Party Checklist Generator
Party planning without a checklist is how you end up at Walmart at 9pm the night before buying streamers you forgot. This generator creates a week-by-week checklist customized to your party date, guest count, and theme. Print it, check it off, stay sane.
Written by Baljeet Aulakh | Last updated February 2026
Quick Answer
Start planning a birthday party 4 weeks in advance for a stress-free celebration. Use the free Party Genius checklist generator to get a personalized week-by-week countdown with 30+ organized tasks — from booking a venue and sending invitations to setting up decorations on party day. Completely free, print-ready, no signup.
- 4 weeks
- Planning Timeline
- 30+
- Tasks Organized
- $0
- Cost
Turn Your Checklist Into a Full Party Plan
A checklist keeps you organized — but a full Party Genius plan fills in the details: themed activities, menu with recipes, shopping list with prices, and a minute-by-minute day-of timeline.
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When Should You Complete Each Party Planning Task?
Key milestones for planning a birthday party.
| Timeline | Task | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Weeks Before | Choose theme & venue | Research options, book venue, set budget |
| 6 Weeks Before | Send invitations | Design & send invites, set RSVP deadline |
| 4 Weeks Before | Plan food & drinks | Create menu, order cake, plan beverages |
| 3 Weeks Before | Plan activities | Choose games, buy prizes, plan schedule |
| 2 Weeks Before | Buy decorations | Order balloons, banners, table décor |
| 1 Week Before | Final prep | Confirm headcount, buy groceries, prep favors |
| Party Day | Setup & celebrate | Decorate 2-3hrs early, set up food stations |
Pro Tip
Start your checklist 4-6 weeks out. The #1 thing parents forget? Sending invitations early enough. Send them 3-4 weeks before the party — not 2 weeks. Parents plan weekends in advance, and late invites mean low turnout. Week-of: confirm headcount, buy perishables, and charge your phone (you'll take 200 photos).