As we shall see, planning the party of their dreams for your children doesn’t have to be all that difficult!
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Party themes that kids and children love
From superheroes to princesses and everything in between, there are so many fun and exciting themes to choose from, for that upcoming celebration.
But with so many possibilities, it can be hard to decide on just one.
That’s why we’ve put together a list of the top 10 kids’ party themes in New Jersey, to inspire and help you plan the party.
Whether your child is a fan of animals, music, or all things glittery, there’s sure to be a theme on this list that they’ll love.
Sesame Street
Sesame Street has been a hit with kids across America for ages.
No wonder it’s one of the most popular birthday party themes among young children!
A Sesame Street party is best aimed at younger children who are just starting to learn about letters, numbers, and the world around them.
Transform the celebration into a sea of accents like red, yellow, and blue as you bring in Elmo, Big Bird, and the Cookie Monster.
Top it up with lip-smacking platters and a delicious cake, and you’ve got yourself a fabulous kids’ event!
Make this a memorable birthday where the guests may end up learning a thing or two in addition to having loads of fun!
Cotton Candy
When it comes to kids’ favorite snacks, cotton candy ranks right at the top, along with cookies and popcorn.
Which is what makes a cotton candy-themed event a shoo-in for any list of children’s favorite party themes.
The way to go about it is to get a cotton candy machine and enough ingredients to meet the kiddies’ appetites all party long!
Plus get some fluffy pink and blue decor and try to incorporate the theme into the party favors, like scented bath salts and lip balms.
A cotton candy theme is great for an outdoor event in which the birthday boy/girl and their friends can run around and play games while snacking on their favorite sweet treat.
A cotton candy-themed kids’ birthday is sure to be a memorable experience for everyone!
Superhero
Iron Man. Captain America. Batman. Thor. Spiderman…
There’s a reason we have so many superheroes – even different universes like the MCU and DC Comics – they’re incredibly popular, and not just among adults!
So you can guess that a superhero theme for the birthday party will make it an exciting celebration for the young ones.
Transform your party space into a superhero headquarters, add themed decor, and stock up on masks, capes, and logos.
Encourage guests to come dressed, but if someone can’t manage they can get the accessories at the party itself!
Set up superhero-themed games and activities like obstacle courses and scavenger hunts.
And have themed snacks in plenty so the young warriors can refuel when they feel famished.
Hint: you may want to introduce some healthy snacks into the mix – telling the guests that superheroes eat healthy food.
A superhero-themed event is sure to be an action-packed occasion that the children – and their parents – will really remember!
Dinosaur
Jurassic Park may not be as fascinating to today’s children as it was to us, but a dino-themed birthday is still a popular choice, especially among young boys.
Use decors like dino cutouts, dinosaur balloons, and themed tableware.
If you’re looking for something a little more substantial, you can set up a fossil excavation activity where the children can dig for dinosaur bones and create their own mini skeletons.
On the menu should be dinosaur-shaped cookies, fruit skewers with dinosaur names, and even a volcano cake.
A dinosaur-themed birthday event is sure to be a roaring success with the young ones!
Circus/Carnival
A circus theme is a perfect choice for a children’s birthday celebration full of excitement and wonder.
Kids that love amazing acrobatic feats, the comedy of the clowns, and the majestic animals will be absolutely thrilled.
To set it up, use decorations like circus tent backdrops, clown cutouts, and circus animal balloons.
And, as expected, go for themed games and activities like ring toss and tightrope walking challenges (designed appropriately, of course).
For food, serve carnival favorites like popcorn, cotton candy, and corn dogs.
You can even have a circus-inspired dessert table with colorful cakes.
Guests will be raring to go visit an actual circus after this party…and we’re not just talking about the children.
Princess
A princess theme is another classic birthday party idea, especially for young girls.
Organizing a princess party involves setting up decorations like castle backdrops, princess cutouts, and sparkly tableware.
There’s going to be a lot of dressing up (it may not be a good idea to travel in princess attire), so make sure you’ve got room for that.
A good way of doing that is a dress-up station where the children can choose from a variety of dresses and accessories.
Entertainment options would include relevant crafts (like making DIY crowns) and decorating magic wands.
And the menu should include items like finger sandwiches, petit fours, and fruit skewers.
With a princess-themed celebration, the birthday girl/boy and their friends will feel like they’ve set foot inside a magical kingdom!
