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Planning a four-year-old's birthday party might seem like a huge task, but we know that organising a special celebration for your child is important for you and for them. This is everything you need to know, from venues to food to gifts.
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At four years old, your child will be becoming more and more sociable, and they'll likely already have made a small group of friends at nursery, pre-school or playgroup to invite. They'll also probably be more aware that it's their birthday than in previous years, meaning they'll be more excited - but this doesn't mean big groups won't still be potentially daunting!
If your son or daughter is still shy around bigger groups, then hosting their four-year-old party at home around familiar surroundings might be more enjoyable for them. Or if you're looking for a different indoor venue, there's plenty of choice for different budgets, so why not try some of our other indoor party options below?
By four years old, your child will not only be more aware that it's their birthday, they'll also be developing their own interests - perfect if you want to throw them a themed party! If they've started attending any clubs like dancing , football or swimming, these can make great party themes. Otherwise, classic themes like princesses , superheroes or animals will also work really well.
You can make or buy decorations, like bunting and balloons, make themed food, and tell your guests to dress accordingly (which could be super cute!).
A party in your own home is also a great way to keep the cost low, and it offers you more control over how many people you invite and how long the party lasts for.
By four years old, your child will be old enough to enjoy an activity party, and it's a great way to do something that's a bit different than the parties they might have been to in the past. Many dance schools will host dancing parties with games and music, and some football clubs will host mini soccer parties suitable for four-year-olds.
Time-wise, an hour to an hour and a half will be enough to tire out most four-year-olds.
Soft play centres are an easy and hassle-free way to entertain four-year-olds. Most soft play centres will have specific areas that cater to younger and older toddlers, which is ideal if you're inviting children of different ages. They'll often also come with a party planner and catering included, so you can sit back and enjoy!
Your local village hall or play centre is another great indoor party venue, especially if you don't want to be restricted by the size of your home or the per-head cost of soft play. Plus, with all the energy that four-year-olds have, it'll be a great space for them to run around!
Hiring a hall will be the main cost you have to front, but you might want to add a bouncy castle, play equipment or a kids' entertainer, which can make it a bit more pricey. For less hassle, many halls will offer catering included, or if you want to keep costs down then consider making the food yourself (just bear the numbers in mind if you're doing so).
Check out your local halls for hire using our search tool - and remember to check that they offer children's parties as not all will.
By four years old, many kids will LOVE being outside, and they'll be curious about everything - including animals, so a petting zoo or farm trip can be an exciting and engaging birthday party.
Depending on how familiar and comfortable your child and their guests are with animals, you might want to opt for smaller creatures like guinea pigs, bunnies and chicks. So don't panic about goats and ponies if you don't think they're ready!
The kids will all get a chance to stroke or hold the animals if they want to, and you'll be able to snap some super cute photos to look back on!
A garden party is the perfect compromise when it comes to an outdoor party that still maintains the familiarity of your own home, if you feel your child will be more comfortable in recognisable surroundings.
You can decorate the garden with bunting, hire a bouncy castle, or organise some ball games if you've got the space. Plus, you have freedom when it comes to the theme, with animal , dinosaur or football themes working well outside.
During the summer months, a water play party in shallow paddling pools will be something a bit different for four-year-olds. Just of course make sure to supervise at all times.
Going for a picnic party is an easy outdoor option, especially if the birthday boy or girl loves running around in the park. Get some friends and family together with picnic food, outdoor toys or ball games and head to an outdoor play area if you have one nearby.
There are plenty of games that can be played at a picnic, like pass the parcel (as long as you clean up afterwards), outdoor puzzles or tag. You might also want to bring chalks to draw on concrete, skipping ropes, or balls to play catch.
By four years old, your child will probably have made more friends from their nursery, pre-school or playgroup - and they'll have started being invited to other children's parties, too. Plus, they'll be developing socially and will be more excited about inviting their friends.
If your child has a few close friends, check that they can make it before arranging the date. Around 10-12 children in total will be ideal (if they have that many friends from nursery) - just make sure that there will be enough adults on hand to supervise, and ask if parents are able to stay.
Don't forget about family, too. Once you've invited grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and any family friends your guest list will likely be looking quite full!
If your child is getting into arts and crafts, then sitting down to make some invitations together can be a fun way to get them involved in the planning - and it'll add a personal touch. It's a good idea to send invites out between two to four weeks in advance, and ask for RSVPs early too so that you can get organised.
