5 Cheap Kids Birthday Party Ideas

Looking for some fun and inexpensive ways to celebrate an upcoming birthday party? I've got you! Here are some budget-friendly birthday party ideas that are big on fun but won't break the bank for adults or kids!

1. Picnic in the Park

Host a picnic birthday party at a local park. Pack a basket with sandwiches, snacks, and drinks, and bring along games like frisbee, soccer, cornhole or even just a deck of cards for some outdoor fun.

For the kiddos, bring drones, remote control cars, bubbles, or water guns.

Pizza is the best hot food to bring or better yet, have DELIVERED straight to the park! Also consider putting together this EASY Kids Charcuterie Board!

Picnic Party Supplies

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2. DIY Pizza Party

This kills two birds with one stone because it serves as an activitiy AND the meal. It saves money too! Plus it's great for kids OR adults.

Serve up some pizza appetizers while making the pizza.

Set up a make-your-own pizza station with pre-made dough, sauce, cheese, and a variety of toppings. Let guests customize their pizzas by adding mushrooms, bacon, sausage, pepperoni, and cheese before baking them in the oven.

Such a tasty and fun way to celebrate together! Maybe even make the pizza the "cake" and blow out candles on it!

3. Outdoor Movie Night

This requires one thing. A projector. They can be RENTED or borrowed for little to no cost. Then just project the movie on a white wall, a white sheet or the side of the house.

Tell the guests to BYOB (bring your own blanket) and pillow and watch your favorite flick under the stars!

This projector below connects to wifi and bluetooth so it makes it easy to play any movie. Pop some microwave popcorn and put some soda on ice!

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The TOTAL cost for a projector and screen is $140 from Amazon.

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4. Decoupage Party

If you've never decoupaged before, you're missing out!

It's VERY easy, so fun and inexpensive!!

Decoupage is a decorative art technique where you decorate an object by sticking paper cutouts like napkins, tissue paper or other flat paper onto it the object before sealing it with glue.

Decoupaging will allow your guests to transform many items such as a cutting board, tea cups, jewelry boxes, picture frames or ceramics into personalized and visually appealing pieces.

How to decoupage:

Preparation: Choose the object you want to decorate and prepare its surface by cleaning it and ensuring it's smooth and free of any imperfections.
Selection of Materials: Select fun colorful paper cutouts with printed designs, photos, or colorful paper, that you want to use in your decoupage design.
Adhesion: Apply some Mod Podge to the back of the paper cutouts and carefully place them onto the surface of the object. You can arrange them in any pattern or design you like, overlapping them if desired.
Layering: After placing the paper cutouts, apply additional layers of Mod Podge over the top of them to seal them onto the surface. This also helps to create a smooth finish.
Finishing: Once the adhesive has dried, apply several coats of varnish or sealant over the entire surface of the object to protect the design and create a glossy finish. Allow each layer to dry completely before applying the next.

Decoupage Party Supplies

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5. Olympic Games Party

Host the birthday person's Olympic competition at home! You can call it "Joey's Olympic Games" or something similar! 🙂

You can make it friendly competition or competitive by offering prizes or cheap medals!

With a little creativity and planning, you can throw a memorable birthday party without spending a fortune. Focus on the experiences and things around the house.

Tug-o-war is inexpensive. All you need is a rope!