The Do’s and Don’ts of In Person Socially Distant Birthday Parties for Kids
Planning an in-person socially distant birthday party?
Even though it’s riskier, more families are finding creative ways to celebrate together during COVID-19.
As a professional magician, I’ve helped parents plan some amazing in-person birthday parties that leave the kids beaming with joy, belly-laughing and thanking their parents for the “most FUN party ever!”
In this article, I share some guidelines so that you can minimize risk of an in-person party, and ensure your child has a really fun and special birthday.
Read This BEFORE Hosting an In-Person Socially Distant Birthday During COVID-19
DO limit the size of the party to 10 or fewer people in total. Make it a drop-off party and/or limit the guests to your quarantine pod.
DON’T just wing it. Set clear grounds rules and plan to communicate with parents before, during and after the party
DO supervise the kids, and be ready to step in when a rule is forgotten or boundaries are accidentally crossed
DON’T serve communal food and beverages. Order personal pizzas, bottled water, etc.
DO follow good respiratory hygiene, and require guests to wash hands with soap and water and/or use alcohol-based hand rub regularly
DON’T have the party indoors. Indoor spaces are more risky because there’s less ventilation
DO plan a specific start and end time for the party. The risk of becoming infected or spreading the virus increases with the amount of time spent together
Additional Resources
Deciding to plan an in-person socially distant birthday party is a tough decision, and you should make the right decision for you based on the current research and guidelines.
Here are some additional resources:
- New York Times, The Do’s and Don’ts of Quarantine Pods
-
World Health Organization Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public
-
CDC, Deciding to Go Out
Okay, let’s re-cap…
There’s obviously a lot that goes into planning an in-person birthday during COVID-19, but I hope this article points you in the right direction.
Want to make your child’s birthday really fun and special? Arrange my virtual or contactless magic show!
My show sells out every week, so don’t delay…
…to avoid disappointment, fill out the form below to check your date before it’s too late.
I’m Magic Evan, and I’m wishing you the best in the planning of your child’s birthday party!