If you’re trying to get organised for next year, here are the hot kids party ideas for 2025 that will impress the other mums and dads, delight your little ones and be a breeze to plan thanks to our brand new categories on Kids Party Finder.
Gaming Parties
As your kids get older, there is one kind of party they’ll love forever and that’s gaming parties. Whether it’s a Gaming Van with Racing Simulators, Playstation 5's, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch OLED or a full front room kit-out with projectors for premium gaming consoles, uplighting and cosy bean bags to lounge about on; any gamer would be delighted to celebrate their big day with one of these setups.
Art & Craft Party
Making things they can enjoy forever is not only a more sustainable way to party but it engages their mind and gets them creating. Art and craft party ideas include canvas painting, t-shirt making, magical garden creating, fairy wing crafts, denim jacket customisation, cupcake or doughnut decorating and a whole lot more. And most providers will let them keep what they make!
Slime Party
Kids love messes but you probably don’t. Take the stress out of hosting a trendy slime party with suppliers that will bring fully washable, non-toxic and cosmetic-grade slime ingredients. Let them get creative with the colours, scents and texture of their slimes and learn how to play with their creations in exciting ways. (Huge slime bubbles, anyone?) It’s creative, crafty, messy and a bit scientific too!
Bouncy Castles
Anyone who says Bouncy Castles are out hasn’t seen the utter joy these inflatables can bring. Provided you’re not expecting windy weather and you’ve got enough space to set up your chosen castle, they will be the main focal point of any celebration from birthdays to holidays. We recommend them for kids up to 12 years of age - after that age, you can get adult castles but a gaming party might be more fun…
Animal Party
Meeting and playing with living creatures is such a special experience. Your little ones will remember an animal party for years to come. From cuddy bunnies to exotic meerkats, there are a tonne of unique vendors out there. But you’ll want to choose your suppliers carefully and vet them closely to ensure the animals are well looked after and the party is ethical. At the end of the day, you want to make sure the animals are having just as good of a time!
Facepainting Parties
While you might be over it; given face painting is often at theme parks, circuses and fairs, we promise you that your kids aren’t. When you combine face painting with dress-up or a fandom theme, your little ones will be able to fully immerse themselves into the world you’re creating, becoming their favourite characters or animals. It’s a magical kind of party that’s really versatile as well.
This list of hot kids party ideas for 2025 got you planning their next birthday or summer do already? Great! Here’s what food to put out.
