27 Fun 4 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas (2024)

Turning 4 years old is an important day! Around this age, birthday parties are becoming more exciting. Your child is starting to express their likes and dislikes, and are probably obsessed with certain shows or characters! They might even have some friends that they would like to invite. These 27 Fun 4 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas will help you to plan the absolutely perfect four year old birthday party for your little one!

May the Fourth Be With You

You can make an adorable “Star Wars” themed party featuring Nutter Butter cookies dressed up as Baby Yoda! Plus, we love a play on words for a four year old birthday, of course!

Photo source and idea from Savvy Mama Lifestyle

Four Wheeled Fun

The cake is the most important centerpiece of any party, and this monster truck cake is seriously impressive! Any four year old who is passionate about trucks would love a “four” wheeled fun themed party!

Photo source and idea from Mamas Buzz

Arts & Crafts Party

If your child love arts and crafts, make their birthday party revolve around all things creative! This play dough party is full of crafts, games, and even has a template for the adorable invites!

Photo source and idea from In the Play Room

Mo Willems Party

Mo Willems is famous around our house, so I know that a Mo Willems party would be a hit with loads of little ones! From pigeon cupcakes to crafts, you can find all the best ways to make your child’s fourth birthday party one to remember.

Photo source and idea from Raising Whasians

Fourever Groovy

This Fourever Groovy theme is a disco party fit with an shiny disco ball piñata! Every kid loves a piñata, am I right?

Four the First Time In Forever

A Frozen-themed party is never a bad idea! Especially if your child’s birthday is in winter, they can celebrate their birthday in style with everything Frozen! If they aren’t into Frozen but have a winter birthday, you can also try some of our other winter party themes.

Photo source and idea from Sugar and Cloth

Unicorn Party

Unicorns make a bright and beautiful four year old party idea! Decorate with DIY unicorn balloons, serve homemade unicorn blondie sundaes, and even have your kiddo dress up as a unicorn!

Rainbow Party

Making everything rainbow is actually pretty easy! You can get a variety of colors of balloons, use rainbow plates and napkins, and top everything with rainbow sprinkles!

Photo source and idea from XOXO Bella

Bug Party

Some kids are natural bug lovers. If so, let’s embrace their connection to nature with a bug-themed party with butterfly crafts and other bug activities!

Photo source and idea from In Our Spare Time

Let’s Go Bananas!

Throw a banana bash for your four year old! From games to decor, who knew this yellow fruit could be so fun?! You can even have a banana decorating station!

Photo source and idea from Lovely Indeed

Nature Party

Especially during the summertime, a nature party with all things birds and flowers would be such a beautiful theme! Have the kiddos decorate their own bird houses, too!

Photo source and idea from Paper & Stitch

“I’m Turning Fore!”

If your family is into golf, don’t miss the opportunity to throw an “I’m Turning Fore” party with golf ball planters, golf cups, and golf-themed cookies! It’s a golf “par-tee”!

Photo source and idea from Pizzazzerie

Need 4 Speed

Your four year old might have the “need 4 speed” and would love a race car themed party! These edible dirt cupcakes with a homemade race car topper are the perfect thing for this festive party.

Photo source and idea from Finding Zest

Dino-four Party

Throw a totally dino-mite dinosaur party and called it a “Dino-four” party! Since most four year olds are into dinosaurs anyways, this one will definitely be a hit with your kid and all of their friends!

Photo source and idea from Mom Trends

Under the Sea Party

How cute would an Under the Sea themed party be? Your four year old can choose their favorite cake and activities from our full Under the Sea party guide!

Construction Party

These no-bake construction party birthday cups are the perfect center piece for a full on construction party! I mean, just look at those little shovel spoons!

Photo source and idea from Finding Zest

We All Scream Four Ice Cream

We all scream “four” ice cream! If that isn’t the absolute perfect birthday theme for a four year old, I don’t know what would be! Everybody loves ice cream, am I right?!

Photo source and idea from Damask Love

Space Party

Planets and space are always a favorite with little ones! And an easy homemade space cake can take a space party to a whole new level! Your little astronaut will love their special space party!

Photo source and idea from Hezzi D’s

Fourest Party

We love a play on words, don’t we? A Four-est Party with owl cupcakes, wild creature masks, and forest crafts will keep your kiddos happy during their special day!

Photo source and idea from Lovely Indeed

Encanto Party

Four years old is an age where your little one might be obsessed with a movie or show! If your kiddo is loving Encanto, then embrace the theme with these adorable encanto cupcakes!

Four Legged Friends Party

As far as 4 year old birthday party ideas go, a pet-themed party is bound to be a favorite of any kiddo! Each party guest can adopt their stuffed four-legged friend to party all day long with.

Photo source and idea from Momma Society

Beach Party

A beach party with some beach ball party favors is fun for everyone! This is a great summertime party idea, and you can set up some sprinklers or an inflatable pool in the backyard!

Roar I’m Four

A wild animal themed party can be called “Roar, I’m Four!”! Don’t miss the opportunity to put miniature party hats on your kiddos favorite animal figurines, too!

Photo source and idea from Oh Happy Day

Four-ever Sweet

Turn your kiddos favorite desserts into a whole party theme by throwing a dessert party! These Funfetti Chipwiches would be the perfect way to celebrate you child’s birthday!

Reach Four the Sky

Toy Story is one of those classics that will always be a child’s favorite! Plan a “Reach Four the Sky” party for your four year old this year with an adorable Woodie-themed cake!

Photo source and idea from @Victoriadidominica

Mario Party

A Mario-themed party has so many possibilities! Check out all of my Mario Party Ideas and send the party guests home with a bubble wand party favor with Mario tags!

Garden Party

A flower-filled garden party is perfect for springtime, and is so colorful! This is a great idea for any kiddos who love flowers, and would like to wear their very own flower crown!

No matter what your little one is into, there is definitely something they will love in these 4 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas!