Party Ideas for a Kid's Birthday
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!
Tip
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.