Schedule
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To-Do
List
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| 4-6
weeks before party
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Select
a theme that your child will love. Use our "Party
Ideas" to help identify themes
that reflect your child's interests. Also check
our Shows page. |
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Choose
date and time for party. |
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Plan
the location for your party and make reservations,
if necessary. |
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Create
a guest list (family, friends, class mates, team
mates, etc). |
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Develop
party schedule (ex: 1-1:30 arts & crafts, 1:30-2:15
games, 2:15-2:30 refreshments, 2:30-3:30 Superstar
Show, 3:30-4:00 favor distribution & free play). |
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Book
Superstar Productions for entertainment,
Call: 1- 800- 691- 9051 |
| 3-4
weeks before |
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Buy
or make invitations. |
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Mail
invitations 3 weeks before party. |
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Plan
games and activities |
| 2
weeks before |
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Purchase
party supplies (decorations, party favors, games
& activities). Buy enough for several unexpected
guests. See our Supplies List for help. |
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Plan
food menu and make a shopping list. See our Supplies
List for ideas. |
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Find
helpers. Get a few friends and family members to
pitch in. Organize for set-up/clean-up, preparing
and serving food, and coordinating games and activities. |
| 1
week before
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Order
your cake, balloons and pinata. |
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Gather
tables, chairs, toys, coolers, serving dishes, and
other supplies you'll need for the party. |
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Call
guests that have not confirmed or RSVP'd to finalize
headcount. |
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Prepare
any foods that can be frozen ahead of time for the
party. |
| 2-3
days before
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Go
grocery shopping. Check the "Supplies
List" provided. |
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Prepare
camera and electronic devices. (get film, charge
batteries, etc) |
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Get
cash or make out checks for any paid helpers and
entertainers. |
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Prepare
favor bags and pinata. |
| Day
before
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Prepare
remaining food, including cake or cupcakes if making
these. |
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Child
proof party area, position tables and do final cleaning. |
| Party
Day! |
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Finish
last minute food preparation. |
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Pick
up cake and balloons (don't forget candles!) |
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Set-up
and decorate party area and space for games. |
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Enjoy
your party and have fun! |
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Post
party clean up (trash only) |
| 2-3
days after |
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Finish
cleanup/put-away. |
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Prepare
"Thank you" notes with your child for
the gifts you received. Thank all your helpers as
well. |
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Get
film developed and send pictures to distant relatives,
friends, and save some for the scrap book. |
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