Birthday Planning

Follow our birthday party ideas for planning a kid party in advance to ensure a fun celebration that will run smoothly and will need little work on the actual day of the party.

4-6 weeks before the party
Determine the date and time of party.
Choose your party theme. Browse our site for party ideas on many party themes.
Choose a location. This will determine other factors, such as the kid party games you can plan for the party.

2-3 weeks before the party
Send invitations.
Plan your menu.
Plan kid party games and craft activities. Purchase all the party supplies you'll need for them. Check out our craft supplies that will help you keep children entertained with creative craft-making activities.
Browse our site for the party decorations, party favors, candies, and other non-perishable items.

1-2 weeks before the party
Order the birthday cake and balloons. If you are preparing the birthday cake, get the cake decorating supplies you'll need.
Purchase drinks and snacks.
Remember to buy the birthday present!

Day before the party
Prepare the birthday cake and decorate it. You can ask your child for help. Let the fun of their birthday begin!
Prepare any food and drinks that can be made in advance.
Start decorating.

The Big Day
Pick up the cake (if you are not preparing it), balloons, and ice.
Prepare remaining food and drinks.
Finish decorating.