Party Planning Idea

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 balloons).
-Determine the date and time of the child birthday party.
-Choose your party theme. A Fiesta party is a great theme for any celebration.
-Choose a location (and reserve it, if necessary).
-Think of party game ideas to amuse guests. Don't forget the pinata! It will add lots of fun to your celebration.
-Make a guest list.
-Purchase invitations and paper goods. Check out our paper goods on the Fiesta party theme.

2-3 weeks before the party
-Send invitations.
-Decide what party food to give. Tacos are great for a Mexican fiesta.
-Plan kid party games and purchase the party supplies you'll need for them. Take advantage of our party game ideas to organize fun activities for your party.
-Purchase party decorations, party favors and a party pinata.

1-2 weeks before the party
-Order birthday cake, balloons and a pinata.
-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.
-Prepare remaining food and drinks.
-Finish decorating.

Now have fun...you deserve it!