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When you are trying to think up an idea for a fun kid theme party, these suggestions can help. If you’re preparing for a birthday party or any time where you will have a group of children together and you want to plan ways to keep them entertained, look over this list for some great ideas and party theme possibilities to help you in your party planning.

From baby shower ideas and themes, baby’s first birthday supplies to a sweet 16 party and everything in between. These links can also help you find party cake supplies, decorations and favor kits.

Exciting party games and party ideas for KIDS!

Give kids the time of their life with some new party ideas from the company who knows how to party. Rest assured these party themes and games will add to the fun. Remember, you can add additional guests a la carte at BuyCostumes.com.

Kids Party Ideas

Kids Party Themes

When I grow up… – Let kids come to the party dressed in the uniform of what they want to be when they grow up. Obstacle Course – Arrange two teams that compete against each other in a homemade obstacle course. Hayride - Look up local farms for hayrides or hiking on haunted trails. Have guests dress up as their favorite farm animal. Crafts - Have kids create their own treat bags to bring home after the party. Tye Dye – Let kids tye dye their very own shirt, shorts, socks, or towel. Scavenger Hunt – Put together a list of odds and ends for kids to go out and find from the neighbors. The pair with most items found, wins! Back to the 80’s – Have kids dress in clothes from the 80’s… where mullets were allowed! Costume Parade - Prance around in your costume while the judges take a look. Award 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize. Bob for Apples - Easy to prepare, just dump apples in bin of luke warm water. Let the fun begin! Pumpkin Carving Contest – Have guests bring their own pumpkin and provide designs and be sure to help kids with the carving. Dr. Jeckel’s Lab – Provide a laboratory of objects in concealed containers and let kids reach inside. i.e. Eyeballs that are really peeled grapes! Mummy Wrap – Each team wraps another in toilet paper to create the best mummy. Or, let kids wrap the real "mummy," the host of the party. Coloring Contest - Make copies of coloring pages and award prizes for staying in the lines. Beauty Salon – Hire your babysitter to attend your child’s party and do hair and makeup as if in a beauty salon. Face Painting – Have a clown arrive with face paints and temporary tattoos! Movie Night – Pop popcorn, serve refreshments and play movies all night long. Compliment the party with PIZZA! Dance Party – Let kids compete in a dance off. Turn your party go-ers into little disco divas! Candles, Cutlery, and More… Party Favor Kits – Coordinate with each and every theme. Costumes – Don’t forget to dress the guest of honor. Candles and Cake Supplies Streamers and Ribbon Balloons and Helium Birthday Signs

Baby’s First Birthday Supplies - Where did all that time go? Make it one to remember! Little Einstein Party – Perfect for the little genius in your life. 1st Birthday Princess Party Kit - Your little princess will be the belle of her birthday ball! Littlest Pet Shop – Gather all your animal friends for the pet shop party! Hello Kitty – A purr-fect party for your Hello Kitty girl! SpongeBob Sqaurepants – Create a pineapple under the sea and invite SpongeBob for your next party. Disney Princess Party Kits – Join Snow White, Jasmine, Ariel and many more for an enchanting day with Disney’s Princesses! Under Construction Party Kit – Build awesome memories when you invite this favorite. My Little Pony Party Kit - Have a Ponyland party for the whole gang! Sweet Pea Baby Shower Party Kit - Celebrate the coming of your sweet pea! Sesame Street 1st Birthday Party Kit – A birthday to remember when the Sesame Street characters are your guests of honor. Also available, Sesame Street Party Supplies. Scooby Doo - A party filled with Scooby snacks! Harry Potter Party Supplies - A favorite for all ages; join Harry Potter and his gang for a wizard good time. Camo Party Kit – An awesome party for your little soldiers. Minnie Mouse Party Kit – Have Minnie Mouse join your family and friends for a special birthday. Safari Party of Jungle Party Kits For when it’s okay to act like a bunch of monkeys! Hollywood Night- Roll out the red carpet for your future Hollywood stars. Nighty Night BaZooples Baby Shower Party Kit – Get ready for an animal filled adventure! Aloha 16 Party Kit – Celebrate your Sweet 16 on a tropical island Aloha style! Pooh’s First Birthday Party Kit – Add some Pooh-sonality to that important first birthday party. NASCAR Party Supplies - Racing fans of all ages…start your engines!

