Planning a birthday party for your child can be exciting, but finding the right activity, venue and entertainment can sometimes feel like a lot of work. If you’re looking for children’s parties in Belfast why not choose something a little different this year?
At Makes & Bakes, we specialise in fun, creative and hands-on children’s party activities that give children something exciting to do — and something they can take home at the end.
From slime making and bath bombs to arts and crafts, our workshops are designed to make children’s birthday parties memorable, creative and as stress-free as possible for parents.
Creative Children’s Parties Belfast
Not every child wants a traditional party with soft play, party games or an entertainer. Creative parties are a fantastic alternative for children who love making, designing and getting stuck into something new.
Our children’s party workshops in Belfast and across Northern Ireland give every guest the opportunity to create their own unique project.
Depending on the age of your guests and the type of party you’re planning, you can choose from activities including:
- Slime making
- Bath bomb making
- Arts and crafts
- Candle art
- T-shirt decorating
- Cupcake decorating
- Chocolate art
- Pottery and ceramic decorating
- Themed craft activities
Activities can also be tailored to suit your child’s interests or the theme of their birthday party.
Slime Parties Belfast
Slime parties are one of our most popular choices for children’s birthday parties.
Children can make their own stretchy slime before choosing colours, glitter and other fun additions to personalise their creation. At the end of the workshop, everyone gets to take their slime home in a resealable container.
Our slime workshops are suitable for children aged five and over, with younger children able to participate when supported by an adult.
We also take the stress out of the mess. We’ve run lots of slime workshops and have developed ways to keep the activity as tidy as possible. We recommend a hard-floor area and that children wear old clothes, just in case.
Bath Bomb Parties
For something a little different, why not let your guests make their own bath bombs?
Our bath bomb workshops are suitable for children aged four and over. Each child can personalise their bath bomb with colours, scents, glitter and other seasonal ingredients.
It’s not just a fun birthday activity — children can also learn about the science behind bath bombs and chemical reactions while they’re creating them.
Best of all, everyone gets to take their creation home.
Arts and Crafts Birthday Parties
If you’re searching for children’s birthday party ideas in Belfast that allow children to be creative, our arts and crafts workshops are a great option.
We have a wide range of craft activities suitable for different ages and party themes. Depending on the event, children can create things such as:
- Decorative ceramics
- Wooden crafts
- Masks
- Mirrors
- Keyrings
- Magnets
- T-shirts
- Bags
- Puppets
- Seasonal decorations
We can also theme activities around your child’s birthday. Whether they love animals, superheroes, princesses, unicorns, dinosaurs or something completely different, let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll help you choose an activity.
We Bring the Party to You
One of the biggest advantages of booking a Makes & Bakes party is that you don’t necessarily need to find a specialist party venue.
We can bring our workshops to your chosen venue.
That could be your home, a community hall, school, leisure centre or another suitable venue.
This makes organising a children’s party in Belfast much easier, particularly if you already have somewhere in mind.
If you don’t have a venue, we can also help point you towards suitable local venues where you can hire a space for your party.
How to Choose the Right Children’s Party Activity
With so many children’s party ideas available in Belfast, it can be difficult to decide what will work best.
Here are a few things to consider:
Think about the children’s ages
Different activities suit different age groups. For example, our bath bomb and craft activities are suitable from around four years old, while slime is generally recommended for children aged five and over. Our candle art workshop is better suited to children aged seven and over.
Consider the group size
Think about how many children will be attending and whether your chosen venue has enough space for everyone to sit comfortably and create their projects.
Choose something they can take home
A party activity becomes even more memorable when children get to take their creation home.
Whether it’s slime, a bath bomb, a decorated ceramic item or a piece of artwork, guests leave with something they’ve made themselves.
Pick a theme
A themed party can make everything feel more special. Your decorations, invitations, cake and party activity can all work together around the same theme.
At Makes & Bakes, many of our craft activities can be adapted to fit your party theme.
Why Choose a Creative Birthday Party?
Creative parties aren’t just about keeping children entertained.
They give children the opportunity to experiment, make decisions and use their imagination. There’s also something particularly rewarding about watching children proudly show off something they’ve created themselves.
For parents, they can provide an alternative to the usual children’s party options while still keeping everyone busy and entertained.
And because we supply the materials and lead the activity, you don’t have to spend hours researching craft supplies or figuring out how to run the activity yourself.
Children’s Parties Belfast & Across Northern Ireland
Although we’re based in Belfast, our party workshops can be brought to venues across Northern Ireland.
So whether you’re planning a birthday party in Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Bangor, Carrickfergus or elsewhere in Northern Ireland, get in touch with Makes & Bakes to see how we can help.
Our aim is simple: fun, creative parties that children love and parents don’t have to stress over.
Book a Children’s Party in Belfast
Ready to plan something a little different for your child’s birthday?
Take a look at our range of creative workshops and choose the activity that sounds most exciting for your group. If you’re not sure which workshop would be best, get in touch and tell us your child’s age, number of guests and any ideas you already have.
We’ll help you find an activity that’s suitable for your party.
Looking for children’s parties in Belfast? Get in touch with Makes & Bakes today to start planning a fun and creative birthday party your child and their friends will remember.
