Kids Birthday Party Theme Ideas: The Complete Guide
All our kids birthday party theme guides in one place: Bluey, dinosaur, unicorn, camping, cowboy and more, with decor, food and budgets.
The best theme is the one your child already loves. Ask for two or three favorites, then pick the one that is easiest to decorate with things you already own.
Each guide below has a color palette, decor, food, games by age, exact quantities and a budget, so you can plan the whole party from one page.
Quick tips before you start
- Choose one theme color and repeat it. It looks planned without costing more.
- Do one big photo spot, such as a backdrop and a cake table, and keep the rest simple.
- Plan games by age. Under 5 needs simple, short games.
Characters and shows
Bluey Birthday Party Ideas (Decorations, Food & Games)
Bluey birthday party ideas that are easy and budget friendly: decorations, food, cake, games, favors, a color palette, and a party planning checklist.
Cocomelon Birthday Party Ideas (Decor, Food & Games)
Cocomelon birthday party ideas for toddlers. Decorations, color palette, food, games, exact quantities, a budget breakdown, and a simple planning checklist.
Toy Story Birthday Party Ideas (Decor, Food & Games)
Toy Story birthday party ideas that are easy and budget friendly: decorations, color palette, food, cake, games, favors, and a planning checklist.
Princess Birthday Party Ideas (Special Decor, Food & Games)
Princess birthday party ideas that are budget friendly: color palette, decorations, food, cake, games, favors, exact quantities, and a checklist.
Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas (Special Pastel Decor & Fun)
Unicorn birthday party ideas with a special pastel palette, easy balloon decor, food, cake, games, favors, exact quantities, and a full budget breakdown.
Adventure and outdoors
Camping Birthday Party Ideas (Tent, S'mores & Easy Decor)
Camping birthday party ideas for kids: a backyard tent, s'mores bar, easy decor, games by age, exact quantities for 10 kids, and a $114 to $142 budget.
Cowboy Birthday Party Ideas: Easy Decor, Games, Food & Budget
Cowboy birthday party ideas for kids: hay bale seating, a chuckwagon menu, western games by age, exact quantities for 10 kids, and a $134 to $226 budget.
Dinosaur Birthday Party Ideas (Decor, Food & Games)
Dinosaur birthday party ideas that are easy and budget friendly: color palette, decor, food, cake, games, favors, exact quantities, and a checklist.
Farm Birthday Party Ideas (Barnyard Decor, Food & Fun)
Farm birthday party ideas for a barnyard celebration. Easy DIY decor, balloon garland tips, cute snack ideas, party games, budget guide, and checklist.
Space Birthday Party Ideas (Out-of-This-World Decor & Fun)
Out-of-this-world space birthday party ideas for kids. Navy & silver balloon decor, galaxy cake, astronaut games, roll quantities, budget, and setup tips.
Construction Birthday Party Ideas (Dig-In Decor, Food & Fun)
Construction birthday party ideas for a dig-in celebration. Easy DIY decor, balloon garland tips, food ideas, games, budget breakdown, and checklist.
Sweet and colorful
Rainbow Birthday Party Ideas (Bright & Cheerful Decor)
Rainbow birthday party ideas for a bright, cheerful party: color palette, decorations, food, cake, games, favors, exact quantities, and a checklist.
Mermaid Birthday Party Ideas: Special Under-the-Sea Decor
Discover special mermaid birthday party ideas. Plan the perfect under-the-sea celebration with color palettes, DIY decor, cakes, games, and budget tips.
Sunflower Birthday Party Ideas (Sunny & Cheerful Decor)
Sunflower birthday party ideas for a sunny, cheerful party: color palette, decor, food, cake, favors, exact quantities, a budget breakdown, and a checklist.
Tea Party Birthday Ideas (Pretty Table, Food & Easy Decor)
Tea party birthday ideas for kids or grown-ups: a blush and sage palette, table setup, a guest-count menu, exact quantities, and a $89 budget.
