Party Ideas for a Kid's Birthday
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Give your little leaguer the home run of a party they deserve with this creative yet simple baseball theme party. We've got 6 amazing ideas that are not only easy, but leave a lasting impression.
Decoration
Kids dreaming of the big leagues will want to celebrate their birthday in baseball style, and we've got the how-to! You won't believe how easy it is to turn your event into a baseball themed bash.
Decoration
Create your own birthday number decorations with a little tissue paper and glue with this handy DIY idea. Celebrate your child's new age with this vivid birthday party decoration.
Inspiration
Celebrate your mini me with our Mini Party Celebrate Crate! Full of teeny tiny ideas that pack big amounts of fun. Your little ones will love a party sized just for them.
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Just because T-Rex had a not-so-friendly attitude doesn't mean dinos don't deserve a roar-ing good birthday banner! Hang this dinosaur theme banner to dress up any table or wall for the ultimate party decoration for your child's birthday.
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There's nothing kids like more than to wear their favorite animal or character on their clothing. Make their dino dreams come true with this simple yet creative DIY felt shirt idea. Your little one will love seeing all of their friends wearing their dino party favor to school the next day.
Decoration
Tulle is one of the more inexpensive craft supplies you can use to decorate for any kids birthday party. Check out this simple tutorial for a tulle birthday wreath any kid will love and can even help make.
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Use your kid's birthday party to inspire the favors you hand out once the fun is over. Using the dinosaur birthday party for boys as a guide, Vanessa crafted these easy party favors for kids. They're super simple and can also be made to match virtually any birthday party idea!
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Throw a mermaid themed birthday party for the little girl in your life with these tips and party ideas! From table setting ideas and cute treats, there are so many ways to turn your space into an magical under the sea party.
Decoration
Add some color to your kids birthday party without breaking the bank. Inexpensive streamers prove they can be more than paper strands along the ceiling in this easy craft tutorial.
Inspiration
Let your daughter and her friend get creative at her next birthday party by letting them craft their own headbands! Check out these easy tutorials for fun and creative ideas.
Invitation
See how we used burlap to customize these party invitations for a cowgirl kids birthday party. See how to invitations a more personalized look with this tutorial.
Decoration
Little boys aren't usually as interested in their birthday decorations as their moms might be, but Dino loving kiddos will really love this birthday decoration.
Craft
For a cowgirl kids birthday, don't settle for the store bought generic badges. This simple tutorial for DIY badges adds frilly fun to the classic sheriff badge that girls will love as well as a personalized touch to the party.
Activity
Let's face it - that 364 day gap between kids birthdays can be pretty long if you're the little one looking forward to the celebration. Fill the big time gap with birthday party fun throughout the year. The perfect birthday party excuse? A baby doll celebration!
Inspiration
Plan your child a magical circus theme birthday party they'll never forget. Check out these fun ideas for clown theme treats, big top inspired decor and other ways to have circus fun!
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Go DIY crazy for your child's next birthday. From making your own confetti shooters to crafting a customized birthday crown for your little prince or princess, roll up your sleeves and get crafty with these fun DIY kids birthday party ideas from around the web.
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Plan a birthday party full of artsy craft projects for the little guests to unleash their inner DaVincis! We rounded up some fun kids craft ideas you can have at your next kids birthday party for some crafting fun.
Story
You might think December babies have it hard. Do they get to have theme parties? Or maybe they don't get as many gifts? After conducting an informal poll, it's easy to see that celebrating Christmas birthdays isn't only simple, there are some really great perks, too.
Activity
Consider setting up a cake pop fondue station at kids birthdays for a fun, interactive party activity that encourages creativity. It's a simple set up, but will make for an impressive display that the kids will have a ton of fun at!
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It's easy for kids birthdays around Halloween to get overshadowed by all the hooplah the holiday brings with it. For a birthday party theme for kids that compliments, but won't be overshadowed by all that's awesome about Halloween, use this pirate birthday party theme as inspiration.
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More and more, party hosts and parents need to be considerate of food allergies when planning kids birthdays. We've put together a food allergy hot sheet to help bring attention and answers to concerned hosts and moms.
Craft
Toddlers and young children will adore these edible Sesame Street birthday decorations and you will too. They're sweet, fun and a healthier alternative to those ever popular candy bars at parties!
Recipe
Sleepover birthday parties are a popular way to celebrate kids birthdays. Not only are they so much fun for the kids - they require a lot less work to make it so for moms. Sure, you're probably not going to get as much rest that night as you normally would, but it's a lot more laid back celebration. Here, we've got menus for the night and morning after sleepovers to make it even easier to plan.
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If little boys aren't running around pretending they're cowboys, we bet there are a few real cowboys they think of as heroes. If your boy is a Wild West fan, why not celebrate his next birthday with a "yee-haw!" and all out cowboy party? Contributor Chris Nease has some really awesome inspiration!
