Are you looking for the best toddler birthday party ideas to plan an unforgettable celebration for your little one? We know how important it is to make every birthday party memorable for our little ones, especially for our 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds who are starting to develop their interests, passions, and personalities.
That’s why we’ve come up with a list of 20 birthday party theme ideas that will help you plan age-appropriate activities that will make your toddler’s dream birthday come true.
These birthday themes will surely spark joy and excitement on their special day.
Once you have decided on a theme, then head on over to our ultimate no-stress guide to ensuring your toddler birthday party ideas become a reality. Related: Toddler Birthday Party: The Ultimate No Stress Guide
Birthday Theme 1: Carnival Capers – circus-themed toddler birthday party ideas
Step right up and join in on the fun at a circus-themed party! From colorful decorations to exciting games, this party is sure to be a spectacle that your toddler and their friends won’t forget.
Get ready for a day filled with laughter, entertainment, and lots of circus-inspired treats.
Carnival birthday decoration ideas
Bring the circus to your home with these festive decorations! Hang up colorful streamers and balloons to create a lively and vibrant atmosphere.
Set up a photo booth with a circus tent backdrop for guests to take photos. Place stuffed animals like lions, elephants, and clowns around the party space.
Set up a small popcorn machine and cotton candy station for an authentic circus feel. For added fun, create a clown face cutout for a fun photo-op and set up a mini tightrope for guests to walk on.
Carnival party food ideas
Keep the fun going with these circus-inspired treats! Serve up “Circus Lemonade” and “Acrobat Punch” in “Big Top” cups.
For finger food, whip up some “Popcorn Chicken Circus Bites” and “Mini Corn Dog Roll-Ups,” both perfect for dipping in ketchup or mustard. Create a “Fruit Kabob Circus Train,” which consists of skewered fruits like grapes, strawberries, and pineapple, arranged to look like a circus train.
For dessert, serve up some “Circus Tent Cupcakes” made with colorful frosting and circus-themed toppers, and “Cotton Candy Clouds” made with cotton candy on a stick.
Carnival party games ideas
Get ready for some exciting games that your tiny guests will love! Start with “Pin the Nose on the Clown,” a classic circus game. Play “Circus Ring Toss,” where guests try to toss rings on stuffed animals. Set up a ball pit filled with colorful balls for “Ball Pit Madness!” Create a carnival-style booth for “Duck Pond Fishing.”
For some high-flying fun, set up a mini trampoline and have a bouncing contest with the guests. Create an obstacle course using hula hoops and cones, and time each child as they make their way through “The Circus High Wire Obstacle Course.” Finally, play “Feed the Circus Animals” where guests take turns tossing beanbags into the mouths of clown, lion, and elephant cutouts.
Carnival party favor ideas
Send guests off with some fun circus-inspired gifts! Put together a goodie bag filled with circus-themed coloring books, crayons, and stickers. Include mini juggling balls, animal balloons, and some circus-themed temporary tattoos.
Don’t forget to send each child home with a small bag of popcorn, too!
Birthday Theme 2: Farmyard Fun – barnyard-inspired toddler birthday party ideas
Yeehaw! It’s time to throw a farm-inspired birthday party with a barnyard theme! With bright cheerful decorations, festive food and games, and adorable party favors, this is sure to be a blast!
Get ready for a day filled with lots of giggles and barnyard fun. This theme continues to be very popular for a second birthday party or even for a third birthday party.
Farmyard inspired birthday decoration ideas
Bring the farm to your home with these cute decorations! Hang up red, black, and white balloons to create a lively and vibrant atmosphere. Create a “Barnyard Backdrop” using burlap fabric and adding decorative mini farm animals. Decorate with hay bales and straw bales, and farm flowers like sunflowers and daisies.
Set up a “Milk and Cookie” station on a rustic wood table complete with milk bottle glasses and cow print straws. You can also hang a “Happy Birthday” banner that looks like it was made from farm material.
