8 Tips On Throwing a Kids Birthday Party

8 Tips On Throwing a Kids Birthday Party

We know that all parents want their children to have an amazing birthday party and here at Hatton, we’ve had lots of experience hosting and planning the very best birthday parties.

No matter your budget, there are lots of ways you can host a great birthday party for your children. So here are a few tips to help you along the way.

H2: Set a budget

Planning a birthday party can quickly become expensive so it’s a good idea to set a budget before you start making purchases. Your budget should include things like:

• Paying for the venue
• Party bags
• Invitations
• Food

H2: Choose a venue 

If you’ve decided not to throw a party at your house, you’ll want to consider what type of venue to choose. You’ll want to think about what your child’s interests are and should discuss with them whether there is a particular theme or activity they want their party to explore.

It’s also a good idea to start looking into this a few months in advance as venues tend to get booked up quite quickly.

H2: Pick a theme

This is something you’ll stumble across when choosing a venue. Picking a theme can add an extra bit of fun to the party and make it even more memorable for your child and their friends.

For example, if your child likes the outdoors and wildlife you could have a woodland or animal-themed party. You could hold this at your local park, create and hang themed decorations like butterflies in trees or hold it at an adventure park like Hatton Country World and Hatton Adventure World. At Hatton, your children and their friends can explore our wonderful country walks, our superslide mania and exciting animals like farmyard favourites, giving them a day packed with excitement.

H2: Send out invitations

Invitations are a crucial part of throwing a party, as it ensures the right kids get invited. While it’s easier and cheaper to message your child’s friend’s parents about the birthday party you’re throwing, lots of kids love bringing their invitations into school and handing them out. This gives a great personalised touch and helps everyone get excited about the party early on. You can also align them with your chosen theme.

H2: Plan fun and interactive activities

We all know that children get bored pretty quickly, which is why you want to plan a range of fun activities. Even if they don’t all get played it’s useful to have a few up your sleeve.

You can also align the activities with your chosen themes. You could include activities like:

• Scavenger hunts
• Picnics
• Bird watching
• Bouncy castles
• Pass the parcel
• Pinata

H2: Consider providing food

Depending on how long the party is going to be, you may want to consider providing food. For example, you could provide a party food spread, sandwiches or BBQ depending on where you’re hosting your party.

If you’re considering holding a party at Hatton Adventure World we have party packages that could be perfect for you. Our three options give you the flexibility you desire and we have:

• The bronze package
• The silver package
• The gold package

All of our party packages include:

• All-day access to Hatton Adventure World
• Downloadable party invitations
• A birthday card with a £5 Hatton voucher (a £10 voucher for members)
• A free pot of animal feed per paying child
• Access to super slide mania
• 1 free return child ticket per paying child (this excludes Halloween and the Enchanted Christmas Kingdom)

H2: Create fun-filled party bags 

When creating party bags they don’t have to be expensive. You can take advantage of bulk buy offers, as they often tend to be cheaper than buying products individually for the amount of people attending the party. If you have products left over you can save them for next year’s birthday party or if you have other children you could add them to their party bags. This helps you save both money and time!

You can fill party bags with fun games, toys, stationary and sweets to make them fun for everyone.

H2: Embrace educational fun

Educational fun is a great way to make parties exciting while teaching them something as well. This could include things like:

• Bird watching
• Visiting a petting zoo
• Museum trips
• Science themed parties

So if you’re looking to hold a fantastic kids party that’s both fun and educational for your child and their friends, Hatton Country World could be the place for you! Explore our party packages and attractions to see how we can help you host the very best birthday party.