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!
Make It Special!
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® corn snacks (in snack-size resealable plastic food-storage bags) along with paper plates, napkins and plastic forks in inexpensive plastic sand pails.
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.
- Set up a child's wading pool, sprinkler and/or other water-related activities. Be sure to have adult supervision.
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Preparation Guide
The Day Before
- Make and decorate Sailboat Cake.
The Morning Of
- Make "Sand-Fishes" by cutting bread slices with fish-shaped cookie cutter. Fill with peanut butter; wrap in waxed paper.
- Fill pool with water; assemble other water toys.
Just Before Serving
- Prepare Frozen Yogurt Floats.
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