
Kids' birthday theme
A wizard birthday party
Wands, a potions class, and floating candles.
Wizard 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.
Ideas for your wizard party
Pick one or two from each and keep the rest simple.
Decor
- Midnight blue and gold balloons with paper stars
- Battery tea lights hung on fishing line as floating candles
- An "Academy of Magic" sign over the door
- Old books and jars as centerpieces
Food
- Bubbling potion punch with sherbet
- Chocolate-dipped pretzel wands
- Star-shaped mini pizzas
- Popcorn in little cauldrons
Games and activities
- Make your own wand
- Potions class
- Feather levitation challenge
- Spell book scavenger hunt
Cake
A midnight blue cake with gold stars, a wizard hat, and a chocolate wand on top.
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.
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
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 midnight blue cake with gold stars, a wizard hat, and a chocolate wand on top.
- Ask helpers and give them roles
- Make one contact and confirmation list
2 to 3 weeks out
- Order decor, tableware, and favorsDecor idea: Midnight blue and gold balloons with paper stars
- Plan the menu and check allergiesMenu idea: Bubbling potion punch with sherbet
- Plan 3 or 4 activities, plus a backupActivity idea: Make your own wand
- Follow up on RSVPs
- Build your one-stop shopping list
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
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
Party day
- Set up an hour before
- Run the party and finish on time
- Reset the space and check for left-behind items
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 wizard printables
Print at home on letter paper or card stock.
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