Birthdays are always a joyful event no matter your age, but there’s something special about the joy that children experience on their special day. The excitement is almost palpable as they count down the hours until their big day arrives. Make your child’s birthday this year even better than previous years with these highly entertaining kid’s birthday party themes that will make their big day the most memorable yet.
Take out the sleeping bags and whip up some s’mores for a spectacular camping-themed birthday right in your backyard, or go full-on girly with a fancy princess spa day, pampering the birthday girl and her visitors from head to toe. Your child will have the best birthday ever with any of these exciting, unusual, and just plain fun kids-themed parties, with so many fun ideas for food, gear, family games, and more.
Summer Camp
How could you not have a good time at summer camp? Just a day full of arts and crafts, swimming, sports, and other activities. It’s an obvious choice for a birthday theme because the choices are unlimited.
Make “summer camp” t-shirts, set up an arts and crafts table where visitors can make fun take-home projects, and set up a DIY s’more and hot dog roasting station.
Pancakes and Pajamas Party
What child wouldn’t want to go to a party in their pajamas? Get cozy and allow your children to personalize their pancakes by adding blueberries, strawberries, or chocolate chips. Don’t forget to add some syrup, a generous pat of butter, and, of course, whipped cream to a fresh stack.
Cupcake Bake Shoppe Party
Cupcakes are the epitome of a “birthday party.” For your young baker and their sweet friends, throw a cupcake bake shop-themed party. Hand-deliver the invitations together with a cookie cutter or little rolling pin to set the tone for the party.
Ice Cream Social
This icy sweet treat is always a fantastic idea when in doubt. This party includes a build-your-own-sundae bar, chocolate, ice cream-shaped biscuits, and more.
Vintage Gumball Theme
Throw a vintage-inspired gumball party for a birthday celebration that any girl or boy would enjoy. For an eye-pleasing impact, use various colors to complement the main colors, aqua and red.
The centerpiece of the 1950s-themed table could be a lifelike gumball machine cake. Along with all of the vintage accessories, the table transports diners to a 1950s soda store. Hang a banner that matches the motif to dress up the walls.
Vintage Race Car Party
With chocolate donuts as spare tires and cupcakes topped with antique vehicle cake decorations, this race car theme will keep the party going all day.
Cotton Candy Birthday Party
What could be sweeter than a cotton candy-themed party? This theme is sure to please the sweetest little one, with brilliant colors, lots of frills, fascinating patterns, and delicious goodies. Learn how to transform a store-bought cake into a work of art by paying attention to every detail.
Disney-themed Celebration
If you’re unsure, go with Mickey Mouse. One of the major features of this party is the decorate-your-own Mickey Mouse face, which serves as a terrific gift for your party attendees to take home with their goodie bags.
Great Adventure Party
Embrace your inner Indiana Jones for a great adventure-themed party. A party with an adventure theme is suitable for both girls and boys and may be tailored to various ages. Furthermore, the major event of the celebration – a scavenger hunt with clues – can keep kids interested throughout the event.
Pirate Party
Arghh, there appear to be a lot of hidden treasures and delectable snacks at this party. Follow the map to locate the treasure, sip Caribbean punch, and prepare goody bags full of loot for your pirate party guests to take home.
Baseball Bonanza Party
If your youngster enjoys baseball, there’s a no better option to commemorate their birthday than with friends playing softball, baseball, or T-ball. Hosting the event at a neighborhood playing field is a terrific alternative to throwing a party at home, especially for people who live in apartments or are seeking low-cost options. Just remember to check with the local municipality before planning your celebration, and arrive at the field on the day of the event prepared.
Pokemon Party
This is the ideal party theme if your children are a little older. Play rounds of Pokemon Go and keep track of your score so you can award prizes afterward. Allow the kids to trade cards before digging into Pokemon character cupcakes.
Circus Party
With a circus-themed party, you can make your child’s birthday the greatest spectacle on the planet. While the real circus comes calling just once in a while, you can give your youngster and their pals the experience of a day beneath the big tent. The activities and accouterments of this carnival-style celebration will be especially appealing to younger children.
Zoo Party
This zoo-themed birthday party is anything but frightening. Make great shots with giant cutouts of animals as backdrops, and provide safari hats for the children to wear as they explore all the fun you’ve arranged.
Mystical Mermaid Party
This under-the-sea birthday party, complete with sand castle-inspired desserts, whitewashed shabby-chic decor, and seashell party gifts, will delight every young mermaid.
Bubble Party
Even something as basic as a bubble can be used as a party theme. You and the kids will soon realize how much fun you can have with bubble wands, bouncy balls, bubble wrap, and other party supplies.
Under the Sea
With this aquatic theme, you can experience the thrills of the deep blue sea. Hang netting on the walls and attach photos of the birthday girl or boy as they grow older, and set up a sand craft station so that everyone can take a bit of the beach home with them.
Cowboy Party
Consider this cowboy-themed birthday party if your child enjoys the Wild West. To bring this concept home, all you’ll need are boot-shaped cookies, horseshoe games, and a pair of vintage cowboy boots.
Trains, Planes, and Automobiles Party
If your youngster is fascinated by moving vehicles, this transportation-themed party is a great place to start. This party is simple to throw with decorations you probably already have on hand and easy-to-make cupcake toppers.
Pretty in Pink Princess
This upscale party will be an engaging and stylish occasion for the child who is all about the glitz. Allow guests to dress up in princess costumes from a rack, then treat them with a manicure and hair spa. They’ll be ready for supper and dessert appropriate for a princess or prince once they’ve gotten all dolled up.