Birthday Party Checklist

PB Palm Beach County’s Parenting Resource Parenting

SIX WEEKS BEFORE

• Choose a theme with your child • Start making a guest list • Set a date and reserve your party venue, hire party entertainers and photographer

FOUR WEEKS BEFORE

• If mailing or handing out paper invitations prepare or hire someone to design and print your invitations • Determine games, activities and menu to match your party theme • If ordering a cake, place your order

THREE WEEKS BEFORE

• Mail/handout invitations or send out evite • Purchase party supplies, especially if ordering on-line • Arrange for extra help especially if you are having a party at home

ONE OR TWO WEEKS BEFORE

• Purchase more party supplies as needed • Call families who have not yet responded to your invitation

THREE DAYS BEFORE

• Purchase food • Charge cameras • Call entertainers/photographer to confirm appearance and expectations • If using a party venue call to confirm all details • Assemble party favors/goodie bags

ONE OR TWO DAYS BEFORE

• Bake cake or pick up cake • Confirm help if using extra help • Decorate home or gather decorations for party venue • Prepare make-ahead food

DAY OF PARTY

• Last minute cooking/set up food • Set up craft/activities • Create a list of gifts and who gave them for thank you’s

PARTY!!!

ONE WEEK AFTER

• Send thank you notes!