If you would like to go the extra mile, some fun ideas include a petting zoo or even a barnyard bouncy house.
Farmyard party food ideas
Keep the farm party going with these barnyard-inspired treats! Serve up some refreshing “Apple Cider” and “Cowboy Water” (disguised as water!) in mason jar glasses.
For finger food, serve up some “Mini Hay Bales” made of ham and cheese finger sandwiches, “Pig in a Blanket,” “Chicken Nuggets,” and “Farm Veggie sticks” (carrot slices and celery sticks).
Also, set up a “Fruit Stand” composed of fruits and vegetables in baskets on wooden baskets. For dessert, serve up “Barnyard Cupcakes” made with frosting in the shape of farm animals like cows, sheep, and pigs.
Farmyard party games ideas
Get ready for some farm fun-filled games that your toddler and their friends will love! Start with a classic game of “Pin the Tail on the Pig.” Play “Farm Bean Bag Toss,” where guests toss bean bags into a farm animal cutout.
Set up a pony hop game where children can bounce around pretending to be jockeys racing ponies. Create a haystack hunt game where guests look for goodies in haystacks. Play “Chicken Dance Freeze” where kids dance like chickens and freeze when the music stops.
Create a dairy farm where kids can “milk” a cardboard cow form. For added fun, set up a “Farm Scavenger hunt” game where the children have to find all the hidden farm animals and items.
Farmyard party favor ideas
Put together a goodie bag filled with farm-themed coloring books, crayons or markers, and stickers. Include a “farm animal mask,” or “cowboy hat,” some farm figurines, and a farm-themed bag for carrying treats home.
A small package of animal crackers with a barnyard thank-you note would also be a great addition to the goodie bag.
Birthday Theme 3: Wild Safari Adventure- jungle-themed toddler birthday party ideas
Get ready for a wild safari adventure with this jungle-themed birthday party! From tropical decorations to fun games and delicious food, this party is sure to be a roaring success.
Your child and their guests will feel like they’re exploring the depths of the jungle on this exciting and fun-filled day. Perfect for a 2nd birthday for an animal lover!
Jungle safari decoration ideas
Bring the jungle to your home with these amazing decorations! Hang up jungle vines and spider webs, and place inflatable monkeys and other wild animals throughout the party space.
Set up a photo booth with a green foliage backdrop and animal props like tiger ears or monkey tails. Cover the tables with a green safari tablecloth and scatter some jungle-themed confetti.
Finally, bring in some potted plants or set up a terrarium to create a more authentic jungle feel.
Jungle safari party snack ideas
Keep the jungle vibe going with these safari-inspired healthy snacks! Serve up some “Jungle Juice” and “Safari Smoothies” in sturdy animal cups. For finger food, whip up some “Snake Sandwiches,” “Tropical Trail Mix,” “Jungle Pops,” and “Monkey Bread.”
Create a “Rainforest Fruit Salad” with tropical fruits like pineapple, kiwi, and papaya, and serve them in cute animal-shaped containers.
For dessert, serve up some “Jungle Cookies” made with animal toppers and some “Snake Cupcakes” with green frosting and snake-shaped candy on top.
Jungle safari party games ideas
Get ready for some wild and exciting games that your tiny guests will love! Start with “Jungle Limbo,” where guests limbo under a jungle vine. Play “Animal Charades,” where guests take turns acting like jungle animals while others guess what they are.
Create a “Jungle Hunt” using hidden prizes throughout the party area. For some high-flying fun, set up a mini trampoline and have a bouncing contest with the guests. Set up a bean bag toss game with a tiger or monkey cutout.
Create an obstacle course with a jungle theme, and time each child as they make their way through. Finally, let the kids play a “Jungle Memory Game” where guests take turns naming jungle animals and see who can correctly remember and name them all. This theme is also perfect for some face painting, an activity that all little girls and little boys will surely enjoy!
Jungle safari party favor ideas
Send guests home with some wild jungle-inspired favors! Put together goodie bags filled with jungle-themed coloring books, crayons, and stickers.