Decoration
We're back to basics with this balloon birthday party that bursts with bright colors and sweets! Birthday party ideas featured here include DIY decor, cupcakes in a jar and balloon fun for the kids.
Inspiration
Finding that perfect theme for your little girl's birthday party is essential! For one thing, your theme will more than likely be very important to your daughter, but for another, it'll help make the planning process for you easier. Here, 3 simple birthday ideas to take your party to the next level.
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Have some fun and celebrate the little moments with your kids! Host an inexpensive and activity filled pizza party with a few friends for whatever reason you can think up - new glasses, good grades or TGIF are all appropriate in our book!
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The best way to keep a kids entertained at a birthday party is by giving them activities. Here are some suggestions for taking your children and their friends on a colorful trip to the 60's with this groovy, tie-dye themed, birthday party.
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Celebrate a little girl's birthday with a 'Pancakes in Paris' party! This delightful brunch is an easy celebration to plan, create and enjoy. Read on for tips and easy decor ideas that will have your guests cooing "ooh la la"!
Inspiration
Have some Olympic fun this summer with the kids. In honor of the 2012 games, invite your children's friends over for their own Olympic-inspired games out back with one of our fun invitations, then decorate your table using coordinating printables for festive, yet functional decor.
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Expert Lara Shriftman gives her tips on how to throw the perfect superhero kids birthday party from decor to printable ideas and snacks for kids.
Recipe
There's been a growing awareness for food allergies among parents when it comes to party planning. These easy gluten-free recipes are perfect for kids birthdays.
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Whether your kid's fave movie is the Harry Potter series or The Lion King, throw them a fun movie themed party for their next birthday. Check out this birthday party idea for tips on creating a homemade concession stand, treats and ice cream sodas to bring the movie theater at home!
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Take a page out of Contributor Coryanne Ettien's book and host a casual ice cream social for your child's birthday this summer. It's the perfect birthday party idea for an at-home celebration with the family.
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A one-of-a-kind theme for a kids birthday party during the spring, this adorable Lions & Lambs birthday party is budget-friendly, fun and gets the kids outside. Frothy creamsicle milkshakes, themed party food and crafty kids birthday games make for a day out that will leave them happy and excited for more springtime fun.
Craft
Goodie bag favors are a must at any kids birthday. This easy craft tutorial uses basic craft supplies anyone might have lying around and transforms them into an adorable and budget-friendly bag kids will love. Have the kiddies make their own and fill with lots of sweet treats!
Inspiration
As kids get older they tend to expect the presents, fanfare and treats that go along with birthdays. While they still get excited for these things, it's hard to get a real surprise out of them with just the expected. Really make the first moments of their day a special surprise with these kids birthday ideas from Karen.
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For so many kids camp is another wonderful part of summer. For others, it's not something they necessarily have the opportunity to do. Whether your children aren't yet old enough to head away to summer camp or just can't get away for a few weeks all at once, try bringing summer camp to your own backyard. Our ideas are great for a theme party but the tee pee crafts alone will offer endless enjoyment all summer long.
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Get the kids together for a play date or birthday at the local gym or park for a gymnastics theme party! We've put together a few tips to decorate a big space festively, but also inexpensively and easily with a bit of DIY creativity.
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If your daughter is a spring or summer baby, a tea party is a good choice for a birthday celebration. These ideas for delicate bites to eat, garden-inspired decor and handmade doilie craft make this birthday celebration a special one, but also minimizes the amount of prep work and party costs.
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Max & Ruby has become a kid favorite and we loved the idea of using the show as inspiration for our Easter celebration. Check out the ideas here - perfect for any child's birthday party, too!
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Kids' birthdays can be a challenge to plan as they grow older. You want them to have fun but you also want the party to be something they'll remember without caving in to popular trends. One great idea that everyone will have fun with is a tie-dye party! Your parents will probably remember tie-dying their own clothing during the 60s and this fun and creative activity hasn't changed a bit. It's appropriate for both boys and girls and you can extend the theme to the decor as well as the refreshments!
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Slumber parties are a fabulous way to celebrate a birthday or simply let your child have an impromptu celebration will all her friends. Find out how to make your child's sleepover perfect!
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A bubble theme party is a fun and exciting way to transform the simple pastime of blowing bubbles into an event worth celebrating. Kids will spend ours blowing billions of bubbles and eating bubble-shaped treats with these inventive ideas for a full-on bubble bash.
Autism and Birthdays
Every child deserves to celebrate their birthday! But, parents of autistic children face the added challenges this disorder presents.Research has only begun to understand the complexities of autism, and there are numerous theories on how to manage the disorder. Therefore, for the purposes of this ar...
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Celebrate your son's birthday with this idea inspired by the children's show Bob the Builder. A construction theme party is a great way to get the kids thinking, creating and just having some good fun with their friends.
Inspiration
Dress up your child's birthday with a snack table inspired by all the characters Toofie, Zoozie and Goobie meet along the way of their Big Balloon Adventure.
