Here’s a fabulous party idea for little kids!

If you have a child who has so many party ideas that he just can’t choose one, here is an idea for you: Throw a Favorites Party! We did this for our 5-year-old son and it was delightful. First we brainstormed with him. He told us all of his favorite things and every party idea that popped in his head. After the brainstorm, he narrowed his list to Pokemon, water fights, soccer, sugar cookies, dad’s stories, Big Band music, costumes, and balloons.

Does your party need to stick with a theme? Absolutely not! If the birthday kid is happy, it’s a great party! Finn’s party activities included decorating large sugar cookies, playing balloon volleyball, throwing darts at balloons, and playing soccer. We had his grandpa and dad play their trombones and the kids all danced to the music.

We made a Pokémon piñata and a Pokémon cake. We painted the guests’ faces and invited them to wear costumes if they wished. (The birthday boy wore a dinosaur suit for most of the party.)

Dad told one of his famous stories while the kids drank root beer. We finished off with a big water fight.

All of these were Finn’s favorite things and activities. He loved it… which made it a marvelous party! It was definitely one of his favorites!