Include a small animal plush toy, a safari hat, and some plastic insects like a spider or butterfly. Don’t forget to include some animal crackers for the little explorers to munch on their way home!
Birthday Theme 4: Scoops and Smiles – ice-cream-inspired summer toddler birthday party ideas
It’s time to cool down and have some fun with an ice cream-themed birthday party! From colorful decorations to fun games and delicious treats, this party is sure to make everyone smile.
Your toddler and their guests will love this sweet and scrumptious birthday bash. This is the perfect theme for a second birthday party or a 3-year-old birthday party during summertime!
Summertime ice-cream decoration ideas
Bring the ice cream parlor to your home with these colorful and fun decorations! Hang up balloons in different ice cream colors and set up a “Scoops and Smiles” banner on the wall. Create a balloon garland out of ice cream cones and scoops, and hang it over the treat table.
Set up a “Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae” station, complete with bowls, spoons, and all the toppings. Add a charming photo booth with a giant cone and sprinkle props for a fun photo op.
You could even include a little bubble party to celebrate this summertime theme.
Summertime ice-cream party food ideas
Keep the sweetness going with these ice cream-inspired treats! Serve up some “Ice Cream Fizz” and “Rainbow Sherbet Floats” in clear cups with colorful straws.
For finger food, whip up some “Ice Cream Cone Pudding Cups,” “Sweet Popcorn,” “Brownie Bites,” and “Strawberry Pretzel Twists.” Create an “Ice Cream Sundae Bar” with different ice cream flavors, toppings, and syrups.
For dessert, serve up some “Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes,” “Chocolate Dipped Waffle Bowls,” and “Sprinkle Cookies.”
Summertime ice-cream party games ideas
Get ready for some cool and fun games that your tiny guests will love! Start with “Ice Cream Parlor Tag,” where guests act as ice cream scoops and a player tags them as flavors. Play “Ice Cream Memory,” where guests take turns saying a new ice cream flavor and add it to the list, and see who can correctly recall them all.
Create an “Ice Cream Eating Contest” with different ice cream flavors, and see who can finish first. For some creative fun, set up an “Ice Cream Cone Painting,” where kids paint their paper cones, adding designs and patterns with bright colors.
Finally, play “Ice Cream Cone Toss” where guests take turns tossing a cone into an ice cream bowl.
Summertime ice-cream party favor ideas
Send guests home with some sweet ice cream-themed party favors! Put together a goodie bag filled with an “Ice Cream Flavor Wheel,” where guests can match the scoop colors and flavors.
Include a “Sprinkle Headband,” a DIY “Ice Cream Cone Necklace,” and some “Ice Cream Cone Bubble Wands”. Finally, add some “Gummy Bears” to the bag to help satisfy that sweet tooth.
Birthday Theme 5: Donut Delights – sweet treats inspired toddler birthday party ideas
Are you ready to treat your little one and their guests to a sugar-loaded donut party? From donut-themed decorations to tasty treats and fun games, this party is sure to be a delicious success. Your toddler will love this sugary party filled with lots of color and cheer.
Donut party decoration ideas
Bring on the sprinkles and frosting with these adorable decorations! Hang up balloons in different pastel colors, and create a “Donut Delights” banner with hanging donut shapes.
Decorate the party space with big donut-shaped pillows, cute bright tablecloths, and hanging donut garlands. Set up a “DIY Donut Wall” where guests can decorate their donuts with toppings and sprinkles.
Also, add a cute “Donut-themed photo booth” complete with colorful paper donuts, a yellow “Donut Wall”, and trendy boho decor.
Donut party food ideas
Keep the sweetness going with these donut-inspired foods! Serve up some “Fizzy Donut Juice” and “Rainbow Confetti Milkshake” in Donut-shaped cups.
For finger food, whip up some “Caramel Apple Donut Bites,” “Maple Bacon Mini Donuts,” and “Rainbow Donut Kabobs” made of Fruity Pebbles cereal and colorful candy.
