6 Affordable Kids Birthday Party Ideas That Will Keep Them Entertained, for under $50.00
Whether you love planning kids birthday parties or dread them every year, you know that they can be exhausting, time consuming and expensive. But when your little princess is turning six and she wants to have a princess themed party, of course you start planning! Here are 6 easy to plan, affordable princess birthday party ideas that will keep kids entertained, for under $50.00:
1) Let the kids Dress up as princesses
One thing is for sure, kids who love princesses LOVE dressing up like princesses. Step 1: Get supplies. Princess tiaras and princess wands are a must have. Rings, bracelets and necklaces can also be a great addition. If you’re feeling brave and don’t mind the clean up, feather boas are a ton of fun. Make sure you have enough for everyone in your party so they all feel included. If you are in Canada, you can find all of these items at either Dollarama or Party City.
If you want to get a little more fancy, you can offer everyone a princess dress also. Princess dresses are always expensive but you don't need to spend too much! You can find cheap dress-up clothes for kids on buy and sell groups, online platforms like Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace. Moms are often eager to get rid of princess costumes that their children have grown out of.
If you have enough time in advance, look at websites like DHGate or AliExpress and order a bulk set of princess dresses. Most sell for approximately $10.00 so it’s perfect if you are inviting 4 other princesses to the party.
Price: $20.00-$50.00
2) Watch Princess movies
Set up a princess movie theater with the help of your kids. Have cupcakes, ice cream, chips, fruit punch or any other finger food they like for snacks. Popcorn and juice boxes are on sale at most supermarkets, so you can't go wrong there! Pass out blankets and pillows to everyone so they feel like royalty while watching their favorite princesses.
Let the birthday child choose the first movie. For the second movie, have the birthday child select a list of three and have the other kids vote on which one they'd like to watch. This way the birthday child still feels special and the other guests feel included. Disney + has a $11.99/month membership. You can sign up for the party and then cancel your membership. Your membership will continue for the full month, even after you cancel so be sure to cancel right after you pay so you don’t forget.
Price: $11.99
3) Put on some princess music and throw a dance party.
Put princess music on and have the kids dance, sing, play games, or do whatever they want. For a princess-themed party, include pink for decorations such as balloons.
This works as both an indoor and an outdoor activity but you will need to make sure that there's enough space for everyone!
Price: FREE
4) Make crowns out of paper plates, construction paper and glue sticks (decorate them!)
Pre-cut a circle in the centre of enough paper plates for everyone. make princess crowns, cover with construction paper and glue on ribbons or other decorative items.
This is a great craft for kids of all ages because it requires no cutting skills!
For an extra princess-y touch, add glitter while you're gluing (just be aware that this will get everywhere
You can find these supplies at Dollarama or any craft store.
Price: $30.00-$50.00
5) Makeovers
If your little princess is always getting into your makeup, why not allow them to have some fun on their birthday by putting out some makeup? Hang a mirror sideways on the wall using the removable 3M mounting strips that don't leave marks (You can find them at any hardware store) and put a table up against that mirror that is filled with blush, eyeshadow and lipstick for each child (This can also be purchased at the dollar store). Cotton pads work great as applicators.
This requires a lot of supervision as you don't want kids using their lipstick or applicators on each other as this can spread germs.
Price: $30.00-$50.00
6) Have a REAL princess make a virtual appearance
Many princess party companies offer pre-recorded and 20-minute live virtual video chats for under $50.00.
This is great for the kids who want to meet their favorite princesses without traveling to visit them and a lot more cost-friendly!
Bibbity Bobbity Princess Parties offers Elsa, Anna, Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Moana, Jasmine, Elena of Avalor, Unicorn Princess and Barbie. The princess will read a princess book, sing a princess song, perform magic and, of course, sing Happy Birthday.
The new online booking system means that you can see real-time availability, book, pay and confirm all within a few minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Price: $69.00 and up.
No matter which option you choose, your child is sure to have a wonderful time. Combine all 5 options for a fantastic day of Princess Party fun!