No Boring Birthdays: 26 Fun Ideas for Your Big Bash!

     1). Kick it off with the right invites: Pick a party theme and design your invitations to match. Use a bold colour scheme and an attention-grabbing font. Include cheerful pictures, and don’t forget to add your information for guests to send their RSVP.

     2). Setting the scene with delightful decor: String up faerie lights all around to add some whimsy and softness.

     3). Build a balloon arch: Forget about those helium-filled, boring balloons on strings. For your party, you’re going to want to construct a bold balloon arch! Balloon arches are a fun twist on basic balloons. All you really need is a support frame, a weighted base (use water bags or bags of sand), and a bunch of balloons of course! You’ll be able to assemble a decorative display and dazzle your guests with your creativity.

     4). Make a customized playlist: Get your groove going! Pick your favourite party tunes that will get everyone’s feet moving and grooving all night.

     5). Amazing appetizers: Any good appetizer spread needs a good crunch. Offer partygoers a plate of crudites. Typically composed of raw veggies, this platter will be so colourful and fun. Bright bell peppers and vibrant carrots will make this meal pop. You can customize some different dipping sauces to really add some zing and zest.

     6). Serve up fabulous food: Serve a buffet of all your favourite foods. Offer a variety of different options from meat and seafood, to vegan, accompanied by delectable side dishes. Let your attendees fill their plates and watch them go back for seconds or even thirds! Be sure to save room for dessert.

     7). The ultimate Hydration Station: Set up a stylish water station. Use large glass water dispensers that have a spout for easy pouring. Fill up your water dispenser and garnish it with a batch of sliced fruit to naturally add flavor. Use fun and fruity combinations like sweet strawberry-kiwi, tangy raspberry-orange, or a refreshing lemon-lime. The fresh fruit will give your water station such an elegant look.

     8). Use silly straws: Give out silly straws to make slurping more fun! Guests will get a kick out of gulping down water and soft drinks through a twisty-turny-silly-straw! Make sure you spring for the ones with a double loop-de-loop.

     9). Pass out the props: Pass out noisemakers, kazoos, pointy party hats, musical maracas - anything to celebrate your big bash in style.

     10). Games galore: Party games are always a super fun addition to any gathering. Put out a limbo pole and see who can go the lowest! Your Hissi friends may have a slight advantage here! We won’t talk about the time Captain Threelegs entered the 3-legged race…

     11). Set up a movie screen: Get an outdoor projector and have a funny movie playing on a big screen. This is great even if it’s just for background noise. Pass the popcorn, please!

     12). Judge a friendly challenge: Have fun with a lighthearted contest. See who can style the wackiest hairdo in under three minutes, or who can blow the biggest bubblegum bubble. The judges will deliberate and award a prize to the winners.

     13). Strike a pose: Rent a photo booth for your Neofriends to make some lasting memories from the party. Include some quirky props, like big fluffy moustaches and silly sunglasses. Smile and say “Quadruple Fudge Cheese!”

     14). Jewelry making: Put a jewelry station in place for guests to make bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Offer all different kinds of charms so there is something for everyone. From bright green Slorg and Mortog charms, to enchanting Faerie Paint Brush charms, to vibrant Rainbow Pool charms, everyone will enjoy these trinkets! Include some sweets for dessert lovers to fashion a candy necklace to wear and snack on.

     15). A plump Pinata: Anyone who has been brushing up on their Kass Basher skills will love the pinata. Stuff it to the brim with candy and confetti so when it bursts open, a barrage of goodies comes cascading down!

     16). Sand art: You know those bottles of sand you get as a souvenir from Mystery Island? Well now you can create your own! Choose any colour of sand you like and layer it to make vivid designs. Pick out different shapes bottles for a special looks your Neofriends will love.

     17). Hand out raffle tickets: Even better than the Neopian Lottery! Draw a name every half hour and give out a prize to the lucky winner.

     18). Borovan and paint station: Sip a strong mug of borovan while you paint a self portrait, or a breathtaking landscape. Get extra messy by using finger paint, or should I say, paw paint!

     19). Arrange a scavenger hunt: All ages will love a scavenger hunt! Come up with a list of items to be found. You can even designate a task that says, “Take a picture with the party host!” A clever way to be able to interact with all of your guests as they approach you for a fun photo op!

     20). Cupcake-eating contest: See who can scarf down their cupcake the quickest! The winner gets a prize (along with an intense sugar rush).

     21). Quiet Corner: Establish a Quiet Corner where your Neofriends can choose a book to read. You do have to really know your audience to pull this idea off - so if your Neofriends are bookworms, this would be a big hit! This is a great way to digest and relax after that cupcake-eating contest.

     22). Giant bowling set: Lost City Lanes fans will be thrilled about this one. An oversized bowling set on the lawn is fun for everyone. Just make sure you set it up on level ground, or else your pins will go tumbling down in between frames.

     23). Decorate tie dye shirts: Remember the Dip & Dye Neggs from last spring? This is the same idea, except the canvas is a white shirt. Spiral or scrunch your shirt, mix up your dye and then apply! Each design will be unique to the creator. Super easy and super fun - plus, you get to take your psychedelic shirt home with you.

     24). Dress down the dessert: Make pull apart cupcakes in lieu of an ordinary sheet cake. Make any shape you want - giant numbers, letters - you name it. Ice the cupcakes all together and then let your guests grab and go! No knife or fork required, and you won’t have to worry about serving uneven cake slices.

     25). Give away goodie bags: Assemble fun-filled goodie bags for guests to take home as a memento of a great time. Load up the bags with candy, stickers, bubble wands, pencils, a bookmark, or a tiny plush toy.

     26). Sending thank you cards: Follow up with a heartfelt thank you note to show gratitude for the gifts you received. A handwritten note would be best. Pick out special stationary to use and send it off promptly after the party.

     These ideas will make it an exciting birthday bash to remember - long after the last cupcake has been eaten! Happy Birthday, Neopets!