Mix it up: kids birthday party ideas to keep things interesting
Kids' birthday parties can be great fun. Not only are they an excuse for a group of kids to get together and have fun, but the adults can get involved in fun activities, too. Planning a birthday party doesn't have to be difficult however. You'll find that there are plenty of kids birthday party ideas that you can use to make sure your party is loved by the hosts and guests alike.
Themed parties are extremely popular amongst kids of all ages. The trick is to pick a theme that will suit the different guests who have been invited. For example, very young children may respond better to a particular theme than older children. More athletic children may enjoy a certain theme more than bookish children. Knowing kids' hobbies and interests can help you plan a great birthday party for your child and their friends. Here are some great kids birthday party ideas you can test out.
The pirate theme. Pirates are very popular right now. There are plenty of books and movies that have recently been released that involve pirates. So this is a great time to host a pirate themed birthday party. Ask your guests to dress up as pirates, and make sure you dress up, too. A baggy white shirt, some black pants, and a bandanna around your head are a good start. Set up a treasure chest full of chocolate gold coins near the party food. Pin paper skulls and cross bones to the wall. You could think about adapting party games to suit the theme. For example, you could play pin the tail on the donkey using a picture of a pirate ship and a mast.
A superheroes or even regular heroes party is one of the most popular kids birthday party ideas. This theme suits children of all ages and interests. Everyone looks up to someone or secretly wishes that they had super powers. Encourage the guests to come in costume as their favorite superhero. Theme your house to look like a comic book. For example, pin up cut outs that say bam! and thwack! and so on. The food can also be superhero themed. Use regular food, but add labels noting that it may cause certain super powers. Try to theme your games to involve common superhero themes such as invisibility or flight.
A safari is also one of the kids birthday party ideas. You can set your house or backyard up to resemble a jungle. Use paper cut outs and stuffed toys for the animal exhibits. Kids can come in costume, or you can dress up a safari guide to take the kids through the jungle. Some safari themed music can add a great effect to this particular party theme. You can also download animal sounds to play during the party. Themed colors can also add to the mood, so consider using brown, yellow and red streamers, balloons and plate sets to add to the safari feel of the party.