Party Venue and Location

How many children are going to be attending the party, and how many family and friends will be going along. Small gatherings can comfortably be held at home; however, when the numbers start to increase, you are going to have to start looking at physical venues such as children’s play centers. Making sure that everyone has enough room to move and enjoy themselves is crucial, and of course, if you have entertainment lined up, space is important.

The Entertainment

From karaoke to a clown or children’s performer - what entertainment are you going to use and incorporate into the party? Could you, for example, get a visit from their favorite character, or could you organize a clown to host (and entertain) the children for an hour or two? If you are hiring performers or entertainers, you need to give plenty of notice, and you will need to book at least 2-3 months in advance of your planned party date.