Top 10 Themed Kids Birthday Party Ideas
- Crafty Monkey
- 3 days ago
- 8 min read
Throwing a kids' birthday party can be a daunting task, but choosing the right theme can make all the difference! A well-chosen theme sets the stage for unforgettable memories, inspiring creativity, and adding an element of excitement for the young guests.
We've compiled a list of our top 10 popular kids party themes that would work great for parties at home or at a hired venue, including decor ideas and themed food.
Our ideas are aimed at children's pottery painting parties, featuring recommendations from our extensive range of pottery pieces that fit perfectly with the theme. We've also included themed ideas for bear making parties. Nonetheless, our ideas can be adapted for other children's party activities, offering plenty of valuable tips and ideas that are sure to delight the birthday child and their guests.
Whether you’re planning a birthday party or just a fun get-together, these 10 popular kids' party theme ideas will ensure laughter, joy, and plenty of fun!
10 Popular Kids' Birthday Party Themes
1. Superhero Adventure
Kids love pretending to be their favourite superheroes, so why not turn that enthusiasm into a full-fledged party? A superhero-themed party can involve everything from capes and masks to superhero training games.
Kids can paint their favourite superheroes onto pottery pieces like plates, mugs, and plaques - Print out some popular 'badges', emblems or characters so that they have something they can copy. Perfect for those who can't quite remember what something looks like in the excitement of it all.
Decorate the house with comic book styles, using bright colours and action words like "Bam!" and "Zap!" like these free superhero printables. Why not create a mini obstacle course for the kids to test their superhero skills! To make the food super, create snacks like "Power-Up Punch" and "Heroic Hot Dogs." The birthday cake can feature the child’s favourite superhero emblem, making it an impressive centrepiece!
2. Magical Unicorn Fantasy
If your birthday person is unicorn-obsessed, we’ve got you covered! We have a magical range of unicorns ready to be painted — from cute figurines to lanterns and more. Or why not build your very own cuddly unicorn with our Build-a-Bear-style kits?
Have a look at our online shop to see our full and popular range of unicorn-themed goodies! Transform your space into a magical world with pastel colours and shimmering decorations like tinsel or metallic spiral hangers. You can also create a unicorn-themed table decorating unicorn horns? (aka ice cream cones drizzled with chocolate or melting candy and lots of sprinkles of course).
Activities like a unicorn piñata or trotting competition (an obstacle course for your unicorns to jump over). Food-wise, unicorns love rainbows so a plethora of fruit and crudites not only looks pretty but is healthy too.
3. Dino-mite Jurassic Party
This theme is great for birthday parties of younger children, more so if they've been learning about dinosaurs. Dinosaur fans will love our range of pottery pieces to paint, including favourites like T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, and Brontosaurus. Or why not stuff your very own cuddly dinosaur pal with our build a bear style kits – perfect for a roar-some time!
Decorate the space with dino-themed decor, including inflatable dinosaurs or dinosaur figures and foliage to recreate a prehistoric jungle. Use dinosaur footprints to guide the guests to the party area.
You could even set up an excavation station where kids can dig for “fossils.” Places like Amazon or The Works sell ready made kits or why get creative and have a go at making your own!
Or how about a competition to see who can name the most dinosaurs in an allotted time or pin the horn on the dinosaur, a twist on the pin the tail on the donkey game.
For snacks, serve "Dino Nuggets" with a volcano of mash potato and "Volcanic Fruit Punch," and top it all off with a cake shaped like a dinosaur! View our range of dinosaur pieces
4. Under the Sea Exploration
Make a splash with our sea-themed pottery range – from dolphins and turtles to mermaids, sharks, and shell trinket holders, there's something for every ocean lover to paint! Use blues, greens, and purples to represent the ocean, and incorporate plenty of fish and mermaid decorations along with paper streamers. In fact if you are buying streamers for your decorations, purchase a few extra and the guests can use them to make jellyfish .
Other activities include a fishing game or a treasure hunt where kids can search for hidden treasures using clues linked to sea creatures!
Serve snacks out of new / clean beach buckets and spades! This theme could also include pirates with plenty of gold chocolate coins/
5. Space Odyssey
5-4-3-2-1...Blast off with our space-themed pottery – paint star-shaped hangers, design your own planet plates, or decorate a rocket money bank for an out-of-this-world creation! This exciting theme allows kids to explore the stars and planets while engaging in STEM-related activities. As with the dinosaur theme, this makes a great celebratory get-together or end-of-term event to celebrate all that amazing space learning!
Decorate with starry backdrops, inflatable rockets, and plenty of metallic shades. When you send out your invites, why not ask each guest to decorate a specific planet, and when they arrive, you can put them up in order.
Merge fun with learning by hosting a mini science show to teach kids about space exploration or make constellations from marshmallows. Snacks can include "Rocket Dogs" , cake pops to look like planets, galaxy popcorn and don't forget some Milky Way stars.
6. Enchanted Fairy Garden
Bring a touch of magic to your child's party with an enchanted fairy garden theme! Step into a world of magic with our enchanting fairy-themed pottery – from delicate fairies to whimsical fairy doors and charming fairy houses, perfect for little imaginations to bring to life with paint!Nature-inspired decor filled with flowers, twinkling lights, and whimsical touches creates an enchanting setting.
