Summer birthdays are so fun and playful! And if it's a children's birthday party in the summer, there are plenty of opportunities to play outside! Colorful parties with children's games are fun and when the weather is good there are many things you can do to keep children entertained. You can host your summer kid's birthday party at home or at a local park. This keeps costs down and provides opportunities for different types of fun. We offer some fun summer birthday ideas for kids that don't involve a lot of money because this is all about fun. With these great summer kids birthday ideas you can bring all the fun under the sun!
Water games for children's birthdays in summer
Children love playing with water. You can easily host a water fight party at home.
Everything you need:
Collect as many water toys, super soakers, buckets, plastic bottles and water balloons as you can. Such a summer party for children's birthdays guarantees hours of fun and is suitable for all ages. However, children ages 5 and up would have the most fun. Spare clothing is recommended.
What can you organize? Set up kiddie pools for everyone to splash around in. Younger children will have fun filling and spilling containers, while older children will enjoy water guns and balloons. Slides, water bombs, water balloons and baby pools (or large backyard pools) are great ways to turn your party into fun!
Children's birthday party in summer with painting party
There is hardly a child who doesn't love painting. If you host a painting party at home,all children will have fun, without having to spend a lot of money. It could be a creative and colorful party.
What you need:
Grab a few canvases from the craft store and set up paint and water stations around your home or garden. Children are creative enough, but you can encourage them by suggesting topics for them to draw. Every child is sure to create a work of art themselves and at the end of the party everyone can take their masterpiece home with them. Ask parents to pack a painting smock to protect children's clothing from paint splatters.
Movie night in the garden for my birthday
Outdoor movies are one of the favorite things to do during summer evenings. And for kids, a summer movie night party would work perfectly. Host a movie night in the garden! Cover the lawn with chairs, blankets, pillows. If you don't have enough seating, ask your guests to bring their own blankets, quilts, or lawn chairs. Stock up on popcorn, drinks and movie theater decorations. A string of lights in the garden would create a really festive atmosphere. You can make a simple DIY screen using a projector and a white sheet. So the film screening in your garden will be enchanting and the children will be happy.
If you don't have a projector or a suitable outdoor space, you can also show the film indoors. But then make sure you provide plenty of cinema-like snacks. Choose age-appropriate films and be mindful of sensitive children who may need a break during emotionally charged scenes.
When you're outdoors, everything feels much healthier and you don't have to put in the effortto keep children entertained. Everyone loves picnics, and kids enjoy them the most! Summer is prime time for picnics, and this is the perfect summer birthday party idea! At a picnic you can prepare treats for the little ones yourself and choose a beautiful place in nature for children to have fun.
One of the best ways to enjoy nature and the environment is through outdoor activities in public parks. Giving your child's birthday a picnic theme can help you achieve this. The children have plenty of space to let off steam and exhaust themselves.
Keep it simple with a traditional plaid picnic blanket and simple snacks, or go all out with picnic invitations like these, homemade decorations, and outdoor activities for the kids.
There are different themes for a picnic party, but the easiest is to set up a simple picnic table with a rug or picnic blanket, wooden baskets, flowers, balloons, and ribbons. Just create a festive atmosphere and make sure everything matches the color scheme.
When organizing a summer picnic, it is important that children get enough to eat and drink. A good selection of healthy snacks and some treats too. Here are some picnic food ideas:
- Fruit platter for a child's birthday and fruit punch
- Sandwiches and popcorn
- potato salad
- Birthday cake
A birthday pajama party
A slumber party is a very classic idea that kids of all ages would love. Just choose age-appropriate activities that stimulate their imagination and fun. Think, for example, of glowing props, spa experiences or make-up at home. Cooking competitions would also be exciting for the little ones. The children can also try out facial patterns. For older children, things like hair chalk or shiny temporary tattoos can add to the glamour. Get some pizza and drinks and the party is ready!
Some fun craft ideas for children's birthdayscan be found here!
