Choosing The Right Outdoor Place For Your Childs Party Party tastes are evolving, not just for adults, but also for kids. With the increase in the number of places that can accommodate all kinds of events, more and more people are opting to hold children's parties at outdoor settings, instead of just at home or within closed quarters. You can make up your kids costume or you can purchase a ready made one directly from a costume shop or a party supplies store. Invitations Ask your child who he or she wants to be present at his or her party. Remember, it's his or her big day so his or her opinion counts the most. Of course, invite some close adult friends and kids of adult friends whose ages are nearer to your child's so he or she will be exposed to other faces and learn to make new friends. For example, fairy themes, luaus, Disney princess themes and sweet sixteens are exclusively for girls. On the other hand, sports themes, pirates, cars, medieval knights and aliens are usually for boys. Other interesting children's birthday party themes include slumber sleepover, tropical outdoors, under the sea, indian themes, cowboys, character-centric themes (Spongebob Squarepants, Blues Clues, Kim Possible, etc), outer space, farm animal themes, Star Wars, and others. You can compensate for the lack in sweets by using fun food coloring on breads, cupcakes and others. Of course, no fuss party food doesn't mean you shouldn't plan ahead. While most of these no fuss meals are easily available in supermarkets and bake shops, you have to be careful that none of the foods your serve contain potential allergens, like nuts. Not only are invitations a formal way of letting people know that you'd like their presence at your event, it's also a great way to keep the guest list in check, just in case you don't want anyone uninvited to crash your party. Of course, since you're planning a children's party, your invitations should fit the theme. Now, this doesn't mean that you should spend so much money on hiring so many people to provide excitement at your event. Even just one person, a very good host or a magician, for instance, is enough. It would be a big plus for you if you are able to find a person who can provide all sorts of entertainment and who is not confined to just one "trick".