Splashin' Fun Birthday Party

It's a splash! Food and fun to keep the troops cool for a summer birthday or a 'thank-goodness-it's-summer' kids' party! This is a great outdoor party for kids of any age! A water-themed celebration is a natural for hot summer days and is sure to be a hit with party guests. Carefree food and activities make the party easy to prepare and an ocean of fun!

"Consider cleaning out the garage as a back-up space or designate an indoor space, like the basement or a playroom, where kids can entertain themselves."

Andi, Food Editor - Betty Crocker Kitchens

The Menu
Party Guide
Plan Ahead

Make a Splash with Invitations

Make starfish invitations by cutting construction paper into star shapes. On the back, write the date, time and place of the party, plus the suggestion to wear a swimsuit and bring sunscreen and a beach towel. Decorate the front by sprinkling colored sand (available at craft stores) over glue; let dry.

Offer Fun Food in a Sand Pail

Serve the sandwiches (wrapped in waxed paper), carrots and celery (wrapped) and Bugles® snacks (in snack-size resealable plastic food-storage bags) along with paper plates, napkins and plastic forks in inexpensive plastic sand pails.
Here are two more seaworthy party sandwiches. Our inventive Sea Monster Sandwich is sure to create a splash, if served, and Grilled Barbecue Subs come with a picnic tip!

Celebrate with Wet and Dry Activities

After the party goers are done eating, use the pails for a fun project. Have the kids decorate their pails with beach-related stickers or craft paints in squeeze bottles. The pails can be filled with party favors for guests to take home.
Or Go Fish by building fun craft project aquariums with Cheerios® cereal, shells and candy fish as favors! Craft Silly Starfish another time.
Set up a child's wading pool, sprinkler and/or other water-related activities. Be sure to have adult supervision.

The Day Before

Make and decorate Sailboat Cake.
Make Snack Attack; store as directed.

The Morning Of

Assemble ingredients and make ahead what you can for selected sandwiches. Or make sandwiches easy with ‘Sand-Fishes!’ Cut bread slices with fish-shaped cookie cutter, fill with peanut butter and wrap in waxed paper.
Fill pool with water; assemble other water toys.

Just Before Serving