At four years old, children will have longer attention spans for focusing on a game, and they'll be better able to understand rules than when they were younger. Still, it's a good idea to keep things simple - and make sure to have small prizes on hand so that everyone feels like a winner (losing can still be upsetting at this age!).
Games like pass the parcel and pin the tail on the donkey will be quick and easy to play. And if you have space outside, you could pull out a parachute or host an egg and spoon race , sure to be endless fun!
You can buy ready-made sets to play pin the tail on the donkey. See more details at Amazon, here.
Your child and their guests will be having so much fun at the party that it's unlikely they'll be sitting down to eat - so small, bite-sized food is your friend here!
If you’re worried about making sure there’s enough food to go around, fill up a cardboard meal box for each child. That way, you know no one will miss out and they can always take it home if they're having too much fun for food.
Party foods like mini hot dogs, mini pizzas and finger sandwiches will go down well (and the adults can eat some too!). To sneak some healthy options in there, include some carrot or cucumber sticks and pieces of fruit like melon, banana and strawberries.
For drinks, the healthiest option is to stick to water or milk. If you want to give fruit juice to under-fives, the NHS recommends that you dilute it with 10 parts water to 1 part juice. Older kids can have squash, water or undiluted fruit juice.
The NHS advises against fizzy drinks for children, but if you want to offer them to older kids then do so after the food, so the kids aren't too full of sugar to eat anything healthy.
Plus, if you’re at home and are worried about damaging furniture or carpets, keep the food and drink in a designated room or the garden.
There are plenty of different options for birthday cake, depending on how much of a baker you are!
If you're opting for a themed party and want the cake to match, most supermarkets will sell themed birthday cakes - or you can contact your local cake maker for something extra personal. Guaranteed your four-year-old will love seeing all their favourite things in icing form!
For a middle-ground hack, buy a supermarket sponge cake and add the personalised decorations yourself. The kids won’t know any different and it's an easy way to create something unique at a low price. We've got plenty of cake decoration ideas for you to follow here , from castles to trains , to a classic caterpillar cake - whatever your four-year-old will love the most!
For extra dessert options other than cake, it’s a good idea to have some finger bites available, like little chocolate bites (though not too many!) and sliced pieces of fruit like melon, strawberries and banana to make sure the kids get something healthy too.
Jelly and ice cream is another classic party dessert, and one that the kids will love. To make it that touch healthier why not try some of our fruity ice cream recipes ? Alternatively, you can serve sorbet as a dairy-free option that goes down a treat with kids.
Whether you’re buying for your own child or giving gift ideas to friends and family, at four years old your toddler will already be forming their own likes and dislikes - which means more opportunity to buy them a present they’ll love! Plus, they'll be preparing to start school, so educational gifts can be a great way to help them get ready.
Shape sorting clocks are a fun way to teach kids how to tell the time, and story books to read to your child will help to prepare them for learning to read when they start school. Outdoor gifts like a three-wheel mini scooter will be really exciting for your child and also perfect for the school run!
Amazon has a great range of mini scooter, see more details here.
Your four-year-old will likely have already been invited to lots of friends and family member's birthday parties, which means they'll quickly have gotten used to receiving a party bag each time, as will their friends! It can sometimes be tricky to know what to include ...
If you've thrown a themed party for your child, then having a theme to stick to for the party bags too makes it that bit easier. You can find cute stuffed animals for an animal theme or tiaras for princesses, for example.
A lot of plastic toys are only suitable for children aged three and upwards, so bear in mind the age of your younger guests when including these. Safer options are cuddly toys, play-doh, a colouring book or a large bouncy ball for older kids. Oh, and don't forget the cake!
As with any party, planning ahead and getting organised with a list of everything you’ll need to do in advance of the big day will make things whole lot easier. These top tips should help things run even more smoothly:
Whether you're planning a child's birthday party, kids' Halloween party, mini disco or any other type of kids' celebration, our top 100 children's party ideas will help you throw an event to remember. With great ideas for decorations, party food, party bags, party games and entertainment, you'll find all the inspiration you need to host a fantastic kids' party, for any age.
Looking for more birthday party ideas? Check out our articles below, or swap tips with other parents in our forum.
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The best list of 4th birthday party themes, with clever ideas for boys and girls + inspiration for decorations, food, party favors and more!
Getting ready to celebrate your child turning FOUR? We’re here to help with over 30 unique 4th birthday ideas that you can use as inspiration to plan your party. All of our themes are fun play-on-words or puns with the word “four” or “fourth”, and include photos of party décor, birthday treats, and sweet favors to spark your creativity.
