Your Birthday Party Planning Toolbox!
The Birthday Party Planning Checklist
3 Months Before The Party
- Pick a Theme
- Choose a Date
- Book The Venue (if needed)
- Book Entertainment (if needed)
- Other _____________
6 Weeks Before The Party
- Make Invitation List
- Create Invitations
- Plan Activities & Food
- Order Accessories
- Rent Supplies (if needed)
- Other ______________
2-3 Weeks Before The Party
- Send Invitations
- Order Cake/Food
- Make Supply List
- Other _____________
1 Week Before The Party
- Send Reminders
- Ask Friends to Help
- Buy Everything on Supply List
- Assemble Party Bags
- Other _____________
3 Days Before The Party
- Order Balloons
- Prepare Games
- Buy Drinks/Water
- Locate Cooler
- Get Lawn Sized Garbage Bags
- Other _____________
1 Day Before The Party
- Pick up Cake & Candles
- Buy Ice
- Decorate (if in your home)
- Charge Camera and Clear Memory Card
- Pen and Paper to Track Gifts for Thank You Cards
- Other _____________
The Day of The Party
- Pick up Balloons
- Fill Cooler
- Decorate (If at a facility)
- Prepare Gift Table
- Give Out Goodie Bags
- Get Help For Cleanup (kids!)
- Other ______________
24 Hours After The Party
- Send Thank You Cards
- Return Anything Borrowed/Rented