Let's Go Fly a Kite Birthday Party

Up, up in the air, junior kite fliers, for a fantastic birthday party if you dare! Clear off a large work table, spread out the art supplies and watch kids busily make kites they actually can fly. This party is so full of fun and activity, kids will forget they are celebrating a birthday for someone else. Don't forget the video camera.

"Send invitations two weeks ahead. Include date and time (and end time), activities and anything guests should bring, and the menu--in case allergies are an issue."

Kristen, Food Editor - Betty Crocker Kitchens

The Menu
Party Guide
Plan Ahead

High-Flying Invitations

Make kite-shaped invitations from construction paper; attach a string tail for authenticity. Seal the envelope with kite stickers available in gift and party stores.
Tell guests to dress for outdoor fun.

Fun-Time Food

Make kite-shaped individual pizzas by shaping dough into diamond shapes. Kids can shape the dough on pieces of parchment paper on cookie sheets and personalize their own pizzas!

Up, Up and Away Activities

Make kites that kids can fly. Check out your local library, bookstore or the Internet for easy patterns. Videos may also be available at libraries.
Go out and fly the kites. Enlist a couple of parents (hopefully ones with kite experience) to help get the kites off the ground. Have a few inexpensive kites available to replace ones that bite the dust.
In case of rain, have a backup plan such as a video about kite flying, or have a backup game such as "pin the kite string on the kite."

Down-to-Earth Decorations

Hang paper kites from the ceiling.
Make kite-shaped place mats from construction paper. Enlist the kids to help. Cover the table with a brightly colored paper cover. If party supplies aren't available in a kite theme, purchase bright, solid-colored supplies, and have the kids sticker them with kite stickers.

Up to 2 Weeks Before

Place scoops of ice cream in muffin pan lined with paper baking cups; cover and freeze.
Make strawberry ice cubes for Strawberry Coolers.

The Day Before