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Unique Party Ideas for Kids

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A kid’s birthday party is perfect for bringing your inner child out to play. As the world becomes more diverse, birthday parties become even more fun, entertaining, and engaging for kids. Here’s a list of a few unique ideas you can explore for your child’s next birthday bash!

KARAOKE PARTY



The ultimate ice-breaker, Karaoke is a fun and engaging party idea that’ll keep the kids busy, entertained, and excited. It promises bucket-loads of fun and appeals to all ages, especially kids! You can rent out a karaoke machine (here’s a list of vendors) or set up a simple karaoke system at home (refer to the checklist below).

To keep things interesting, you can even turn the party into a karaoke contest and give out gifts to all the participants!

Checklist

  • Speakers
  • Mic & TV display
  • Karaoke playlist – you can find karaoke channels on YouTube (Sing King) or make one using your favorite tunes!

CITY BUS TOUR



Images via Nilambari Open Deck Bus Tour, Mumbai

Here’s one unique party idea that’d probably get every parent’s vote! Take the kids out on a chartered open deck city bus tour and give them a chance to have their very own birthday picnic. You can show them around the city’s hot spots and stop for treats along the way, and here’s the best part – no mess to clean up at home!

Checklist

  • Booking the City Bus Tour (Spreeh recommends Nikamal, rated by TripAdvisor!)
  • Birthday treats and goodies (you can pack the food in travel-safe tiffins)
  • Birthday cake (imagine cutting the cake at a famous city landmark)
  • Some paper plates, cutlery, and trash bags
  • Birthday bus playlist for some energetic singalongs
  • A camera to capture the memories!

CARNIVAL FIESTA




Bring home the carnival for your kid’s birthday party! Besides the carnival-themed decor, and a big, bold and bright birthday cake, you can think of hiring a photo booth, serving easy finger food for the munchies, and throwing in some low-maintenance carnival-themed games (we’ve got a checklist for all your needs listed below!).

And if you really want to go all out, don’t be afraid of the mess and treat the kids to a face-painting session, or hire a mini-trampoline if you’ve got some outdoor space.

Checklist

  • Carnival decorations (party-supplies stores, here!)
  • Show-stopping birthday cake (our fav confectionaries here!)
  • Photobooth for hire (a few vendors, here!)
  • Trampoline for hire (a few vendors, here!)
  • Chart papers and hula hoops for games
  • Art supplies for face painting kits
  • Carnival games ideas

 BIRTHDAY OLYMPICS




Kids love some friendly competition. You can set up a few games (such as sack races, musical chairs, twister; three to four will do great), divide your guest into teams, and DIY a scoreboard. You can organize a fun little awards ceremony at the end and hand out special prizes to the winning teams.

Checklist

  •       Backyard space (You could also use your apartment complex’s common area, or go to a nearby park)
  •       Whiteboard and markers for the scoreboard
  •        Prizes for the participants

The Complete Guide to Planning an Authentic Mexican Fiesta (Part II)

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The Fiesta

We strongly believe that one should experience the joy of an authentic Mexican Fiesta with their friends and family at least once in their life. It’s a gathering filled with vibrant color, fantastic food, great music, and endless joy.
In Part I, we covered everything you need for a full Mexican Feast – authentic, easy-to-make recipes for your appetizers, mains, mocktails, and cocktails.
Now, read on to know everything you need for creating the right ambiance for an authentic Mexican Fiesta

1. Party Décor

Vibrant, fun, and fresh is the perfect way to describe the decorations for an authentic Mexican Fiesta. If you want to truly channel the spirit of an authentic fiesta, you can look at incorporating the colors of the Mexican Flag – a roaring red, contrasting white, and lush green!
Lace your entrance with Fiesta theme décors such as sombreros, colorful flags, chili pepper streamers, cacti succulents, patterned throw pillows, acoustic guitars, and drums. You can even order a bunch of mini sombreros for your guests to raise the fiesta spirit.

2. Table Décor

The table décor can really be the centerpiece of your fiesta décor. A Mexican feast calls for a bright and eclectic table adorned with colors, flowers, food, and cocktails that promise a good time and an even better meal.

Start with your selection of vibrant table runners and napkins, you can top them with some bright and lush floral arrangements, or go for the traditional cacti and succulents in colorful pots. Another fresh take is to fill bowls or vases with freshly cut citrus fruits such as limes, oranges, or lemons that add to the fun and vibrant fiesta fervor.

You can also place several maracas around the table for a fun addition that guests can enjoy!

3. Music & Entertainment

Nothing puts you in the Mexican party mood more than Mexican music! Think soulful South American jazz, melodious acoustic guitars or the euphoric rhythm of a mariachi band! You can curate a perfect party on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, or Gaana or you can check out some downloadable playlists online. Either way, we have a few recommendations to get you dancing!

  1. Tequila by The Champs
  2. Oye Como Va by Santana
  3. La Cucaracha
  4. Tijuana Taxi by Herb Alpert
  5. La Bamba by Ritchi Valens
  6. South of the Border by Frank Sinatra
  7. Mexican Hat Dance aka Chiapanecas
  8. Bamboleo by the Gypsy Kings
  9. Mexico by Bob Moore & His Orchestra
  10. Mexican Radio by Wall of Voodoo
  11. Vaya Con Dios
  12. Guatanamera by Celia Cruz

 

Playlist courtesy of mesagrapevine.com

4. Party Games

The best way to dial up the spirit of a party is to throw in some fun party games in the mix. You can invite your guests to play some easy and popular party games but make it Mexican! Think of paper dance, but make it salsa or think of musical chairs but this time with sombreros! Everyone passes the sombreros around in a circle and when the music stops you have to put it on and do a little easy Mexican Hat Dance – the national dance of Mexico! Then of course there is the classic Mexican Piñata, the participants are blindfolded and take turns to break the piñata with a stick to release the goodies!

5. Party Favors

Leave your guests with a little something that reminds them of what could arguably be one of the best days of their life! A decorative sombrero, a succulent, or the traditional Mexican maraca would make an ideal souvenir for the party. You can browse through Amazon, or go to Etsy to select some cute handmade Mexican party favors5