How to plan a 90-minute kids’ birthday party
A simple schedule helps you prepare and leave time to enjoy the party. This 90-minute plan is a flexible starting point: shorten games, allow more time for food or switch activities to suit the group.
Have these ready
- Guest list, pencil and a rough budget.
- Your chosen kit, supplies for two games and drinking water.
1. Decide the essentials
Before choosing decorations, think about your space, guest count and ages.
- Choose a date, duration and who will accompany the children.
- Split your budget between food, supplies and decorations. Use what you already own first.
- Ask families about allergies, accessibility and other needs as you plan the welcome.
2. Prepare three areas
A party can work in a small space when each activity has a clear place.
- Creative table: paper, crayons and ready-to-use supplies.
- Play space: clear of objects that get in the way of movement.
- Quiet corner: drawing paper and a comfortable place to rest with a grown-up.
3. One possible schedule
You do not need to announce every minute. Use this sequence to have supplies ready.
- 0–15 min: welcome and free coloring. 15–30 min: an animal or color game.
- 30–45 min: food and water. 45–60 min: a crown or picture to take home.
- 60–75 min: cake and a song. 75–90 min: quiet play, collecting artwork and goodbyes.
4. Adjust for age
The group’s interest matters more than following an exact clock.
- For ages 2–4, demonstrate each game and use short turns. Offer the option to join with a grown-up.
- For ages 5–7, add clues, questions or a shared creation.
- For mixed ages, offer two ways to join: point or explain, color or invent a story.
5. Prepare the finish
A calm finish gives everyone time to collect artwork and say goodbye.
- Prepare a spot to collect each guest’s creations.
- Use kit labels for a thank-you message.
- Save leftover supplies for a home activity another day.
The Birthdays planner includes a checklist and an estimate of coloring sheets, labels and boxes of crayons based on the number of children.
Original family-play ideas from Las Petu. Adjust them to each child, your space and adult supervision.