13 Unique Birthday Party Themes for Kids — Children's Birthday Party Ideas

2021-12-24 10:16:05 By : Ms. Chaya Peng

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Whether your kid loves vintage race cars or wants to wear a gown and crown on her special day, there's a party idea for every kid.

Although birthdays are always a fun celebration no matter your age, there's something about the excitement kids feel about their birthday. The anticipation that builds as they count down the minutes till their big day arrives is almost palpable. This year, make your child's birthday better than years past with these super unique kid's birthday party themes and ideas that will make their special day the most memorable one yet.

Serve up some s'mores and break out the sleeping bags for a special camping themed birthday right in the backyard, or go full on girly with a posh princess spa day that pampers the birthday girl and her guests from head to toe. With so many fun ideas for food, games, gear, and more, your kid is sure to have the best birthday ever with any one of these unique, fun, and just plain cute birthday party themes.

What kid wouldn't want to attend a party in their pajamas? Get cozy and let kids customize their pancakes with a variety of add-ins like strawberries, blueberries, or chocolate chips. And don't forget to top off a fresh stack with a heaping pat of butter, some syrup, and of course, whipped cream.

Get the tutorial at Hostess with the Mostess.

When in doubt, this frozen sweet treat is always a good idea. Go all out with a build-your-own sundae bar, ice cream shaped cookies, chocolate, and more.

Get the tutorial at Pretty Prudent.

Ariel herself would find this party so fin-tastic, she'd give up her voice to attend it.

Get the tutorial at Jordan's Easy Entertaining.

Fuel the fun all day long with this race car theme, complete with chocolate donut "spare tires" and cupcakes topped with vintage car cake decorations.

Get the tutorial at Catch My Party.

When in doubt, go with Mickey Mouse. The decorate-your-own Mickey Mouse face is one of the major highlights of this party, and acts as a great souvenir your party guests can take home along with their treat bags.

Get the tutorial at Celebration Stylist.

Arghh, there seems to be many sweet treats and treasure to find at this party. Sip on Caribbean punch, follow the map to find the treasure, and have goody bags full of loot ready for your pirate partygoers to take home.

Get the tutorial at Hostess with the Mostess.

The kiddies don't need to go out to the deep sea to swim with these sharks. Hang blue canopies, complete with cutouts of sharks and other marine life, to make it seem like the kids are actually "swimming underwater." Serve shell-shaped pasta with fish sticks and shrimp to make the party a true ocean experience.

Get the tutorial Jordan's Easy Entertaining.

The perfect party idea if your kids are a little older. Play rounds of Pokemon Go and keep score to give out prizes later. Have the kids trade playing cards, and then dig into Pokemon character cupcakes.

Get the tutorial from Bron Maxabella at Mumlyfe.

For the child who is all about the glam, this posh party will be an elegant and entertaining event. Let guests choose from racks of princess costumes to dress up in and then pamper them with a hair and nail spa. Once they get glammed up, they'll be ready for dinner and dessert fit that's for a prince or princess.

Get the tutorial at Jordan's Easy Entertaining.

There's nothing scary about this zoo-themed birthday bash. Use large cutouts of animals as backdrops for fun photos, and make sure to include safari hats for the kids to wear while they explore all the fun you have planned.

Get the tutorial at Just Add Confetti.

Something as simple as a bubble still makes for an awesome party theme. You and the kids will soon discover all the potential party fun you can make with bubble wands, bubble wrap, bouncy balls, and more.

Get the tutorial at Moms and Munchkins.

Discover the fun of the deep blue sea with this aquatic theme. Hang netting all over the walls and pin photos of the birthday boy or girl growing up throughout the years, and have a sand art station so everyone can take home a piece of the beach with them.

Get the tutorial at Bird's Party.

How could you not have fun at summer camp? Days filled with arts and crafts, sports, swimming and more. Naturally, it makes such a fun birthday theme because the possibilities are endless. Print "summer camp" t-shirts, make an arts and crafts table where party guests can make fun projects they can take home, and have a DIY hot dog roasting and s'mores bar.

Get the tutorial at Just Add Confetti.

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