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February 10 by themes

Woodland Birthday Party Ideas

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A woodland themed birthday party is the perfect theme for young children during the fall season. You’re sure to find forest colored party supplies in abundance around Thanksgiving. When organizing a Woodland themed party, you will want to consider a variety of rustic looking decorations as well as essential supplies such as plates and cups. You can even find some decor right in your own backyard without spending a dime.

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It’s a great idea to start with stocking up on the party essentials. Fall themed paper, plates, napkins, and silverware can be found at a plethora of different stores. There are also many themed options that feature adorable woodland creatures on the market. Themed paper plates not only add to the overall decor of the party, they also make for easy clean up at the end of the party.

Woodland Birthday Decorations

A woodland themed party will require some decor to make it a truly magical event. There are many different decorative cutouts available on the market of adorable woodland creatures. Cutouts are a great way to easily transform boring walls into part of the party. There are also tons of woodland themed window clings available. Using window clings is a great way to showcase the themes before guests even enter the party.

Cutouts and window clings are not the only decorations available. There are likely plenty of free or inexpensive decor options right in your own backyard. Collect different sized sticks and place them in glass mason jars or vases to give your party a rustic vibe. Real stones can be placed throughout the dessert table. Tree trunks can even serve as the base of a platter for the cake or other desserts.

Don’t forget the garland! A leafy garland in fall colors is the perfect addition to any table and can also be used to decorate around the ceiling.

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Every woodland themed party needs woodland animals. Look for woodland themed animals in the form of cupcake toppers, cake toppers, cardboard cutouts, and even balloons. There are many large woodland themed balloons available. Some popular balloon animals include foxes, owls, and squirrels. If you have a bunch of stuffed animals laying around, they can also be repurposed into party decorations.

Give each party guest a woodland themed mask and tail on arrival. There are tons of multi-packs available that include animals such as owls, squirrels, raccoons, and foxes. Some of the masks even feature faux fur which gives off a more realistic appearance. You might find tails can at party stores or online. The masks and tails will provide children with hours of fun and also make for memorable photos.

Woodland Birthday Favors

Make sure to send your guests home with adorable party favors. Rustic looking colored pencils can be adorably packaged with twine to create unique party favors. There is a lot of unique packaging available in the woodland theme as well. Baggies can be filled with anything from delicious trail mix to s’mores kits.

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Woodland Birthday Food & Drink

Of course, food is a must have for every party! Many people opt for a cake made to look like a log. A multi-tiered cake will allow you to fit a variety of different woodland critters. Cookies and cake pops can also be made to look just like woodland creatures. Cupcakes can be transformed into storybook like mushrooms by frosting red with white polka-dots. There are also many different woodland themed cupcake toppers available on the market.

Beverages are a must! Name your beverages to fit the theme. Koolaid can be called pond punch and iced tea can be called river water. Some guests might prefer water. You can dress up your plain plastic water bottles with woodland themed wrappers. Many wrappers are even able to be customized.

Woodland Birthday Game

It’s essential to keep your party guests entertained. There are many different versions of woodland themed bingo available. You can also make your own bingo depending on the age level of the participants. To get guests up and moving, start a game of pin the tail on the fawn or wise owl says.

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If the weather is nice and you have a large enough outdoor area, you can also send guests on a woodland scavenger hunt. Have guests look for different animals, stones, flowers, and leaves. There are many already made scavenger hunts available, but you might choose to make your own to fit with your outdoor space. For this game, everyone gets to lie on the floor and pretend to be asleep. If anyone gets caught moving, they are out!

A photo booth is also a great way to keep both young and old guests occupied. There are many different photo props for a woodland themed party such as animal ears, glasses, and tails. If you live near the woods, the backdrop could be outside. If not, there are plenty of different themed backdrop options for sale.

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February 7 by themes

Zoo Birthday Party Ideas

A zoo themed birthday party is the perfect theme for young children and should be bright, colorful, and most importantly fun! There are a plethora of different zoo themed party decor options available. This theme is the perfect option for an outdoor party, but can make a wonderful theme for an indoor party as well. Signs, plates, balloons, and cupcake toppers are some of the many decorations available on the market. It will be easy to find exactly what you need with this theme.

Zoo Invitations

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Zoo Decorations

It’s a great idea to start with stocking up on the party essentials. There are a large variety of zoo themed and animal print plates, cups, and napkins available. You may even find coordinating sets. Themed paper plates are not only fun, they make for easy clean up at the end of the party.

Of course, you will need more than just the essentials to make your zoo themed birthday party a hit! There are many different animal print balloons available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Make sure to stock up on different themed balloons. Balloons are a quick and easy way to transform your space into a perfectly themed party you want. They also can make for fun games for your younger party guests.

Balloons are not the only quick and easy decorations. There are tons of different backdrops available to transform any boring wall into the perfect zoo themed photo opportunity. Posters are made in all different sizes to fit almost any space that you can imagine. In addition, there are many paper cut-out decorations such as zoo animals and leaves!

