Hence, before you do any hiring, arrange for a short meeting and interview beforehand, so you can weed out those who are just doing the job not for the love of it, but only for the money. A grumpy entertainer who hates children might only ruin the party you prepared so hard for for your child. You can find prospects by searching the local listings or by surfing the Internet. Bring Me This game is not just for the kids but also for the adults present at the party. The host gathers the children to one area and tells them to bring him or her random things. Adults get to participate because they'll most likely be the ones supplying the 'bring me' items. No children's party will be complete without games. In addition, having an idea how many people are coming will help you determine the size of the venue, how much food or how many goodie bags you will be preparing. The Party Itself There is no such thing as over-preparation to any parent who is bent on making his or her child's birthday party as grand and memorable as ever. Childrens Birthday Party Ideas Perhaps one of the best ways to show your child how much you care is through a fun birthday party. Now, don't let this statement throw you off just yet, thinking that you need to buy your child's affection. That's not what is meant here. It's just that for many years birthday parties have been marked as important events in children's lives, that it seems odd if you, as a parent, do not throw one for your child at least once. A lot parents slaved over the party menu in the past and spent lots of waking hours poring over recipe books to come up with the perfect cupcakes and what-not, only to find out at the end of the party that only half of what they prepared had been consumed. It hurts, isn't it? Well, it shouldn't really be as painful once you realize that kids come to a party to be entertained, primarily. (Don't worry. Most children are not usually squeamish with names. 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.