We love to scour the internet for the best birthday party ideas!
We all know what they say is true: The days go slow and the years go fast. Nothing makes you think more about that terrible reality more than gearing up for another birthday for your not-so-little baby! Of course, as parents we want the absolute best for our children—all the way down to the birthday party decorations that they probably will never remember.
But we love them, and we love the memories, so we do it all anyway.
Birthday party ideas can be hard to come by. Sure, there’s always the go-to themes like ladybugs, Frozen and Dinosaurs. But why not get creative with it?
With all of the resources today from Pinterest to Etsy, birthday party ideas are some of the hottest trends on the internet.
And they’re so cute, we can’t help but want to use all of them!
Check out these 10 Creative Birthday Party Ideas for Kids of All Ages
1. Wild One
Whether you go with pastel feathers and tribal theme, wild animals and safari, or the theme of ‘Where the Wild Things Are,’ this birthday party idea can take on whatever meaning you want! Your kiddo only turns one, once! And boy is it wild. These are some of our favorite “Wild One” birthday party ideas.
All of these “Wild One” birthday party ideas can be found on Etsy and Pinterest.
2. Chugga Chugga Two Two
Can you really go wrong with little boys and trains? I think not! This punny birthday party idea is ALL boy, and the opportunities are endless!
3. Threenager
This is for every three-going-on-fifteen-year-old fashionista out there. For the little miss with all the sass, style, and bold personality that makes up what one would call a “threenager.”
This new-age twist on the traditional princess party is all about the dress up. Stage a fashion show, hit the red carpet, or take a limo ride to the movies. Your threenager knows what she wants. Take her favorite things and knock this birthday party idea out of the park!
4. Adventure Awaits
Whether your kiddo is an outdoor man in the making, a lover of hiking, or a boy scout in training, you can’t go wrong with a birthday party full of adventure.
Set up around the campfire, make hot dogs and s’mores and even turn it into a camping slumber party. Celebrate your birthday kiddo in the great outdoors.
5. Secret Agent Spy
Cue all things walkie talkie, black on black, and sneaky hide and seek, there’s a secret agent spy celebrating their birthday! Decorate a secret lair, play the theme song from mission impossible and leave secret clues all over the house.
6. Glitter & Glamping
Y’all, what girl doesn’t love a little glamping? Set up a DIY spa day with face masks, nail polish, hair curlers and makeup. Let the girls get all dolled up and close out the night with a slumber party in their own personal glamping tents! It’s the perfect combination of razzle dazzle with everything they love about the great outdoors.
7. Legos
This is one of those birthday party ideas that is absolutely timeless. Is there anything more kidtastic than legos? Not to mention, the decorating possibilities are endless!
8. Painting Party
Painting parties are all the rage with adults these days. It’s the group gathering that every woman needs in her life. So why wouldn’t our mini-me’s want to do the same? Set up easles and canvases, get the painter’s smocks out, and let them eat cake while painting their hearts out!
9. Nerf War
Load up on the Nerf guns and be sure you have plenty of ammo, because little boys and their Nerf weapons are a force to be reckoned with. Set up a battlefield in your backyard, complete with boxes for shelter. Start things off like a game of hide and seek, and let the battle begin! It’s the paintball party without the mess, and won’t send your guests home with welts on their bodies.
10. Mermaid Oasis
I’m not talking a Disney Princess theme here, Birthday party ideas for a mermaid oasis go far beyond a little red crab singing “Under the Sea.”
Mermaids are the hottest trend right now—even with adults. Load up on all things blue, teal and purple because this birthday party is all about the details. Whether you’re on water (pool party) or dry land, you can’t go wrong with this sophistic take on a girly classic.
