Dinosaur Birthday Party Theme Activities: Ages 4-12

One great thing about a dinosaur birthday party is that the theme is enjoyed by a large age range. Kids from 4 to 12 are fascinated with dinosaurs, making this a great option where you have a mix of ages. Apart from the dinosaur party trimmings like decorations, plates and dinosaur balloons, we like to offer dinosaur-related activities that will get kids engaged while thrilling them with surprises. A dinosaur theme party offers lots of ways to get kids involved in the fossil action.

Consider taking kids on a fictitious dinosaur hunt or expedition. Arm them with temporary dinosaur tattoos and binoculars and go on the hunt for dinosaurs. The hike ends in a sandbox or other area where you’ve hidden dinosaur “eggs” or “fossils,” that kids can keep as prizes. You may bury things like large dinosaur “eggs” with a dinosaur figurine inside. Award the junior paleontologists for their awesome discoveries and hard work!

Most kids have a favorite type of dinosaur. Cookie decorating is a great indoor party activity so with a Dinosaur Cookie Cutter, you can create a variety of dinosaur shapes, letting kids pick their favorites to decorate and eat. You may also reserve some dinosaur cookies for goodie bags.

Kids also love watching dinosaurs grow with magically expanding dinosaur figures. Called Grow Your Own Dinosaurs, all you need is a tub of water. Have kids place the small dinosaurs in water and see them grow larger before their very eyes.

Older dinosaur enthusiasts will love this Dinosaur Skeleton Assembly Kit as a party activity or favor.

We have always loved pinatas and a dinosaur pinata like this
“Little Dino 21″” Pinata”is a really fun way to celebrate a dinosaur birthday. Fill the pinata with gummy dinosaur candies.

Fun Birthday Party Cake Candles For All Styles

I can’t get over the options you have in birthday candles today. Today’s bright, thematic, crowd-pleasing birthday candles are a far cry for the waxy little twigs we used to use back when we carefully counted those things.

How do you like these Birthday Girl Pick Candles (12), a set of 12 pink candles that spell out the words “birthday girl” on a cake. (There’s a sweet birthday boy version in blue as well). The candle wicks sit at the top of each letter, generating gorgeous light that makes for a stunning birthday cake presentation.  These birthday candles are so photogenic, you’ll capture some wonderful memories of the birthday girl blowing out the candles.

Molded character candles are a kids’ favorite.  If you’re having a cartoon theme birthday party, you’re sure to find related character candles like Sesame Street or Dora.   We also loved these pink Princess Candles (4) that are just the right candle addition to princess birthday cupcakes. Each candle is a cute pink crown that will be adored by the princesses.  These can get pricey, but they’re unique and worth keeping.

For both kids and adults, we loved the color possibilities in these . It’s these small, inexpensive details that can tie a party theme together and reinforce the experience.  Say you’re having a gold-theme party, why not use these
Gold Cake Candles (16) They are similar your standard 2 1/2 inch high birthday cake candles but they come in fabulous colors like gold and lime green.  Another advantage to this type of candles is that it is easy to light one from the other.  So, rather than fumbling with matches or burning your finger as you try to light them all, you can use one candle to light the others.

But in the end, who can resist these fat, adorable wax number candles like the Blue #2 Molded Candle that always brings smiles and good wishes.

Awesome Robot Birthday Cakes

Looking for robot birthday cake ideas? Here’s an amazing array of robot birthday cakes at botropolis, some friendly, others that seem to be seeking world domination.   You’ll find an R2-D2, Dalek, and our favorite, the robot donut birthday cake impaled with candles.   Who doesn’t love robots?!  A robot birthday party is great for both kids and retro-loving adults.  Consider having vintage robot battle movies playing on silent in the background.  Kitschy and fun!

20 Awesome Robot Cakes, 2 Extreme Fails | botropolis.com.

Birthday Cakes by Mail: Mail Order Bakeries Save Birthdays

Receiving a birthday cake or cupcakes by mail can be a really wonderful  surprise!  Many top-quality bakeries specialize in mail order birthday treats, usually shipped overnight with dry ice.  You’ll find some incredibly special designs that will dazzle the recipient.  If a birthday gathering is taking place, try to subtly find out how many people there will be so everyone gets to sample.

If you think there might already be a birthday cake where you’re sending the gift, decorated cookies, brownies or other sweets pack and ship beautifully and make a great gift.

Here are just a few shops known for their accommodating birthday requests throughout the country.

We Take the Cake has gorgeous oversized cupcakes.

Zingerman’s, purveyors of all foods yummy, offers this delightful birthday cake, shipped frozen.

Black Hound NY offers beautiful gourmet gift baskets with cookie assortments, truffles, spiced nuts and chocolate almond bark to die for.

Kids Bday Cakes: Amazing Birthday Cake Ideas and Inspiration

You won’t be lacking in birthday cake inspiration once you check out these inventive birthday cakes.   From a snake made out of cupcakes garnished with m&m’s, to a rocketship that shoots red licorice flames, there are some gorgeous and fairly straightforward options.  We loved the pizza birthday cake that looks like a Chicago style deep dish pizza.  On it, white chocolate shavings create the “cheese” and chocolate truffles serve as “meatballs.”  We love.

Each featured birthday cake comes with ingredients, recipe, detailed instructions and a much-needed diagram.

31 Incredible Birthday Cake Ideas – Parenting.com.