Planning birthday parties can be stressful, but narrowing down to the perfect theme is the first step toward a stress-free party. Browse this list of classic birthday party themes ranging from princesses to pirates to make your life a little easier.
Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice
There’s nothing more memorable than a magical tea party for your little one. You need a few things to pull off the classic tea party: a tea set with little cups, plates and of course, a teapot. Little sandwiches and cookies are also a necessity for a proper afternoon tea. Have a table set up for your guests, and tell them to come in their finest princess dresses.
Heroes in the Making
This is a very important birthday party because everyone is training to be the best superhero, and guests will take the training very seriously. The objective is to save the day. So you’ll need to set up an obstacle course in any open area you have available; think crawling through tunnels, jumping over fake buildings, etc. As a parent, you might see an obstacle course as fun, but for the kids, this is the most important task of their lives. Have capes available for your superhero guests!
DIY Delights
Arts and crafts don’t always have to be messy! Jewelry making is a great option for a fun craft without the hassle of getting paint or glue everywhere. Plus, it’s super easy to shop for. All you’ll need is string and a variety of beads. To make it even more fun, get some charms from a craft store to make charm or friendship bracelets! If you don’t mind the mess, tie-dyeing shirts is a classic birthday party activity and a great way for kids to get creative. Lay a tarp down, and there should be minimal mess from the dye.
Pirate Quest for Birthday Treasure
Not only will this be fun for the kids, but for you too. To set the theme, have eye patches and bandanas ready for your pirates. To take it a step further, have name tags with silly pirate names for each guest — they’ll love this. The main event of this party is the treasure hunt. Place clues around the house or in the backyard that will lead them to their treasure. What’s the treasure? Candy, of course! Those will be the happiest pirates you’ve ever seen.
Brooklyn Castillo has a journalism degree from KU and loves exploring Kansas City.