33 Kids Birthday Party Ideas You’ll Want to Steal for Yourself

New York, NY

Party invitations offer guests a first glimpse into your event, so make sure they capture your theme. Click to see more of Mason’s 4th-birthday bash, complete with “under the sea” party invitations, water activities, and a unique sea creature cake. 

Dallas, TX

This forest-themed first birthday party is every adventure-loving kid’s dream. We love how these wooden party invitations give guests an impressive first impression of the exciting and interactive celebration. Click to see how event branding and themed stationery is used throughout the rest of the party.

Wyoming, PA

This storybook birthday party will transport your inner child to a land far far away. With whimsical details and dragon themed décor, every aspect of this celebration impressed guests. We especially love how the party invitations evoked a lift-the-flap storybook. What can we say? Sometimes “happily ever after” deserves the perfect introduction. 

Charleston, SC

For the kids, birthday parties are all about the games. We love this carnival-themed birthday party that pulled out all the stops to create the ultimate backyard carnival. Click the link to take a trip down memory lane that’s complete with mechanical bulls, ring toss, and ferris wheels. 

Charleston, SC

This barnyard blowout has us rethinking the phrase “raised in a barn.” We adore all the barnyard-themed kids birthday party games that were incorporated into this celebration. Farm animal everything — including photo booth props, snacks, and face painting — complete this 1st-birthday party. 

Dallas, TX

We are in love with this Beyonce-themed kid’s birthday party. Classy, sassy, and fierce are the best words to describe this celebration. A jumbo sized chess set is the focal point of the celebration — and fit for a queen. Make sure to check out the surrounding greenery, showstopping balloon installations, and gorgeous red rose décor. 

Fullerton, CA

If we could move to Marley Town, we would. We love how this ultimate kid’s birthday party idea features every kind of game your little one could think of. Bounce castles, swings, foosball, and bean bag toss are just a few activities included in this immersive birthday world. You don’t want to miss this.

Chicago, IL

We all know how picky kids can be with their food, so giving them options is a great compromise. We love how this 9th-birthday party featured everything from tacos buffets and vegetable platters to donuts and cotton candy. Also, make sure to check out the Star Wars-themed birthday cake. You have to see it to believe it. 

Miami Beach, FL

Rain or shine, the fiesta must go on. This fiesta-inspired first-birthday party was complete with colorful décor, authentic Mexician cuisine, and margaritas for the adults to sip on while baby took his first bite of birthday cake.

Columbia, MD

Superwoman eats cupcakes and hotdogs, right? Jayla’s 8th-birthday party is everything your little superhero could dream of. Superhero costumes, candy, and cake saved the day — and also made for a perfect photo op.

Los Angeles, CA

There is nothing more entertaining than petting adorable animals. This playful kid’s birthday party was filled with precious details like a petting zoo, kids-sized lounge area, and a delicious taco bar. We just love how backyard birthday parties give kids the freedom to run around and parents the peace of mind of knowing exactly where their kids are at all times. 

North Bergen, NJ

We adore this first-birthday party which featured simple, yet elegant décor. Beautiful pink and purple florals filled the event space and created an airy, whimsical feel when you entered the room. Best of all? Traditional Korean performers wowed with a dazzling performance at this Korean Dol. 

Dallas, TX

I don’t know about you, but we’re feeling like this Taylor Swift-themed birthday party is what our wildest dreams are made of. A Taylor look-alike, stadium tour-worthy stage, and projector screen to play music videos was in pure Swiftie style. If you can’t quite shake off how adorable this celebration is, head to the link to check out all the gorgeous details. 

New York, NY

We love this kid’s birthday party with an epic underwater view. The moody lighting and navy blue color scheme immerses guests into the aquarium and adds to the ambiance of the space. Guests of all ages were captivated by the marine life swimming around them while they ate and celebrated. 

Los Angeles, CA

We can’t stop thinking about this rustic zoo-themed garden party, filled with florals and soft colors. The impressive main birthday cake stands three layers tall with adorable animal decorations on the top, but that isn’t where the cake stops. This celebration offered mini cakes for guests to enjoy as well. Click to see. 

London, England

We are obsessed with this extravagant Alice In Wonderland-inspired tea party. The cake at this celebration is even more intriguing than the Mad Hatter. A colorful base layer featuring the Cheshire Cat is just the beginning. Books stacked high with flowers (and other fun décor scattered throughout the event space) really tops the cake. See more here.