Let’s not forget the streamers! Streamers in different shades of green can make for a beautiful backdrop or can be used to decorate the ceiling with vines.

Every zoo themed party needs zoo animals. There are many cardboard cut-outs of zoo animals available. Some are even life-size. These life-size replicas are the perfect way to welcome guests to the party. If you have a bunch of stuffed animals laying around, they can also be repurposed into party decorations.

Give each party guest a zoo themed mask or headband on arrival. There are tons of multi-packs available that include animals such as monkeys, lions, zebras, and elephants. The masks will allow children to have fun disguising themselves and also make for memorable photos.

Zoo Food and Drinks

No party is complete without food! A multi-tiered cake is the perfect way to encompass a variety of zoo animals and settings. Cookies can also be made to look just like zoo animals by using cut-outs. There are cut-outs available for many zoo animals such as lions, tigers, giraffes, and birds. Cupcakes with zoo animals’ toppers also make a nice addition to the dessert area. For a salty treat, you could set out “Cheetos for Cheetahs” or “Peanuts for Elephants.”

Beverages are a must! To add some fun to the beverage area, you can call it the “watering hole.” Tropical punch is a great choice for a zoo themed party. Some guests might prefer water. You can dress up your plain plastic water bottles with zoo themed wrappers. Many wrappers are even able to be customized.

Zoo Party Games

Make sure guests don’t get bored by playing party games. If you have a large open area, you can play monkey tag, which is a variation of the classic freeze tag. A safari scavenger hunt is also a great way to get people moving. Many zoo themed games can be purchased for indoor areas as well.

If you’re looking for a quiet game after all the energy starts to die down, sleeping lions might be the perfect option. For this game, everyone gets to lie on the floor and pretend to be asleep. If anyone gets caught moving, they are out!

A photo booth is also a great way to keep both young and old guests occupied. There are many different photo props for a zoo themed party such as animal ears, glasses, and even outfits! The backdrop could be a solid color or zoo themed. There are lots of options available.

Zoo Party Favors

Zoo animal themed glasses or zoo animal crayons make for a fun party favor and a great photo opportunity. For favors on a budget, you can place animal crackers in decorative zoo themed baggies.

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March 6 by themes

Carnival / Circus Birthday Party Ideas

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A carnival or circus themed birthday party is the perfect theme for young children, especially during summertime. Red, yellow and white are the main colors that will pop for this party theme. There are many different decor options to choose from. Cardboard cutouts, backdrops, streamers, and balloons are some of the many decor options available. Get creative to make your very big top circus event!

It’s a great idea to start with stocking up on the party essentials. There is a large variety of circus-themed plates, cups, and napkins available. You can also use solid red and white plates and cups to symbolize the colors of the circus.

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Every party needs decorations, especially for this fun circus or carnival themed party! A classic symbol of the circus is the red and white big top tent so make sure to have a decoration whether in a backdrop or as a banner anything that would resemble the tent.

Don’t forget about the signs! There are many different circus-themed signs available to label all of your activities. You can use the signs to make it seem like you have different booths just like a real circus or carnival.

Consider adding lights around the ceiling or on the walls. If you’re having an outdoor party hand lights all throughout the party area would look spectacular. Repurpose last year’s white Christmas lights into something magical.

Balloons are also a quick and easy decoration and are often found throughout carnivals. Use an array of colorful balloons around the dessert table or have someone hand out balloons to guests to make them feel like they are truly at a carnival. You can also find circus themed balloons such as lions or clowns to display.

Give everyone guests tickets on arrival. You can find large rolls of tickets at some party stores or Amazon. Guests can use the tickets to play a raffle draw.

Never send your guests home empty-handed! Cotton candy is a classic treat that guests will love! There are many adorable themed packages on the market to make your cotton candy into a unique and fun party favor. Colorful lollipops can also make an easy favor. There are many circus-themed labels for lolly-pops and some can even be customized.

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If you’ve ever been to a carnival, you know that you can always expect a large array of food trucks with delicious smelling treats. This makes food all the more important for a circus-themed party. Have your cake transformed into a circus tent. Scenes of the circus can be added around the cake. Cotton candy is a carnival classic. If you’re not up for splurging on a cotton candy machine, many stores sell cotton candy in individually wrapped packages. Cupcakes can be decorated to look like clowns or elephants. Popcorn is an easy treat that guests will love to snack on. You can also purchase red and white popcorn buckets. If you want to serve a meal, corn dogs or hot dogs are the perfect circus food!

Beverages are a must! Many carnivals serve soda. This is an easy to serve beverage that can be bought in a variety of flavors. Some guests might prefer water. You can dress up your plain plastic water bottles with circus or carnival themed wrappers. Many wrappers are even able to be customized.

Entertain your guest with party games. With a circus or carnival themed party, games are essential. Prepare a lifesize tic-tac-toe or ring toss for indoor parties. If you have a large open area, set up a bean bag toss or even rent a dunk tank. Fill a pool with rubber ducks and have kids pick a duck to try to win a prize. If you already have a basketball hoop, incorporate it into the party. Guests can collect tickets to purchase small prizes.

