Kids Party Ideas - Ideas to plan a kids party

A children's birthday party is recommended to last for two hours. This is seen as the perfect length for a party.

You will need some sort of music system and should have music playing before the kids arrive. Create an atmospheric environment with fun, lively music that welcomes everyone as they walk in.

Dancing games like action dances, musical statues, and musical bumps are great because they are non-elimination and don't require complicated setups. Go fetch is another simple and engaging game. Avoid games with many instructions that can lead to chaos.

It's best to invite the whole class or all of the child's friends from the neighborhood so no one feels left out. You're likely looking at inviting around 30 children, but consider potential younger siblings who might accompany invitees.

Hosting the party at your home is one option, especially if you have space, or you could consider hiring a space like a village hall. If your home has a garden, that could be perfect, but always have a backup plan in case of bad weather. Decorate the outside of the venue so it's easily recognizable and put the full address on the invitations.

It is practical to have the party at a time that aligns with lunch (11 am to 1 pm) or dinner (4 pm to 6 pm), so the party food serves as an actual meal rather than an extra meal in the day.

You could outsource the food arrangement to a service, like getting Happy Meals from McDonald's, or prepare food yourself. If preparing yourself, you could offer a traditional buffet or create individual snack boxes which could lead to less waste. Check for dietary restrictions or allergies before finalizing the food options.