Shake off your winter blues with a great March birthday party. While the weather can be a little too chilly and unpredictable to host an all-outdoor party, there are many great indoor activities to keep your party guests entertained. If you can catch a warm March day, you just might be able to plan for some outdoor activities. Just make sure you have some indoor games planned too, just in case you get the worst of the weather. Think about incorporating spring themes, colors and décor accents and you’ll have a great March bash in no time.
Invitations
Anyone you invite to your birthday party will glad to see bright spring colors and bold patterns on your March birthday invitation. A little girls’ March birthday invitation would look perfect with cherry blossom or polka dot patterns in shades of pink, purple or yellow. And a little boy’s birthday invitation looks great in bold stripes and shades of blue and green. Spring sports are starting around this time in school so you might want to center your invitations and activities on your birthday kid’s favorite sport, too.
For grown up parties, March is perfect for an Irish-themed party. St. Patrick would be so proud of your green themed party invitations and décor. March also marks when Daylight Savings Time starts for most. If you’re celebrating your birthday during this time, add an extra hour for a funny gag and another 60 minutes of celebrating.
Games
March birthdays don’t have to be dull on account of the weather. No need to feel like you’re stuck inside just because it might be chilly. If you’re planning some outdoor games, just make sure to note that on your birthday invitations so they can dress for it.
Outdoor sports and games like kickball, baseball or soccer are great fun, but if your game is called on account of weather, have a backup plan. An interactive video game might be a nice treat if you’re stuck inside.
Menu
Your theme might dictate your menu and foods you’ll serve but if not, design your menu around some fun seasonal items. If you’re sticking with an Irish theme, don’t forget the corned beef and potatoes. While March is springy, the chill in the air might force you to put some warm hearty items on the menu, too. For kids, fun stuff like mac and cheese, pizza and burgers are always in season. Try a ‘make-your-own’ burger, pizza or mac and cheese bar with fin fixings like pepperoni, pickles, mushrooms, cheeses or tomatoes and you’ve just upped the fun factor quite a bit. This can be just as fun for grown-ups, too. Or pick some fruits and include a hearty beef or chicken dish for a more traditional menu. Fruity drinks like strawberry mint lemonade can be a big hit, too.
March is a great time for a fun spring party. Lots of spring themes and colors can lend style to your décor and birthday invitations to cure you and your guests of your spring fever.
