Kids Birthday Party Checklist

Planning a children’s birthday party can be a lot of work. There are a lot of things to do, book and hire and get ready, even for the simplest get together. Celebrity Party Planner can help make your job easier by doing most of the party planning work for you so all you have to do is show up and have fun. But here is a handy check list to help make you make sure you have set up and arranged everything you need to pull off a great birthday party for that important kid in your life. Here is the list and there is a link to a printable birthday party checklist at the end.

• Location (your house or backyard, a park, an indoor playground, a restaurant, bowling alley, mini-golf, amusement park, roller rink, ice skating rink, movie theater, baseball game, bakery, ice cream parlor, etc.)
• Invitations – be sure to include:
  • All the details of address, date, time (include an end time to give parents an expectation of how long the party will be)
  • RSVP info. Most people like having the option of phone AND email even if you’re doing an online invitation
  • Any special instructions or info
    • If at a park or other large public area, details as to where your party will be
    • Decide if they will say “No siblings please”
    • Gift registry or request for no gifts or donations
• Decorations
  • Kids Birthday Party Decoration Ideas: Balloons, Streamers, Confetti, Photographs of the birthday girl or birthday boy, Wall decorations, Table cloths
• Pick a theme
  • Kids Birthday Party Theme Ideas: Princess (Rapunzel, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Snow White, Tiana, etc.), Super Hero (Spiderman, Batman, Transformers, Iron Man, etc.), Magic, Tea Party, Construction, Cars & Trucks (Disney’s Cars), Trains (Thomas the Tank Engine), Farm or zoo, Favorite TV Show or Movie (Dora the Explorer, Star Wars, Yo Gabba Gabba, Toy Story, Sponge Bob, Sesame Street, Bob the Builder, Harry Potter, Glee, etc.) Science party, 50’s party, 60’s hippy party, 70’s Disco party, 80’s party, Hawaiian luau
• Games and activities
  • Kids Birthday Party Games and Activities Ideas: Pinatas, Carnival games, Contests, Face painting, Balloon animals, Karaoke machine, Bubble machine, Arts & Crafts, Music, Pony rides, Petting zoo, Puppet show
• Bounce houses/jumpers/moonbounce
• Costumed character or entertainer
  • Princess, clown, magicians, puppet show, super hero, TV or movie character
• Party food for kids and adults
• Beverages for kids and adults
• Plates, napkins, cutlery, and cups in colors that match the decorations and/or theme
• Set up tables and chairs. Rent additional if needed
• Guest book
• Cake and/or cupcakes
• Gift bags and party favors

You can download and print out this kids birthday party checklist and get started on creating a well organized and super fun birthday party for that special kid!

Handmade Princess Hats for the Birthday Girl….

….or her lucky friends. Our precious handmade birthday hats will make your child feel especially proud when it’s time to blow out the candles. These unique hats will look awesome in your party photos AND will become cherished keepsakes of your child’s early birthdays.

These adorable hats are carefully adorned with glitter and feathers… ribbons and flowers – and you can even purchase matching feathered princess slippers to complete the look.

Happy Parties has a wide selection of “birthday attire” for your little one to wear on their special day! Visit us at our Studio City location to see all our wonderful party gifts and supplies. We can also help create the perfect princess party for your birthday girl – tea parties, face painting, a visit from a princess or many more creative ways to celebrate the special day.

Come into our Studio City toy store at 12180 Ventura Blvd. to see these hats and more for yourself. Or give us a call at 818-980-0032 or 310-282-0818 or 714-671-1230 or contact us online to find out more about our expert party planning services for Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley and most surrounding areas!

The Perfect Gift for a Tea Party Birthday

Most mommies with little girls have attended at least one Tea Party birthday. Happy Parties in Studio City has many wonderful tea party sets that would make perfect gifts for the birthday girl. We also sell adorable “girlie” costumes and other accessories that will send your daughter to these parties in style!

And if you are the lucky parent planning a Tea Party birthday, here are some helpful tips:

Age Appropriate Table Settings: if the children are very young, it is best to provide paper and plastic ware for the cups, saucers and plates. The older girls will enjoy a more grown-up table setting. Consider decorating the table with fancy name place cards (that are easy to find in most stationery stores.) Simple flower centerpieces, either real or imitation bouquets, add a special authenticity to the event.

Tea Party Menu and Treats: A traditional tea party menu is usually not so appealing for the little ones… you can adapt your snacks for your young guests buy using cookie cutters to shape mini sandwiches (flowers and hearts are always a hit). And serving warm hot chocolate (instead of tea) gives the impression of sipping hot tea.

Book a Tea Party with the birthday girl’s favorite character: We can help you create the perfect little girl tea party with 15-20 tea cups and saucers with tea pot. This party includes a professional costumed character of your choice, face painting, magic, ball dancing and imaginative games! A girl’s dream party.

For more ideas for Tea Party gifts, party planning, party rentals, party ideas, favors and supplies, Give us a call at 818-980-0032 or 310-282-0818 or 714-671-1230 or contact us online.