Kerryn Boogaard Kerryn Boogaard
Beverly Goldsmith Beverly Goldsmith
Zoe Bingley-Pullin Zoe Bingley-Pullin

Indoor Birthday Parties for Winter Kids:

Fun winter party ideas
By Expert Tips
Date: June 15 2017
Editor Rating:
Winter-party-ideas-motherpedia

Being pregnant during winter may be a blessing compared to being heavily pregnant during summer, but once your winter baby comes along you have 18 years of winter birthday parties ahead of you and this is where things can get more challenging.

While summer parties often revolve around the backyard, beach or playground, planning a winter kids party can be more difficult.

Cold temperatures and rain can put a dampener on even the best planned outdoor kids parties, but unless you have a huge house and endless patience, it can seem like the only other option is to pay a fortune for 10 toddlers or pre-schoolers to run around a grubby indoor play centre for two hours.

Believe it or not there are other options for entertaining your baby or toddler and their friends when it’s cold and wintry outside. Winter parties have undergone a bit of a revival lately and with a bit of creativity it is more than possible to put on a fun and memorable kids party, let the little ones burn off some energy and not go insane in the process.

Here are a few of our favourite winter party ideas:

  • Teddy Bear’s Tea party​: Why not put on your own high tea for your little one and their guests? Ask each guest to bring their favourite furry companion, serve up finger food and ‘tea’ in pots and make cute decorations for the table.
  • Detective party​: Encourage the little ones to embrace their inner Sherlock Holmes with a detective party. Create a ‘crime scene’ and plant clues around the house. The first guest to solve the crime wins a prize.
  • Camping​: For a sleepover with a difference, why not take the kids indoor camping? Set up tents in the living room with sleeping bags, turn off the lights and give everyone torches. Serve up camping treats like smores and tell stories around a pretend campfire.
  • Glow in the dark party​: This is a great way to pass those dark winter evenings. Invest in some glow in the dark face paint, get a bunch of glow sticks and turn your home into a magical, glow in the dark wonderland. You can even make glow in the dark play-doh to occupy the little ones and add to the lights-off fun.
  • Treasure hunt party​: Depending on how much space you have, a great way to host an indoor party without it getting too out of hand is to create a scavenger hunt throughout your house. Hide clues, divide the little ones up into groups and have them scour your space for goodies.

Just because it’s cold and grey outside, you don’t have to limit your fun! When it comes to creating the perfect winter party you are only restricted by your imagination. Check out some more winter party ideas along with a list of other must-try winter trends here.

Share This Tweet This Email To Friend
Recent Comments
1 Total Comments
enable says: 2017 11 13
Rating:

I feel a lot more people need to read this, very good info! . Joseph Hayon

View All Comments
Post a Comment
* your email address will not appear

Please enter the word you see in the image below:


Post a Comment
* your email address will not appear

Please enter the word you see in the image below:33343


Your Comment has been posted
Related Articles
Throwing an allergen free party - cover - motherpedia
Careful what you serve!
Read more
party2
Referred to as the 'new Martha Stewart', party planner Kara…
Read more
Cry babies

Dry your eyes!
The newest additions are on their way from the Babies who cry real tears!

Shipping-containers-freight-wallpaper-preview

Latest Tech Used In Shipping Containers
Read how the shipping industry has revolutionised

Motherpedia cover-2

Win 1 set of a 4-book hardcover illustrated boxed set
Barbara Murray’s new 4-book Sound Stories is perfect for parents and educators and could assist with NAPLAN results

Motherpedia cover (4)

Where to celebrate Oktoberfest Australia
Get ready for this celebration!

Motherpedia cover-4

A Fortnight of Foodie Experiences at East Village
A taste of East Village. What's in it for me?

Globber my too fix up cover

We Try: Globber My TOO Fix Up
A scooter that grows with your child

Throw a winning cricket pitch

3 Steps to a Winning Backyard Cricket Pitch
Ex-Adelaide Oval legend curator Les Burdett shares his tips for getting your backyard cricket pitch test match ready this summer

A bike that follows your kids life cycle - motherpedia - cover

A Bike That Follows Your Kids Life Cycle
Check out the Bunzi 2-in-1 gradual balance bike!

Moonlight lifestyle

Moonlight Cinema to bring…
Moonlight Cinema announces brand new Western Sydney venue

Screen shot 2019-11-26 at 8.29.12 am

Your Magical Christmas Wonderland…
Adventure park is about to light up the night sky with its "Christmas Festival of Lights"

Screen shot 2019-11-21 at 11.11.36 am

The Preston Market Gets…
It's time to feel pumped up for the holiday season!

Bruno-kelzer-zqzuigxcvrq-unsplash

Bunnings team members get…
Help raise funds by buying a snag or donating at your local store.