Kids' Birthday Parties information, articles and advice

KATIE CARLIN Sydney’s iconic Luna Park is famous for their rides, views, carnival atmosphere and the giant, open-mouthed face that marks its entrance. But there is also another experience on offer that you may not have heard about – birthday parties.

Throw a vintage farm party

First birthday party: Baby elephant theme

Birthday tears for Richie's daughter

Makeover party

More girls' party themes

Boys' Party Themes

Throw an UP themed birthday party

Livia Gamble Take inspiration from the movie Up for your child's next birthday party - we show you how.

Party at Luna Park

Party up the creek

A crackin' good construction party

Space party

More boys' party themes...

Party Preparation

Seven years of Suri

Seven years ago today recently engaged superstars, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes welcomed their first and only daughter together, Suri Cruise, into the world.

Which celebrity kids celebrate their birthday this month?

Feeling the kids' party pressure?

Mother bakes snake cake for daughter's birthday, cake goes viral

Party planning tips for parents

Party Invitations

Girls' first birthday invitations

To start the first birthday celebrations off here is a sweet first birthday invitation for your little angel's big day.

Boys' first birthday invitations

Pirate party invitation

Pretty pinstripe party invitations

Groovin' music party invitations

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Party Games

Balloon party games

Staff writers What’s a party without balloons, and lots of them. Here are a few different games to play at your kids party.

Pirate party games

Hula Hoop games

Pass the parcel

Celebrity Heads

Chinese Whispers

Marco Polo

Murder winks

Musical chairs

Awkward Christmas photos

More party games...

First Birthday

Happy first birthday, Essential Kids!

It's Essential Kids' 1st birthday, and we'd like to share our best moments, and give you the opportunity to win a family trip to Hawaii.

First Birthday: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

My first children's birthday cake

A first birthday party

Party Food

Arancini with mozzarella and ragu

Jill Dupleix These fried risotto balls stuffed with a little extra something are loved by young and old, are easy to make and are a good way to use leftovers. Make more risotto than you need. Refrigerate the leftovers overnight, then roll the rice into balls, coat in beaten egg and breadcrumbs, and pan fry, bake or deep fry.

Raspberry and banana 'icecream'

Salted caramel macarons

Vanilla Cupcakes with Swiss Buttercream

Pigs In Blankets

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Birthday cakes

Show us your party!

Hundreds of you have shared your birthday cake creations and now you can show us the rest of your party too! From the decorations and party food to the games and party favours – if you threw it we want to see it!

Hey, that's my daughter's cake!

We asked you to share your birthday cake photos, and you sent them in by the dozen.

Share your birthday cake photos!

Have you created a baked masterpiece, or perhaps a kitchen disaster, in an effort to celebrate your child's birthday? Share your photos here and see your name up in lights!

Hey, that's my son's cake!

Take a look at these fantastic creations you submitted for the boys.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar party

A creative twist on an old favourite, it's the Very Hungry Caterpillar like you have never seen him before - all decked out on a cake for Amelia's first birthday!