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Kids' birthday theme

A teddy bear party

A teddy bear picnic, soft blankets, and tan and sky blue.

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Teddy 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 teddy party

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

Decor

  • Tan, cream and soft blue foil balloons
  • Teddy bears seated at the table with sticker name tags
  • A low table and blankets for a teddy bear picnic
  • A painted bear cutout photo spot

Food

  • Sandwiches cut with a bear cookie cutter
  • Teddy-shaped graham crackers and banana coins
  • Yogurt cups with soft fruit
  • Milk and water in cups with lids

Cake

A bear-face cake in tan buttercream with soft frosting ears and a big number candle.

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 teddy party

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

Teddy bear parade

Ages 1 to 4 · 10 min

Every child brings a bear for a parade around the room. Play a marching song, and the grown-ups cheer for each bear.

You’ll need: Each child's teddy bear, Speaker and a playlist

Bear hunt

Ages 2 to 4 · 10 min

Hide a few big stuffed bears, each bigger than a fist, around the room at toddler height. Kids find them and bring them to the picnic blanket.

You’ll need: Stuffed bears, 5 or more, A picnic blanket

Feed the bear

Ages 2 to 4 · 10 min

Cut a big mouth in a cardboard box painted like a bear. Kids toss soft fabric balls into it and cheer for each one.

You’ll need: A cardboard box painted like a bear, Soft fabric balls

Teddy bear picnic

Ages 1 and up · 15 min

Spread blankets and sit everyone down with a bear and snacks. Read a bear story or sing 'The Teddy Bears' Picnic'.

You’ll need: Picnic blankets, A bear storybook, Teddy bears

Shop the teddy look

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

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Open the teddy shop

What to do and when

The plan for a birthday party, counted back from the party day. Festidy puts real dates on it. Festidy's free party planner puts the whole birthday in one place.

  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 bear-face cake in tan buttercream with soft frosting ears and a big number candle.
    • Ask helpers and give them roles
    • Make one contact and confirmation list

  3. 2 to 3 weeks out

    • Order decor, tableware, and favorsDecor idea: Tan, cream and soft blue foil balloons
    • Plan the menu and check allergiesMenu idea: Sandwiches cut with a bear cookie cutter
    • Plan 3 or 4 activities, plus a backupActivity idea: A teddy bear picnic on the blanket
    • 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 teddy printables

Print at home on letter paper or card stock.

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