How to Host the Ultimate Bluey Birthday Party in 2024
Make your kiddo’s day extra special by throwing a Bluey birthday party! This beloved series makes the kids go wild, and there are so many fun ways to include the Bluey characters in your birthday party plans and decorations.
The show is aimed at five to seven year olds, but as we all know, kids (and parents) of all ages are totally obsessed. Include Bluey, Bingo, Chilli and Bandit with DIY Bluey birthday party crafts and decor to easily transform your kitchen or backyard into a Bluey dreamland.
PBS has lots of tips for planning an age-appropriate birthday party for all ages. Remember you don’t need to go too overboard or spend a bunch of money on a single-digit birthday party.
Your child likely won’t remember much about the games or birthday party themes but they will remember having a good time and making memories with friends. Throwing a festive party doesn’t have to be spendy or time-consuming and the list of Bluey birthday party decorations goes on and on.
Not sure how to have a Bluey themed birthday party? Read on for everything you need to know to host the best birthday party ever.
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How to Make DIY Bluey Birthday Party Decorations
Take an Art Class
You don’t have to be an expert to make a semi-realistic Bluey birthday party favor or bunting, but you can refresh your skills with an expert thanks to art classes in Boston, art classes in Los Angeles or art classes in NYC (to name a few).
Even online art classes make these lessons accessible wherever you live. Not only can you do this for prep before your Bluey birthday party, you can attend a class with kids over the age of three so they can make their own Bluey-themed paintings or pottery sculptures to take home.
House of Balloons
An easy way to get festive with a Bluey birthday party is to fill the space with birthday balloons. Free-floating, balloon arches and funky balloon clusters add a nice pop of color to any event space. You can pick up bundles of filled balloons from your local party store and fasten or arrange them however you like.
Themed Invitations
You can make quick work of some themed invitations to your Bluey birthday party with a printer and a little creativity. There are a number of cute and free templates out there for you to print and cut up for birthday invites, or you can get the birthday boy or girl to hand-color some coloring book pages to function as the front page of the invitations.
The same print-outs of drawings can also be turned into a Bluey bunting to hang across the table.
A Bluey Cake
The most important part of any birthday celebration is obviously the birthday cake. There are so many ways to make a Bluey birthday cake that fits the occasion. From homemade cake toppers to a tasty tiered cake that’s bright blue from the inside out.
The best way to achieve that strong blue hue is with gel food coloring that you can find at your local craft or grocery store. This works for cupcakes and even blue cookies as well. Keep this time in mind for gender reveal party ideas with homemade baked goods for the easiest and most intense colors.
Homemade Goodie Bags
One of the best parts of going to birthday parties as a kid was the party favors you got to take home afterward. Putting together DIY goodie bags doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive.
Some little paper bags with blue ribbons can hold building blocks, blue play-doh, coloring books or Bluey fruit snacks along with any other fun favors that catch your eye.
Dress Up
Along with making a fun party favor for your Bluey birthday party, things like temporary tattoos or themed sunglasses are sure to get your party guests excited. Hand them out when guests arrive and encourage everyone to get into the theme. Add other fun props like feather boas for a Bluey birthday party for girls.
Check Out the Bluey Magazine
If you aren’t already subscribed, the Bluey magazine comes once a month and is sure to bring smiles and inspiration with Bluey birthday party ideas. Each new edition brings stories, activities, stickers and more.
Make a Scavenger Hunt
The perfect activity to keep kids busy is an outdoor scavenger hunt for your Bluey birthday party. You can print free templates from the Bluey website to cut out and hide around your yard or house. Set a timer and count down for kids to find all the characters.
Dance Mode Tickets
Get kids and adults moving and grooving with “dance mode” tickets. You can make the tickets out of anything you want.
Encourage kids to go dance mode when they arrive at the party, and offer them tickets to hand to parents or other party guests who must also go dance mode when they receive one.
Bluey Birthday Party Ideas
Bluey Foil Balloon Bouquet
Get the Bluey bundle from your local party store for your Bluey birthday party. A fun way to welcome guests or to liven up to the food table, these big shiny balloons come in all shapes and sizes like a giant Bluey and multi-colored stars.
Bluey Plates, Napkins and More
There is only so far your crafting can take you, and if you want to go all-out for your Bluey birthday party, themed napkins and plates are a must. Order online or check your local party store for a selection. Plus, paper cups and plates make for easy clean-up the next day.
Bluey E-Invites
You can opt for homemade, but if you’ve got enough to juggle already, keep things simple with e-vites or physical invitations that are already made up and go perfectly with your Bluey birthday party.
Pick a Scene
Is there a birthday episode of Bluey? You bet! In one episode, Bluey makes a duck cake for Bingo’s birthday. Fans of the show will recognize this right away.
Make a duck cake for your Bluey birthday party. Or, you can pick your favorite episode (like the pool episode from season one) to really bring your guests into the show.
Bluey Scene Setter and Props
Create the perfect photo-op for kids when you order a Bluey scene setter with props. This is a great place for kids to show off their Bluey temporary tattoos and sunglasses as mentioned above. These are available online and are a cheap and easy decoration.
Bluey Board Games
Outdoor parties are ideal for letting kids burn off energy, but if you’re planning a Bluey birthday party in colder months or it happens to be a rainy day, having indoor activities will be a life saver. There are plenty of Bluey-themed board games like Monopoly Junior or Trouble.
Bluey Art
There are so many affordable and fun Bluey arts and crafts to do at home. Check out Amazon or Target for paint by number or sand art for your Bluey birthday party. This is a fun activity for indoor or outdoor parties.
A make your own feather wand station would be right on theme too. Think big feathers, beads and more. This one is a great Easter craft idea, too. Or, hire an artist or pretend to be one for some fun face painting ideas, a party activity that kids always love.
Play Bluey Games
The Bluey website offers instructions on a bunch of fun themed games from toilet tag to barky boats that can be played in your backyard or at the playground. This takes the creative pressure off you when you’re planning a Bluey birthday party.
Hopefully this gets your creative juices flowing when you’re trying to figure out how to plan a birthday party. Pick your theme, get some festive decorations and choose an engaging activity or two and you’ve got a fantastic afternoon or evening to look forward to.
The good news is that there are thousands and thousands of Bluey-loving kids out there who have requested a Bluey birthday party. Many parents have already done the hard part of planning games or arts and crafts so you don’t need to think too hard, just recreate.
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