Every year, your children’s birthday is an event not to be missed. For you, the goal is simple: do everything possible to make the day memorable and leave lasting memories.What better way to achieve this than a themed birthday party? Of course, finding a theme for a birthday is absolutely not mandatory! But it’s always fun.
It’s the perfect opportunity to think outside the box and bring a touch of originality to this celebration. But you still need to find the right theme… To help you in this mission, we’ve prepared a list of 8 theme ideas for a birthday party that’s out of the ordinary. Ready to embark on a journey to the land of imagination? Let’s get started!
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Pirate birthday, space, fairy tales, ocean, dinosaurs, time travel, funfair and even witches and wizards…. To find out more, read on!
1. The enchanted world of fairy tales
Let’s enter the wonderful world of fairy tales, a universe that children have been dreaming of for generations. Organizing a birthday party on this theme is the perfect way to immerse your guests in a fairytale atmosphere, full of magic and mystery.Think about it:
- from Frozen, The Little Mermaid, etc
- princess or knight costumes,
- games inspired by the great classics of children’s literature,
Everything is in place to make this an exceptional day.
2. Pirate adventure
What child hasn’t dreamed of boarding a ship, digging up treasure or fighting sea monsters? Even us adults, reading these few words… Pirates for ever!
With the pirate theme, you can offer your guests a real adventure full of thrills and chills. For the decor, think:
- with skulls,
- treasure chests
- or nautical charts;
And for activities, you’ll inevitably need to organize a treasure hunt! Classic.
Ahoy!
3. Space travel
For kids fascinated by astronomy, a space-themed birthday party is an absolutely brilliant idea. And a great classic too. Perfectly unisex by the way!
Think about it:
- decorations evoking stars and planets,
- fun activities about the space conquest,
- a rocket-shaped cake…
A dream come true for all budding astronauts!
4. Exploring the underwater world
Let’s move on to another unusual theme idea: the exploration of the underwater world;
This is an opportunity for children to discover the wonders of the ocean, from exotic fish to sunken treasures.
For decoration, opt for:
- blue and green tones,
- shellfish,
- fish and sirens.
As for activities, you could for example organize angling or a paper fish creation workshop.
5. The discovery of dinosaurs
When it comes to children’s birthdays, we all know… dinosaurs! No, of course, it’s not the most original theme, so much so that we’re holding here a great classic of themed birthday parties. They’re the stuff of dreams for young and old, girls and boys alike.
These prehistoric creatures fascinate, and their world offers a thousand and one possibilities for organizing a unique birthday party.
Between the jungle-inspired decorations, the dinosaur-themed games and the T-Rex-shaped cake, kids will love it.
6. Time travel
Another birthday theme, but not the least: time travel;
It’s a theme that offers a multitude of possibilities:
- dinosaurs
- space conquest
- Middle Age and knights
- pirates
It’s wide and so much the better!
Give free rein to your imagination for decorations and activities, and you’ll give your guests a birthday party they won’t soon forget.
Surely one of the most demanding themes, but also an incredible journey for children!
7. The funfair at home
Who hasn’t dreamed of having a funfair all to themselves?
With this theme, you can transform your garden or living room into a veritable amusem*nt park. To do this, think of typical funfair game stalls, such as:
- rifle shooting,
- the can knockdown
- or duck fishing.
The festive, colorful atmosphere of the funfair is also an asset when it comes to birthday decorations. In addition to light garlands, you can opt for:
- balloons of all colors,
- pop-corns
- and cotton candy for snacking.
Don’t forget costumes for the kids, too: they can dress up as dompsters, acrobats or clowns for an unforgettable birthday party. This party theme promises moments of laughter and joy for all guests.
8. The magic of Harry Potter…
We are talking to you Potterheads! Throwing a Wizarding School-themed birthday party could be a dreamy idea, right? Success guaranteed and once again, a perfectly unisex birthday theme.
Just imagine: Hogwarts-inspired decor, role-playing in wizard costumes, a cake in the shape of a magic hat…. Enough to make all budding little wizards green with envy!
When it comes to decorating, think of elements that recall the world of the saga:
- magic wands,
- owls,
- cauldrons,
- parchments
- stars…
For snacks, you can make wizard hat cupcakes, sweepie-shaped cookies, or pumpkin juice. As for activities, why not organize a wizarding class or a Quidditch tournament?
