Celebrating your child’s birthday? Thanks to DIY, ETSY, Amazon, Instagram, and Pinterest- parents are more inspired and empowered to get creative when it comes to celebrations! Get ready to explore the biggest upcoming kids’ party trends for 2019.
Parents and kids are now looking for bigger and better ways to be entertained as they celebrate. Wanting to provide a great experience for everyone attending creating lasting memories.
Biggest trends are breaking away from the traditional blue boy and pink girl but geared towards themes, personalities and experiences that play into the child’s interest, whether it be baking, painting, spa party, camping – there are so many low-cost options to make everyone feel like a rock star.
Custom floral arranging parties including children's birthday parties where participants learn how to create a beautiful floral arrangement or a beautiful flower crown (huge trend) fit for a queen. You can do this at home or at a local florist venue!
There are so many options now to a traditional Princess themed celebration, elevate the usual Pepto pink with enriched themes.
A huge ongoing trend is Unicorns & Mermaids. They are fun, ethereal, glittery and build a kid’s confidence. From the cake to the party favors you can get as creative as you want. Make it a Rainbow Unicorn party to take it to the next level. Have activities where the kiddos can decorate Unicorn Headband Horns!
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This is one of the sweetest trends coming on from creating a backyard team party, in the house or at an actual venue. Tea parties are becoming more popular. From Alice to Wonderland Themes to Shabby Chic Vintage Themes, kids love playing dress-up- not to mention those yummy tea sandwiches and pastel macarons are darn cute! Have them decorate crowns or wings as activities.
This does not have to be at an actual Spa! The big trend being seen, especially with older children are sleepover spa party. The market is flooded with fun low-cost home-based spa treatments. Drop cucumber slices in water, offer soft and cozy robes and slippers and twirl their hair up in a towel for a day of pampering, that includes and facial masks. Slumber parties make some of the best memories, string up some garland and lights, a few decorations and it’s a party! If weather permits- go glamping outside!
For a Camping theme, you could Pitch a tent in your backyard if weather allows and have a night under the stars or set up in a room inside. Have everyone bring sleeping bags, BBQ some hot dogs & dig into s’mores. You could apply Lumberjack or Forest or Woodland Animal Party theme. Mix in some bandanas, nature décor and lanterns and have activities like a scavenger hunt list.
Not just a typical pizza party at the same place every year. So many event venues to choose from now! Pro’s for parents: Usually low cost, plenty of room to run around, private rooms if needed, no clean up required. With all the options available you can really make sure it is geared towards the kids’ interest and everyone gets some exercise!
This is a great opportunity for both boys and girls who love to cook or bake. With kids cooking competition shows rising in popularity, kids are being encouraged and inspired to learn to cook or have some creative fun decorating cupcakes & cookies. You can do this at home by putting out different colored icings and sprinkles. As an activity them could decorate and personalize their own aprons. Bakeries are great venues to host a party!
These are great opportunities for kids to do something different and use creativity to create something to hold on to forever. Whether you are planning a painting party where the kids can paint on canvas or a ceramic party where they can mold and decorate their special piece, a great opportunity to capture their imaginations with a keepsake to remember!
This is all the rage! Kids will love being hands-on with a science-themed bash! Hand out lab coats and safety goggles, drink from beakers and put together experiments. You can do this at a home party or most children’s museums offer kids birthday parties at a reasonable cost, so the kids can party SMART!