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).
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 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.
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!
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.
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:
Choose Evite SignUp Sheets for the easiest, most streamlined way to get volunteers and signups for your next event!
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.
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:
When it comes to signup sheet information, there are some essentials to include regardless of what you’re organizing:
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!
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:
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.