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Kids' birthday theme

A wildflower party

Loose bunches in jars, a lavender table, and a meadow feel.

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Wildflower 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 wildflower party

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

Decor

  • Lavender, butter yellow and cream foil balloons
  • Faux wildflower bunches in jars down the middle of the table
  • Name cards on paper daisy cutouts
  • A flower stand with buckets of paper blooms for guests to pick

Food

  • Cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches cut small
  • Strawberry shortcake cups with whipped cream
  • Lavender lemonade in a drink dispenser
  • Flower-shaped sugar cookies

Cake

A pale lavender cake with buttercream wildflowers piped around the top and a gold number.

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 wildflower party

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

Flower stamping

Ages 2 to 8 · 20 min

Cut big sponges into flower shapes. Kids dip them in washable, non-toxic paint and stamp a meadow onto a long roll of paper. Hang it up as a banner.

You’ll need: Big sponges, cut into flower shapes, Washable non-toxic paint, A roll of paper, Paper plates for paint

Pot a seedling

Ages 3 and up · 15 min

Set out small pots, soil and seedlings. Each guest plants one to take home. Doubles as the favor.

You’ll need: Small pots, Potting soil, Seedlings, Newspaper for the table

Meadow bingo

Ages 3 to 10 · 15 min

Give each child a picture card: a yellow flower, a leaf, a stone, a feather. Walk the yard in pairs, look and point, and don't pick the flowers. First full card rings the bell.

You’ll need: Printed picture cards, Clipboards, Crayons, A small bell

Paper bouquet

Ages 4 and up · 20 min

Fold tissue paper into flowers and twist them onto pipe cleaner stems. Gather them into a bouquet for the guest of honor.

You’ll need: Tissue paper, Pipe cleaners, Ribbon

Shop the wildflower 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 wildflower 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 pale lavender cake with buttercream wildflowers piped around the top and a gold number.
    • Ask helpers and give them roles
    • Make one contact and confirmation list

  3. 2 to 3 weeks out

    • Order decor, tableware, and favorsDecor idea: Lavender, butter yellow and cream foil balloons
    • Plan the menu and check allergiesMenu idea: Cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches cut small
    • Plan 3 or 4 activities, plus a backupActivity idea: Pot a seedling to take home
    • 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 wildflower 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 pageBingoWildflower bingoFour cards and a calling sheet

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