1. Unicorns

What better theme for your little girl’s birthday party than unicorns? Two year old girls will love this party theme–plus there are so many ways to get creative with it!

There are numerous unicorn DIY party favors, decorations and desserts out there, which makes options for a unicorn themed party endless. Some of the best ideas to stick with are sparkly streamers, a unicorn piñata, and a unicorn cake! You can’t go wrong with this theme, because it’s sure to make your child smile on their special day!

2. Comic Book

A fun theme to consider for your soon-to-be 2 year old son is comic books! You don’t see comic book birthday parties too often, which makes this a unique theme and you won’t have to worry about your son’s party being like everyone else’s!

A unique idea to consider for this theme is handing out comic books as party favors. Another great way to spice up the party is by doing a superhero theme and having the kids dress as their favorite superhero or have masks and capes ready for all the kids when they arrive!

3. Beach or Tropical

Another unique party theme is beach or tropical. If your child has a birthday in the summer, this is a great theme to consider for the hot weather and can be used for a boy’s or girl’s party!

This is a great theme, because it can be easily transformed into a fun pool party. Whether it’s a beach or tropical theme, find some fun pool toys and make some themed food to make the kids feel like they are at the beach while they enjoy the party! There are also plenty of water games to play at the party as well, such as a slip and slide and water balloons.

4. Princess

What little girl doesn’t dream of becoming a princess? If you have a soon-to-be 2 year old daughter, you can never go wrong with a princess birthday party theme.

Great ways to plan this party are by buying crowns for your child and their guests, princess themed or pink candy, sparkly streamers and a princess or crown piñata. Don’t forget about the princess themed cupcakes for dessert!

5. Sports

What better way to keep kids active while having a blast at a birthday party? Make it a sports themed party! Or, if your family loves to watch or play a specific sport, make that the theme and set up games for the kids and adults to enjoy.

A great way to make the theme come to life is ask your guests to come dressed in their favorite team’s jersey or as an athlete. All the party games can be fun, active, indoor and outdoor games. The kids can try to toss a ball into holes cut into a board, enjoy fun relay races with a soccer ball, or shoot some hoops with a small foam basketball. The best part is this theme can make for some unique cakes too!

Whether you decided to theme your soon-to-be 2 year old’s birthday party princesses or comic books, your kid is sure to have a blast at their fun, themed party! No matter what you choose, there will be fun and different ways to decorate and plan each theme, so don’t be afraid to get creative with the party!

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Kids Birthday Games you can Play Anywhere

Keep it Moving

Keep it moving is a fun and simple balloon game that can be played almost anywhere, and all you need for it is one balloon! The object of the game is to not let the balloon touch the floor/ground. All the kids will be hitting the balloon up in the air to try to keep it up. Once the balloon touches the ground, it’s game over and a new game starts!

Tag, You’re It

Tag, You’re It is a great game that can be played anywhere (as long as there is enough space). The object of the game is to not get tagged by whoever is “it.” One person is “it” and is trying to tag someone so that they are no longer “it.” All the kids who are not “it” are running around trying not to get tagged. It’s a great game that keeps kids active and lets out a lot of energy!

Freeze Tag

Freeze Tag is very similar to Tag, You’re It, except once whoever is “it” tags someone, that person is frozen. Again, the object of the game is to not get tagged. If you get tagged and are frozen, someone who is not “it” and is also not frozen has to tag you in order to unfreeze you before they get tagged too! The game ends once everyone is frozen and then a new “it” is chosen for the next round.

Hide and Go Seek Tag

The only thing that’s better than Hide and Go Seek and Tag, You’re It is when they are combined! The game starts off just like regular Hide and Go Seek. The seeker searches for the hiding players. Once the searcher finds someone, that person has to run away to try to not get tagged by the seeker. That person can hide again, or, if they are tagged, they now have to help the seeker find and tag people. Whoever is tagged first will become the seeker in the next round.

Bobbing for Apples

Bobbing for Apples is another fun and easily set up game. For this game all you need is a bucket filled with water and apples. Kids can go up to the bucket, and, without using anything except their mouth, try to grab an apple!

Traditional Party Games for Kids

Simon Says

Another great traditional party game is Simon Says. The object of the game is to do what Simon says and try not to do things that Simon doesn’t say to do. During the game, a parent will be saying things like “Simon says touch your nose.” When Simon says it, the kids will want to do as he says. However, the parent can get tricky and simply say “Touch your ear.” The kids shouldn’t touch their ear, because it wasn’t said by Simon. Whoever touches their ear would then be out of the game.

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs is a fun and simple traditional party game that only requires chairs and music! Start by setting up enough chairs for all the kids except one. When you play the music, the kids will walk around the chairs in a circle. Once the music stops, the kids will race to have a seat on the chairs. Whoever is last and doesn’t get a seat is out of the game! Each time a round ends, take away one chair. Whoever remains in the game last wins!

