We are independent & ad-supported. We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links.
WiseGEEK

Advertiser Disclosure

Our website is an independent, advertising-supported platform. We provide our content free of charge to our readers, and to keep it that way, we rely on revenue generated through advertisements and affiliate partnerships. This means that when you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Learn more.

How We Make Money

We sustain our operations through affiliate commissions and advertising. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the merchant at no additional cost to you. We also display advertisements on our website, which help generate revenue to support our work and keep our content free for readers. Our editorial team operates independently from our advertising and affiliate partnerships to ensure that our content remains unbiased and focused on providing you with the best information and recommendations based on thorough research and honest evaluations. To remain transparent, we’ve provided a list of our current affiliate partners here.
Travel

What Should I Consider When Planning a Children's Birthday Party?

By Nychole Price
Updated May 17, 2024
Our promise to you
WiseGEEK is dedicated to creating trustworthy, high-quality content that always prioritizes transparency, integrity, and inclusivity above all else. Our ensure that our content creation and review process includes rigorous fact-checking, evidence-based, and continual updates to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Our Promise to you

Founded in 2002, our company has been a trusted resource for readers seeking informative and engaging content. Our dedication to quality remains unwavering—and will never change. We follow a strict editorial policy, ensuring that our content is authored by highly qualified professionals and edited by subject matter experts. This guarantees that everything we publish is objective, accurate, and trustworthy.

Over the years, we've refined our approach to cover a wide range of topics, providing readers with reliable and practical advice to enhance their knowledge and skills. That's why millions of readers turn to us each year. Join us in celebrating the joy of learning, guided by standards you can trust.

Editorial Standards

At WiseGEEK, we are committed to creating content that you can trust. Our editorial process is designed to ensure that every piece of content we publish is accurate, reliable, and informative.

Our team of experienced writers and editors follows a strict set of guidelines to ensure the highest quality content. We conduct thorough research, fact-check all information, and rely on credible sources to back up our claims. Our content is reviewed by subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and clarity.

We believe in transparency and maintain editorial independence from our advertisers. Our team does not receive direct compensation from advertisers, allowing us to create unbiased content that prioritizes your interests.

A children's birthday party is an exciting event in which a child and their friends get together to celebrate. It is a really fun time for children, but can be stressful for the adults who are planning it. There are several things you must consider when planning the birthday party.

When planning a children's birthday party, think about where you are going to host it at. If you are having a lot of children present, you might not want to have the party at your house, as it will get messy and be very chaotic. During the summer or spring, consider having it at a park, as it is free and has lots of room to run. Fall and winter means the possibility of rain, so you may want to have the party somewhere indoors, such as at a pizza joint or bounce house facilities.

The second thing to consider when planning a children's birthday party is what the theme is going to be. It should be a theme your child is interested in at that time. If your son is enthused with Spiderman, get a Spiderman table cloth and napkins. Allow him to go with you and help pick out the decorations.

Hosting a children's birthday party means you will need to choose party games for the kids to play. There are several popular games you can play, such as pin the tail on the donkey and hitting the pi&ntilede;ata while blindfolded. For more games to play, visit the party game central website. There are hundreds of games to choose from, with most using basic party supplies such as balloons and music.

Goody bags are popular at a children's birthday party. These are usually filled with party favors and candy. If you have goody bags at a toddler's party, make sure there is nothing in the bag the children could choke on, such as jaw breakers or small balls. When providing candy, take into consideration any allergies a child may have, such as a peanut allergy.

Young children quickly become overwhelmed when attending a birthday party. For the sake of the parents involved, keep the party short, but sweet. Try not to plan a toddler's birthday party during naptime, or late in the evening. Two hours is usually a good time frame for a party, as it allows time for conversation, games, cake and presents, without having to rush. As soon as the young kids start to get burned out, the children's birthday party is over.

WiseGEEK is dedicated to providing accurate and trustworthy information. We carefully select reputable sources and employ a rigorous fact-checking process to maintain the highest standards. To learn more about our commitment to accuracy, read our editorial process.
See our Editorial Process Share Feedback

Related Articles

Discussion Comments

By sunnysideup — On Jul 01, 2011

A fun party we put on for one of our kids was a murder mystery dinner on a local train. Everyone on the train was "in on it" and the servers were actors too.

The kids loved getting dressed up and having dinner while getting to be detectives. I filmed the action so they could watch it all over again later that night at the slumber party.

If you don't have a murder mystery train in your town or city, you can host your own murder mystery dinner, they come in party packages. Oh, and don't forget to tape off the location of the murder with yellow caution tape. This really adds to the party flavor.

By chrysalis — On Jul 01, 2011

Planning birthday parties for my children was always so much fun since they're all born at different times of the year and had such differing interests.

Of course, we've had our share of pool parties, beach parties, painting parties, bowling parties and pizza parties. My all-time favorite party idea for my youngest son came out of the survival skills class he had just finished (he was 12 years old at the time). We hosted it at a park and the kids had to learn some brief survival skill rules of the game and then they got to break up into teams to build 4 debris shelters. It was the most amazing party. The kids absolutely loved it. I really should've marketed this idea.

I even had a blast coming up with prizes and goody bags. It was simple finding everything at the dollar store like little gummy worms, flashlights, water bottles, small first aid kits - everything they needed to "survive". The cake? It was a volcano, of course!

WiseGEEK, in your inbox

Our latest articles, guides, and more, delivered daily.

WiseGEEK, in your inbox

Our latest articles, guides, and more, delivered daily.