7 Things To Consider When Planning A Kids Birthday Party

Kids birthday party considerations – Planning a kids birthday is a heap of fun! Here are 7 kids birthday party considerations you gotta keep in mind when planning an epic birthday celebration.

Planning a kids birthday party is so much fun!

We love nothing more than planning and then hosting a super fun party for our little to enjoy with family and friends.

There are lots of great ideas that you can come up with. Talking to your child to generate some ideas of themes and activities that your they would enjoy is a great start.

There are a lot of great birthday party ideas online that you can research and a ton of great ideas you can find by scrolling through our party archive here at Smart Party Ideas.

You can also talk to relatives and parents of your children’s friends to start planning a birthday party date and location.

While you may have visions of the perfect party for your child floating around in your head, you also have to be realistic. No matter how carefully you plan every detail, there are bound to be some things that just inevitably go wrong. Keeping an open mind and a realistic perspective can prevent unnecessary stress or disappointment.

So, here are 7 kids birthday party considerations that should help make your next party a blast!

7 Genius Kids Birthday Party Considerations

[1] Plan a party on a day that works for the majority of your guest list

It may take some creative scheduling, but you should schedule the party on a day that works for most of the people on your guest list.

Ideally the event should be on the child’s actual birthday, but sometimes scheduling, weather, school or other circumstances can cause the party to be moved to another day.

Getting as many close friends and family members together to celebrate your child’s special day can make the day that much more memorable.

[2] Choose the venue in advance

Another important decision is where to host the party.

You could host everyone at your home, or you could go to a local pizza parlor, video arcade, park or amusement center. Whatever you choose, you should select a venue at least a month in advance. This may be a requirement, depending on where you book your party.

This also gives you plenty of time to send out invitations, buy presents and party favors and decorations. It doesn’t hurt to have an alternate location in case of inclement weather or if something goes wrong along the way.

[3] Don’t plan a long day. The party should only be for a few hours at the most

Younger children still need their nap time, so take that into consideration when you’re planning your party. You’ll want enough food and entertainment for your guests, but don’t plan too much.

This is especially important if guests are traveling from out of town. On the other hand, however, you’ll want to have enough fun activities that keep your child and their friends entertained throughout.

Hearing your child say “I’m bored” is one of the last things you want to hear at their birthday party!

[4] Plan your event around the party theme

Once you’ve selected a theme for the party, it’s easy to come up with decorations, presents and entertainment based around that theme.

For example, if your child is a baseball fan, you can play a game of tee ball in your backyard, have baseball-themed cups, napkins and plates and use baseball cards as party favors.

These are just some of the many ideas you can come up with to make the birthday party unique.

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[5] Keep things simple

The less complicated things are, the better when it comes to a kids birthday party. Plan enough fun events and activities to keep them entertained, but don’t overdo it.

There’s no need for a full day of activities or a lengthy scavenger hunt when a simple meal and a few fun games will keep everyone busy.

The adults can talk and supervise while the children are off having fun. Sometimes kids will end up doing their own thing, and have more fun than you could have ever anticipated.

[6] Set a budget

It’s great to want to give your child the best birthday possible. However, you don’t have to break the bank to do so. It’s a good idea to set a budget for your party. You can break it down into different categories like presents, entertainment and decorations.

You can even set a dollar limit for gifts if you’d like. If a certain venue that you’d like to hold the party at is too expensive, then it’s time to look at other locations or think about having the party at home. You can still make your child’s birthday memorable without having to overextend yourself financially.

For even more birthday budget considerations check out this post about hosting an epic kids birthday party on a budget.

[7] Recruit family and friends to help

Hosting a birthday party for your child and their friends and family isn’t a one-person job.

Feel free to ask friends, neighbors and relatives to help out. One person can be in charge of making the meal or preparing the desserts. Another person can help the kids with the party favors and games.

Other people can set the table, put up decorations and help with cleanup afterwards. Great parties are often a team effort, and most people don’t mind pitching in. Besides, they may call on you to help when it’s time for their child’s birthday party!

These are just some of the many ways to make a child’s birthday party special.

Take as much time as you need to start planning the event, and don’t be afraid to ask others for advice or assistance. Each birthday is a milestone in a child’s life, and should be celebrated accordingly.

Get their input and build your plans around that. Even if it isn’t exactly what you planned, it should still be a fun event that will leave people with lots of smiles and fond memories long after the party is over.