Once upon a time, kids prepared for their birthday parties by bringing a stack of hand-written invitations to school and passing them out among classmates. These days, parents and caregivers have many more options when it comes to creating and distributing kids’ birthday invitations — from fully custom designs in print to digital-only invitations delivered and tracked electronically.
Looking for inspiration for that perfect bash? Our list of digital and print options includes ideas for all kinds of kids’ birthday party invites — whatever your budget and whatever the kid’s age and style.
Custom-printed kids’ birthday invitations
Photo birthday invitation
The kid is the star of this custom-printed invite, which features a full-bleed photo overlaid with the pertinent info.
To buy: From $1.34 at Shutterfly
Flamingo birthday invitation
These cheerful, tropical invitations have fun with flamingo wordplay. Perfect for a summer bash — or any party that aims to channel a sunny vibe.
From $1.81 each at Minted
Twin birthday invitation
Celebrate twins with a bulletin board-motif birthday invitation made just for their shared big day.
From $1.08 each at Shutterfly
Truck birthday invitation
Dig it! This truck-theme party invitation has a cute construction site theme appropriate for younger kids.
To buy: From $1.30 each at Shutterfly
Animal birthday invitation
An array of illustrated safari animals are ready to party all around the border of this cute invitation.
To buy: From $2.38 from Zazzle
Fill-in kids’ birthday invitations invitations
Mermaid party invitation
This set of 24 under-the-sea-inspired invitations has a fancy feel with pearlescent paper, ribbon closures, and even stickers to seal. To buy: $18.99 at Amazon
Rainbow birthday invitation
This set of 20 invitations and 20 envelopes has a cheery rainbow motif. To buy: $13.69 at Amazon
Video gamer birthday invitation
This set of invites is perfect for gamers. It includes 30 game controller-theme invitations and envelopes. To buy: $13.99 at Amazon
Dinosaur birthday invitation
These charming dinosaur-theme invitations fit inside dinosaur egg-style sleeves in six unique colors. Each set comes with 18 invitations and envelopes. To buy: $16.99 at Amazon
Slumber party invite
This vibrant, celestial-inspired invitation is just right for a slumber party at home. Each set includes 20 cards and 20 envelopes.
To buy: $12.59 at Amazon
Free digital kids’ birthday invitations
Disney party invitation
Celebrate a special day in the style of the Disney movie of the moment. This Encanto-theme digital invitation has room for a photo, too. To create: Free at Punchbowl
Comic party invitation
This fully customizable digital party invite channels a comic strip — perfect for fans of graphic novels and comics. To create: Free at Evite
Emoji party invitation
The bright emoji theme is just right for a range of ages, genders, and personality types. To create: Free at Evite
Ice cream party invitation
This understated invitation is both fun for kids — and elegant enough for grownups’ more sophisticated tastes. To create: Free at Paperless Post
Cool patches invitation
Avocados, lightning bolts, balloons, unicorns, pineapples, cacti — a collection of vibrant, on-trend motifs dots this colorful digital invite. To create: Free at Evite
