Planning a Race Car Theme Birthday Party

Race cars are very popular among boys and many children would love to have a race car themed birthday party. If you are the parent of a race car lover, you may be wondering how to plan for a race car themed party. This article will provide you with a few ideas to get your race car party off to a fast start . . . ready, set, go!

Pick a Party Location

If you have a family fun center in your town with little race cars or go-karts, call the facility and book them for a birthday party. These family attractions offer a great value for parents who wish to give their child a special party by hosting the facility, offering tasty treats like pizza and soft drinks, and providing the party guests with zooming fun! Ask for special birthday packages.

If you do not have a go-cart facility in your town, then you can give your living room a race car makeover with decorations for the party.

Send Out Race Car Themed Invitations

Once you have your date and location reserved, you need to plan your party invitations. You can purchase pre-made race car themed invitations at any party store or online at places such as Oriental Trading.

DIY: Race Car Invitations
However, for a personal touch, have your child help you make homemade race invitations. You'll need just a few craft supplies including cardstock (heavy duty paper), colored markers, scissors, and envelopes. Look for race car themed paper and stickers at local craft stores.

1. Find a shape of a race car from a toy package, magazine, or online source.

2. Trace the race car outline onto the cardstock. If you are using race car themed paper, I suggest using it for an outer layer of the invitation. Then, trace a slightly smaller race car onto white cardstock and glue it to the race car paper.

3. Write down the details of the birthday party with the colored markers. Be sure to include the essential information: who, when, where, and RSVP details.

4. Add race car themed stickers randomly to the invitation.

5. Insert into envelope and address. Note that an envelope is not required if you are handing out the invitations rather than mailing them.

Purchase Race Car Themed Decorations