Make sure to include your soon to be 4-year-old in the planning process – they’re at a fun age where they’ve developed preferences and favorite things, so incorporate them whenever possible. Show them some of the photos we’ve included here and see what they get excited about.
Whatever 4th birthday party theme you decide upon, we wish you nothing but smiles and laughter on the big celebration day!
RELATED: If you have younger children that will be celebrating a birthday soon, check out all of our birthday theme lists! We’ve got the best ideas for 1st Birthdays , 2nd Birthdays and 3rd Birthdays too!
PIN for when you’re ready to choose your child’s fourth birthday party theme:
These clever 4th birthday ideas are fun themes for boys and girls alike – scroll through and see which ones might be a match for your child’s personality and preferences (and keep scrolling for even more unique themes for girls, and some for boys too!).
One of our favorite themes for a 4-year-old birthday party: FOUR-nado! Because let’s be honest, sometimes that’s exactly how it feels when they run around the house! This clever idea lends itself to creative decorations (that balloon twister!), an innovative birthday cake and even custom t-shirts or costumes – your guests are sure to get caught up in all the fun!
Grab your safari hat and come explore at this wildly fun jungle-themed birthday celebration where your birthday boy or girl will stay “Four-ever Wild”.
Photo sources & inspiration links: Graciously Saved , Hayley Paper Arts , Amazon
Have your little guests diving into the fruit bowl with this vibrant, Tutti FOUR-utti party. We love everything about this theme – from the bright colors, to the healthy treats!
Grab your sleeping bags and tents, and turn your backyard into an outdoor camping adventure for your guests to explore. Get in the camping spirit by roasting some hot dogs and send them home with a s’mores making kit in their goody bags!
Whether you’re celebrating at a Trampoline Park, or just renting a bouncy house, this gravity-defying 4th birthday theme will have all your guests jumping FOUR joy!
Incorporate all your child’s favorite barnyard friends with this fun farm-themed birthday bash. Transform your yard into a big red barn with hay bales, red gingham, wagons and more. Bonus points for having actual farm animals there to ride or pet!
Inspire their little friends to Reach FOUR the Stars (or the Moon!) with a celestial outer space party that is out of this world!
Got a super sporty 4-year-old? They’ll love this colorful, sports-themed birthday party where you can easily incorporate all of their favorites, from soccer to basketball.
If your child has a birthday close to the 4th of July or Memorial Day (or perhaps is just super patriotic!), this Stars & Stripes FOUR-ever party is red, white and blue perfection.
Let’s hear it for the girls! While many of these fourth birthday themes could be reinterpreted for boys, all of our inspiration pics below celebrate with sweet colors and sparkle. Choosing your favorite will be the hard part!
If your little girl is obsessed with Anna and Elsa, this Frozen-themed 4th birthday party theme takes a line from their hit song as inspiration, and is icy cold perfection.
Party guests of all ages will adore this boho “FOURever Young” theme. Decorate with muted colors, daisies, rainbows and peace signs!
Take your average garden party to the next level by creating an enchanted FOUR-est for your birthday girl with plenty of greenery, florals and woodland animals. We love the fun idea of decorating a flower pot and planting a seed for an on-theme activity that they can take home with them at the end of the party in their goodie bags!
Say “Bonjour to Four” with a fun Parisienne theme that will make your birthday girl gasp, “Ooh la la!”. Decorate with plenty of Eiffel Tower motifs, and serve French party food: macarons and of course, Petit FOURs!
Create a candy land full of your child’s favorite treats with this super sweet 4th birthday party theme. Donuts, popsicles and ice cream cakes, oh my!
Shine bright like a diamond! Celebrate your own “Little Gem” with this super sparkly, jewel-themed epic birthday bash.
Delight your guests with your very own ice cream parlor! Grab some ice cream cones and the birthday girl’s favorite flavors and scoop out the smiles. A topping bar with different sprinkles, candy, and of course, cherries, is an extra sweet touch. A great theme for the summer months or as a pool party!
Regardless of whether you live in California or not, this party theme will turn your daughter into a true Cali-FOUR-nia Girl – she’ll be surfin’ waves and relaxing in the sun in no time.
Did you know that a “Golden” Birthday is when the age you’re turning matches the date? So if your child is turning 4 on the 4th of the month, that’s a golden
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