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The Oogieloves in The Big Balloon Adventure makes for the perfect theme party for kids birthdays. Filled with song, dance, lots of color, fun characters and so many positive messages, it's a the perfect movie to inspire a celebration.
Party Inspiration
If your child has a love of the outdoors, an afternoon "campout" in the yard with his buddies is a great idea for a birthday party. Here, a few easy ideas to get you started.
Activity
Host a pool part for kids at a hotel with these easy tips and party ideas!
Tip
Head to theaters this August to celebrate the release of The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure with your kids. Here's the 411 on why we're such fans of this new movie for kids.
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The latest hit from Disney Junior, Doc McStuffins makes for a great birthday party for girls, but is also easy enough to do for a themed playdate. Check out some of our ideas for inspiration!
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If your little one has dreams of making it big in the world of NASCAR and racing, throw him a racecar themed party for his next birthday! We've got a few tips and tricks on making your party come in first place - no license required.
Activity
Sleepover parties are some of the funnest for kids and though they don't necessarily require as much prep as other kid parties, it's essential to have fun activities planned. Check out our top 20 ways to keep kids entertained at sleepover celebrations.
Inspiration
A pink princess theme is probably the number one choice for little girls birthdays. We've seen plenty of adorable Disney princess parties, so now, we're rounding up a few crafty pink princess party ideas we found recently. They're great for budget-birthdays, but also perfect for a rainy day to channel creativity and imagination!
Tip
Any holiday threatens to overshadow a kids birthday, but Halloween in particular, is such a fun, exciting and consuming one for children, it poses the most trouble to birthday planning. We've got 10 simple tips to ensure your child's Halloween birthday is just as special as any other birthday during the year.
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This summer, I threw a Diego and Dora themed party for my son, Lucas, and his friend, Liv, because Go, Diego, Go! is currently their favorite TV show. In order to incorporate girls into the party as well, I included Dora from Dora the Explorer into the theme, which was a fun addition.
Craft
Build excitement for your child's birthday by starting the countdown a month early! It will really make your child feel special and festive.
Craft
Every kid wants to be the star of his or her birthday party. Make your little one stand out with this adorable homemade foam crown. Add stars for an extra special touch!
Craft
Rather than generic store-bought party hats, make these personalized ones for your kid's next birthday party. Made from craft foam, these are fun and simple to make. Add the guests' initials to make them special.
Tradition
Every culture has its own unique coming of age celebrations, often coinciding with kids' birthdays. Quinceanera celebrations, on a young girl's fifteenth birthday, celebrate her entrance to womanhood while reaffirming her faith. It begins with solemn affirmation and ends in an exciting and fun party steeped in tradition. The history behind this coming of age event is ancient but fits in perfectly with modern society. Parents have enjoyed planning the celebration, an event so important that it is second only to their daughter's wedding.
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Kids' birthdays are a lot of fun for everybody but sometimes we have trouble coming up with a theme that our children will enjoy and that we can afford. One great idea is a Wild West Ice Cream Theme Party because what little boy doesn't love cowboys? The Wild West theme means simple and inexpensive decorations and there are dozens of games children can play with very little extra equipment. Even the parents will love the Wild West theme so you may see it duplicated at your next block party!
Decoration
Transform your space into an inviting, colorful room of excitement by adding a balloon arch! Buy a pre-made one or better yet, make your own using colors and patterns to match your theme.
How To
Make your child's birthday cake is a great way to make a totally customizable confection that will put a smile on your child's face and be one of his or her most memorable presents. Find out how to make the perfect birthday cake!
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Pool Party ideas for little swimmers that will make a big splash this summer.
Craft
Send off kids from your child's birthday party with this adorably cute DIY party favor. Make these salty yet sweet treats that uses a simple plastic baggie and a clothespin in a fun way!
Recipes
Kids are crazy for Nutella! Having sweet treats made with Nutella at your kid's birthday party will make them the most popular kid at recess! Make a few of these Nutella recipes for a sweet way to celebrate their a kid's birthday.
Craft
Whenever you customize anything with a kid's name, they'll love it! For their next birthday party, make these DIY monogrammed bottles to serve their favorite juices or milk in. Check out our how-to for this DIY birthday party idea.
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An alternative sweet treat to serve at a kids birthday is this YUMMY s'mores birthday sundae. It may not be a classic cake, but the gooey goodness of melted marshmallow and chocolate is perfect for a birthday treat.
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These unique cookie sandwiches have that fun birthday look with it's rainbow sprinkles. Bake these sandwich cookies that taste cake but look like cookies for a cute treat for the birthday kid.
Recipe
Instead of baking the standard yellow birthday cake, make a tangy lemonade inspired birthday cake with one of these yummy recipes. We've got lemonade cakes in a jar, cake pops, layered cake and lemonade cake with cream cheese frosting.
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