Inverness, IL

Not a single detail was overlooked at this lumberjack-themed birthday party. From the meticulous balloon decorations to the rustic cake in the shape of a stack of flapjacks, this party is nothing if not fit for a lumberjack. 

Boston, MA

This adorable 4th-birthday party is just enough to unleash the inner Cookie Monster in all of us. Blue and beige balloons surround the dessert table set with googly-eyed cookie jars. Discover the white cookie jar cake with an iced Cookie Monster peeking his eyes out.

Maui County, HI

We are dreaming of this pink carnival-themed first-birthday party in Maui, Hawaii. Giant-sized cutout letters created a perfect photo op for the birthday girl. We especially love how shades of blush pink against the lush green of Hawaii’s beautiful landscape created a serene environment.

Los Angeles, CA

We adore this shark attack-themed birthday party that delivered fun surprises and new photo opportunities around every corner. Check out the shark statue used as a jungle gym, a photo booth with backdrops and props, and the shark-bitten surfboards that made for creative and photo-worthy décor. 

Chicago, IL

What could be more exciting for your Jurassic World-loving kid than arriving to their celebration on the back of a life-like T-Rex? This decked out dino-themed party will transport you to another world. See how photo ops have never been more fun than with these dinosaur props. 

Los Angeles, CA

We are in awe of this elegant pastel party filled with gorgeous florals and chic details. With personalized perfume and soap bottles that match the subdued color scheme, the party favors are as stylish as the rest of the celebration. 

Dallas, TX

We love the idea of handing out personalized pool towels as birthday pool party favors. Not only are they useful and practical, they create the perfect photo op with all the guests wrapped in matching towels. Make sure to see how this celebration included so many other fun details. You’ll find a balloon and caricature artist, a cotton candy machine, snow cones, and even funnel cakes. 

Nashville, TN

A mobile manicure studio was the main event at this precious milkshakes and manicures birthday party. Each guest was given a bag of goodies and a monogrammed robe to wear while being pampered during their manicure. We can’t imagine a more fun (or relaxing) way to celebrate. 

Kapalua, HI

We can’t stop talking about this oceanfront high tea party decorated with pops of vibrant colors that compliment the jaw-dropping landscape. Sitting around a beautifully-laid table, guests enjoyed pastries and finger sandwiches along with their choice of teas. 

Los Angeles, CA

We adore this Coachella-inspired baby’s first birthday. Boho-chic details and décor brought this fun-filled theme to life. Discover flower crowns, vibrant colors, and a vintage bright yellow Volkswagen Beetle used as a photo op. Boho has never looked so good.

Miami, FL

This rainbow-themed celebration brought a unique take on a kid’s birthday party idea with pantone paint swatches. We love how each table was set using a different color, giving kids an opportunity to choose their favorite tone. Of course, they also gave adults a chance to admire the monochromatic aesthetic. 

Los Angeles, CA

The South Park Center was the ultimate venue for this dream of a kids birthday party. Looking out the picture windows to see you are actually in the clouds brings the decor to a whole new level. In shades of blue, silver, and white, this in the clouds themed celebration was everything we could have dreamt of. 

New York, NY

You can never have enough balloons. This unicorn and rainbow birthday party is magical. We love how this celebration proves that your own dining or living room can make for the most special birthday for your little one. All it takes is the right theme, decorations, and talented party vendors. 

Dallas, TX

Stunning pastel balloon installations set the scene for this “two sweet” 2nd-birthday party. As the icing on the cake, there were all the sweets that any kid could want. Click to see a pastel cake with a “melting” ice cream cone, chocolate-covered oreos, custom personalized cookies, and icing dipped wafer cookies. 

Southampton, NY

We are impressed by this whimsical unicorn grand entrance that is sure to wow every guest that walks through. Of course, this entrance is just the beginning of the impressive event that sits behind it. Covered in even more balloons and unicorns, with a dessert table and wide array of candies, this party is pastel perfection.

Irvine, CA

Set on the other side of an extravagant balloon archway and tunnel, Marley Con is a colorful and lively 2nd-birthday party. With multiple event spaces, guests could choose where they spent their time. Discover the unique spots inside Marley Con. You’ll find a carousel and arcade games, luxe lounge areas, an outdoor playpen, and so much more. 

New York, NY

We love this hip hop birthday bash with graffiti covering the entryway stairs, walls, and DJ booth. As soon as guests walked into the main event space, they were already being immersed into the world of hip hop. Click to see this vibrant bash with epic décor elements. We’ll give you a hint: There’s graffiti-covered lounge areas.