A Gabby's Dollhouse birthday party, planned
A simple plan for a party of preschoolers: what to order, and when.
Updated November 9, 2026. We read makers' and stores' listings for this. We did not test the toys ourselves.
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A party for 3 to 6 year olds works best when it is short. Ninety minutes is plenty. You need one activity, one snack moment and a way to send everyone home happy.
Two weeks before
- Send the invitations, and say how long the party lasts.
- Ask about food allergies.
- Call your local Walmart bakery about the licensed cake. Designs and prices differ by store, and busy weekends fill up.
Bakery Sheet CakeStart here
Ordered through Walmart's bakery and picked up in store.
about $25
One week before
Buy the activity. A big craft set divides easily between a small group, which saves buying one per child.
Deluxe Creative Activity SetStart here
More than 500 pieces for about $15. Hard to beat for a rainy afternoon.
about $14.99
144-Page 5-in-1 Coloring Book
The cheapest way to light this room.
about $6.16
Favors
Skip plastic bags full of things that break by dinner. One sticker book each is cheap, and it gets used.
Party in the Dollhouse Sticker Book
Inexpensive enough to give as favors.
about $6.91
Lollipop Holder Case
12 lollipops in a display, ready for a favor table.
about $33
On the day
- Arrival: coloring at the table, so early guests have something to do.
- Thirty minutes in: the craft activity.
- An hour in: cake.
- Last fifteen minutes: free play and favors.
Charming Collection Board Game
A simple game to keep a small group busy.
about $9.99
48-Piece Puzzle
Ages 4 and up. An easy add-on gift.
about $5.97
A gift for the birthday child
If people ask what to bring, send them your Every Little Room link. It heads off the five-identical-gifts problem.