Balloon Boy Falcon and Silver Helium Balloon Flight Scare - Will it spur party idea trends in space?

Posted by Janienne Jennrich Oct 16, 2009

As a party writer, I can't help noticing things which may affect trends in children's birthday parties. I had to wonder (once Falcon was found safe), if this event would renew interest in space travel and outer space birthday party themes.

A bit of the story:

From the Associated Press:

"FORT COLLINS, Colo. – A 6-year-old boy [Falcon Heene] was found hiding in a cardboard box in his family's garage attic Thursday after being feared aboard a homemade helium balloon that hurtled 50 miles through the sky on live television.

The discovery marked a bizarre end to a saga that started when the giant silvery balloon floated away from the family's yard Thursday morning...[Oct. 15, 2009]"

Articles about Space and Flight Themes for Birthday Parties

(located in Suite101 Kids & Teen Parties section):

Star Wars Theme Birthday Party Ideas for Teens Invitations, Activities, Food, Decor & Cake for Fun Teenager Parties. A Star Wars movies themed birthday party is a fun for teens, tweens or pre-teens. The Star Wars saga lends itself to awesome ideas for a terrific teenage celebration.

Children's Airplane Birthday Party: An Aviation Themed Kids Celebration Easy, inexpensive ideas for airplane themed birthday invitations, decorations, cake, food, favors and games and activities.

How To Have An Outer-Space Astronaut Party Plan a Planet or Spaceship Themed Birthday Party for Kids Outer-space inspired invitation, game, cake, decoration and food ideas for planning a far-out children's party.

A cake may be decorated with Star Wars figures, made into a Star Wars shape, or have a photo added at the bakery. See Yoda cake photo below and visit the website Incredible Star Wars Birthday Cakes for ideas galore!

Life is a party. Enjoy.