How To Organise Children Birthdays Parties

Introduction

Birthdays are a special time for both children and parents. Parents who want to please and impress their children often arrange special parties. Children can invite their friends and family to the party to play games, enjoy refreshments and open gifts. If you are planning children birthdays parties, you will want to make sure it is organized properly.

Basics

Venue

Choose a location for the party. Restaurants, banquet halls and hotel meeting rooms make great places for children birthdays parties. Choose a location that is within your budget and has enough room to accommodate guest and the games and activities you plan to have at the party. Book the venue several weeks in advance to ensure you have it in time for the party. Check with the venue owner or manager to see what types of food and activities are allow. Some venues may not allow outside food and drinks, loud noises or a large amount of guests. Be sure to get the address of the venue so you can include it on your children birthdays parties invitations.

Invitations

Make or purchase invitations for the party. If your party has a theme, choose invitations to match the theme. Many department stores sell invitations that are designed specifically for children birthdays parties. Include the child's name, the date, time and location of the part. You may also want to note if you are serving food or refreshments. Send the invitations out at least two weeks before the party to ensure all of the guests receive them in time.

Decorations

Choose decorations to match the theme of the party. You can choose to go with matching colors of streamers, tablecloths, balloons and tableware or choose one that correspond the the party theme. Decorations for children birthdays parties can be purchased online or in stores.

Games

Choose a few games to play at the children birthdays parties. Young children may enjoy games such as Pin the Tale on the Donkey or Musical Chairs. Older kids may like apple bobbing, or Simon Says. You may want to purchase some small prizes for the winner of each game. Small toys or candy-filled treat bags work well for prizes. Games will keep the children entertained while the food or cake is being served.

 

Refreshments

Cake

Choose a cake that matches the colors or theme of the party. You can make the cake yourself or order one from a local bakery. Consider how many guests you have invited when you choose the size of the cake. You may also consider purchasing a cake and several trays of cupcakes. Many people choose to serve ice cream with the cake at children birthdays parties.

Snacks

Light snacks are served at many children birthdays parties. Chips, cold sandwiches and pretzels are the most common. These snacks are convenient and inexpensive. You can place the snacks on plates and allow guests to take a plate as desired or let the guests serve themselves.

Drinks

Many people choose to serve drinks with their cake and snacks. Bottles water, soda and fruit punch are the most popular types of drinks served at children birthdays parties. You may also choose to serve coffee, milk or fruit juices if desired.

 

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