Create a “DIY Donut Wall” with plain donuts, icings, and toppings like sprinkles, chocolate chips, and gummy bears. For dessert, serve up some “Donut Cake Pops,” “Donut Hole Cookies,” and “Donut Cupcakes.”
Donut party games ideas
Get ready for some delicious fun games that your tiny guests will love! Start with “Pin the Sprinkles on the Donut” where guests try to pin the sprinkles onto a giant donut cutout. Play the “Donut Eating Contest” where guests race to see who can finish their donut first, hands behind their backs.
Create a “Decorate Your Own Donut” station with plain donuts, various icings, and toppings for the kids to decorate. For some crafting fun, set up a “DIY Donut Jewelry” station with different beads and charms in the shape of a donut.
Finally, play “Ring Toss onto Donut Horns” where guests take turns tossing giant inflatable donut rings onto a unicorn headband, decorated with a cute magical creature.
Donut party favor ideas
Send guests home with some sweet donut-inspired party favors! Put together a goodie bag filled with a “DIY Donut Kit,” where kids can decorate small plain donuts with toppings and beads. Include a “Donut Lip Gloss,” a cute “Sprinkle Headband,” and a “Donut Water Bottle”.
Finally, add some “Miniature Donut Soap” to the bag as an adorable surprise.
Birthday Theme 6: “Baby Shark doo doo doo” – under the sea toddler birthday party ideas
Dive into an underwater adventure with this Baby Shark inspired birthday party! From sea-themed decorations to fun games and oceanic treats, this party is sure to make a splash.
Your toddler and their guests will love this fun and playful birthday bash. This is a popular party theme for a second birthday party.
Baby shark party decoration ideas
Bring the ocean to your home with these adorable decorations! Hang up blue, white, and light purple balloons and set up a Baby Shark garland on the wall.
Create a colorful backdrop representing the ocean with waves and paper sharks. Place some cute aquatic creatures like octopus, sea horse, and clownfish paper cutouts throughout the party space. Create an ocean-themed photo booth with a paper boat, seaweed, and baby shark props for a cute photo op.
Baby shark party snack ideas
Keep the sea vibe going with these aquatic-inspired treats! Serve up some “Shark Attack Punch” and “Ocean Water” in Blue plastic cups with a cute sea critter figure on each one.
For finger food, whip up some “Fish and Chips,” “Shark Teeth Pretzels,” and “Seaweed Wrap.” Create a “Sea Watermelon Bowl” with cut-out watermelon, filled with blueberries and gummy sharks.
For dessert, serve up some “Baby Shark Cupcakes,” “Sea Creature Cookies,” and “Coral Reef Cake.”
Baby shark party game ideas
Get ready for some fun-filled games that are perfect for your child’s age! Start with the Baby Shark family dance party with the “Baby Shark Song” playing. Play “Pin the Shark Fin on the Baby Shark” where guests try to pin the fin on Baby Shark’s back.
Create a “Fish Races” activity with little plastic fish that float in water, letting guests take turns for the winning fish. For some crafting fun, set up a “Paper Plate Aquarium Craft” where the little ones make an aquarium on a paper plate with paper waves, seaweed, and foam fish.
Finally, play “Shark Race” where two guests race each other, crawling like a shark to the finish line.
Baby shark party favor ideas
Goodie bags may include a “DIY aquarium craft kit” where kids can decorate cute plastic fish with markers or stickers. Include a “Shark Tooth Necklace,” a “Plush Sea Creature,” and some “Goldfish Crackers.”
Finally, add a “Baby Shark Bubble Wand” for some fun in the sun!
Birthday Theme 7: “Cocomelon” – musical fun fiesta toddler birthday party ideas
Get ready to dance and sing along with a Cocomelon theme party! From colorful decorations to musical games and yummy treats, this party is sure to bring joy and happiness to your toddler and their guests.
