How to plan a kids birthday party

We know just how stressful planning a kids birthday party can be, which is why we are here to help make the process as smooth and simple as possible! Pull together the best birthday bash ever for your little one, with our party planning checklist.

• Choose a kid’s party package
• Find a venue
• Pick a date and book online or with our team
• Pick a theme
• Send out party invitations
• Leave the rest to your dedicated party host!

1. Choose a party package

Whether your youngster is wanting a bowling birthday party or they’re a laser tag lover – our birthday packages include a variety of activities to choose from! We have a selection of packages ranging in price, designed to suit your budget. For more affordable birthday parties, the Bronze Kids Parties is now on offer at the lowest party price yet, starting from $38pp.

Choose from our range of party packages to get started on planning an unforgettable birthday bash!

What's included?

• Choice of Kingpin activities including laser tag, bowling, escape rooms and more
• A yummy kids meal and drink
• A dedicated party host
• Arrivals drinks for the parents of the birthday child
• Access to timeplay for selected games
• 500x tickets for the birthday child
• 200x tickets for the rest of the partiers
• Goodie bags
• Party decorations and party crowns for the group
• And more!

Please note these inclusions vary depending on the type of package, see our kids party page to find out exactly what is included in each package.

2. Find a birthday venue near you

Now that you’ve chosen your preferred package, explore our different Kingpin locations to choose the best kids birthday party venue near you – once you have selected your venue make sure to check which activities they have available.

3. Pick a date and book your party

So, that’s the venue and the birthday package chosen, next up is to pick the best date to celebrate on and then book your party slot! You can either book online by selecting the ‘book now’ feature on our party packages, or contact the team directly at your chosen venue.

If you have any questions, contact the Fun Kings team on 1300 814 214 or check out our FAQs.

4. Pick a birthday party theme

Birthday themes are completely optional, but they certainly add to the fun! It’s also hard to resist when there’s so many great party themes out there to choose from. Get the party gang dressed up with some of the most popular kids birthday themes below:

• Favourite movie characters party
• Dinosaur party
• Under the sea party
• Fairy party
• Superhero party
• Jungle party

The options are endless - just think of all those fantastic costume snapshots that your youngster can look back on with friends in years to come!

5. Sent out invites

Now this part is super easy! Kingpin now offer a new RSVP party feature, which allows you to simply send a birthday invitation over via email to the parents of the partiers invited. They can then RSVP with dietary requirements, and any additional notes online, enabling you to easily keep track of your invite list.

6. Leave the rest to your party hosts!

That’s right – put your feet up and let the party hosts take over! Your dedicated party hosts are on-hand to guarantee fun for the partiers and a stress-free experience for the parents, as they run the kids party from start to finish.

Whether you’re super organised or have had to plan at the very last minute, Kingpin party bookings can be made as late as 3 business days beforehand providing there is an available slot left at your chosen venue. Book online now or contact us for more information.