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Birthday Party Themes
Choosing a theme can be the jumping off point for a great party, so check in with your child to see what sounds like fun. If you're looking for a fresh take on a birthday party theme, check out our clever tips, creative ideas, and practical advice to make your party a blast.
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- Birthday Bash! 8 Fantastic Party Themes
In search of the perfect birthday party theme? We've got you covered with ideas for invitations, decorations, food, favors, activities, and more.
- Birthday Party Theme Ideas for 2- to 4-Year Olds
Consider these creative ideas for your toddler's next birthday!
- Get Great Birthday Ideas
Find out what other moms like you do to prepare for kid parties -- from party foods to invites and more.
Boy Parties
- Baseball Party
It's easy to transform your backyard into a ballpark for a big-league bash!
- Planes, Trains, Trucks
A transportation-themed party.
- Speed Racer Party
On-the-go kids will love an action-packed race-car rally.
- Sports Nuts
If your child's world revolves around sports, this party will score big points.
Girl Parties
- A Fun Tea Party
A new twist on the traditional British ritual of tea parties offers a terrific opportunity to teach children manners -- and have fun.
- A Tea Party with Dolls
Peek in as five friends enjoy a birthday celebration with their American Girl dolls.
- Birthday with Barbie
Ages 2 and up
- Glamour Girl
This high-style party is always in fashion.
- Let's Party: GLAM IT UP!
Fun and festive ideas to make your child's Big Day extra special.
- Tea Time Party
A palette of pastels sets the stage for a big-girl gala she'll never forget.
- Well, Hello, Dolly!
"Well, Hello, Dolly" birthday bash! Double the fun -- invite your daughter's friends to bring along their dolls.
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- A Backyard Camp-Out Party
Our super-cool camping party lets young adventurers explore the great outdoors close to home.
- A Fun Beach Party
Simple props, a choice of themes, and easy, breezy refreshments add up to a perfect summer beach party.
- A Pool-Side Bash
Celebrate the season with an oh-so-easy backyard wading-pool bash.
- An Angelic Party At The Kennedys
Bobby Kennedy Jr.'s daughter celebrates her fifth birthday.
- Ancient-Egyptian Treasure Hunt
Time-travel back to the days of King Tut with this adventure party that packs in loads of mystery and fun.
- Backwards Party
Fun party ideas.
- Barnyard Bash
A farm-themed party
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It's time to celebrate! We've rounded up the best tips from readers who are veterans of the party circuit. Here's our main advice: Keep...
- Birthday Party Theme Ideas for 2- to 4-Year-Olds
Consider these creative ideas for your toddler's next birthday party!
- Birthday Party Theme Ideas for 5-to 6-Year-Olds
Find a great party idea for your child's new social circle!
- Birthday Party Theme Ideas for 7- to 8-Year-Olds
Here are some party themes that school-age kids will love!
- Birthday Party Theme Ideas for Kids 9 and Up
Have a "cool" party for your sophisticated kid.
- By the Sea (or Pool)
A Watery Fun Birthday
- Carnival Party! Host a Backyard Carnival Bash
Step right up to the greatest birthday bash of the summer, with sweet treats and prizes for everyone.
- Celeb Celebrations
Famous parents dish on the best birthday bashes they've thrown for their kids.
- Circus Time
Ages 5+
- Come to My Garden Party!
Plan a backyard party and watch your child's creativity bloom.
- Cooking Fun
Budding chefs are sure to appreciate this birthday bake-off.
- Cool-Tunes Party
A musical celebration for a toddler's birthday!
- Dress Up As Your Hero Party
For a birthday party, let your child and her guests dress up as their favorite role models.
- Fairy Tale Party
Make your daughter's fairy tale come true with these birthday ideas.
- Fun and Easy Birthday Party Themes
Minimize fuss and maximize fun at your child's next party with these simple theme ideas.
- Huggable-Bugs Party
This party's sure to create a "buzz." Smaller kids will love this happy bee-day celebration.
- Let's Party: BARNYARD BASH!
Fun and festive ideas to make your child's Big Day extra special.
- Let's Party: KIDS OLYMPICS!
Fun and festive ideas to make your child's Big Day extra special.
- Let's Party: MUSIC MANIA!
Fun and festive ideas to make your child's Big Day extra special.
- Make A Masterpiece Party
For your child's next birthday, exercise his creativity with a picture-perfect art party.
- Mother Goose Party
Storybook pals help create a whimsical afternoon.
- Pajama Birthday Bash
The dress code is pj's at this dreamy daytime birthday celebration.
- Picasso for a Day
Bring out the artiste in your child with these creative birthday ideas.
- Poodles, Pirates, and Paint! 3 Really Fun Birthday Ideas
Our no-stress party guide is packed with groovy goody bags, way-cool crafts, and easy cakes every busy mom can make.
- Pretend Sleepover
What could be more fun than hosting your child and his friends for his first (mock) sleepover?
- Purple Passion Party
Favorite colors
- Readers' Favorite Party Themes
Child readers share their tried-and-tested ideas for children's birthday parties.
- Ready, Set, Color Party
Crayons inspired this birthday bash.
- Rodeo Roundup
"Rodeo Roundup" birthday party theme. The Wild West sets the perfect stage for a rootin' tootin' good time.
- Scrapbook Party
Make your child's birthday a day to remember with this crafty gathering. Keep it as a simple celebration for little tots and roll-out t...
- Space Cadets
An out of this world birthday.
- The Ultimate Sleepover
The newest trend in slumber parties.
- Treasure Hunt
Follow the map!
- Welcome to the Jungle
"Welcome to the Jungle" birthday party theme. Your little one's a party animal? A jungle-inspired them encourages tots to explore their...
