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Is it just us or are kids’ birthday parties getting more and more extravagant every year??? If you’re looking for sweet ways to make your little one’s big day feel special, you’re in the right place. Our team of experts dug through all the data and have rounded up eight trending kids’ party ideas (BTW… we wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to do one of these as an adult, too).
Customization stations
C'mon... who doesn't love something custom? From tote bags to denim jackets, this idea doubles as a party activity and a party favor. Find adorable patches, bows, and more and let their inner fashion designer shine!
For our fluffy friends
How cute is this… create a special stuffed animal adoption center and let every kid head home with a furry friend to call their own! From zoo-themed parties with plush lions and bears to a puppy pen for your dog-obsessed little one, this detail is totally memorable (and totally easy). Plus, if your little one loves animals, they can even add a “Donate to an animal shelter” button to their party Invitation with our Donation feature!
How charming!
Friendship bracelets and charm bracelets are the trend that keeps on trending. From traditional braided bracelets to DIY charm kits, this detail feels so personal. We also love finding local charm bracelet artists, like our friends at Charmed LA, to have a pro help you bring this vision to life!
Interactive eats
Think make-your-own pizzas, colorful grazing boards (you’d be surprised how many veggies you can sneak in these), or personal cake decorating. BTW… the mini sheet cakes from Trader Joe’s are totally Evite-approved and make it so easy to give everyone a canvas to decorate! Grab fruit, candy, edible flowers, sprinkles… and let those mini chefs get to work!
Picture perfect
The internet's photo booth obsession has made its way to kids’ birthday parties in the form of all things picture perfect. Imagine wall displays with photos in the shape of the birthday kid’s age, or garlands with a picture of their face from each year of their life so far. Plus, we love the trend of giving disposable cameras to little ones to document weddings… and we’re all for doing the same at your kids’ birthday party! Let them capture the fun by leaving a few disposables out and about to get photos throughout the day. Printing photos is SO back, and pictures from their POV will be so sweet to look back on with them years later.
Sensory tables
Sensory tables are a great activity for our extra little ones, and they’re really evolving into what can be a statement piece at your party. Whether you’re experimenting with a chic monochromatic mix or a bold and funky combination, these are the ultimate controlled play situation. Try an outer space-themed mix with lots of cool rocks for your mini scientist or even go seasonal with summery sand or sparkly snow. Whatever theme you pick for your party, there’s sure to be a way to make a sensory bin that matches.
Embrace their inner artist
Not to nerd out on child psychology, but creative expression is SO good for your little ones! Try taking your kiddo to a local art supply store and letting them pick out a craft they love — from painting small wooden items to decorating succulent pots. This gives them agency over their party activity and teaches them a little something about what goes into planning their special day. Just don’t forget the smocks!
Outdoor movie night
Lights, camera action… the classic movie night is getting a modern revamp. Start by hanging up a sheet in the yard to create a projector screen at home, then take our word that inflatable furniture is about to be all the rage this year. Add some pillows and blankets, and if you’re feeling extra festive, prep a popcorn station to make it feel like a truly magical birthday theater.
It’s time to party! Get started with one of our popular Kids’ Birthday Invitations.
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What makes Evite SignUp Sheets different from other signup tools?
Developed hand-in-hand with community organizers, PTA presidents, parents and teachers, Evite's signup sheets are designed to make organizing volunteers a breeze. Here are a few ways SignUp Sheets are different than other signup tools:
- 100% free: SignUp Sheets are free to use.
- Ad-free: No popup ads ever! Our signup sheets remain clutter-free, keeping your volunteers focused on signing up.
- No extra login required: Seamlessly use your Evite account to create and manage your signup sheets, keeping all your events in one convenient location.
- Automatic reminders and notifications: Stay on top of your event with automated reminders and notifications for you and your participants. Perfect for busy parents, teachers and anyone juggling multiple commitments.
- Customization options: Tailor your signup sheets to your specific event, whether it's a school fundraiser, potluck, volunteer opportunity or team activity. Add custom tasks, time slots and requirements for smooth coordination.
- User-friendly experience: Our intuitive interface makes creating and sharing signup sheets simple for everyone, regardless of tech experience.
- Real-time updates: Get instant notifications whenever someone signs up or makes a change, so you always know where things stand.
Choose Evite SignUp Sheets for the easiest, most streamlined way to get volunteers and signups for your next event!
What is a SignUp Sheet?