A photo booth is also a great way to keep both young and old guests occupied. There are hundreds of different circus backdrops available for all different sized spaces. You might also consider adding props such as clown hats, funny glasses, and bright red noses.

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July 9 by themes

Pumpkin Party Inspiration

Pumpkin themed birthday parties will go well if done outdoors. Of course, it’s also great for indoors, but the added effect of the great outdoors during the golden hours of the day (specifically anywhere around 3:00 to 6:00 pm) can impact the greatness of this birthday idea as a whole.

Being a pumpkin-themed party, you can decorate the place with real pumpkins and have a pumpkin carving and decoration session for the kids which they can take them home later. You can also add in a shed prop and hay blocks which brings out the feel of the fall. To simplify the visualization, it could resemble the Midwest/Great Plains area in the fall where it is the harvest season for pumpkins!

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May 28 by themes

Parisian Birthday Party Ideas

A Parisian themed birthday party is the perfect theme Sweet Sixteen, Quinceañera or for a little girl who loves pink. Pink and black will be the main color scheme for this theme. Another popular color scheme for this theme is pink and gold. The opportunity for decorations is endless. Some of the decor options available include stickers, balloons, themed printable labels for gift bags, water bottles, and cupcake toppers. You might even consider using decorations that you already have around the house. Chances are if you are throwing a Parisian birthday party, the birthday girl might already have some gorgeous pink and black decor in her room. Using Paris themed decorations from the birthday girl’s room can add a personal touch to the party.

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Parisian Decorations

While decorations make the party beautiful, don’t forget all of the party essentials. There is a large variety of Paris themed plates, cups, and napkins available. Many times you can even find coordinating sets. You might also opt for solid black or bright pink plates to fit with the color scheme. Solid party supplies would be very easy to find at your local party supplies shop.

Decorations will be key to making your Parisian themed party a party to remember! Of course, the Eiffel tower will need to make an appearance. You can find many different Eiffel tower statues available in all different colors. If you’re not happy with the color, most are plastic or metal, so just break out the spark paint to fit the color scheme. These statues can be used to decorate the dessert area, side tables, or even as centerpieces. Cupcake toppers are another great way to incorporate the Eiffel tower. Many cupcake toppers are in the shape of the Eiffel tower or include adorable graphics.

There are a plethora of happy birthday banners to fit with the Parisian theme. Many banners are designed to hang in front of the dessert table or across and archway. These make for easy and beautiful decorations that can also be re-used for future birthday events.

Since Paris is considered the “city of love,” give each guest a rose as they arrive. You don’t have to spend a ton on real roses. Many companies sell fake roses that look just as beautiful for a fraction of the price. You can often buy these roses in bulk.

Don’t forget to decorate the ceiling! Balloons, lanterns, and tissue paper pom poms are becoming increasingly popular party decor, especially for Parisian themed parties. Many of these items can be bought in packages together and are designed to fit with the Parisian theme.

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Parisian Dessert Bar

With a large variety of pink and even black candies on the market, consider having a Dessert bar for your Parisian themed party. Dessert bars are not only fun for the kids! They also serve a decorative purpose. Place different sweets and treats in a variety of stylish clear jars and trays to add extra flair to your Parisian party. Some great treats to have for the theme would be delicious Crème Brûlée, Macaroons, Éclairs, Mini Croissants.

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Parisian Party Bags

Don’t forget about the party favors! Your guests will love receiving a sweetly scented candle with a customized wrapper. There are also many companies that sell labels for mini hand sanitizers. Pick up miniature bottles of pink hand sanitizer and add your own personal touch. If you already have the perfect party favor in mind, consider purchased themed gift bags.

Parisian Party Food & Drinks

No party is complete without food! A pink and black birthday cake can be made complete with an Eiffel tower shaped topper. There are a plethora of 3D Eiffel tower cake toppers available on the market. Ice cream can be served in cocktail glasses to add a fancy touch. Use cookie cutters to make adorable poodle shaped cookies. For an easy dessert, set out chocolate-covered strawberries in muffin liners. Macaroons are a must for a Parisian themed birthday party. Consider displaying macaroons in a tower formation or serving them on a tiered tray.

Beverages are essential! To add a touch of class, serve pink lemonade in plastic champagne flutes. You can dress up your plain plastic water bottles with Paris themed wrappers. Many wrappers are even able to be customized.

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Parisian Party Games

Make sure to have plenty of games to entertain your guests! If you have a couple of spare plastic Eiffel towers, consider using them for a fun ring toss game. An Eiffel tower pinata can provide plenty of fun for an indoor or outdoor party. Make sure to fill it with candy or other small goodies. If you’re looking for a quiet indoor game, there are many versions of Paris themed bingo available. You may even want to offer small themed prizes or candy for the winners.

A photo booth is also a great way to keep both young and old guests occupied. Consider purchasing a backdrop with the iconic Eiffel Tower. There are many backdrops available in different styles and colors. Mustaches, berets, and fancy glasses are sure to make the perfect props.