Birthday celebrations are a big deal to most children and adults as well. You can always feel the tension in the air as kids countdown days to the special occasion. Each year, throwing the same party can become predictable and sometimes not as thrilling.
However, you can make things different this year by planning a dinosaur-themed birthday for your child. Since dinosaurs are fascinating to most people, children included, your kid will enjoy a dinosaur-themed party.
Whether you are throwing a modest or larger-than-life party, planning will help you execute your idea seamlessly. You can get dinosaur costumes for adults and your child’s guests to make the party even more fun.
Here are some guidelines or tips to help in your planning.
Choose a theme
Although the party is dinosaur-themed, you have plenty of options to choose from, including whether you want some pop of color and animations in your party or a theme that mimics the actual dinosaurs. While selecting a theme, consider the guest of honor’s preference. For example, if Jurassic Park is your child’s favorite, consider getting T-Rex dinosaur costumes and decor to complement the theme.
A theme should always come first since it sets the base and tone for the prevailing party. It is also an excellent way to ensure that everything is synchrony, including the guests’ costumes, invitation cards, and tableware. There are endless possibilities to a party theme, and you can only go as far as your imagination lets you.
Invite the guests
Instead of mailing your guests the party invites, consider paper invites with handwritten messages. They allow you to get creative and add a personal touch to the invitations. Remember to include information such as the theme for the birthday and extra items your guests should have, including swimwear for a pool party.
You can package the cards uniquely by placing them in plastic dinosaur eggshells. After receiving the invitation, the recipients break or hatch the egg to get their invite.
Create or purchase dinosaur decorations
A dinosaur-themed party cannot be complete without complementing deco. Decorations may include banners, lighting, toys, and backdrops. You can purchase some online or make them by yourself if you want to cut costs. A simple decoration is using a poster board to cut out dinosaur footprints which you can stick on the walkway.
The extent of your creativity determines the final outlook of your party. For this reason, don’t be afraid to try out new ideas to bring your dream to life. If the majority of the guests are kids, consider colorful decorations with dinosaur cartoon posters.
Giant and themed floating balloons are always a good idea for a birthday party. You can write a list of all the deco items you may need to avoid leaving out some things.
Plan for themed food
If you want to go all-in with the dinosaur-themed party, you may as well match the food to the overall theme. A simple hack is preparing simple snacks such as chocolate balls and labeling them as dinosaur eggs. There’s no limit to what you can and cannot prepare in terms of food.
Consider making vegetable sticks and referring to them as Velociraptor snacks for a healthier option. Preparing themed food is a great way to fascinate kids and add detail to the dinosaur-themed party. Consider getting themed plates and cups for a more positive experience. You can also place dinosaur toys as centrepieces for the table where the guests will dine.
Bake a dinosaur cake
A birthday is never complete without a cake, and for a dinosaur-themed party, you have the chance to go all out as far as creativity is concerned. If you are good at baking, save yourself some dollars by making the cake at home.
However, if baking is not an area you thrive in, consider working with a pastry chef on the perfect dinosaur-themed cake for your party. You can choose to combine different flavors while considering the guests’ preferences. Besides one large cake, make some dinosaur-themed cupcakes as well.
Get a gift package for the guests
Everyone, and especially kids, love gifts, and what better way to present gifts than during a birthday party. You can create small packages or hampers with dinosaur toys, costumes, and candy for each child. They can pick one as they leave the party to make their experience even more memorable.
By following the above tips, you can be sure to make the most out of your planning for a dinosaur-themed birthday party.