Pancakes and Pajamas
Pajama parties have been a staple of our childhood as a quick way for friends to get together. With a little tweaking, you can make them an awesome birthday party theme for kids.
While many folks prefer to have this during the day (as a morning or brunch event), you can schedule the party in the evening as well.
After all, is there any time that’s not ideal for kids to turn up in their jammies to enjoy pancakes together?
Relevant decor would include pajama-themed balloons, bright streamers, and maybe some blankies.
Set up a pancake bar with a variety of toppings (from fruit and syrup to whipped cream and chocolate chips) for the birthday boy/girl and their guests to choose from.
For entertainment, you can choose anything from a movie screening to a pillow fight area.
Watch as the party guests have a fab time…and the parents also join in to satisfy their sweet tooth cravings at the celebration that’s sure to be rollicking fun.
Speaking of sweet tooth cravings…
Ice Cream
When we’ve talked about pancake parties, an ice cream-themed birthday can’t be far behind, can it?
This event theme is great for everyone – in particular for folks that relish the feel of frozen delights melting inside their mouth.
To invoke the creamy delight and bright atmosphere associated with ice cream, use party decor like ice cream cone balloons, brightly colored streamers, and sundae tableware.
Just like with the pancake party, you can set up an ice cream bar with different toppings like sprinkles, candy pieces, and syrups. The guests can use it to create their own DIY frozen treats.
Entertainment options would include games and activities like ice cream scoop relay races or pin the cherry on the sundae.
For a children’s birthday party that’s dollops of fun, you can’t go wrong with an ice cream-themed event!
Mermaid
Fans of underwater enchantment and Ariel won’t want to miss this – a mermaid-themed birthday event.
To recreate the magical world of mermaids living in the shimmering colors of the ocean, use decorations like mermaid tail balloons, iridescent streamers, and seashell tableware.
And sort of like the excavation site in the dino theme idea, you can create a mermaid lagoon with activities like a treasure hunt, a bubble station, and a mermaid photo booth.
Other activities can include decorating shells and making mermaid crowns.
The menu would have to have sea-inspired options like blue jelly, fish-faced crackers, and sea salt popcorn.
Create an underwater wonderland and watch as the kids enjoy the fun at the mermaid-themed celebration!
Baseball
Baseball is to sports what popcorn and cotton candy are to snacks – a hot favorite among people of various age groups.
Which is what makes it such a great theme for a birthday celebration, for slightly older kids.
To create a baseball-themed party, use decorations like baseball-themed balloons, pennants, and tableware.
As you’d expect, baseball lends itself to lots of exciting activity ideas.
One is a batting cage or a pitching station, where kids can test their skills and compete against each other.
You can also go for a photo booth with baseball props or even hire a baseball coach to come and teach the kids some new skills.
For snacks, serve up ballpark favorites like hot dogs, nachos, and popcorn.
The birthday boy/girl and their guests will have an action-packed and amazing time that’ll have them feeling like they’ve won the World Series!
For slightly older kids, you can top it up with a jailbreak-themed escape room.
Pirates
Ahoy, mateys! Let’s set up a party that the young ‘uns will be jumping in joy at, savvy?
The pirate theme is best chosen for kids that love the excitement of being a pirate and discovering hidden treasure.
Use decorations like pirate ship cutouts, flag banners and treasure chest tableware to evoke the atmosphere.
We think you’ve already guesses the activity – a treasure/scavenger hunt that sees the children search for clues leading to hidden treasures.
You can also set up a craft station where kids can create their own pirate hats or eyepatches, or even hire a pirate performer to come and entertain the kids with pirate tales and sword fighting.
Pirate-themed treats include goldfish crackers, gummy sharks, and pirate cookies.
Watch as the guests have a swashbuckling time they’ll never forget!
Would you like to complement that with an ancient Egypt-themed adventure?
Birthday party themes that are sure to be a hit with kids in NJ – conclusion
So there you are – 11 absolutely thrilling party themes to choose from, to host a memorable birthday for your child.
As you can see, once you choose the theme, setting up the party is simply a matter of getting the right decor, thinking up relevant games and activities, and lining up themed foods.
If you’re looking for something a little different and the birthday boy/girl is around 12 years of age, you can also host your birthday party with us.
Which theme are you opting for, for your own kids’ birthdays?