Piñata

What better traditional party game than a piñata? All you need for this game is a piñata, a bat, candy and a blindfold. Fill the piñata with candy before the party, then during the party let kids take turns trying to hit the piñata with the bat while they are blindfolded. Once someone breaks open the piñata, it’s game over and all the kids will be racing to collect candy!

Coin Toss

Coin toss is a very simple and easy game to play! Gather some buckets and some coins. Label the buckets as different points. For example, if you have three buckets, you could label them “10,” “20,” and “30” points. Let the kids toss the coins into the buckets. Each time they get a coin in a bucket, they get the amount of points listed on the bucket. Whoever gets the most points wins!

Limbo

Limbo is another traditional party game that is simple to play! All you need for this game is a long stick to hold up for kids to walk under. The object of the game is to walk under the stick by bending your back backwards without touching the stick or falling over. If you touch the stick or fall over, you’re out of the game. Each round, whoever is holding the stick will lower it closer and closer to the floor until only one person remains!

Indoor Birthday Party Games to Play at Pump It Up

Laser Blast

Laser Blast*, also known as Laser Tag, is a fun indoor party game that can be played at our birthday places. Each kid gets a laser gun and a target strap to put on. Once all the kids are ready, lights will be turned off and glow lights will be turned on and the kids will get to tag each other with their laser gun! At Pump It Up, Laser Blast is played in the fun inflatables arena!

Tug-of-War

What better party game than Tug-of-War! All the kids are divided into two teams and each team grabs onto one side of the rope, then let the tugging begin! Whichever team pulls the other across the line wins! Not only is this a fun game you can bring a rope to play at Pump It Up, but it can be played at any party in any kids party place!

Freeze Dance

At Pump It Up, Freeze Dance is a great game for you to play with the kids in the party room. This is a fun game, which is a lot like musical chairs. Music will be playing and the kids can dance along to it. However, once the music stops, the kids have to become as still as statues. The object of the game is to remain as still as possible once the music stops. Whoever moves, smiles, talks or laughs when the music is off is eliminated from the game. Whoever is the last player standing wins!

Relay Races

Relay Races are a great game to play to encourage team building! Not only that, but they are very fun as well. There are also many different kinds of relay races too. Egg and Spoon Races, Crab Walk, and Three-Legged Race are just some relay races. Each of these races is played in a different way, however, the object of the game is the same: be the first team to cross the finishing line! All you’ll need is to bring a few potato sacks to your Pump It Up party to play!

Glow Wars

Glow Wars* is a fun party game unique to Pump It Up. Glow Wars takes place in a dark room full of glow lights. Each child gets a glow necklace and a blaster to play with! It’s a fun party experience that any parent can include in their child’s birthday party as an add-on.

There are so many fun party activities and games that can be played indoors. No matter which games you decide on for your kid’s birthday, all the kids are sure to have a blast!

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What Are Some Great Medieval Party Invitations?

Get this knightly party started by rolling the invitations into scrolls. Scrapbooking paper works great!

Another cute invitation that sets the stage is a castle cutout. The birthday boy or girl can have fun cutting them out or head to a website that sells medieval party supplies.

Invite the Kids to Come in Costume

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Kids and costumes go hand in hand. It’s why Halloween is such a big hit. A medieval party is the ideal opportunity to dust off the princess, knight, wizard or witch costumes for another wear.

You can even throw together a down-an-out peasant outfit. All you need is a peasant blouse, which works for a girl or boy. Pair it with Capri pants, long shorts or a skirt and you have an adorable peasant outfit.

Another way to get kids into the medieval spirit is to have them design their own crowns. Ladies can make flower crowns with pipe cleaners and fabric flowers. Ribbons make a nice touch if you’re making these. Or go the construction paper route and decorate the crowns with markers and fake jewels. While they’re at it, the kids can fashion some swords from paper or cardboard. They will come in handy at game time.

Make sure you include any costume ideas in the invitation. Keep parents aware of anything active the kids may be doing such as running or bouncing. Everyone should be able to participate in their attire.

How to Prepare a Medieval Feast

If you’re having a medieval-themed celebration, consider skipping the usual pizza fare and prepare a feast fit for a king! Don’t go crazy and roast a boar, but do have a something like wings or drumsticks.

Finger foods are another great option including vegetables and other snacks. Veggies were a medieval staple and you can skimp on the cutlery. Remember medieval folks ate with their hands.

Medieval guys and gals mostly drank beer and wine because the water wasn’t fit for human consumption. Since those are obviously out for a kids’ themed party, go for cider or apple juice. Don’t forget to serve it in goblets!

What Are Some Great Castle Decorations?

Every party needs cool decorations and if you’re going medieval, a castle is a must. Use it as a backdrop against the wall or as a centerpiece. Consider make a cutout to put against a wall or use one of Pump It Up’s awesome bounce castles.

A stone wall plastic tablecloth will do nicely, coupled with a pennant banner that sports a medieval crest. For cups use goblets and for tableware go cute with dragon plates and napkins or ones that bear a medieval crest.

What Are Some Fun Medieval Games?

