INSIDE: How to easily host a kids half birthday party at home in your backyard with lots of fun DIY birthday party ideas.
We had a birthday party in our house the other day. No, it has not been an entire calendar year since the last birthday. And no, we are not turning a whole number older.
This was a celebration to mark the fact that it’s been a total of six months since we turned a new age. And because it’s been a half year since my little guy turned 4.0, we just had to celebrate his turning 4.5!
I mean, who can’t use half of a birthday party mid-way through the year? Here’s how to throw a half birthday in 1/2 the time but with all 100% of whole fun!
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How to Easily Host a Kids Half Birthday Party
I love myself a theme! A theme makes it so much easier to brainstorm and create around. It controls the creative chaos that would definitely ensure if I was given free [birthday] rein! So given the nature of this party – “halfsies” – I played up the 1/2 theme all the way from decor to activities to yummy treats.
With the exception of purchasing some store-bought cake mix, this party was put together with materials I had at home…in half the time.
How to Host a Fun Kids Half Birthday Party in 1/2 the Time!
Decor
I created a simple “Happy 1/2!” banner from birthday scrapbook cardstock and craft twine.
I used this to decorate the party table. I complimented this half birthday banner with a 1/2 plastic table covering.
Half Party Hats
I saved a few yogurt cups in the days leading up to this par-tay in order to make my Half Party Hats. See how I made them here!
How to Throw Half Birthday Party Celebration for Kids
I’m a fan of children birthday parties that have activities. And hosting a half party in my backyard is no exception!
Create 1/2 a Masterpiece
What easier activity is there for kids than arts-n-crafts?
Create a simple faux frame out of scrapbook paper and insert half of a blank canvas. Let the half party-goers went to town by creating a 1/2 masterpiece.
It might have been half the creative work, but it was still 100% the fun!
Half Hopscotch
Burn some [half] birthday energy with a game of 1/2 Hopscotch made with sidewalk chalk!
Half Cupcakes
What birthday isn’t complete with at least some yummy treat, even if it’s merely half the size? We capped off this half-of-an-event with some 1/2 cupcakes served on half paper plates.
Whether it’s been a full-blown year or just a mere six months, why not throw a half birthday party just because?! There’s always a good reason for some [half] cupcakes and some [1/2] hats!
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How cute! I wonder if i’m too old to have a half-birthday party? 🙂 I love it!
I don’t think we are ever too old for a half (or quarter) birthday party! Thanks for stopping by.
Wow!! This is such an amazing idea!! I love all the half things in the party! Its super crazy and cute!! 🙂
Thanks! The kids had a fun time. Any excuse for a party, right?!
So funny, I’m sure he loved it! Can’t let my kids know about this, though, or else I’ll be throwing monthly birthdays parties in no time!
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How fun is this! I love your half theme and all the half activities. I have a sweet spot for half birthdays. I used to celebrate half birthdays as a kid because my birthday is in January and I always wished for a summer party. Very creative!
This is such a fun idea. My kids are obsessed with their half birthdays, and would love a fun way to celebrate. I love all of the half stuff, like the half cupcakes. We will definitely have to do something half fun for their next half bdays!
Thanks! Any excuse for a party, right?!
What a fun idea! I love this! Thank you for sharing at Celebrate It!