As a parent of a younger child, it’s practically a rite of passage to put together a dinosaur themed birthday party. Dinosaurs are even split into two distinct categories: carnivores and herbivores. Therefore, whether you’ve got a youngster who is drawn to the power of these magnificent beasts or the unexpected gentleness of giant herbivores, there is truly something for every child to like.
1. T-Rexes Everywhere!
Most kids absolutely adore the T-Rex. Fortunately, we’ve got more than enough T-Rex action to keep your child happy! From our T-Rex snapper toy to our fantastical armored T-Rex, there is definitely a toy that every guest will love. Plus, if you still need party favors, you’ll find more than enough in our 192-piece mini T-Rexes.
2. Dig Up Fossils
Typical party games include Tail the Pin on the Donkey. When your youngster wants a dinosaur themed birthday party, though, donkeys simply won’t do. The good news is that we offer replica ancient fossils from TOOB. Your child and their friends will have a blast digging up fossils from sensory bins!
Four of the fossils are dinosaur related: T-Rex tooth, raptor claw, dinosaur footprint, and dinosaur skin. The others include:
- Giant crab
- Ammonite
- Fossilized frog
- Trilobite
- Fossilized fish
- Sea scorpion
Purchase a few of these TOOBs to make sure everyone gets a turn. They’ll feel like actual paleontologists!
3. GEOWorld Paleo Expedition Tyrannosaurus Rex Replica
Are you looking to throw the best dinosaur themed birthday party of all time? Introduce each party guest to a T-Rex replica! With the 21 pieces included in this set, children aged six and up can build their very own T-Rex skeleton. Additionally, they’ll be entertained by the comic book that comes with each set. How do you know that your kid will like it? Because it was designed by dinosaur expert Dr. Stefano Piccini!
4. Offer a Dino Toy to Each Guest
One thing that most kids love to do is have their toy face off against another toy. Take advantage of this quirk of human nature by giving each guest a dinosaur toy. Keep in mind that it’s best to use carnivorous dinos for this particular exercise. Consider keeping T-Rex aside, so that everyone isn’t clamoring for this specific toy. Instead, you can use options such as:
Another idea is to set a timer. For instance, every five minutes, you can have guests pass on the T-Rex toy or Velociraptor toy. That way, everyone gets a chance to feel like they’re a truly powerful and popular dinosaur!
5. Velociraptor Party
If your child is hooked on the Jurassic Park series, then they’re probably into velociraptors. Despite the fact that paleontologists have questioned the way Jurassic Park makes them look, these ancient creatures have taken a firm hold on the imaginations of children everywhere. There are two super cool items that will ensure your kid has the best party ever!
The first is the Dino Dexter Velociraptor Claw Dig Kit. Make your child and their guests feel like they’re out on an actual dinosaur dig by offering each of them a kit. It comes with a brick, a chisel, and a hidden Velociraptor claw.
Next up is the GEOWorld Dino Dig Velociraptor Excavation Kit. They’ll have 25 pieces to put together, which will reveal a fully formed Velociraptor skeleton! Furthermore, they’ll get a poster and comic book.
6. Gentle Giants for Your Gentle Child
While most children are drawn to the carnivorous dinosaurs, there are definitely plenty of them who prefer herbivores. Lean into their interest by having a herbivore dinosaur party! For example, there is the more than 100-foot-long Patagotitan. They were one of the largest animals to ever roam the earth, and they were gentle giants. Other herbivores include:
You can even make your youngster’s birthday party pay tribute to these ancient herbivores by serving vegetarian food such as cheese pizza, rather than pepperoni. By explaining it like they’re trying out the herbivore diet, you can avoid any issues, too.
7. Dinosaur Activity Book
At some point during the party, you’ve probably planned some time for a more quiet activity. Offer the children a dinosaur activity book, and watch each kid get down to business! They’ll have 15 pages full of interactive dinosaur-themed learning activities. At the same time, they’ll learn about counting, writing, and matching. Even better, if they feel like they’ve made a mistake, you can simply dry erase it!
8. Alphasaurus A to Z Board Book
Are you planning a dinosaur themed birthday party for kids who are two or three years old? Grab a copy of the Alphasaurus A to Z book for storytime! They’ll learn more about their A, B, Cs, and you’ll get to tell them the names of several different dinosaurs. Don’t worry, their names are spelled phonetically next to their actual spelling, just in case.
Throw a Dinosaur Themed Birthday Party for Your Chid
Safari Ltd makes it super simple to put together a dinosaur themed birthday party for your youngster. We’ve got everything from the most popular dinosaurs to ones you’ve probably never even heard of, along with party favors galore!
