At a children's party, nothing is more terrible than having the kids complain that they want to go home early during the event because nothing's happening. You have to have activities that will hold their attentions for the duration of the event. What types of games can you use? Pin the tail on the donkey (or any other character or object) is a staple in most parties. If the planner does not seem to like children, then it's not likely that he or she will be able to come up with a fun and memorable children's birthday party. Referrals from friends and relatives are also valuable. At least you are assured that somebody you know has good things to say about your prospect. For instance, if you're having fairy-themed party, you might want to shape your cookies into wands and butterflies and use light colored and shimmery food coloring. Of course, don't forget the fun games. There are many party games you can use. Examples include Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Pinata, Bring Me, Scavenger Hunt, and others. In fact, you don't really need to have a particular occasion to be able to host a themed party, or any party, for that matter. If it's your child's enjoyment that's on your mind, you can have a themed party every day for the rest of month, if your budget and energies permit it. Themes are not exactly gender exclusive. You can be creative with this portion. These are pin the tail games readily available at party supplies shops, but you can also make these yourself for a more personal touch. Get a piece of poster paper and draw on it, depending on your child's preference. You can even ask your kid to draw on it prior to the party. But if you want, you can make a more elegant or a fancier one. You can use a balloon and glue paper mache on it. The great and fun thing is you can adorn these to match any of your themes. Treasure Hunting There are many ways to do a treaure hunt. These are some creative ways. You can spread out coins in your yard and tell the kids to hunt them down, it is actually just like the famous Easter egg hunt.