Complete Kids’ Birthday Party Checklist SIX WEEKS BEFORE Choose a theme with your child Determine the guest list Reserve your party venue or hire a party entertainer FOUR WEEKS BEFORE Prepare your invitations Ask for an updated class list from your child’s teacher Determine games, activities and menu to match your party theme If ordering a cake, place your order THREE WEEKS BEFORE Mail invitations Purchase party supplies, especially if ordering on-line Arrange for extra help, if necessary ONE OR TWO WEEKS BEFORE Create a party flow schedule Purchase more party supplies as needed Call families who have not yet responded to your invitation THREE DAYS BEFORE Purchase food Purchase batteries for camera Charge video camera Call entertainer to confirm appearance and expectations Call party venue to confirm all details Assemble party favors ONE OR TWO DAYS BEFORE Bake cake or pick up pre-ordered cake Confirm help if using extra help Decorate home or gather decorations for party venue Prepare make-ahead food ONE WEEK AFTER Send thank you notes!
