It goes without saying that kids birthday parties are joyous events for everybody involved, including adults! Every child wants to feel special and celebrated, so some occasions call for an extra special party. Perhaps your youngest is graduating from preschool, or your 10-year-old is proud to hit “the double digits” and wants to celebrate with a blowout party and all their friends.
So, to ensure your kiddos have a blast and make memories that last a lifetime, we’re sharing our top 5 event-planning tips to make your kid’s party special:
Book a kid-friendly venue
Plan a fun theme
Hire professional vendors
Prepare unique goodie bags
Have treats for the adults
Want to Book an Affordable, Kid-Friendly Venue in the Heart of Phoenix’s East Valley?
Modern Moments has you covered! We’ve got a spacious outdoor lawn that’s perfect for bounce houses, games, and activities of all kinds. Our friendly event staff can also assist with coordinating vendors and ensuring your event runs smoothly. With convenient parking and restrooms just steps away, we’re your one-stop shop for stress-free, unforgettable kid events!
Looking to escape the Arizona heat? We also have a climate-controlled, airy indoor venue. Enjoy plenty of room for activity tables, displaying cupcake and finger food platters, and mingling with other parents as your kids zoom by, lost in their own world of entertainment.
To get started, contact our event staff for pricing and availability. Or come take a tour of the property, and get decor and vendor inspiration. We have decades of combined experience helping people of all ages throw magical celebrations!
Book a Kid-Friendly Venue
When hosting a kids’ party, it’s vital to choose a venue that both welcomes and accommodates rambunctious kids of all ages. Because let’s be honest, kids are party animals, and the last thing you want is to be worried about whether the venue you booked is too precious or “adults only.”
Whether they’re painting, dancing, blowing bubbles, playing tag, hitting a piñata, or more, they need space to run around, make a mess, and get out all that excited energy that makes nap time on the drive home such a gift for us parents.
Best of all, a kid-friendly event venue like Modern Moments makes setup and cleanup a breeze. If you have a lot of kiddos attending your party, you won’t have to fret about buying tables and chairs. A venue that takes care of tearing down means you won’t have to deal with all the inevitable trash, like half-eaten cake slices, forgotten sippy cups, or popped balloons everywhere. Our event staff will help set up and tear down, so you can relax and enjoy celebrating your little one’s special day!
Plan a Fun Theme
Once you’ve booked a kid-friendly venue, we recommend picking a fun theme to inspire decorations and set the mood for the party. Or better yet, choose a theme that’s personalized to your child’s favorite movie, character, song, or interests.
Does your 5-year-old love fairy tales? Plan a princess-themed party where she and all her friends can come dressed up as their favorite princesses. You could set up a makeup booth, put Disney princess figurines on top of cupcakes, and place little crowns in all the goodie bags.
Does your 10-year-old enjoy legos? You could plan a lego-shaped cake, get lego-themed balloons, and set up lego construction stations.
Not sure what to plan? Do a quick Google search, and you’ll find any number of themes such as:
The circus
Afternoon tea party
Monsters
A favorite color
Old McDonald’s farm
Avengers
Wizards
Cocomelon
Unicorns
Halloween
Winter Wonderland
And so much more!
Your options are endless, but a little pre-planning will help pull together all of your decor and food items beautifully. Every bit of thought makes your child’s party that much more special. Your photos will look amazing too!
Hire Professional Vendors
If you’re planning a special event, hiring professional vendors will truly make it “pop.” It also takes the fuss out of doing everything yourself. This is especially true for kids’ parties, where there’s extra work for parents needing to mind their child’s sugar intake, nap times, and interactions with other kids.
Rather than hustling to serve food, drinks, and cake, or monitor activities while remembering to capture photos, you can hire a team of experts who will show up and deliver a seamless experience, from start to finish. That way, you can be fully present during your child’s special day.
Food Trucks
Food trucks are perfect for kids parties because they tend to serve fan-favorite comfort foods like mac n’ cheese, pizza, tacos, burgers, and other kid-friendly menus.
Of course, food trucks aren’t limited to main courses. You can even get an ice cream truck for kids parties and events. To get some great referrals, check out our preferred vendors’ page.
Bounce House
Bounce houses are a classic kids party activity. But to make it extra special, consider a bouncing “castle” or “princess slide” to bring some pizazz to your event.
Face Painting
Face painting is always fun for kids, and what’s great is that you can tailor the painting to the theme of your event. It’s these custom details that make for great photos and unforgettable memories.
Photography
Childhood only happens once. If you’re hosting a milestone birthday party or another important life event, we recommend investing in a professional photographer. They’re experienced with shooting live events and know how to capture all those “money shots” that will leave a smile on your face for years to come.
Bakery
No kids party would be complete without some type of sweet. Be it a cake, cupcakes, ice cream sundae bar, doughnut tower, or more, dessert is probably high on the list of things your child is looking forward to.
To take your dessert from average to amazing, consider sourcing from a professional baker or dessert maker.
Decor Rentals
Decor is one of the most time-consuming elements of party planning. This is especially true for kids parties that warrant high levels of creativity that we adults sometimes find ourselves lacking. So, consider renting decor from an event company to bring your party theme to life.
Prepare Themed Goodie Bags
Second to dessert, the goodie bag is one of the most prized elements of any kids party. To make yours extra special, make sure to include themed items that will leave a lasting impression on both your child and their guests.
For example, if you’re hosting a princess party, place a ring pop and small tiara inside each bag. Or, if you’re hosting a lego party, gift a small set of legos to every child.
If budget is a concern and you’re already stretched, you could simply throw in a bunch of candy, which no kid is apt to turn down.
Have Treats for the Adults
Last but not least, keep parents in mind. While some are comfortable dropping off their kid(s) and leaving them unattended, some may want to stick around and chaperone. In this case, make sure to have some adult-friendly treats. Perhaps an open bar or appetizers and snacks geared towards an adult’s palette. We promise they’ll be grateful and glad they attended!
Want to Tour a Kid-Friendly Venue? Contact Modern Moments.
We love children's parties, and we host them all the time! Plus, we have affordable rates and an open vendor policy, which means you won’t have to worry about unnecessary surcharges. Instead, you can put your hard-earned resources towards tasty treats, decor, party favors, and more.
Conveniently located off US-60 in Phoenix’s East Valley, we have beautiful indoor and outdoor venues for rent, along with various amenities like a zoned kitchen area, a refreshment bar, and complimentary tables and chairs. Our staff will also assist with setup, tear down, and trash removal.
Contact us for a free tour today. Or come visit us during one of our monthly open house events. They’re free to the public and feature our preferred vendors!