Welcome to our kids party ideas blog… and other interesting party themes


Delicious main meal idea for kids party
Wondering what to cook for the children this evening? This easy tea time meal is something you'll all love. Or a delicious main meal idea for a kids party, clean plates guaranteed.
6 Bleedin’ Obvious Halloween Safety Tips
Here are 6 obvious Halloween safety tips to act as little reminders of what to do, and what to look out for.
Listen up – party game
This is a good game that will get kids thinking and listening.
Elderflower Cordial
How to make Elderflower cordial, (rather than cow parsley cordial) very simple, delicious and refreshing drink to make - will make the summer last!
Guest Post – HoneyBellaBoo handmade birthday party products
Happy to welcome our first guest post by HoneyBellaBoo who make unique handmade birthday party products. Dispense of all the plastic party tat and find something a little more special.
Handmade and digital? Is there such a thing?
Handmade and digital - the making of Acting the Party's parties. A post to describe how we do what we do for our home entertainment children's parties.
Tricks and treats – Two Games in One
Musical Parcels - this game mixes up two games into one. You'll need lots of treats for this little trick.
Our Party Themes
Introducing our party themes and a little about the background. What would be your child's favourite theme? And what games to they love the most?
Pass the Parcel Game
In our Acting the Party entertainment we have a Pass the Parcel Game. It's a very simple game. All children adore Pass the Parcel. But ours is slightly different.
An easy little party tip
Fun to make, easy to do. An easy little party tip that anyone can do to help brighten any room.
Pin the Tail
There's something very exciting about playing Pin the Tail. But where did the idea come from? Here are also some alternative ideas to play.
Musical Statues
A game that any number of children can play. Easy and fun to play.
How many children should I invite?
How many children should you invite to a party? The whole class, or just your child's favourite friends? How to navigate this tricky situation.
Children’s imaginative play
Do your children love imaginative play? Do they immerse themselves in their own little world? Or would they much rather play on an x-box? What does imaginative play acheive anyway?
10 Good party games
Here's what we consider our Top 10 good party games. Plenty for a good party. Instructions on how to play, plus their variations
Cheap alternative things to do for a birthday
Simply 10 alternative things that are cheap to do for a birthday.
Have birthday parties become competitive?
Have you ever held a children's party that you wanted, rather than your child, so that you can show off a little? Have children's parties really become competitive?
Girls and boys only parties
A party just for girls or a party just for boys? Why our parties so far are for either boys or girls.
Unruly Children’s Parties
Parties are sometimes not all fun and games. How to cope with an unruly children's party.
How to get your child to write an invitation
Tips on how to get your child to write an invitation. Invitation writing can be a great way to encourage your child to do a little writing, after all there's a lot in it for them.
What to do for your child’s party?
It's coming up fast and you still don't know what to do for your child's party. Here's some hints and tips along with 24 cool ideas.
Children role play
Ever wondered why children role play? Why it's important for every child, and the reasons behind it.
Birthday party disappointments
A light-hearted look at why so many kids parties suck. The true reason why I started Acting the Party.
Reasons why your child should have a party
Why should your child have a party? Some reasons are here.
