In fact, they find it quite amusing.) If you don't want your guests to spend so much with costumes, you can opt to hold a themed party and not require them to come in costumes. It's how you carry out the party that matters. But, of course, getting your guests in costumes would make your party pictures look so much better. If you're preparing for a themed event, get invitations that coincide with your theme. If a regular party is more up your alley, then invitations with cutesy characters or fun colors will do the trick. However which way you intend to design your child's birthday party invitations, be sure they reflect how fun you expect your kid's party will be, to entice his or her guests to come and join in. However, parents must realize that hosting an outdoor party can also come at quite a cost. While you do get to save on having to clean up indoors after the party, having an outdoor event also comes with a certain price tag. Before you decide on the place to hold your child's outdoor party, you might want to ask the venue owner and package planner how much it will cost you per child and if you will still have to pay for the guardians that stay for the party. Each group should hold on an end of a garden hose. As soon as a non-player says, "Go!" each group starts to pull on the rope with the objective of leading or pulling the opposing team into the srinkler. Of course, the team that gets wet loses and the team that stays dry wins. Freeze! When the music starts playing the children starts dancing and moving to the beat. They must only use their neck and chin and the children disobeying would be disqualified. The last person should wear a hankerchief to indicate that he or she is the last. When the apple reaches the last person, he or she should run to the game master keeping the apple in the same position on his neck. So are magicians and face painters. Be careful with bringing in characters though, because not all children respond positively to clowns and mascots. You might be in for a major disaster if you're not careful. Fun music is also important. You can purchase children's songs from any record store. You can also make eating fun.