For parties of 6 to 12 year olds
Party ideas that kids remember
Themes, favours and planning tips for a birthday, class party or holiday programme, from the people who make the paint-your-own party pack.
Party themes
Dinosaur party favours kids actually keepA dinosaur party favour that doubles as the activity: every guest paints their own T-REX magnet, then takes it home. Ideas, tips and costs for ages 6 to 12.
Cat party ideas: a favour every kitten fan will keepPlanning a cat or kitten party? Every guest paints their own cat magnet as the activity, then takes it home as the favour. Ideas and tips for ages 6 to 12.
Bug and garden party favours that won't end up in the binA bug party favour kids make themselves: every guest paints their own bendy caterpillar magnet, then takes it home. Ideas and tips for ages 6 to 12.
Bird and nature party favours for adventurous kidsFor a bird, nature or outdoor adventure party: every guest paints their own eagle magnet as the activity and takes it home as the favour. Ages 6 to 12.
Ocean and under-the-sea party favours with a Kiwi twistAn ocean party favour kids make themselves: every guest paints their own Hector's dolphin magnet, then takes it home. Ideas and tips for ages 6 to 12.
Puppy party ideas: a pug for every dog loverPlanning a puppy or dog party? Every guest paints their own pug magnet as the activity, then takes it home as the favour. Ideas and tips for ages 6 to 12.
Rainbow party ideas: let them use every colourA rainbow party favour kids paint themselves: every guest turns a blank parrot magnet into their own rainbow, then takes it home. Ideas for ages 6 to 12.
Axolotl party ideas for kids who can't get enough of themAxolotl-mad kid? Every guest paints their own smiling axolotl magnet as the party activity, then takes it home as the favour. Ideas for ages 6 to 12.
By age
- Party favour ideas for 6 to 8 year oldsParty favour and activity ideas for 6, 7 and 8 year olds: keep it hands-on, keep it short, and send them home with something they made. Tips from NZ.
- Party favour ideas for 9 to 12 year oldsParty favours for tweens that don't feel babyish: ideas for 9 to 12 year olds, including a paint-your-own critter magnet they'll actually keep. NZ tips.
Planning the party
- How to run a kids' paint party at homeA simple plan for a kids' paint party at home: when to paint, how to set up the table, keeping the mess down, and sending everyone home with their creation.
- Party bag alternatives that don't end up in the binTired of party bags full of plastic that's binned by Monday? Ideas for party favours kids keep, including one they make themselves at the party. Ages 6 to 12.
- Class party and holiday programme activity ideasAn end-of-year class party or holiday programme activity for kids 6 to 12: everyone paints their own critter magnet and takes it home. Up to 99 per design.