Party Themes by Age Group

This page offers suggestions for party themes that appeal to different age groups from toddlers up to teens. Most themes link to a complete party guide that plans the party for you! And be sure to check out our Big List of Party Themesfor more ideas.

And for that all-important first birthday, see our complete First Birthday Party Guide.

Ages 1-3 years old

1. Backyardigans
2. Barney
3. Disney Cars
4. Cinderella
5. Dora the Explorer
6. Thomas the Tank Engine
7. Minnie Mouse Party
8. Elmo Party
9. Barnyard Farm Party
10. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
11. Winnie the Pooh
12. Ladybug
13. Fairy Party

Ages 4-6 years old

1. Jungle Safari
2. Princess or Disney Princess
3. Bug Party
4. Butterfly
5. Race Car
6. Construction/Handy Manny Party
7. Hello Kitty
8. Firefighter
9. Dinosaur
10. Shrek
11. Puppy Party
12. Garden Party
13. Spiderman
14. Tinker Bell
15. Toy Story
16. Train Party
17. Teddy Bear Tea Party
18. Cowboy & Cowgirl
19. Lightning McQueen Cars Party
20. Ocean/Under the Sea
21. Mermaid
22. Batman

Ages 7-9 years old

1. Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
2. Bowling
3. Mini-Golf
4. Harry Potter
5. Space Party
6. NASCAR Party
7. Carnival Party
8. Star Wars
9. Garden Party
10. Hannah Montana
11. Movie Party
12. Super Mario Brothers
13. Pirate
14. Pool Party
15. Summer Party
16. Surf Party
17. Sleepover for Boys
18. Karate
19. Magic
20. Slumber Party for Girls

Ages 10-12 years old

1. Football
2. Luau Party
3. Dance Party
4. Movie Party
5. Sleepover for Tweens and Teens
6. Sleepover for Boys
7. Bowling
8. Disco Party
9. Surf Party
10. Dodgeball
11. Hannah Montana
12. Beach Bash
13. Super Mario Brothers
14. Spa Party
15. Pool Party
16. Twilight

Teens 13+ years old

1. Sleepover for Teens and Tweens
2. More Teen party themes…