Planning a great kid’s birthday party at home

When you look back at your children’s childhoods in years to come, it’s likely that some of the brightest and most vivid memories will come from their birthday parties.

There’s no need to hire a venue to throw your child the ultimate birthday party. With a little planning, the right themes and a little imagination, your home can become the setting for these lovely memories.

Your property inspiration

The garden of this stunning Long Acres Garden Estate home in Langebaan is the perfect setting for a child’s birthday party. With ample space, there’s room for food tables, activity areas, magic shows, petting zoos or anything else your imagination can conjure up.

Seven great ideas for your child’s birthday party

There’s one thing that every child’s birthday party should have in common: it should be planned around your child’s interests, hobbies and wishes. For some kids, that could mean a Frozen-themed ambience. For others, it could be all about cars and trucks. Your child’s imagination is the only limit when it comes to choosing a great birthday party theme.

Have an outdoor adventure

If you have a big outdoor space like the beautiful Long Acres Garden Estate home, take advantage by planning a nature scavenger hunt, a mini Olympics or a treasure hunt. Such activities will keep the kids engaged while enjoying fresh air and time outdoors.

Bring in a mobile petting zoo

Make the most of the services of a mobile petting zoo and bring in some friendly animals for the kids to interact with. This can make your child’s birthday both exciting and educational.

Arrange a movie night

For older kids and their friends, a movie under the stars can be an amazing birthday party. Create an outdoor movie screening area with blankets, pillows and a projector. Provide popcorn, snacks and drinks to complete the experience.

Organise a science or magic show

Hire a performer or create your own science experiments or magic tricks. Kids love being amazed and learning something new, and this is a great way to make your child’s party memorable.

Set up an outdoor camping party

If you’re blessed with a spacious garden, make the most of it by setting up tents and having an overnight camp to celebrate your child’s birthday. You can have a braai, let them roast marshmallows and tell campfire stories.

Introduce a superhero training camp

Make the most of a sizeable outdoor space by creating an obstacle course with challenges that “train” the kids to be superheroes. This could involve crawling, jumping, balancing and other fun activities.

Have a dance party

Turn your big outdoor space into a dance floor, complete with music and strobe lights. Add glow sticks and other fun dance props to add to the ambience.

Your home should inspire you

Watching your children grow up is a magical time, and they deserve to have the best memories of their childhood birthday parties. By using the space you have available in your garden, you can host unforgettable children’s birthday parties. If you’re interested in buying or renting a home with a garden that’s conducive to making memories, contact the team from Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty today.