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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 Zero Food Waste Guide for Your Party Planning Notes

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In honor of World Food Day, we’re creating a comprehensive guide to help you successfully curb food waste at your next dinner party.

A well-thought-out food waste plan is an undisputed requisite in the modern host’s party toolkit. From food prep to party scrapes, we’re listing some easy but essential steps you can take to ensure maximum fun and minimum waste.

Go Local, Be Seasonal

Make an audit of your guest’s eating preferences and prioritize seasonal and local produce while planning your party menu

Plan with the Industry Portion Size in Mind

In order to avoid cooking excess food, try streamlining the preparations to the catering industry portion size of two helpings per person.

Recyclables or Reusables Only

Use cloth napkins instead of paper ones, and opt for serving food in reusable cutlery & crockery.

This way, not only do you get to show off some gorgeous linens and fine china, but you can also effortlessly elevate the mood of the party by making your guests feel valued & appreciated.

#ProTip: Make sure to start the party with an empty dishwasher and washing machine, so at the end of the night you can load everything at once and wake up to two less home chores!

Make the Party PSA

Before you begin the feast, make a quick announcement to guests about the recycling process and food scraps disposal. You can inform them about your waste reduction efforts and educate them about waste separations bins.

Segregate Your Waste

Have a system for waste segregation, and also to separate out quality food from the leftovers.

Make sure trash, recycling, and food scraps are sorted correctly for the disposal process. Clearly label your waste bins to avoid confusion and contamination (do keep in mind that plastic bags should not go in your recycling bin!).

There’s a Lot You Can do with Leftovers

For the leftover food, you can request your guests to bring lunch boxes to take food in, or you can hand it out to them in reusable containers.

Alternatively, you can tie up with organizations that feel the needy, homeless, or even stray animals, and donate the leftovers for their feeding drives. This way, you’ll not only be reducing food waste but also be helping goodwill forces fight food shortage and hunger at the grassroots level in your city.

Consider Composting

For food scraps, you can consider composting at home, and if that’s not feasible, see if you have a neighbor or friend who will take your food scraps to compost or use as animal feed.

Once you start implementing these steps, you’re on your way to becoming a conscious and responsible green host, whose parties are not only fun but also kind to the Earth.

The Zero-Waste Party Plan

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It’s the roaring twenties again and we’ve ascended into the realm of a post-pandemic world. Parties and gatherings, no matter how big or small, have made a much-awaited comeback, and we’ve learned to not take these moments for granted. This is why it’s important that we party like we’re in 2022, with a zero-waste party plan that leaves no carbon footprint and is easy on the planet.

There is literally no downside to an eco-friendly party. All it takes is a little pre-planning, a few supplies, and some creativity. Don’t know where to start? Here’s a little guide for going waste-free for your next big (or small) shindig.

Make a Sustainable Statement with the Invite: You can set the tone for your party with the invitation itself. Embrace paperless and opt for an e-invite accustomed to your theme. You can get creative or choose from countless templates online. If you’re still keen on traditional paper invites, opt for eco-friendly and plantable seed paper that will grow into something beautiful or delicious!

Keep it Real with Earth-Friendly Décor: If you haven’t experimented with natural décor, you’re missing out. Mother Earth has some beautiful, otherworldly bounties that make for the most captivating décor. Think florals, ferns, fruits, twigs, and more florals! You can stay true to your color palette and even think of using dried foliage for an understated look. You can also focus on all kinds of lighting décor, and eco-friendly paper décor to mix things up.

Break Out the China for Table Essentials: It’s easy to fall for disposables and their convenience, especially when you think of the cleaning job after. But there’s no denying that we’re making a gigantic, wasteful, and hazardous mess in choosing that. Don’t be afraid to break out the good china, or some stunning ceramics and glassware. It’s a cleaning job but it’s worth it. Besides, stunning tableware always doubles up as décor!

Pro-tip: Keep your washing machine empty so you can throw in all your cloth napkins for a quick wash right after hosting.

Make a Failproof Food-Waste Plan: Prep and planning go a long way in avoiding food waste. Here are a few tips to help you curb food wastage.

  • Make an audit of your guest’s eating preferences and stick to the catering industry portion size of two helpings per person.
  • Keep seasonal food in mind while planning your menu and prioritize local produce.
  • Set up a food compost bin and request your guests to get some tiffins to take home party leftovers. You can also tie up with a local shelter to send all the extra goodies to.

 

Feel Good Party Favours: Party favors are a tricky deal, most guests either love their little token or hate it. Either way, party favors tend to be pretty wasteful if not thought out carefully. Here are a few of our favorite Earth-friendly options!

  • Kids: Eco crayons, natural play dough, candy, organic art supplies
  • Adults: Herb kits, plants & succulents, local/homegrown honey or chocolate, natural consumables (organic candles, lotions, wines, etc.)

 

P.S Ditch the plastic for packaging and go for cloth bags, potlis, ribbons, jars, or jute.

Fun, kind, and guilt-free, there’s no better way to throw a party than an Earth-friendly party. Small changes make a big difference, you don’t have to get everything right the first time. If you’re not in a position to switch to zero-waste completely, start with one department at a time. But start somewhere, because, in all honesty, zero waste is not a choice but a necessity.