Pull together easy birthday party ideas for kids in a snap with these fun ideas for all ages. I’ve collected links to ALL my birthday party posts here for you to find the perfect idea for your child.
Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
Find tips for party decor, invites, party food, party games. These ideas are easy to make or inexpensive to buy. Crafty or not, create a birthday party theme to delight your child and make their day special. Here’s a preview of some of my favorite parties:
Birthday Parties for Babies and Toddlers
Car themed birthday party – We did a car theme for my son’s first birthday, since his first word was “Car!”
Peter Rabbit Birthday party – This adorable party theme was perfect for summer and being outdoors for our second son’s first birthday party!
Farm / Tractor themed party – Can’t decide on vehicle or cute animals? We often blend party themes to make everyone happy! So: tractors for my son and cute animals for me!
Puppy Dog Birthday Party Ideas – This party is adorable for boys or girls, and easy food prep too!
Train Birthday Party – At this party, I first started making our “themed trail mix” that has become a staple at so many of our birthday parties!
Birthday Party Ideas for Preschoolers
Knight in Shining Armor Birthday Party Ideas – Your little knight will be delighted by the detailed cake idea here – it looks way more complicated than it is (I am NOT a great cake froster, but even I managed this!).
A Penguin Birthday Party – Don’t ask how I pulled off this chilly theme for a July birthday, but we all appreciated the ice and ice-cream that abounded.
Zoo Train Party Ideas – Again with the mixed theme! It’s a zoo, it’s a train! It’s BOTH at this party!
Birthday Party Ideas for Big Kids
Shark Party Ideas – These shark birthday party ideas work well for a birthday or for Shark Week if you’re throwing a fun summer party!
Pirate Birthday Party Ideas – I could’ve gone on and on with ideas for this party, but my goal is always “fun and easy” for DIY party prep. This cake is my 2nd favorite party cake!
Dinosaur Birthday Party Ideas – This theme is so fun, we’re going to do it again! Add in volcanos and kids will love it!
Camping Birthday Party Theme – This could be a kids OR a grown up party theme. The cake is MY personal favorite out of all the cakes I made. My little guy loved the s’mores theme at this camping party.
Lego Ninjago Birthday Party Theme
Easy LEGO Party Ideas that Don’t Break the Bank
Lord of the Rings Birthday Party Theme
COMING SOON:
Army Birthday Party Ideas – Get everyone in on the party theme by wearing camo – nearly everyone has a piece of clothing in this print.
Lizard Birthday Party – This theme threw me for a loop, but it turned out super cute and fun, so give it a try with my ideas!
How do I pull off my birthday parties?
I, personally, like to do a mix of DIY and pre-made party decor and ideas. I visit the dollar store, Target dollar spot, and raid my craft bins for scraps that help it all come together.
On occasion, I’ll splurge on a stand-out prop to make the decor complete. But I’m always looking for items I can reuse with the kids (like the pool from the DIY Fishing Game) or repurpose around the house later on (like the lanterns from my son’s camping themed birthday party).
Some ideas are a flop and I don’t end up using them at all during the party! Some ideas end up being totally last minute! YOU benefit from all my mistakes and random successes because the birthday party posts showcase what worked.
Plus, you’ll often get gift ideas that match the party theme! I love giving gifts that match the party theme!
Looking for a party theme? Maybe I’ll attempt your theme next! Just drop me a line and let me know!
Get more birthday party planning ideas in my Ebook!
Some of these ideas come from fellow writers and readers who have been sharing with me the fun things they’ve done in their own party planning. Other ideas are modified from my own party planning experiences. I’ve put it all into the ebook: DO-Able Yourself DIY Birthday Parties! My book also includes how-to decor ideas, cake decorating, and party planning printable worksheets to help you.
Find out more about my birthday party planning book at the link above, or click here to purchase.
Courtney
Wednesday 5th of March 2014
awww love seeing these photos again. You always do such a great job!
Courtney
Wednesday 5th of March 2014
awww love seeing these photos again. You always do such a great job!
Keara B.
Thursday 27th of February 2014
Wow, I am seriously impressed with your party-planning and decoration skills. I think I'll get better as my kids get older, but as of right now a special meal, cake, and time with the extended family are our only established "traditions." I may have to steal some of your ideas, though! ;)
Keara B.
Thursday 27th of February 2014
Wow, I am seriously impressed with your party-planning and decoration skills. I think I'll get better as my kids get older, but as of right now a special meal, cake, and time with the extended family are our only established "traditions." I may have to steal some of your ideas, though! ;)