For late October birthdays, a costume party is a fab and fun idea that offers lots of possibilities for creativity. To offer a little inspiration, here are some party ideas for a super 1st birthday costume party.
There are plenty of themed invitations, from general costumes to superheroes to princesses and everything in between. Choose from your fave to convey the tone of the party. (Shutterfly)
From the costumes to the birthday cake, we love a good monster theme for an October birthday. (Images found on Beyond the Buzzer, via Instragram @pjfamilyfirst)
Encourage little guests and their parents to dress in their choice of costume, have a mini parade, and then have prizes for best, most creative, etc, in addition to party favors for everyone. (Health Happiness Home blog)
Not all treat bags have to include candy – even at Halloween – to be loved. These homemade play dough bags are sure to be a huge hit. (One Krieger Chick)
Add a coordinating mask or hat to these 1st birthday shirts to create an easy (and comfortable) birthday outfit – or give as a gift. (Shown: Growing Gators, Superhero, and Jungle Giraffe 1st birthday shirts)
Have you ever thrown a birthday costume party?