How To Host A Make-A-Bear Party!
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Step By Step Guide To Having A Bear-y Good Time!
If you're looking for a unique, interactive, and heartwarming party idea that kids (and adults!) will love, a Make-a-Bear party is the perfect choice. Whether you're planning a birthday bash, holiday celebration, or classroom event, a make-a-bear experience creates lasting memories—and everyone gets to take home a new cuddly friend! Here's how to plan the perfect make-a-bear party.
1. Choose The Right Venue
You can host your party at home, in a rented party space, or even outdoors if the weather’s nice! Ideas for your event could be a Teddy Bear Disco event, Teddy Bears Picnic and a Teddy Bear Sleepover.
2. Choose Your Bear Kit
From our selection of Make-A-Bears and Party Packs, we offer a variety of unstuffed animals and accessories. You can include the following,
As standard: Unstuffed teddy bears or animals, Stuffing, Wishing stars or heartbeat hearts and Birth certificates
Optional extras to enhance the occasion: Colour-in T-shirts, Outfits, Carry-home boxes or backpacks, Bear Scents and Sound Modules
3. Send Invitations
Make your invitations match the theme. Think paw prints, bear ears, or cuddly critters. You might like to mention that each guest will make their own bear to take home. Exciting for the kids!
4. Bear Making Stations
You could organise your space into fun and friendly stations such as:
Stuffing Station: Where guests stuff their bears and add a plush heart or star.
Dress-Up Corner: Outfits, accessories, and even mini shoes for their new friends.
Naming & Birth Certificate Table: Let kids name their bear and fill out their certificate.
Craft Station: Create bear houses or decorate T-shirts for the bears.
5. Add Entertainment
Keep guests entertained with themed games such as:
- Bear scavenger hunt
- “Pin the Bow on the Bear”
- Bear dance party
- Storytime with a bear-themed books
6. Serve Bear Themed Food and Snacks
Make snacks part of the fun with bear-shaped cookies, paw print cupcakes, and "beary punch." You can even use gummy bears in snack mixes or toppings.
7. Capture The Moments
Set up a cute bear-themed photo booth with props like ears, noses, and signs like “Bear Hugs Only!” Take pictures of each child with their finished bear for a sweet memory.
8. Bear Themed Party Bags
Each child will take home their new stuffed friend, but you can also add a thank-you card, small bear-themed keyring, bear sweets or photo from the party as an extra touch.
A make-a-bear party is more than just a celebration - it's an experience that creates a creative connection and joy. With a little planning and a lot of fluff, you’ll host a party that guests will remember long after their bears are tucked in for bedtime snuggles.