7 Best Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
Turn the birthday party of your kid's dreams into a treasured memory that you can hold onto for life. Here are some of the best themes to try!
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Face it: Some of the best childhood memories are made at birthday parties. And the good news is, you don't have to be a party planner or overachieving parent to pull a theme together and throw a bash for your kid. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get to planning that party!
Best Whimsical Theme: Unicorn Magic
Throw your little one a birthday celebration filled with whimsy and magic by choosing a unicorn theme. The enchanting elements will foster a positive, dreamy vibe and your kid might start wishing she had a unicorn horn of her very own that possesses special powers.
The giant unicorn is perfect for quick photo sessions, or a hangout spot, and we love the idea of leaving a unicorn-shaped sprinkles shaker on the table during dessert and cupcake time. Kids will have a blast watching sweets fall from a unicorn piñata, and they'll adore being sent home with unicorn tokens of their very own.
If you're throwing a unicorn party without a giant inflatable unicorn, you're doing it wrong.
Rainbow plates and unicorn napkins are perfect for serving up cake.
These little unicorns are perfect for handing out to all their friends at the end of the bash.
Have DIY cupcake decorating with these adorable unicorn sprinkle shakers.
Fill it up with all their favorite candies and let the fun begin!
Best "Cool" Theme: Emoji Overload
Consider an emoji birthday party theme if your kiddo is full of personality. The different emojis will give party guests tons of inspiration to tell funny stories and take wacky pictures!
It wouldn't be an emoji party without the right decorations and table setting. For a special addition, leave an emoji bean bag chair in the center of all the action and watch kids take turns kicking back and relaxing after the cake is served! Make sure you send the party animals home with some emoji goodies, like funky keychains and wristbands — they'll love trading!
First up, you're going to need to decorate with a few garlands.
Keep the theme alive with your plates, cups, and napkins.
Who doesn't love a bean bag chair? They're even better when they're adorably emoji themed.
Hand out emoji keychains as party favors.
Complete their goodie bag with colorful emoji bracelets.
Best Elementary-Age Theme: Under the Sea
Tell the kids to grab their snorkels and bring their swimsuits! It's easy for little ones to get lost in the nautical whimsy of an under-the-sea party theme. Depending on the age group, the party can be semi-educational too.
We love adding paper sea creatures as centerpieces on the table and hanging a few fish from the ceiling. Drape fish netting from the corners of doorways, or work it into your dessert table display. Scatter starfish around for some extra ocean fun — kids can paint them, too.
Hang a few of these tissue bubble fish as decorations.
Scattered sea stars bring the theme to life.
Use fish netting to dress up a dessert or gift table.
Under the sea-themed tableware is essential.
The kids will freak over these adorable sea creatures.
Best Girly Theme: Spa Day
Does your stressed out sweetheart need some time to unwind? Throw her a spa birthday party! Different than a makeup party, spa parties encourage relaxation. So, instead of eyeliner smudged into your fave carpeting, look forward to some zen.
Bring the spa home for the kids by creating a pedicure station with an Orbeez Ultimate Soothing Spa and cute toe separators. Play a game by pairing up the kids and instructing them to take turns applying face masks to one another — while the kiddo applying wears a sleep mask! Bring the theme to the next level with Little Spa balloons and party plates.
Have all the pedicure essentials on hand.
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