BIRTHDAY IDEAS FOR 2-4 YEAR OLDS
Enter the toddler years with a bang. We've put together some of the coolest ideas for your child's next birthday party. Read on to explore potential party themes, decorations, birthday outfit ideas and more for tots on the go!
THE TERRIFIC TWOS
Throwing a party for your two-year-old can be a lot of work, but the smile on his or her face will be worth it. You can invite as many children in the same age group as you'd like—just remember, smaller children need more supervision, so only invite as many as you can handle.
theme & decorations
Running, jumping and skipping—that's mostly what kids this age care about—so the theme is primarily for the parents and the pictures. Go with classic themes like pirates for boys and princesses for girls. For pirates, you can decorate with pirate images like skulls and crossbones, treasure chests, swords, eye patches and bandanas. For the princess theme, make it a royal affair with crowns, castles and flower decorations.
birthday outfits
Dress your little boy like a pirate using a striped shirt, jeans and a bandana. Who's the captain now? Dress your little girl like the princess she is with a tutu and tiara. Or go to the girls' character shop to find outfits featuring her favorite princess.
entertaining ideas
Two-year-olds love visuals. Keep the little ones entertained with items like coloring books and crayons, bubbles and more. Remember to keep enough on hand for each child to have their very own.
THE TREMENDOUS THREES
They know the party's for them at three, and they love to play with friends, so reach out to classmates or playgroup regulars when putting together the guest list. Keep the party to an hour and a half so as not to over exert the kiddos or their parents.
theme & decorations
A Wild West theme will be great for energetic three-year-olds. Invite as many little cowboys and cowgirls as you want. Keep the decorations and party favors on brand with cowboy hats, sheriff badges, horses, bandana banners, barrels, signs and more.
entertaining ideas
Let's get the party started! Games that don't have a lot of rules to follow are perfect for three-year-olds. A classic beanbag toss is active and easy to set up. If you have the outdoor space, then horse races will be fun—you can repurpose a pool noodle or mini broomsticks for the kids to 'ride' one-on-one or relay style.
THE FAB FOURS
Super-energetic four-year-olds have big imaginations. Invite however many kiddos you can accomodate at once. Two hours should keep partygoers of this age entertained.
theme & decorations
Every kid dreams of being a superhero, and you can help make it a reality. There are plenty of caped crusaders to choose from! Let the guest of honor pick their favorite and decorate based on their choice with banners, signs, balloons and streamers. Don't forget to grab paper serveware, too.
birthday outfits
Encourage guests to show up as their favorite superhero—they can form their own Justice League or Avengers. Visit the boys' character shop or girls' character shop for outfits featuring their favorite superhero—think Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man and more.
entertaining ideas
Four-year-olds have plenty of energy to burn, so plan short games to keep them moving. You can't go wrong with classics like Duck Duck Goose, and scavenger hunts are a good idea for this age group, too. Want to incorporate the theme? Create a superhero obstacle course outdoors or pin the mask on the superhero.
party tips
Ask parents of your little guests to attend the party with their children and assist with the festivities. Thank us later.