In my gig as a DIY designer and just an all-around crafty mom, I’ve planned a lot of toddler birthday parties. And, no matter how many I’ve created or attended, I’m always amazed by how many adorable, fun, goofy, creative toddler party ideas exist. For little kids, it’s always important to incorporate what they’re passionate about, even if you don’t really “get it.” Trust me, my daughter’s last party revolved around poop emojis. Not emojis. Specifically poop emojis. I don’t get the fascination, but she and her friends thought it was hilarious. One little boy still talks about those poo shaped brownies.
If your kiddo has a birthday on the horizon, don’t worry. There are plenty of great ways to put a modern twist on any theme. Here, I’ve rounded up 12 terrific toddler birthday party ideas.
12 Terrific Toddler Birthday Party Ideas
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DIY Baseball Party
Get the kids outside for a baseball game to burn off some energy and then serve them food from your "concessions stand"!
Source: Mirabelle Creations
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DIY Funny Faces Photo Props
Your baby's first year is filled with silly, sweet faces. Take pics of each one, then enlarge them to print and repurpose as DIY photo booth masks.
Source: 100 Layer Cakelet
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Modern Lego Cake Birthday Party Idea
What LEGO party is complete without a playful cake? This edible wonder is designed to look like a life-sized LEGO creation.
Source: Billye Donya
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Easy Construction Party
Put your lil' builders to work with a paint bucket bean bag toss, orange cone ring toss and building demolition games!
Source: Michelle's Party Plan It
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Face Painting Station
Create cute kitty face paint and crowns for a feline-centric birthday party.
Source: Alison Bernier via 100 Layer Cakelet
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Terrible Twos Monster Party
A variety of monster treats usher in the terrible twos for this silly toddler birthday bash.
Source: Alison Bernier via 100 Layer Cakelet
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What Does the Fox Say? Birthday Party
Little ones will love dancing to the song and pondering this thought-provoking question during the party.
Source: Harmony Lynn Photography via 100 Layer Cakelet
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Animal Mask Prop Wall for a Toddler Party
Let the kids party like real animals with this DIY animal mask wall.
Source: Tiffany Amber Photography via 100 Layer Cakelet
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Roaring Dino Toddler Birthday Party
If your 3-Rex is obsessed with anything Jurassic, set up a party with a dinosaur skeleton dig, feed T- rex ball toss game, playdough with dino-stamps, make your own peg-stegosaurus, dino-tattoo station, and dino-tails to do the dino- stomp dance!
Source: Catch My Party
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Dr. Seuss Party
There's no shortage of Dr. Seuss branded party supplies. Make photo props, provide pinwheels, decorate cookies and read stories to keep kids busy.
Source: Pizzazzerie
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Park Ranger Toddler Birthday Party
A ranger station, authentic trail signs, and potted evergreens make even a backyard bash seem like a woodland adventure.
Source: Catch My Party
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Foodie Fest Toddler Birthday Party
If your little one has a sophisticated palate, treat him and his friends to a day full of fantastic flavors (and favors).
Source: Good on Paper Design
