It’s hard to believe, but my little Nicky just turned 4, and his birthday party was an absolute blast! He’s been obsessed with animals ever since he could talk, so it was no surprise when he requested a farm-themed birthday party. As soon as I heard “farm,” I knew we needed to do something special. So, we decided to go all out and bring the farm to us!
The Animals Arrive – A Farm Party Like No Other
To make this party unforgettable, I reached out to a local company called Barn Babies, who rent out baby animals for events. They were absolutely amazing. From start to finish, the team at Barn Babies made everything so easy. They arrived early to set up, bringing a bunch of adorable farm animals that had Nicky and his friends beyond excited. There was a baby pig, a diapered goat (yes, a goat in a diaper!), kittens, two puppies, baby bunnies, and even Japanese silky chickens.
We originally planned for the animals to be on our heated patio, but of course, Mother Nature had other ideas. We got hit with a surprise snowstorm! Instead of enjoying the animals outside, we had them inside our house. But honestly, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise—the kids were thrilled to see the animals up close, and I got to watch Nicky’s face light up every time he interacted with them.
Barn Babies – The Best at What They Do
Barn Babies truly made the entire event stress-free. (*This is not a sponsored post.) Their team not only handled the setup and cleanup with ease, but they were also fantastic with the kids. Every time a child had a question about the animals (and there were plenty!), the Barn Babies staff answered with enthusiasm and knowledge. They made sure every kid had the opportunity to pet and interact with the animals, and they kept everything calm and organized—even with a bunch of excited little ones running around.
Farm Buggy Bags and Inflatable Chickens – A Perfect Party Favor
We wanted to make sure the fun didn’t end when the party did, so we came up with a cute party favor idea—custom farm buggy bags for each kid! These little bags were filled with farm-themed goodies that the kids could take home. But that’s not all. As a fun touch, everyone also got an inflatable chicken to “walk” home with! It was hilarious watching them carry their chickens around. They were such a hit with the kids, and they all had the best time showing off their new farm friends. Special thanks to Tadpole in the South End, Boston for saving the day with helium for the inflatable chickens at the last minute. They looked so adorable bobbing around, and the kids couldn’t stop giggling.
A Day to Remember
It’s still hard to believe my little Nicky is now 4! Watching him enjoy his special day surrounded by all of his animal friends was more than worth the snowstorm and the chaos of having a goat inside the house (ha!). His smile was priceless, and the joy on his face made every little detail worth it. I’m so grateful for the wonderful memories we created together - and for my husband for not killing me! Haha.
A huge thank you to Barn Babies for making the party unforgettable, to Tadpole for the helium magic, and to everyone who helped make Nicky’s day extra special. It was a true farm-to-party experience, and one that I’m sure Nicky will remember for years to come.
Here’s to many more birthday celebrations filled with love, laughter, and animals! 🐐🎉