Your little ones will love this fun-filled fiesta, perfect for a 2nd birthday or even for a three-year-old birthday party.
Cocomelon party decoration ideas
Bring musical fun to your home with these colorful decorations! Hang up balloons of different colors and set up a “Musical Fun Fiesta” banner on the wall.
Create a “DIY Colorful Drum Wall” with some big plastic colorful drums, which guests can decorate with a sticker or colorful duct tape. Add a charming photo booth with Cocomelon characters made out of paper face sticks and cute backgrounds inspired by the show.
Cocomelon party food ideas
Keep the fiesta going with these yummy treats! Serve up some “Musical Lemonade” and “Pineapple Punch” in plastic cups decorated with some popular characters such as JJ or Bingo.
For finger food, whip up some “Cocomelon Quesadilla,” “Bingo’s Blueberry Muffins,” and “Raining Tacos” taco bar. Create a “Tropical Fruit Kabob” with pineapple, mango, melon, or other fruits, and colorful candy.
For dessert, serve up some “Cocomelon Cupcakes,” “JJ-shaped Cookies,” and “Banana Pudding.”
Cocomelon party games ideas
Get ready for some musical games that your guests will love! Start with a “Music and Movement Game,” where guests dance and sing along to popular Cocomelon songs. Play “Musical Chairs” with colorful big drums.
Set up a table with Play-Doh and create some cute Cocomelon characters’ faces. Create a “Musical Bean Bag Toss” with cute Cocomelon stickers on the bag or board.
Finally, play “Pin the Bow on JJ” where guests try to pin the bow on the Cocomelon character JJ while being blindfolded.
Cocomelon party favor ideas
Put together a goodie bag filled with a “DIY Musical Fun Kit,” including play drums, tambourines, maracas, or other musical toys. Include a “Cocomelon Coloring Book” with crayons, stickers or character face masks.
Finally, add a “Cocomelon Plush Toy,” and some “Pop Rocks Candy” as a yummy surprise!
Birthday Theme 8: Mickey and Minnie’s Magic Kingdom – Disney-themed toddler birthday party ideas
Welcome to the magical world of the beloved Mickey and Minnie Mouse. From fun games, delicious treats, and adorably themed decorations, this party is sure to transport your toddler and guests straight into the magic kingdom.
Whether it is a 2nd birthday party or a 3rd birthday party, the children will be dazzled by the magic of Disney. Let’s get ready for a magical birthday bash!
Mickey & Minnie party decoration ideas
Bring the magic kingdom to life with these adorable decorations! Hang up red, black, and white balloons and create a “Mickey and Minnie Magic Kingdom” banner with hanging mouse ear shapes. Create a “DIY Giant Mickey and Minnie Hand” where the little ones can take photos against the backdrop.
Set up a mini “Lego Disney Castle,” complete with construction parts and kids’ famous Lego characters. Add a cute “Mickey and Minnie Backdrop” with paper cutouts of the famous pairs and some Disney-inspired props.
Mickey & Minnie party food ideas
Keep the magical vibe going with these Disney-inspired treats! Serve up some “Magical Lemonade” and “Cotton Candy Punch” in plastic cups, served with Mickey or Minnie ears straws.
For finger food, whip up some “Mickey-shaped Pizza,” “Minnie’s Cheese Bites,” and “Donald Duck Nugget.” Create a “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo” fruit bowl, with grapes, strawberries, and melon shaped in Disney’s iconic characters.
For dessert, serve up some “Mickey and Minnie Cupcakes,” “Mickey Mouse-shaped Cookies,” and “Disneyland Dole Whip.”
Mickey & Minnie party games ideas
Get ready for some magical games that your guests will love! Let’s start with “Disney Trivia,” where guests have to answer questions about Disney shows or movies. Play “Pin the Bow on Minnie” where guests try to pin a bow onto a Minnie Mouse poster.
