How to Organize a Birthday Party for Boys

When putting in the work to get a birthday party for boys off the ground, it’s worth considering some general challenges, and the best solutions to them. From deciding on a theme that will work across a whole party, to choosing food, games, and hiring entertainment, you need to break down each area, while remembering to get help from friends and family on the day. Birthday parties for boys or girls are broadly similar, and will more likely feature a mix of children during the party; this means it’s important to remember some general approaches to organizing a birthday event.

Before beginning the actual process of putting a party together, you’ll need to decide on a theme; this can take many different forms, and for boys might include football, favourite film and television characters like Ben 10 or Spiderman, Cowboys and Indians, or something more general. Establishing a theme makes it much easier to match up different parts of an event – you can find banners, tablecloths, paper plates, and party bag toys for favourite characters, which will typically reduce the upfront cost of decorations.

When choosing food for a boy’s birthday party, you need to think about what your child wants, and what’s practical. On the one hand, sweets and lots of crisps are always going to be popular, but you want to be a bit careful not to go too overboard if you don’t want a house full of overexcited children. In this way, it’s a good idea to have a selection of healthy alternatives on food tables, as well as water and juice to provide an option from fizzy pop. Remember to check with parents to see if there is any need for vegetarian and vegan food.

For games during a party, you’ll have to decide whether or not your home has enough space, and somewhere to hide breakable items, to put on games. You may need to hire somewhere like a local town hall or a community centre to put on larger scale parties. Traditional games like Simon Says, Pass the Parcel, and Musical Chairs, are always going to be popular; boys’ parties might also involve five a side football games and penalty tournaments.

If you do hire entertainment, always go for a CRB checked professional – magicians can be a good idea for boys and girls’ parties, as can someone who can perform tricks with a ball for a football party; entertainers and musicians can also be effective. Another option is to hire a venue and work with a professional kids party entertainer to hold a themed event, which might include games and entertainment

Always remember to stay safe when organising a birthday party for boys; make sure you have plenty of help on the day, which can prevent things from getting out of control. Older siblings can be a good idea for looking after small children, while adults can help you to serve food and organise party games. When hiring a venue, discuss health and safety with the owners to see whether there are proper exits and entrances available.