To host an unforgettable celebration, dive into the current party trends with guidance from Little Steps, your expert in festive planning! Explore the top party decor and themes for children in 2024, including everything from the creative to more active parties. This curated list from Little Steps, crafted through meticulous research, offers a wealth of fresh and trendy ideas to fuel your creative planning. Whether you’re looking to create a magical atmosphere or an action-packed adventure, these insights will provide all the inspiration necessary for a spectacular event.
For 2024, birthday party themes for kids are all about creativity, adventure, and interactivity. Here are some of the top themes that are expected to capture the imaginations of young celebrants:
A space-themed party can be both educational and thrilling. Think about decorations like planets, stars, and astronauts. Activities could include a "build your own spaceship" craft station and a virtual reality space exploration experience. If you're having a birthday party at home, Partytime has got you covered with its huge range of balloons, pinatas and space-themed decorations and supplies.
Otherwise, Kiztopia in Tseung Kwan O has a space-themed party room that's perfect and gives you access to its amazing 13,000-foot indoor playroom. Newton Show can also throw a space party for you in a Central location, complete with experiments, workshops and more, check it out here!
This theme never goes out of style but can be refreshed with the latest superhero movies and characters. Set up different stations for 'training' where kids can test their superpowers, complete with obstacle courses and puzzles. An indoor playground with a sports theme would be a great venue in this case.
With its abundance of parks and nature trails, Hong Kong is the perfect backdrop for an eco-friendly explorer theme. With growing awareness of environmental issues, an eco-friendly party theme can be both fun and informative. Activities like planting seedlings, an eco-scavenger hunt, and using biodegradable or recycled decor will resonate well. If you need some help with planning, Backyard Gang is a great idea.
Colorful balloon garlands and colorful rental pieces are super trendy this year! Luckily for us, Hong Kong has a slew of great stores offering confetti balloons, gigantic balloons, balloon party sets in all the latest colors and so much more! Check out our favorite stores below.
Gift Something: Looking for the right balloons to celebrate something special, head to Gift Something! They have balloons, bouquets, and packages for all occasions. Additionally, they offer venue decoration services and free delivery across Hong Kong.
Party Boutique: If you're looking for options, then look no further than Party Boutique for balloons. They have every balloon imaginable for sale, from beautiful garlands to customized balloons and more!
Swoon Soirees: This party shop offers balloons and unique extras for just about every theme you can imagine! We love their Jewel-Tone Rainbow Balloon Garland and their Animal Print Balloon Bundle. Make sure to check out their cool DIY balloon kit with confetti that you can put inside, a fun activity for the kids.
Foodie kids are on the rise, and we are here for it. So no wonder our ever-increasing sophisticated tweens and teens are down for a more classy event on their special day. Child-friendly foods, delicious mocktails, canapes, and being served tableside while showing off your best threads sounds like a fun party to me.
Swoon Soirees: Offers the ideal themes to go with your fancy affair, such as Ladies Who Brunch. We love the colorful cake stands, blush pink table covers, and champagne ring bell, that are part of this collection. Another suiting theme is Imperial Silk, which comes in navy blue and burgundy red, ideal for a classy dinner party!
Pyjama: Pyjama offers the ideal catering for those who do not want to be cooking up a storm for several days. Offering cakes and tarts (perfect for a tea party), canapes or a sit-down plated dinner.
We have partied hard to find you the best services in Hong Kong to help you put on the most fabulous party for your children. Treat your birthday boy or girl and their friends to a day of fun, thanks to these incredible party entertainers! From dance parties to face painting to making your own flip-flops, these talented folks offer a range of talents and surprises to entertain the whole audience!
Curiosity Kids: Provides science-themed party packages for children aged 3 - 10 years. Hands-on activities are tailored to the appropriate age group and include all the right fun science equipment and materials, including lab coats, goggles, test tubes and more!
Lavulous Workshop: For families and kids who are looking for a unique and memorable activity, check out Lavulous Workshop. They provide fun parties for groups as large as 50 people. It's a great and unique afternoon activity that leaves you wanting more cute flip-flops!
Ballroom Bees: Hire them for a special celebration as they will keep the kids dancing, moving, and having an awesome time! Offering high-energy activities, dance games, and choreography to chart-topping hits, children will love having them help celebrate their special day.
Dee Paint: Kids and parents are mesmerized by Dee Face Paint's stunning artwork and how fast they can paint faces, vital for large parties and young kids. Offering many trendy designs for boys and girls, creating unique art that matches your child's personality.
Outdoor parties will still be very popular, whether held either partially or entirely outdoors. But in 2022, individuals organizing outdoor parties are thinking outside the box: from festival-style sites to Alice in Wonderland tea parties. Outdoor parties are taking it to the next level! Listed below are our top selections that can help you throw an unforgettable outdoor party!
Pyjama: Offering the complete package, whether it is an outdoor festival, planning your home party or wedding, or simply renting their event and catering equipment, they deliver festival, catering and event solutions at an affordable price.
Swoon Soirees: Has the ideal decor for outdoor celebrations, such as their Garden Party theme, that even has a gorgeous White Blossom Chandelier in the collection among many other great outdoor party decorations.
Creating photo-worthy opportunities will also be popular at birthday parties for tweens and teens as social media is a big deal for kids, from Instagram to Tik Tok and Snapchat. Kids want to have cool photo props that have that Instagram-worthy aesthetic. Think cool pastel balloon walls, selfie stations, fun props, and more! Below are some of the best stores that help create unique photo moments at your party!
Party Boutique: Here at Little Steps, we love the photo props, photo frames and hats offered at their easy-to-use site. The Pastel Rainbow Tassel Curtain Backdrop combined with the cute Make Your Own Tiara Sets will definitely be a showstopper in your insta-stories!
If you really want to go all out when it comes to getting the best photos of your kiddo celebrating, then hire a professional. This way, you will know for sure you will receive fantastic photos and you won't have to deal with the stress of capturing the best moments. Check our guide to Top Family Photographers And Studios In Hong Kong.
Ideal for young paleontologists, this theme can feature fossil digs, dinosaur crafts, and an educational 'walk through time' with life-sized dinosaur models or inflatables. Rent a "real-life" dinosaur from Purple Turtle and go wild!
Turn the party into a creative workshop where each child can paint, sculpt, or craft. This theme encourages creativity and each guest can take home their artistic creations. Check out our page on unique party venues for places where to throw an art jamming party, a neon party and more!
For the sporty types, check out our guide for friendly sports party options that are tailored to deliver endless fun and excitement for kids of all ages. You can choose from soccer, rugby, swimming, water sports, field games, and beach games, ensuring there's something for every child with excellent coaching and a fun-filled celebration. Whether your children are aspiring athletes or simply enjoy active play, our sports party packages are designed to provide an exhilarating adventure they'll always remember.
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