Your child’s birthday is coming up pretty soon, have you started planning out what you want to do for his or her birthday? There’s a lot that goes into it – a theme, party favors, food, entertainment, and a venue. Sure, this can be a challenge, but we are here to help! Here are something helpful tips and fresh ideas that will get you on your way to an awesome birthday party for your kid!

4 Tips for Planning a Kids Birthday Party

1. Should There Be a Theme?

A theme is rally helpful when looking for inspiration for activities and a menu. You can have stations at the party that tie back to the theme – the kids would love it. Just make sure that you’re picking a theme that children in that age group will understand, so keep it simple. Carnival and luau themes are always a good idea for something fun and colorful!

2. When Should the Party Start?

You should try and keep the party short so that the kids don’t get too exhausted. 2 to 3 hours is a good amount of time to hold a party, and preferably in the middle of the day, such as 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

3. Keep the Menu Simple

Kids are kind of picky at this age when it comes to food – and messy, too. Fruit is always a good idea (the parents will appreciate a healthy snack), and sandwiches or pizza are always a fan favorite among youngsters. You don’t even have to stick with a typical cake, either. Many people prefer cupcakes, cookies or ice cream instead. Trust me, the kids will love any of these.

4. Plan Easy and Fun Activities

Whatever activities you plan should always involve everyone at the party. You want the kids to feel included, they aren’t going to want to sit back and watch everyone else participate. You could have a balloon animal or face painting station – these are always a crowd pleaser. A magician is the perfect form of entertainment for a party. They keep kids excited and can have them participate in the tricks. Magic is a fun and exciting activity for a birthday party.