The summer months are making themselves known, which means garden party season is in full swing! If you have kids with birthdays in the summer, it’s the perfect excuse to throw them a lovely party. 

With that in mind, here are some top tips to help you put on the best garden party for your kids:

Provide plenty of games

Children love playing games, and the outdoor setting is perfect for this. There are lots of cool party games you can play in the garden with limited space. Think about the classics like pin the tail on the donkey! Cornhole games are also great for children’s parties as there’s a competitive element and everyone loves trying to throw things in holes! As you can see here https://www.cornholeworldwide.com/custom-cornhole-games/, there are actually custom cornhole games you can make specifically for your child’s birthday! Of course, loads of other games also exist, so write a list of the best outdoor party games and provide as many as possible.

Create a sheltered area

As much as you love the sun, you can’t let kids run around in it for too long. It can harm their skin, and you don’t want angry parents claiming you let their kids get sunburnt! So, put up a sheltered area that provides some shade in your garden. Something like a marquee or gazebo will be ideal for this. It can easily be erected and provides a nice shaded area to relax and eat lunch under. Remember, safety always comes first when dealing with children!

Have lots of water on standby

Speaking of the sun, it will make everyone super thirsty as they run around enjoying all the party games. So, be sure you have lots of water on standby whenever someone needs it. You could buy a water machine or just keep filling up cups from your tap inside. Either way, there should be drinks available whenever a child needs one. This way, they can hydrate and avoid getting sick or passing out due to heat exhaustion.

Clear away anything dangerous

Your garden might have a few things that are potentially dangerous when lots of kids are running around. Think about trip hazards like hosepipes or potted plants, etc. Try to move all of the hazards out of the way so nobody is at risk of getting hurt. Also, move most things away from the main garden space - you want to create as much room as possible for all the fun activities!

With these tips you can put on a brilliant birthday party for your child. For me, garden parties are the best way to celebrate a kid’s birthday. Why? Well, where to begin! For one, you will create less mess than you would inside the house, and it’s easier to clean. Secondly, you probably have more space outside and the ability to do more activities. Thirdly, and this is pretty unique to modern times, it’s safer to have a party outside. With COVID-19 still lingering around, it’s recommended that meeting up outside is much safer as the virus can’t spread as well. So, you can have a COVID birthday party with a few friends to brighten up this dark time.