My favorite part of planning a party? Coming up with interesting, fun birthday party themes. Yes, I’m one of those moms who looks forward to throwing birthday parties for my girls. I like clicking around on Pinterest and finding cool details that I think will help make the bash memorable for them — and then pulling it all off.
Every year, I try to come up with fresh birthday party themes that translate to my daughters’ unique personalities. Last year, for example, my older daughter had a galactic roller skating party. All of the favors and treats had a planetary vibe that the kids enjoyed when they took breaks from orbiting around the center of the rink. This year, I’m on the hunt for new fun birthday ideas that will work for both of my girls.
Here, I’ve rounded up fresh, creative birthday party themes for kids, to help get me inspired. Check ’em out.
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11 Fun Birthday Party Themes for Kids
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Two-tti Fruity Birthday Party Theme
Whether your little kid is turning 2 or just loves all things fruity, this colorful theme is sure to be sweet.
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Modern Planetary Birthday Party Theme
Pick a monochromatic palette to create a modern space-themed birthday party for your NASA fanatic.
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Surf Birthday Party Theme
Why hang 10 when you can hang 6 or 7 or any number? This poolside party is great for boys and girls to surf the day away.
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Moana Birthday Party Theme
Dinsey's latest princess is brave, adventurous, and smart. Along with her demigod sidekick, there's enough here for girl or boy guests to love at this Moana themed birthday party.
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Dinosaur Birthday Party Theme
Let the kids take home a T-Rex in a terrarium with this Jurassic-ly jamming dinosaur birthday party theme.
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Party Animal Birthday Party Theme
If kiddo loves all animals, this zoo theme bash is the perfect theme for your party animal.
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Rainbow Painting Birthday Party Theme
An artsy day lies ahead for the pint-size Picassos who come to this rainbow painting party.
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Book Worm Birthday Party Theme
Whether your school age kid is a bookworm, or you're just excited about your 10 year old (double digits!!!) turning a new chapter in their life, this book bash is a fun theme.
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Monster Mash Birthday Party Theme
It doesn't have to be Halloween to let your little monster have a blast. This birthday theme works year round.
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Spy Birthday Party Theme
Ciphers, fingerprint kits, disguises, and clues are the quintessential components for a super fun spy birthday theme.
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Adopt-a-Dog Birthday Party Theme
Let kids adopt their own (stuffed) doggy to take home, and ask that they bring donations of dog food, toys, or other supplies to give to a shelter (for real dogs) instead of a gift.
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