Activities can include fairy wand-making or a flower crown station where kids can adorn themselves for the day. You can buy lots of ready made bits and bobs but a cheaper and more rustic alternative can easily be made from sticks and a good excuse to get the kids outside to burn off some energy too.
For refreshment, serve flower-shaped cookies and nectar-like fruit punch or cordial to keep the theme captivating as well as strawberry mushrooms, flower wands and fairy bread!
7. Sports Olympics
(to include a sports specific party like football or gymnastics)
For the little athletes in your life, a sports-themed party can inspire competition and teamwork. Sports fans can get creative painting their favourite team colours or sports designs on mugs, plates, pencil holders, plaques, and even money banks – perfect for football, rugby, or gymnastics lovers!
Choose a variety of sports, flags, and gear to decorate the venue, creating a mini-Olympics atmosphere.
Organise fun games tailored to various sports, like relay races, soccer drills, or mini-golf. Give out medals or ribbons to participants to encourage friendly competition, making sure every child feels like a winner! Make sure all pottery is safely out of the way too!
Snack-wise, consider sporting-themed treats like popcorn "balls," energy bars, and coloured sports drinks to keep their energy levels high!
8. Their Favourite Book
Everyone has their favourite book so why not turn this into a fun-filled party theme from lots of fruit and veggies for a Hungry Caterpillar theme. Butter beer and a Honeydukes Sweetie stall for a Harry Potter theme, Scrambled snakes (jelly snakes) for a Gruffalo party etc. Whatever their favourite book a quick Pinterest search will bring up tons of ideas to get you going. We have lots of ideas for a Harry Potter theme in this blog post - think owl mugs, Hogwarts Express train bank etc.
9. Wild Safari Adventure
Embark on a jungle excursion with a safari-themed party that invites all young explorers to discover the wonders of the wild!
We have a great selection of animal figurines like lions, elephants, and monkeys ready to paint, or kids can add their own wild designs to plates, mugs, and more. Leopard prints and zebra stripes look amazing! They can even build their own cuddly safari bear or other jungle animal to take home!
Decorate with animal prints, plush safari animals, and plenty of greenery. Serving animal-shaped snacks and a cake featuring jungle animals or safari vehicles will tie the menu back into the theme perfectly! We really love a lion themed crudite platter such as these.
Set up activity stations with fun games like jungle bingo or an animal scavenger hunt, where kids can learn new facts about wildlife.
This theme is also perfect for a Build a Bear party where guests can make their own elephant, monkey etc. Build a bear parties are available in our studio or in your own home or venue and if not local we can post out build a bear party kits with instructions to run it yourself. Have a look at our our online build a bear shop, we have a great range to suit most tastes. We also have a great range of safari themed pottery pieces too from lions, monkeys, crocodiles and giraffes.
10. Minecraft & Roblox Style Adventure Party
Get ready to bring the pixelated worlds of Minecraft and Roblox to life with a pottery painting party! Kids can paint their favourite game-inspired designs on a variety of pottery pieces like mugs, plates, money banks We have lots of 'square' pieces — perfect for crafting Creepers, pixelated blocks, game controllers, or Roblox avatars.
To complement the pottery fun, set up Minecraft-style crafting challenges or Roblox-inspired obstacle courses and quests where kids can team up to complete missions and find hidden “loot boxes". Decorate your space with blocky pixel art, game logos etc. Snack time can include treats like “Creeper Crisps,” “Power-Up Punch,” and “Pixel Brownies” to keep energy levels high. For extra fun, add a mystery jelly bean taste test or a game-themed quiz.
If Minecraft or Roblox aren't your thing why not turn this into a gaming party of your choice! Here's some more inspo for you...
Themed Kids Birthday Party - the options are endless!
Choosing the right theme is a great way to bring your child’s party to life—and with so many creative options out there, you're sure to find one they’ll love. From dinosaurs and fairies to Minecraft, space adventures, or cute woodland animals, there’s something to suit every age and interest.
These ten popular themes are just a starting point.
Pottery Painting at Home Kits for Kids Parties at Home or Elsewhere
If your child is the creative type or loves their cuddly toys. You can find even more ideas—and the perfect pottery pieces to match—over on our online shop. Whether you're planning a chilled-out craft party or a big celebration, picking a theme that reflects your child’s personality makes it that much more special.
If not local our pieces can be painted with acrylic paints so no need to return them for firing!
Did you know that you can have the fun of a Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting Party at your home or chosen venue! All you need to do is purchase some of our underglaze paints (or they can be painted with acrylic paints) and your chosen pottery pieces and off you go. We even sell brushes if you need those too.
If you would prefer your guests to take their pieces away with them, after the party, figurines can also be painted with acrylic paints
So, start planning, get creative, and enjoy making memories that will last well beyond the party!
Children's Parties at Crafty Monkey
If hosting a party at home feels like a bit too much, and you're local to Crafty Monkey, we’ve got you covered! Our Pottery Painting Parties are a stress-free, hands-on way to celebrate—packed with creativity, colour, and fun for kids of all ages. We handle the mess, the materials, and the magic.
✨ Let us help you create a birthday to remember— find out more about our parties at our studio
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