What can you see or do around Chimney Rock, North Carolina?

If you like to take walks or hike, Chimney Rock State Park in NC features various trails up the mountain (some are easier trails for the entire family to walk and some are more adventurous).
For those who don’t want to do as much walking, there’s an elevator inside the mountain, to use to get to a spot with an amazing view, seeing about 75 miles into the distance!

Another adventure in the area that the whole family can enjoy is the Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine.

Families who enjoy miniature golf will want to spend some time at Chimney Rock Adventure Golf, which is beautifully landscaped for a pleasant miniature golfing experience.

In Chimney Rock Village, there’s the Rocky Broad Riverwalk where you can see some of the area’s natural beauty.

To browse for souvenirs, Chimney Rock Village has a series of small shops.

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Books About The Chimney Rock Area:
Once you have been to Chimney Rock, you may be interested in learning more about the area. The following links are for books with a wealth of information and photos:

• Chimney Rock Park and Hickory Nut Gorge (Images of America: North Carolina)
• Exploring the Geology of the Carolinas: A Field Guide to Favorite Places from Chimney Rock to Charleston

Souvenir Art

Stretched Canvas Poster Print: Chimney Rock, North Carolina	Poster: Lake Lure Inn, Chimney Rock Mountain	Poster Print by Byron Atwater: Chimney Rock, North Carolina

Cheetah:
You have probably heard that cheetahs can keep up with traffic on the freeway, but did you know that from a standing start, a cheetah can accelerate faster than a racecar? Wow. That’s amazing. Kids may be so intrigued as they learn about the speed of a cheetah that they’ll want to get out a stopwatch and see how fast they can accelerate too.

This wild animal book is by the same company that publishes Zoobooks Magazine, which has been widely family-tested, approved by parents and endorsed by teachers who use them in their classrooms.

In this educational Cheetahs book, children can learn facts, in a fun way, about cheetah size, endangered species and so much more, while at the same time, strengthening their vocabulary and reading habits.

Read More About This Cheetahs Book (Library-bound Hardcover)

Lion:
Like kittens, lion cubs are born with an instinct to hunt. They’ll pounce on beetles, butterflies, or anything else that moves.

With this book all about Lions, you can explore the way these cats grow from cute and cuddly to fierce and ferocious.

Learn about the African lion, the habitat of the lion, see photos of lions and more. From elementary to middle school and beyond, designed to enhance learning.

If you know a child who loves animals, loves to learn about animals, you can help turn that love into a love of reading also.

Read More About This Lions Book (Library-bound Hardcover)

Many Kinds of Critters:

Complete 58-Volume Softcover Zoobooks Set Like an animal encyclopedia, this set is ready and waiting to answer virtually every creature-question your child can come up with – using simple terms and striking illustrations that are conducive to good grades.

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Magazine Subscription For Kids:

Zoobooks Magazine gives a free poster and free stickers when a subscription is ordered. Zoobooks is the award-winning animal magazine for children ages 6-12. Kids are excited to see the new issue come in the mail each month. Kids just think the magazines are cool and don’t even realize the magazines are helping to strengthen their vocabularies and reading habits, while they are also learning and understanding about animals.

You’re nearly ready to go and discover that you don’t have enough room in your vehicle for everything you want to take with you. Whether you’re heading out to go camping, hiking, golfing, to a work site or any other activity that involves taking a variety of supplies with you, a cargo rear hitch carrier like the B-Dawg Dreadnaught can make all the difference in making it possible to haul everything you will need to take along.

Dreadnaught Cargo Hitch Carrier

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Measuring in at 60″ x 20″ x 3″, the B-Dawg Dreadnaught is wide enough to carry even the bulkiest of items.

It’s the perfect solution for hauling:

• tools
• luggage
• golf clubs
• anything else you might not have room for in your vehicle

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