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Kids' birthday theme

A rainbow birthday party

One color per table and a cake with six layers.

Plan this partyFree printables

Rainbow 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 rainbow party

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

Decor

  • A balloon cluster in a different color at each station
  • Solid tablecloths in rainbow colors
  • A fruit tray lined up in rainbow order
  • White plates and napkins so the colors pop

Food

  • Fruit rainbow from strawberries to grapes
  • Cloud-shaped mini sandwiches
  • Rainbow veggie cups with ranch
  • Juice boxes and water at the blue table

Games and activities

  • Rainbow egg hunt, one egg of each color
  • Rainbow parachute games
  • Pot of gold bean bag toss
  • Rainbow collage on a paper plate

Cake

A six-layer rainbow cake with white frosting outside, so the colors show when you cut it.

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.

What to do and when

The plan for a birthday party, counted back from the party day. Festidy puts real dates on it.

  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

    • Send the invitations
    • Decide: hire an entertainer or run your own games
    • Book rentals if you need them
    • Order the cakeCake idea: A six-layer rainbow cake with white frosting outside, so the colors show when you cut it.
    • Ask helpers and give them roles
    • Make one contact and confirmation list

  3. 2 to 3 weeks out

    • Order decor, tableware, and favorsDecor idea: A balloon cluster in a different color at each station
    • Plan the menu and check allergiesMenu idea: Fruit rainbow from strawberries to grapes
    • Plan 3 or 4 activities, plus a backupActivity idea: Rainbow egg hunt, one egg of each color
    • 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 rainbow 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 pageBingoRainbow bingoFour cards and a calling sheet

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