Planning a birthday is fun for everyone, and there are a million different themes to choose from. However, there can be too many options, and it can be overwhelming for mom who just wants to make sure that her child has the best party possible.
When choosing a theme, a lot of moms will look to the season they are in. They realize they can use that to their advantage. It can help them with theme, help them figure out what kind of food to serve, and give them inspiration for activities to do. The fall is a great season for a birthday part, and not just because of all the colors.
There are so many elements that mom can pull from, and it may make her realize that having a baby in October/November was the best thing that happened to her. We are going to go through everything that mom will need to make sure she pulls off the best pumpkin part her child has ever seen, and the guests will all be sure to talk about it for years to come.
Decorations
The start of any good party is going to be the decorations. They can help set the mood for the party, and let everyone know what they can expect the moment they walk in the door.
According to Playdates To Parties, decorations for a pumpkin party are incredibly simple, and beautiful. The best way to start is to go to your local grocery store, or pumpkin patch, and pick up some pumpkins. You can place them everywhere, and pumpkins come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. You can get large ones, small ones, orange ones and even white ones.
For any other decorations, you just want to think of orange, browns, reds and yellows. This could be streamers, balloons and tablecloths. If you want to get really into the fall spirit, you may want to pick up some hay bales, scarecrows and anything else that just screams falls.
The Food
The food is one of the main events at any party, and there are no shortages of food inspiration for pumpkins.
According to Little Rock Family, pumpkin makes a great base for soups, and since the weather is cool, if your child loves soup, this may be a great meal that not many would think of for a party. You can still do the regular pizza, or other party-style foods, but make sure to add in some pumpkin elements.
This may mean that the party has a lot of baked goods, as pumpkin is great for pies, cupcakes, muffins and even breads. You can get creative with the icing, and even make little pumpkin cupcake toppings. The sky is the limit when it comes to the food, and there is something for everyone. You also can not forget to roast some pumpkin seeds, as they are a great snack for everyone.
Games To Play
When you have a lot of kids coming for a party, you need to make sure that they are entertained. This means that there needs to be a bunch of different activities for them to do. If you want a simple pumpkin activity that is going to take up a lot of the time, just use pumpkins. You can give each child a small pumpkin, and they can either carve it, or they can paint it.
This will depend on how comfortable you are, and how much help you have. This also works as a goody bag, as each child gets to take their pumpkin home with them.
According to The Spruce, if you don’t want things to get that messy, you can get some pumpkin shaped paper, or foam pieces and hand out stickers, markers or anything a child can use to design their own pumpkin. This is a great option for younger children, and they will have fun making as many pumpkins as they can imagine.
If you liked the idea of pumpkin carving, but do not feel you can do it at the party, turn it into the loot bag. Send every child home with a small pumpkin, a tea light and a kid carving kit, and they can do it at home with their parents. This is a great activity, and it avoids a loot bag that has a lot of “junk” in it.
Sources: Playdates To Parties, Little Rock Family, The Spruce