Planning a Batman Theme Birthday Party

Holy Batman! Planning a themed birthday party for your child can be very fun and very challenging. This article will give you some tips and tricks for planning your very own Batman themed party.

Batman Party Invitations
Once you've decided on a Batman theme, you'll need to send out some invitations to your child's friends. You can purchase pre-made invitations and just fill them out, but you'll have more fun engaging your child to help make your own.

DIY: Batman Logo Birthday Party Invitations
You'll need black cardstock (heavy duty paper), yellow cardstock, pencil, white or yellow gel pens, glue, and envelopes large enough to fit the finished invitations.

1. Cut the yellow cardstock into a rectangle that will just fit inside the envelope. You want to make the rectangle as large as you can.

2. Trace a Batman logo shape onto the black cardstock using the pencil. If you can't remember what the logo looks like, just do a Google search for the logo.

3. Download an example and use it for your pattern piece.

4. Cut out the black Batman logo and glue it to the yellow rectangle.

5. Write out the birthday party details using the white or yellow gel pen. You may want to test the pens first to make sure they are bright enough to contrast with the black paper. Remember to include all the important party details such as who, when, and where.

6. Insert the completed invitation into the envelope, address the envelope, add stamp, and mail!

Purchase Batman Birthday Party Supplies
To make the atmosphere worthy of the Dark Knight, make sure you purchase co-coordinating party supplies from your local party supply store or from an online retailer such as Birthday Direct.

Choose matching party plates, napkins, cups, and noisemakers. Order some Mylar balloons that you can have filled with helium at a local retailer.

If you cannot find Batman balloons locally or don't want to order them online, make your own!

DIY: Batman Party Balloons
You'll need to purchase blue, yellow, red, and black latex balloons. Purchase enough balloons to decorate your party space. You'll also need a black indelible marker, glue, and silver glitter.

1. Have the balloons filled with helium at a local store.

2. Draw the Batman logo on the red, blue, and yellow balloons using the black marker. Be sure to press lightly so you don't pop the balloons. Bam!

3. You can choose to leave the black balloons plain or add a Batman logo to the balloons using glue. Then, sprinkle the silver glitter to cover the glue and shake off the excess.

Give Batman Party Goody Bags
Goody bags are given to each child who attends the birthday party. Assemble your goody bags using pre-printed bags or boxes or you can make your own. Stuff the goody bags with Batman toys such as foam gliders, stickers, pencils, or candies. You can find these items at a good party store or online.

DIY: Batman Birthday Party Boxes
You'll need to visit your local craft store to purchase a few supplies. Buy enough plain cardboard treat boxes for every party guest. Purchase Batman themed stamps, stickers, or scrap booking paper. You'll also need glue and colored markers.

Have your child help to decorate these treat boxes by adding the embellishments randomly to each treat box. Be sure to write each child's name on the box so there will be no confusion or tears when it is time to leave the party.

If you cannot find Batman logo merchandise to stuff inside these party boxes, just add generic party toys and candies. The kids will still love them!

Order a Batman Cake
Place a call to your local bakery at least a week in advance of the party. Most bakeries can make character cakes so inquire about the pricing for a Batman cake. Chances are you will be able to purchase one for a reasonable price.

Once the party has started, let the boys enjoy watching Batman cartoons or a Batman movie. Serve cake and ice cream and have fun!