No party is complete without games. Stage a jousting tournament with pool noodles and hobby horses. Each participant can take turns ‘riding’ his or her horse and attempting to ‘knock’ the opponent off balance with the noodle.

If you’ve already made cardboard swords, you’re ahead of the game. If not, give kids a sword cutout to decorate and let them engage is a bit of sword play when they are all done designing their own.

When the party is almost over, it’s time to finally storm the castle for real! Divide kids into teams and see who can take over the castle. Use spongy or soft balls and the team that scores the most direct hits wins.

Don’t Forget Favors Fit for Kings or Queens

A quick and easy parting gift at the end of the celebration is a goblet filled with treats. Pump It Up even offers princess goodie bags for girl’s birthday parties. For something a little pricier, go for a medieval duckie. He’s courageously cute!

Everyone will have a fabulous time at this medieval get-together and won’t want the knight to end! For more awesome celebration ideas, visit out selection of kids’ birthday party tips and tricks.

Carnival Party

Expecting carnival barkers, ring toss booths, clowns, and zany prizes? Then set the tone with a fun carnival party invite. Made with striped wrapping paper, a bit of construction paper, clothespins, and handmade tickets, these cards are sure to promise a fun party the kids will remember. Add customized designs like clown shapes or even attach small bags of popcorn or peanuts for a pre-party snack.

Bag It Up

Planning a scavenger hunt party? Why not mail your invites in brown paper bags and have the kids use them for the party? Include info on the party as well as clues to the scavenger hunt, and have the kids bring the bags to gather their loot. Toss in riddle to clues as well as cheap magnifying glasses and you’ll have a whole group of young Sherlock Holmes’ show up ready to search out prizes.

Hats

Whether you’re throwing a baseball-themed bash, a Peter Pan party or a wild west soiree, you can make an easy-to-craft hat for all occasions. You can cutout easy shapes for whatever theme you’re going for—tiaras, superhero masks, cowboys and cowgirls—and poke a couple small holes to attach a rubber band and you’re all set! Have the kids wear the hats to the party and watch the fun unfold.

Light It Up

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It’s always fun to let the kids craft a bit, especially when the end result is an invite to a great party with friends. Instead of just sending out plain old paper invites, have your children’s friends piece together their own invite like paper lanterns. Just package together instructions so piece together this awesome kit and have the turn them in for gifts for doing a great job. Items include plain cards, embroidery floss, ribbon, glue sticks, and extra paper to make tassels, and voila! A fun and interactive twist on getting the gang together for one awesome party.

Looking for some more invite or goodie bag ideas? Try Pump It Up, a favorite for kids everywhere. Pump It Up offers great invitations and a great selection of party favors and goodie bags to make the party fun for the kids and easy for the parents!

From great goodie bags to artsy kits, party favors don’t have to be a basic coloring books and thank you notes. It great to provide a reminder of a good time.

Here’s a list of some great party favor ideas for all your party guests to enjoy.

Bubbles

Who doesn’t love bubbles? Some Pump It Up locations even over to help you throw a bubble-themed party.

Cheap and plentiful during any time of the year, bubbles are fun for everyone. Get creative and decorate the bottles with things like ribbons and cellophane, or let the kids customize their own with colorful name labels. Want to help parents give their kids a reason to spend some time outside and get off their gadgets? Bubbles are always the answer.

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S’mores to-go

Instead of trying to fiddle with to-go Tupperware or wrapping plates of cupcakes, why not make it fun with a classic summer treat? Package together a s’mores kit complete with graham crackers, a chocolate bar, a couple marshmallows, and a skewer. Send your guests on their way with a fun and fresh take on party favors. This great for camping or outdoor-themed birthday bashes, and will help inspire your guests to get outside and have a mini-camping trip.

Ballpark Bags

Having a baseball- or softball-themed party? Keep the party swinging by putting together customized bags filled with Cracker Jack, temporary tattoos, bubble gum, sunflower seeds, and baseball card packs from the grocery store. Perfect for your little sluggers and their friends, these bags are a hit especially during Little League seasons. Tie them up with ribbon and create name labels that look like baseballs and you’re sure to hit a home run.

Check with your local Pump It Up to see if any pre-packaged, baseball themed-goodies are available for your party.

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Art Packs

This idea is perfect for any kid looking to get artsy during the summer. A cool and easy way to help your kids use their creative talents and flex their artistic muscles, art bundles are simple to make and fun to create with.

Package together Crayons and colored pencils with notepads, coloring books, watercolor sets, and stickers, and watch them spend hours drawing masterpieces. Your refrigerator may be decorated a little bit more, but it’ll be worth it when you see how much fun they’re having.

Pump It Up Favors

Spending some time indoors for your kids’ birthday party? Pump It Up has some pretty sweet goodie bags for the kids that they can dive into after the party as well as fun cups and goblets. Filled with fun items and toys like harmonicas, puzzles, thundersticks, and themed bags like superhero and rock stars, Pump It Up keeps the fun going after your kids have had their fun indoors.

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