Birthday Parties and Party Activities for Kids

Information on Birthday Parties and Party Activities for Kids in Australia

What Kind of Kids' Birthday Parties and Party Activities Suit Your Kids?

Is your child loud and full of energy? Energetic kids might delight in a jumping castle or a dance party which are great kids activities. Quieter kids might prefer a petting zoo or a performance from a troupe of visiting clowns or magicians. There are so many different options for kids birthday parties - from themes such as pirate parties to entertainers and even arts and crafts parties. If you're unsure what to do, it might help to think on what your child is interested in and plan your party based around that.

Do you want your children to have a birthday to remember? Some of the benefits of organizing a birthday party for them include:

• Family bonding - sharing the fun of a birthday party can bring the family together and build lasting memories.
• Making friends - if the guests have a good time it can help your child build relationships with his/her classmates.
• Self-esteem boost - being the centre of attention will make your child feel special and could help increase their confidence.
• Educational - some parties have an educational element such as cooking parties and science parties.

Is your child the shy, retiring type? Kids' birthday parties can be overwhelming. If your kid prefers to avoid the limelight you might want to try a low key backyard gathering with a few close friends and some simple party games. Very young children could struggle with loud hectic parties so it's probably best to wait until your child is primary school age before whipping out the costumes and hiring the circus.

What's the Best Way to Organise Kids' Birthday Parties and Party Activities?

Not sure if a party is within your budget? Your child's special day can be as cheap as baking a cake, putting on a few drinks and arranging some free or inexpensive party games. If you feel like spending more, kids' entertainers usually cost around $250 per hour and jumping castles are around $200 for 4 hours.

Some things you need to remember when organizing kids' birthday parties include:

• Venue - indoor or outdoor?

• Food - do any little guests have allergies or food intolerances?
• Invitations - give your guests' parents plenty of notice!
• Party supplies/decorations

With a little bit of creativity, kids' birthday parties can be so much fun they'll be remembered for many years!