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Kids' birthday theme

A building bricks party

A table of bricks, a timer on the wall, and a tower to beat.

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Bricks invitations

Free designs with an RSVP link that tracks every reply. Tap one to start yours; your names, date and place fill in, and you can change the design any time.

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Ideas for your bricks party

Pick one or two from each and keep the rest simple.

Decor

  • Red, yellow, blue and white foil balloons in bunches
  • Brick-pattern paper on the wall, or cardboard boxes painted as giant bricks
  • A build table with bins of bricks sorted by color, and larger bricks for any younger siblings
  • A paper-brick banner with one guest's name on each brick

Food

  • Rice cereal treats cut into brick-size rectangles
  • Pizza cut into squares
  • Cheese and melon cut into brick-size rectangles
  • Red, yellow and blue juice boxes

Cake

A rectangle cake in red buttercream with a row of round cookies on top as studs, and the age in yellow fondant bricks.

Favors

One small, useful or fun thing per child beats a bag of extras. How many to buy.

Colors

DeepBrightPopSoft

Pick one bright color for balloons and napkins, and keep plates plain.

Games and activities for your bricks party

How to play and what you need. Pick them in your plan and the supplies go on your shopping list.

Tallest tower

Ages 4 to 12 · 15 min

Each team gets a bin of bricks and 8 minutes to build the tallest tower that stands on its own for 10 seconds. A grown-up measures with a tape measure.

You’ll need: Bricks, 1 bin per team, A timer, A tape measure

Build to the card

Ages 5 to 12 · 15 min

Give every builder an identical bag of bricks and a picture card of a simple build, like a house, a car or a boat. They have five minutes to copy it, then line the builds up and compare.

You’ll need: Matching bags of bricks, Printed picture cards, A timer

Mystery bag build

Ages 5 to 12 · 20 min

Each builder draws 20 bricks from a bag without looking and has five minutes to build anything: a creature, a vehicle, a house. Everyone shares their build and its name, and every build gets a ribbon.

You’ll need: Bags of bricks, A timer, Paper ribbons

Color sort relay

Ages 4 to 8 · 10 min

Pour a mixed pile of large bricks in front of each team. One at a time, players run a brick to the bin of its color. First team with an empty pile wins. Use large bricks, and keep any small ones off the floor if a toddler is nearby.

You’ll need: A mixed pile of large bricks per team, Bins or paper plates in 4 colors

Shop the bricks look

Plates, decor, favors and a cake idea in the theme's colors. The Shop counts each one for your guest list.

PlatesCupsNapkinsBannerBalloonsFavor bagsPhoto propsCake

Open the bricks shop

What to do and when

The plan for a birthday party, counted back from the party day. Festidy puts real dates on it. Plan it free with Festidy's birthday party planner.

  1. 6 to 8 weeks out

    • Pick a date, a start time, and a backup date
    • Set a budget and choose your big two
    • Write the guest list
    • Choose a theme together
    • Lock in the location and a rain plan
    • Note food, accessibility, and comfort needs

  2. 4 to 6 weeks out

    • Decide: hire an entertainer or run your own games
    • Book rentals if you need them
    • Send the invitations
    • Order the cakeCake idea: A rectangle cake in red buttercream with a row of round cookies on top as studs, and the age in yellow fondant bricks.
    • Ask helpers and give them roles
    • Make one contact and confirmation list

  3. 2 to 3 weeks out

    • Order decor, tableware, and favorsDecor idea: Red, yellow, blue and white foil balloons in bunches
    • Plan the menu and check allergiesMenu idea: Rice cereal treats cut into brick-size rectangles
    • Plan 3 or 4 activities, plus a backupActivity idea: A tallest tower contest against the clock
    • Follow up on RSVPs
    • Build your one-stop shopping list

  4. The week before

    • Confirm every vendor
    • Lock the headcount and shop for food and drinks
    • Prep favors, decor, and a playlist
    • Write the party-day schedule
    • Send the final party note

  5. The day before

    • Pick up the cake and set up what you can
    • Pack a party-day kit
    • Charge devices and share the run sheet
    • Make the final weather and space call

  6. Party day

    • Set up an hour before
    • Run the party and finish on time
    • Reset the space and check for left-behind items

  7. After the party

    • Share photos and settle any remaining balances
    • Send thank-yous
    • Save photos and notes for next year
    • Leave a quick note for your future self

Party-day run of show

For a 2-hour party starting at 2 pm.

  • Final setup and safety checkSetup crew gets food, activities, and the entrance ready.
  • Arrivals and free playKid wrangler greets kids and keeps an eye on arrivals.
  • Main game or entertainerEntertainment lead runs the planned game or entertainer.
  • Snacks and drinksFood lead puts out snacks and checks dietary labels.
  • Cake and candlesPhotographer gets the group shot before serving.
  • Craft, favors, and goodbyesThe host ends on time while energy is still high.
  • Quick resetCollect gifts and check the space for left-behind items.

Free bricks printables

Print at home on letter paper or card stock.

You're invitedFill-in invitationTwo to a sheetThank youThank-you cardsFour to a sheetWelcomeDoor signOne full pageBingoBricks bingoFour cards and a calling sheet

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