Fall and Winter Party Ideas for Kids of All Ages
By Chris Epps
Need fun, creative, birthday party ideas for the fall and winter months? There’s bowling, roller-skating, and…bowling again? But it doesn’t have to be that way. As something of a Charlotte party expert, I’d like to offer up a few cool ideas for your cold-weather kids' parties.
Even in fall and winter, we Charlotteans experience lots of warm days. So, first consider an outdoor party or an indoor party with an outdoor component. (Letting 20 or so sugar-crazed kids outside to burn off some energy is a good idea for a variety of reasons.) Just the very fact that you’re throwing an outdoor party during a time of year when kids are spending day after day inside almost guarantees that your party will be awesome. If needed, our heated tents can help keep guests toasty.
Outdoor winter party unappealing? Is the thought of 20 children stampeding through your home even more unappealing? You can always rent a large room or gym at your local school, church, or community center. This type of wide-open space obviously lends itself to a lot of different sports and games. Of course, you can also arrange for a Party Time Events inflatables rental - maybe a Triple Bungee Inflatable or Moonwalk Bouncer to make it more fun. Once you rent yourself some tables and chairs, and some food machines, you’ll have all the makings of a fantastic indoor extravaganza, with very little fuss or cleanup required. Obviously, you're an excellent party planner.
A creative, well-coordinated theme party can work any time of the year. However, there are some themes that actually lend themselves to the fall and winter months; here are a few idea starters to get your creative party planning juices flowing.
Jocks n’ Jills Party
This is the time of year for sports with all kinds of football going on, the baseball playoffs, and the start of basketball and hockey season. Plus, NASCAR is in its championship “Chase” with an October race right here in Charlotte. With the variety of different sports and related activities at your disposal, you could add a Sports Theme Bounce House, a Basketball Bounce House or even a Stock Car Bounce House to serve as the focal point of your party. Or, try a Sports World or Obstacle Course Inflatable and create some friendly team competitions of your own.
Rock Star Diva Party
If the sports theme skews a bit toward the boys, then here’s something that the girls will enjoy. Start indoors with some fancy nail polish and jewelry crafts, and then give everybody a chance to perform some Rock Star Diva Karaoke. When everybody is looking and feeling totally glam, it’s time to head outside for the latest Hollywood fitness craze, bouncing around on the “It’s A Girl Thing” Bounce House. After some gourmet cupcakes and fruit punch spritzers, everyone piles into their waiting cars and heads for home. Congrats, you’ve just thrown the A-List party of the season.
Winter Wonderland Party
Start with snowflake invitations and then plan theme-appropriate activities like a penguin piñata, a colored ice cube scavenger hunt, and a long warm-up session in the Happy Birthday Bounce House. If you really want to take your party to the next level, bring in a Hot Dog Steamer, Cotton Candy Machine, or to really blow the kid’s minds, a Sno-Cone Machine.
- Children’s Party Plus has produced very creative party favors and invites, including some that go great with my suggestions above. Check out the rock star party hats and the invites designed as concert tickets.
- Get a large variety of incredible cake and treats ideas from the Sugar & Spice photo gallery.
- Charlotte Parent has a comprehensive list of party ideas for themes, locations, entertainment, food, supplies and more.
- The Charlotte YMCA is just one option for room rentals. Each branch has a room rental page. For example: the Johnston Y room rental page. Start by finding a nearby Charlotte Y.
Even for fall and winter months, creative party ideas are possible. I invite you to email me for additional party ideas, or to reserve a bounce house, food machines, or party essentials like tables and chairs. It would be my pleasure to help make your next birthday party or event something to remember.
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