Kids' Birthday Invitation Wording: 30 Examples to Copy
A kids' birthday invite has a different job than a grown-up one. The child reads the theme, the parents read everything else: when to drop off, when to pick up, whether they should stay, and what their kid can eat.
Here are 30 examples, sorted by the kind of party. Pick one, swap in your details, and add a reply-by date. At the end there's a note on what to include and how to send it to the class chat so parents reply with names instead of thumbs.
Toddler and first birthday wording
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[Name] is turning one! Come for cake and a very messy photo on Sunday, April 12, 3 to 5 pm at [address]. Parents stay, of course. Reply by April 5 with who's coming.
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One year of [name]. A small party on Saturday, April 11 from 10 am to noon at [address], nap-friendly timing on purpose. Siblings welcome. Let us know by the 4th.
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[Name] turns 2 and has opinions about balloons. Join us on Sunday, April 12, 3 pm at [address]. Snacks for kids and coffee for grown-ups. Reply by the 5th.
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Two candles for [name]. Playground party at [park], Saturday, April 11, 10 to 11:30 am. We'll bring cake and picnic blankets. Reply so we bring enough cups.
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First birthday brunch for [name]. Sunday, April 12, 11 am at [address]. Grandparents, cousins, tiny friends, all welcome. Reply by the 3rd so the bakery gets the right size.
Class party wording
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[Name] is turning 7 and the whole class is invited! Saturday, May 9, 2 to 4:30 pm at [address]. Drop-off is fine, pickup at 4:30 please. Reply with your child's name and any allergies by May 2.
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Class party for [name]'s 8th birthday. Saturday, May 9, 3 to 5 pm at [address]. Parents are welcome to stay for coffee or come back at 5. Siblings welcome if you let us know. Reply by the 1st.
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[Name] turns 6! Party on Saturday, May 9 from 2 to 4 pm at [address]. Pizza and cake, so please tell us about allergies when you reply. Please reply by May 2, we're counting party bags.
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You're invited to [name]'s 9th birthday. Saturday, May 9, 2 pm to 4:30 pm, [address]. Drop your child off, we've got it from there. Pickup name and phone number in the reply, please.
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Whole class, one afternoon, a lot of sugar. [Name]'s 7th on Saturday, May 9 from 2 to 4 pm at [address]. Reply with names by May 2 so nobody goes without a party bag.
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[Name]'s birthday party is on Saturday, May 9, 3 to 5 pm at [address]. Nut-free, please. Reply by the 2nd, and tell us if your child needs a lift home.
Themed party wording
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Roar! [Name] is turning 5 and it's a dinosaur party. Saturday, May 9, 2 to 4 pm at [address]. Come dressed as your favorite dinosaur or as yourself. Reply by the 2nd.
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Unicorns, glitter and cake. [Name]'s 6th birthday on Sunday, May 10, 2 to 4:30 pm at [address]. Sparkly outfits encouraged. Parents welcome to stay. Reply by May 3.
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Blast off! [Name] turns 7 with a space party. Saturday, May 9, 3 to 5 pm at [address]. Astronaut training, rocket cake, drop-off welcome. Reply with your child's name by the 2nd.
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Calling all superheroes. [Name] is 6 and needs a team. Saturday, May 9, 2 to 4 pm at [address]. Capes on, allergies in the reply, please. RSVP by May 1.
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A royal invitation: Princess [name] turns 5. Tea party on Sunday, May 10, 2 to 4 pm at [address]. Crowns provided, dresses optional. Reply by the 3rd.
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Kick-off at 2! [Name]'s soccer party on Saturday, May 9, 2 to 4 pm at [field or address]. Trainers and a water bottle, we'll bring the rest. Reply with names by May 2.
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Art party for [name]'s 8th. Painting, clay and cake. Saturday, May 9, 3 to 5 pm at [address]. Old clothes strongly advised. Reply by the 2nd so we set up enough easels.
Sleepover wording
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Sleepover! [Name] turns 10 on Friday, May 8. Arrive at 6 pm with pajamas and a sleeping bag, pickup Saturday at 10 am. Pizza, a movie, and not much sleep. Reply by May 1.
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[Name]'s birthday sleepover. Saturday, May 9 from 5 pm to Sunday 10 am at [address]. Bring a sleeping bag and a toothbrush. Let us know about allergies and anything we should know for the night. Reply by the 2nd.
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Movie-night sleepover for [name]'s 11th. Saturday, May 9, 6 pm until Sunday morning. Six sleeping spots, so please reply by May 1 to keep one.
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Camp-out in the garden for [name]'s 9th. Saturday, May 9, 5 pm, tents provided, pickup Sunday at 9. Rain plan: living room floor. Reply by the 2nd.
Party at a venue
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Bounce! [Name]'s 7th at [trampoline park, street]. Saturday, May 9, 2 to 4 pm. Socks are provided, waiver signed at the door. Drop-off is fine. Reply with names by May 1, the park needs the number.
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Pool party for [name]'s 8th at [pool, street]. Sunday, May 10, 1 to 3 pm. Swimsuit and towel, cake in the picnic area after. A parent must stay for kids under 8. Reply by May 2.
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[Name] turns 6 at [play café]. Saturday, May 9, 10 am to noon. Coffee for parents, chaos for kids. Reply by the 1st, the room is booked for 15.
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Climbing party at [climbing gym] for [name]'s 10th. Saturday, May 9, 2 to 4 pm. Comfortable clothes, no experience needed. Reply with names and ages by May 1 for the harnesses.
Short versions for the parents' group chat
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[Name]'s 7th, Sat 9th, 2 to 4:30 pm at ours. Reply with names and allergies: [link]
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Class party for [name], Sat 9th, drop-off fine. Please RSVP by the 2nd: [link]
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Dinosaur party Sat 9th, 2 pm. Who's coming? [link]
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Sleepover for [name], Fri 8th, 6 pm to 10 am. Reply here: [link]
What every kids' invite needs
- The child's name and age. Parents want to know what to buy and which "Leo" it is.
- Date, start time and end time. End time matters more than at any adult party.
- The address, and where to park if it's tricky.
- Drop-off or stay. Say it plainly, parents plan their afternoon around it.
- Siblings: welcome, or only the invited child.
- Food. What's served, and a line asking about allergies.
- A reply-by date and a way to reply with the child's name.
RSVP lines that get answers
- "Reply by May 2 with your child's name so we can count party bags."
- "Let us know by the 1st, the venue needs numbers a week ahead."
- "Tap the link, add your child's name, tell us about allergies. Ten seconds, no account."
- "Reply with siblings too if they're coming, so we have enough of everything."
Ask for the child's name with every reply. That list is what you'll hold on the day.
Sending it
The class chat is where kids' invites go, and where the replies get lost between football schedules and lost-jumper photos.
Send a link instead of a picture. With the free kids' birthday invite maker you put your wording on a card, share one link in the group, and parents reply with their child's name. Turn on the "Kids' Party" question set and each reply also tells you about allergies, whether they stay or drop off, and who picks up, with a phone number. Siblings go in as plus-ones. No signup for the parents, and the list updates as replies come in.
If you already have a card and only need the replies, the kids' birthday RSVP page does that part.
For grown-up birthdays, see the birthday invitation wording examples.
Have a great party, and good luck with the party bags :)
Planning something else? Here are invitation wording examples for every occasion.