Signup sheets are the perfect way to streamline scheduling, volunteer recruitment, class parties, snack duty, potluck organization, parent-teacher conferences and more! You can think of them as your digital assistant for coordinating events and tasks and ensuring that your event is a success.
Evite SignUp Sheets offers parents, teachers and event planners customizable online forms that organizers and volunteers can access and update effortlessly. Volunteers can choose their preferred time slots, sign up for tasks or indicate what they'll bring to the event. It only takes organizers a few minutes to create a signup sheet and send it out with a shareable link, so they can get the word out via text, email or social media—whichever way they prefer!
Long story short, SignUp Sheets save everyone involved tons of time, avoid scheduling headaches and ensure everything runs smoothly before and during the event.
How do I create a SignUp Sheet?
Creating a signup sheet has never been easier than with Evite! Here’s how to create a sheet that’s sure to make your event an absolute success:
- Go to Evite SignUp Sheets and choose the template that best fits your needs. Evite offers multiple signup sheet templates perfect for every occasion, including:
- Signup sheets for one day events (without different time slots), perfect for when you’re organizing a class party, potluck or end-of-season party.
- Signup sheets for single or multiple day events (with time slots), perfect for when you’re organizing concession stand volunteers, fundraisers, parent-teacher conferences, meal train, post-game snack duty or during appreciation week.
- After selecting your sheet template, create a title for your signup sheet and add the date, the location, the time (if applicable), who the organizer is, the organizer’s phone number or email and an optional note describing the event to your volunteers. You can also change your signup sheet background and title image if you wish!
- Next, create slots for your signup sheet. If you aren’t logged into your account, you will need to do so at this point, but luckily, you can use your existing Evite account (no need to create yet another login!). What you’ll include here will depend on what your event needs, but you can include a list of what’s needed (along with optional descriptions), how many volunteers are needed, and dates and times.
- After creating your slots, you can then add a wish list from any retailer or include supply suggestions from Evite’s retailer partners. These are to help your volunteers find and purchase supplies quickly and easily.
- Finally, review your sheet, copy your shareable link and send it out to everyone on your list! Every time a volunteer signs up for a slot on your signup sheet, Evite will email you. We will also send reminders to you and your volunteers before your event so no one will forget about it, and we’ll even let volunteers know if you remove their slot or cancel your event sheet so you don’t have to!
What information should be included on a SignUp Sheet?
When it comes to signup sheet information, there are some essentials to include regardless of what you’re organizing:
- A title for your signup sheet. Tip: Aim to keep your signup sheet title concise but clear. You want volunteers to read it and have a general understanding of what your event is about, and also make it easy for them to look for later if they need to reference your sheet again. You have the option to include a more descriptive note in a different field about your event, so save the more in-depth details for that!
- When and where the event is taking place.
- The organizer’s name and phone number.
- Slots for volunteers to choose from. Once you choose the SignUp Sheets template that fits the occasion, the slots you’ll need for your sheet will be right there and ready for you to add the relevant info, such as dates, times, items to bring and tasks to complete.
When adding your slot information, clearly define what people are signing up for, especially for a what-to-bring list or role assignments. If you want someone to bring healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after a game, specify that. You want your volunteers to feel confident in what they’re bringing and to make it easy for them to know what’s expected of them. It will save them time and stress (and you, too!). That being said, if you make your ask too specific (for example, asking for a hard-to-source item or something expensive), you may not end up with a volunteer for it. So be clear about what you expect, but also be reasonable!
Aside from providing the basic signup information, you can also add optional descriptions to both your entire signup sheet and individual slots. While not required, they can help guide your volunteers further and provide more information. You can add information about allergies, preferences and general info about the event. You can also add a wish list to make it easier for your volunteers to bring exactly what you need!
What are the benefits of using a SignUp Sheet template?
Signup sheet templates offer a ton of advantages for both organizers and volunteers and with Evite SignUp Sheets, you'll enjoy even more benefits than other digital and paper signup sheets! Some benefits our signup sheet templates offer include:
- A 100% free experience (no subscriptions required!).
- Shareable links for quick and easy sharing.
- No need to create another login—you can use your existing Evite account.
- The option to add a wish list to help your volunteers out.
- Automatic reminders—we’ll remind everyone on your behalf.
- An easy-to-use experience with eye-catching guided templates.
- Clean, modern designs with no pop-up ads.
With Evite SignUp Sheets, you can enjoy organizing and coordinating all your events with ease. Signup sheets streamline the signup process for everyone involved, ensuring that everything will go to plan on the day of your event while saving you precious time in the process.
