Well, it may be an Indian summer, but I am already receiving party questions regarding the upcoming fall season! Yes, it is never too early to plan. Here are some ideas for an autumn party.

This is not a plan for a Halloween party, but rather for the traditional season of fall. As a result, there are no mentions of ghosts or witches below. If your kid is having a party in early to mid-October, this is an excellent theme. Also, it is a theme that can be done as a family party with kids and adults enjoying themselves.

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Well, Labor Day is almost here and the kids are ready to head back to school. They may even already be back. Well, even if that is the case, there is still time to have a proper farewell to summer!

A great theme to use for your party supplies is beach balls.

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“Bubbles” is a wonderful theme for a small child’s second or third birthday party. It’s also a great theme for summer, but may not be ideal for an indoor party during colder months for obvious reasons.

Here are a few ideas:

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Have you seen the news that Alice in Wonderland is coming to a theater near you next March 2010? It’s Tim Burton’s version of this classic tale starring Johnny Depp as its very own Mad Hatter.  Check out the preview here. Always a timeless story for children of all ages.

The delightful Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Tea Party is often a popular theme for a birthday party. If your daughter is interested in a tea party, but has to invite all of the boys in the classroom, a Mad Hatter tea party theme may work well.

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Well, it’s the dog days of summer. I imagine most people are off at the beach or enjoying some respite before the autumn madness kicks in. And with good cause: It’s hot out there.

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If you are looking for some easy party fun that is budget-friendly and creative this spring or summer, look no further than a box of sidewalk chalk. When each guest arrives, provide him or her with several chalk sticks tied together with a ribbon. The party activities can take place around the chalk. For games and activities using this magic stuff, check out these ideas:

1. DIY Network has a great article on how to make sidewalk chalk for the especially creative!
2. Draw a Hop Scotch pattern and play.
3. Draw a Tic Tac Toe board and play.
4. Make a sidewalk mural together.
5. If an outside wall is available, cover it with large sheets of butcher paper, and have the kids enjoy making graffiti art with their chalk.
6. Have the kids think up a small rhyme or poem together, and then write it out and illustrate it using the chalk.
7. Play Hangman.
8. Make a pattern with dots, and have the kids connect the dots to make a picture.
9. Check out this FamilyFun.com Racing Rectangles game using sidewalk chalk.
10. Have the kids write their names with the chalk and decorate them as well.

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Here are some ideas for your Luau party this summer:

Have all of your guests dress in their wildest Hawaiian gear.

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