Kids Parties

The Nintendo DS hand-held video game system makes it easy for kids to play favorite games on the go. If your child is inseparable from the console, host a Nintendo DS birthday party featuring...

Snow offers many opportunities for family fun besides sledding and making snowmen. With just a little preparation, you can host your own winter carnival right in your own backyard.

Painting T-shirts is a great party activity. It allows the children to be creative, get messy, and create a party favor they can use again and again. Most kids love crafts, and T-shirt painting is...

If your son can't tear himself away from his hand-held or console-style video games, organize a party in his honor that will keep him and his entire group of friends entertained. Use handmade...

Flighty fairies capture children's imaginations with their ability to perform magic and their propensity for mischief. If pixies fascinate your child, host a party to salute the fanciful...

Keep elementary-school-age guests entertained and occupied at your child's beach-themed birthday party by organizing projects using colorful craft sand. Let the kids use the vibrant, soft sand to...

No birthday party is complete without a colorful piñata, but stores don't always carry the design you are looking for. Instead of searching for the shape or character that you want, why not...

EASY & AFFORABLE PARTY IDEAS: For your 6 months to 4 years olds, try duck race birthday party right in your own backyard.

How to host a kids Christmas party is an easy kids party planning guide meant to make having a holiday party for your kids simple and fun! Find step by step planning tips from start to finish fun.

If you're tired of offering your kids' guests the same store-bought toys and candy as birthday party favors, add personality to the gifts by creating your own. Turn inexpensive dollar store...

Tis the season of the much anticipated end-of-the year team party. Fall football, soccer, cheer leading and many other sports are wrapping up. Children are ready to party and receive their...

If you're organizing nature themed festivities because your child wants a party set in an enchanted forest, use craft supplies like construction paper, markers and stencils to create a magical...

Whether your teen has an eye for fashion trends, loves coordinating eye-catching outfits or wants to design a line of clothing someday, plan a party that pays tribute to this passion for fashion....

An animal-themed cake is always a winner at a child's birthday party, and a cake decorated as a Pekingese dog is a great idea. With simple shapes and basic frosting techniques, you can easily...

"Cars" is not only an extremely popular Disney movie, but also a popular birthday theme for children. Of course, to go along with this theme, "Cars" cakes are also greatly in demand. It is easy to...

Whether you are preparing for a party with children or you just want to have some fun with your kids, one of the best techniques to hold their attention is a balloon animal-making session....

Your child may love action movies like "Transformers Revenge of the Fallen" or adore playing with Transformers toys by Hasbro that convert from vehicles to robots and back again. In either case,...

Are you planning a Handy Manny party for your child? The popularity of the Disney show ensures that many young children will be eager for a party themed around Handy Manny. Fortunately, party...

If you're hosting a pirate-themed birthday party for your child, let the guests create crafts to play with during the festivities and to keep as a memento after the event is over. Use inexpensive...

From buying presents to baking a cake, planning a birthday party for a child can become hectic. One of the biggest stresses is finding a way to keep young guests entertained for the duration of...

You can turn even old ordinary games into super fun with these 3 "secret weapons." Picture this You announce a game with "Ok everybody, lets play Pass the Potato." Now you...

Do you want everyone you invite to be there for your child's birthday party? Every child has the same fear "what if no one shows up for my party?" Most invitations are just plain...

If your daughter dreams of living happily ever after with Prince Charming, host a Cinderella-themed party to make all of the guests feel like princesses. In addition to sparkling invitations,...

So you've chosen your party theme and sorted out the party music (see my article for car theme party music). I'm going to share a party idea that was such a hit with the under 5's at our...

Bounce houses are popular additions to any child's party. They are made of a large rubber or cross-weaved tarpaulin material pumped full of air, enabling people to jump excessively high. The...

Elmo, the furry red monster from Sesame Street, earns high marks of approval from the toddler crowd. Elmo appears on such items as toys, food and books, leaving young kids begging for their furry...

Kids like to draw on themselves and are intrigued by tattoos. Tattoos can be made in a safe and healthy way for kids to enjoy temporarily with henna. Henna is a dye made from the leaves of the...

If your child has the need for speed, host a race car party to capture the excitement of a high-speed event. Organize car-themed party invitations, action-packed games and refreshments the guests...

Relive a vacation to Hawaii or simply capture the relaxing atmosphere of the islands by hosting a luau party for your child. Send simple invitations that convey the theme of the festivities and...

Plan a top-secret party complete with mystery games your young detectives or special agents will love. Boy and girls ages 6 to 12 might enjoy some mystery games you can set up for free. With a...

AirWalker balloons add a festive air to any event or room because they have the ability to either float in place or roam about the room as if walking on air. Though the effect is impressive,...

Party favor bags are usually full of cheap toys and bad candy discarded within an hour of arriving home from the party. Additionally, party favor bags can be costly. While these bags may have...

Twisting balloons into fun shapes will delight the guests at your youngster's next birthday party or special gathering. Kids of all ages love to watch the creation of balloon animals such as dogs...

If you are hosting a pirate party for your child's birthday, entertain the guests with a swashbuckling treasure hunt that leads to a chest full of prizes such as chocolate gold coins, eye patches,...

A challenge for many parents is coming up with school-aged children's party favors that are inexpensive yet unique. Candy is cheaply priced and popular, but there is nothing special about throwing...