Free Party Planning Checklist
The most important ingredient to a successful kids birthday party is organization. Like most projects, birthday party planning obviously requires some planning.
Good planning can save you time and money, but most importantly it will save you from last-minute panic. One of the simplest tools to aid you in organizing your children’s party is party themes. Themed parties bring harmony to your party atmosphere.
It’s not only a load of fun, but it also gives you a premise within which to plan your birthday party invitations, costumes, food, games, and even entertainment. So let’s dive in and you too can produce a successful children’s party. Let your creativity soar and you’ll produce a fabulous party that would be memorable to children and adults alike.
Free Party Planning Checklist By California Kids Fun
FOUR WEEKS BEFORE
- Choose a theme with your child
- Determine the guest list
- Reserve your party venue and/or hire a party entertainer
- Prepare your invitations
- Ask for an updated class list from your child’s teacher
- Determine games, activities and menu to match your party theme
- If ordering a cake, place your order
THREE WEEKS BEFORE
- Mail invitations
- Purchase party supplies, especially if ordering online
- Arrange for extra help, if necessary
ONE WEEK BEFORE
- Create a party flow schedule
- Purchase more party supplies as needed
- Call families who have not yet responded to your invitation
- If you are going to have the party outdoors in your yard or lawn, clean the area and prepare it for the event
THREE DAYS BEFORE
- Purchase food
- Make sure your camera is charged and ready to take photos/videos
- Call entertainer to confirm appearance and expectations
- Call party venue to confirm all details
- Assemble party favors