Two weeks is enough time to plan a cheerful Bluey birthday. Make the decisions that affect ordering first, then leave food prep and room setup until the final days.
This checklist assumes you already know the party date. If you have more time, spread the jobs out. If you have less, combine the first few days and keep the decorations simple.
14 days before: set the basics
Write down four things: guest count, location, budget and party length. These choices guide almost everything else.
For a young child, a two-hour party is often plenty.
Your first checklist:
- Confirm the date and start time.
- Make the guest list.
- Set a spending limit.
- Choose home, a community room or another venue.
- Decide whether the theme will focus on Bluey, Bingo or both.
- Send invitations or follow up with guests.
If you are ordering decorations online, do that now. Leave room for delivery delays and for replacing anything that does not suit the space.
Bluey party pick
Bluey Foil Balloon Bouquet, 5 Piece
Use it where guests will notice it first, and keep the surrounding tableware simple.
13 days before: choose the colour plan
Pick four or five colours and write them at the top of your shopping list. A classic mix is medium blue, pale blue, navy, white and tan. Add orange if Bingo will be part of the setup.
Choose one focal area, such as the wall behind the cake, a photo corner or the dining table. One strong area usually looks better than small items scattered around the house.
Measure the focal wall or table before buying a balloon garland, backdrop or banner.
12 days before: plan food and cake
Decide whether you will serve a meal or snacks. Match the menu to the time of day. A mid-afternoon party can work with fruit, vegetables, crackers, a warm snack and cake. A lunch-hour party needs something more filling.
Ask about allergies or dietary needs and keep ingredient labels for packaged foods.
Choose one cake plan:
- Order a themed cake from a bakery.
- Buy a plain cake and add a topper.
- Make a simple blue cake at home.
- Serve cupcakes with blue and orange frosting.
Bluey party pick
Bluey 49 Inch AirLoonz Foil Balloon
Build one small focal area around it instead of spreading themed pieces across the whole room.
11 days before: choose two or three activities
Plan one active game, one quiet activity and one flexible backup.
Possible activities include:
- Keepy-uppy with an air-filled balloon
- A dance-and-freeze game
- A simple indoor scavenger hunt
- Bluey colouring pages at a craft table
- Musical statues
- A toy or block station for early arrivals
Avoid elimination games that leave young guests sitting and watching.
10 days before: order the essentials
Review what is already in your cupboard before adding items to your cart. You may have a white tablecloth, cake stand, serving trays, tape, scissors or storage bins that fit the plan.
Order the items that define the theme:
- Balloons or a garland kit
- One themed banner, backdrop or foil balloon
- Cake decoration
- Party bags, if using them
- Coordinating plates and napkins
Bluey party pick
Bluey Mini Shape Air-Filled Foil Balloon
Pair it with plain pieces from the party palette for a setup that feels coordinated and easy to use.
Browse the Bluey party supplies collection early enough to compare your options and allow time for delivery.
9 days before: check practical supplies
Check for:
- Tape and removable wall hooks suitable for your surface
- Balloon pump and decorating strip
- Serving utensils
- Extra napkins
- Garbage and recycling bags
- Containers for leftovers
- Candles and a lighter stored safely away from children
- A phone charger or power bank for photos
8 days before: confirm guests
Send a reminder to anyone who has not replied. Include staying parents in the snack and drink count, then add a small buffer.
7 days before: test the setup on paper
Sketch the room, marking food, activities, gifts and coats. Keep walkways clear, move crafts away from food and close doors to off-limit rooms.
Check whether the balloon arch could block a doorway, light switch or heating vent. Move the plan now, not on party morning.
6 days before: buy shelf-stable food
Buy drinks, packaged snacks and baking supplies. Assemble party bags with a few useful or enjoyable items rather than many tiny plastic pieces.
Bluey party pick
Bluey Mini Shape Air-Filled Foil Balloon
Let this carry the character theme, then use solid colours and reusable basics around it.
5 days before: prepare printables and labels
Print signs, activity sheets and food labels. Put them with markers and tape in one labelled box.
4 days before: confirm the cake and deliveries
Check tracking, confirm bakery pickup and inspect delivered items. Sort decorations into backdrop, table, cake and party-bag groups.
3 days before: clean only the useful areas
Clean the entrance, bathroom, kitchen, party room and floors. Clear food and gift surfaces, then move fragile objects and favourite toys.
2 days before: prep decorations and food
Bake cake layers or cupcakes if you are making them yourself. Prepare dips or freezer-friendly foods. Wash serving trays and set aside the utensils you will use.
Assemble banners or backdrop stands. Inflate one balloon from each pack to check the colours and sizing. Wait to inflate the full garland unless you have a safe indoor place to store it.
1 day before: build the room
Set up tables, tablecloths and the photo backdrop. Assemble the air-filled balloon garland and attach it securely. Keep balloons away from heat and supervise children around uninflated or broken balloons.
Prepare food safely, chill drinks and put candles, the lighter and cake knife together in a high, secure spot.
Pack a small party box with tape, scissors, wipes, a marker, spare batteries and pain-free essentials such as bandages.
Party day: keep the schedule loose
Finish fresh food, pick up the cake and put out only what needs to be out. Take photos of the room before guests arrive.
A simple two-hour flow might look like this:
- 0:00,0:20: arrivals and free play
- 0:20,0:45: active game
- 0:45,1:10: food
- 1:10,1:30: quiet activity
- 1:30,1:50: cake and singing
- 1:50,2:00: party bags and goodbye
If the children are happily playing, do not stop them to protect the schedule.
After the party: make cleanup easier
Put leftovers away first, then deal with rubbish and recycling. Leave non-urgent decorations until the room is calm. Save any reusable ribbons, stands or plain decorations in a labelled box.
Write down what worked, including popular games and leftover food quantities.
Frequently asked questions
Is two weeks enough time to plan a Bluey party?
Yes. Order the main decorations first, keep the menu manageable and focus on one decorated area. A clear guest count and budget will prevent most last-minute problems.
When should I order party supplies?
Order as early in the two-week window as possible. Check estimated delivery dates, inspect items when they arrive and keep a simple backup plan for anything essential.
How many games do I need for a two-hour children’s party?
Two planned activities and one backup are usually enough. Free play, food and cake fill more time than many hosts expect.
Should I assemble a balloon garland the night before?
You can assemble an air-filled garland the night before if you can store it indoors away from heat, pets and sharp objects. Follow the instructions supplied with the balloons and decorating accessories.
What should I do first on party day?
Finish food that needs refrigeration or heating, check the cake and candles, then take photos of the decorated room. After that, clear the entrance and give yourself a few quiet minutes before guests arrive.
Shimmer & Confetti is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bluey or its rights holders.
Shop the Bluey party edit
Use one or two licensed focal pieces, then finish the room with coordinating blue, orange and cream details. These picks are available in the Bluey party supplies collection.
Bluey party pick
Bluey Foil Balloon Bouquet, 5 Piece
Place it near the cake or main backdrop so the theme reads clearly without matching every item.
Bluey party pick
Bluey 49 Inch AirLoonz Foil Balloon
Use it where guests will notice it first, and keep the surrounding tableware simple.
Bluey party pick
Bluey Mini Shape Air-Filled Foil Balloon
Build one small focal area around it instead of spreading themed pieces across the whole room.
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