I know every single parent on the planet has said it before…but I’m going to say it anyway.
I can’t believe how fast time goes.
In some ways, it seems like it was just yesterday when my daughter was born.
I blink my eyes and now she’s FIVE.
How did that happen?
My daughter sings “Let It Go” on an hourly basis and constantly pretends to be Elsa, so naturally the theme for her birthday party this year was Frozen.
We decided to have a Frozen inspired birthday party at the park.
The kids were so excited to help make the goodie bags for all their friends!
I made cupcakes with blue frosting to fit in with the Frozen theme.
My daughter had a blast playing outside with her friends at the park!
I’m so grateful for the amazing family and friends we have. They were all so generous by taking time out of their day to help us celebrate. They really made this little girl’s day!
I learned a lot from organizing this party. I had to figure out solutions to issues like these:
- How do I decorate for a Frozen party when I can hardly find any Frozen decorations?
- How do I pull off a party at the park and remember to bring everything that’s needed?
- How can I make this party fun but easy for me to organize so I can sit back and enjoy the party instead of running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off?
Today I’m sharing all the secrets, life hacks, and tips that really helped make this Frozen inspired party at the park fun for everyone.
Frozen merchandise and decorations are very hard to find. I’ve been to several Disney stores and they all say the same thing: Frozen merchandise sells out quickly.
The only merchandise I could find for the party were some paper plates with Anna and Elsa on the front, cups, and tablecloths. I had to get creative.
How To Get The Frozen Feel
Invitations–you can purchase invitations with the Frozen characters on them. Some of these can be expensive, so I chose to make my own.
Play the soundtrack (if everyone’s not totally sick of it by now!)
Food can be tied into the Frozen theme as well. All the cupcakes were blue and the cake had an edible picture of Anna and Elsa.
Incorporate the signature Frozen colors into the decorations as much as you can. Use the fuscia purple and teal blue colors in balloons, napkins and banners and you’ll instantly get a Frozen feel to the party.
Tips For Having A Party At The Park
Since you’re at the park, you’ll have to bring some extra supplies with you. Remember to bring:
- Baby wipes for fast clean up
- Hand sanitizer to clean hands
- Birthday candles and lighter
- Disposable forks, spoons and knives
- Tablecloths
- Napkins
- 3 trashbags: one for gift wrap trash, one for recycling, and one for food trash
- Folding chairs for guests to sit
- Sunscreen
Life hacks to make your next party at the park much easier:
- Cupcakes are more portable than cake and you don’t need a plate and fork to eat
- Serve lots of finger foods so guests can easily eat
- Serve drinks from cans and bottles from a cooler with ice so you don’t need to bring cups
- The day before the party, put the pop cans, juice boxes and bottled water in the fridge the night before so they’re already cold when you put them in the cooler.
- Make sure your backup plan is just as much fun as the park. We don’t always get the weather we hope for, so make sure you have a backup plan that is just as fun as the park.
Do you have any tips on hosting parties? I’d love to hear them!
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These are all grest ideas! If you don’t mind me asking, what was your backup plan?
I’m happy to hear this was helpful! The backup plan was to have the party at our house but thankfully we didn’t have to do that!
Thanks so much for sharing your party tips. I always forget something. Yesterday I had a small party and forgot the salt for the watermelon. lol Your children are beautiful and it looks like the party was a huge hit. Thanks for sharing with Creative Spark Link Party.
Glenna @ My Paper Craze
I am the worst at forgetting important things, so lists like this are a life saver for me! Thanks so much for your sweet words, Glenna!
My little girl loves Frozen, too and her birthday is September so we’re working on a Frozen theme. I love the easy ideas you did for this party and looks like she had lots of fun. Thanks for the reminder to have a back up plan if outside; for my son’s party at the park, we didn’t have a back up plan so we got lucky it didn’t rain. Our weather is fickle here, too! Hopefully, not everyone’s sick of the Frozen soundtrack because we’re going to be playing it at the party also. Beautiful photos!
I hope you guys have a great time at your daughter’s party in September! Glad to see this was helpful for you!
How cute! I am 26 and totally unashamed to admit that I am in love with Frozen! What a cute idea for a party!
~Meaghan from DIYfaerie
That’s awesome Meaghan! There’s no rules saying there is an age limit to Frozen parties so I would totally go for it!
How fun, Carrie! We are having a Frozen themed party for our daughter in a couple of months so this is perfect timing!Her last bday party was at the park too, and it was perfect!! Would love for you to come by on Monday and share this at the link up please 🙂 Btw, she looks like one happy little girl! So sweet!
Sharing ideas that help and inspire others is one of the many reasons I LOVE blogging! I’m so glad to hear this will help with your daughter’s next party! My little girl is a passionate and happy girl and I’m so thankful for her!
Carrie, LOVE the pictures! Great ideas on the party in the park! I will keep this tips in mind. Once had a graduation party in the park; I think the best part is that at then end of the party, you don’t have to clean your house!
I totally agree Jen! Not having to clean the house afterwards is the best part!
I laughed… when I saw your post it was perfectly timed with me singing frozen 🙂 Awesome tips for park fun 🙂
I think it’s impossible to get that song out of your head! It seems like I sing songs from Frozen all day without even trying! Glad you enjoyed the tips–I hope they help!