Create a “Mickey and Minnie’s Mouse-ka-Hunt” with some little clues and hidden Mickey or Minnie soft toys. Build an “Edible Disney Castle” from graham crackers, frosting, and extra candy decoration.
Finally, play “Mickey’s Slumber Party” where guests watch an interactive episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, sing, and dance along!
Mickey & Minnie party favor ideas
Put together a goodie bag with a “DIY Mouse Ears Kit,” with a mini headband and some ear decorations, like sequins or glitter. Include a “Disney-themed Coloring Book and Crayons,” a cute “Mickey or Minnie Finger Puppet”, and a “Lego Disney Mini Figure.”
Finally, add a “Disneyland Button,” to feel like a true Disney insider!
Birthday Theme 9: Paw-ty at Adventure Bay – Paw Patrol toddler birthday party ideas
It’s time to transform your home into Adventure Bay and throw a PAWsome Paw Patrol-themed birthday party! This adventure-filled party includes fun decorations, paw-some treats, and exciting games that your little ones and their furry friends will love.
Perfect for a 2nd birthday or 3rd birthday celebration for a pup-lover!
Paw Patrol party decoration ideas
Bring Adventure Bay to your home with these paw-some decorations! Hang up blue, red, and yellow balloons and create a “PAW Patrol Headquarters” banner with the paw patrol logos.
Set up a “Kibble Bar” with different treats in different-sized bowls labeled with the paw patrol characters’ names. Add a cute “PAW Patrol Photo Booth” with a police car cut-out, cardboard or inflatable rescue pups, and some pet accessories like firefighter hats, or dog ears.
Paw Patrol party food ideas
Keep the doggy vibe going with these pup-tastic treats! Serve up some “Pup-tini” and “Paw-some Punch” in plastic cups served with some cute paw print straws. Whip up some “Pupcorn,” “Pawtato Chips,” and “Chase’s Chasers Nuggets” for finger food.
Create a “Pup Treat” with hot dogs cut into the shape of paw prints, topped with ketchup and mustard for extra flavor. For dessert, serve up some “Pupcakes,” “Rubble’s Rocky Road Parfait,” and “Paw Patrol Cookies.”
Paw Patrol party games ideas
Get ready for some fun adventure games that the children will love! Start with a “PAW Patrol Obstacle Course” with different obstacles inspired by the show, like crawling underneath a sea of streamers to represent a tunnel or jumping over cones.
Play “Pin the Badge on the Pup,” where guests try to pin the paw patrol badge onto a large poster of their favorite pup. Create a “Rescue Maze” with cardboard boxes with different paw patrol missions, and have groups race to see who completes their mission first.
Set up a “Pup-tastic Tattoo Station” with some temporary tattoos of paw patrol pups. Finally, play “PAW Patrol Musical Chairs” with chairs decorated with paw prints and pup ears!
Paw Patrol party favors ideas
Send your guests home with some paw-some party favors! Put together a goodie bag with a “DIY Doggy Bandana Kit,” where guests can decorate their bandanas with different pup logos. Include a “Paw Patrol Coloring Book,” a “Paw Patrol Figurine,” and a “Paw Pops,” a dog-shaped lollipop.
Finally, add a cute “PAW Patrol Badge,” so your little ones can feel like they are part of the crew!
Birthday Theme 10: “Peppa’s Picnic Party” – a Peppa Pig inspired toddler birthday party ideas
Join Peppa Pig and her family on a delightful picnic adventure with this Peppa Pig-themed party. From colorful picnic decorations to fun food and games, this party is perfect for young fans of the popular cartoon.
Get ready for a piggy good time! Another perfect theme for a second birthday party.
Peppa Pig party decoration ideas
Create a colorful picnic vibe with these Peppa Pig-inspired decorations! Hang up pink, blue, and green balloons and a “Peppa’s Picnic Party” banner with a Peppa Pig cut out. Set up a “DIY Picnic Blanket Tablecloth” with a checkered blanket and little snouts and grass shapes.
Create a sweet “Peppa Pig’ Backdrop” with paper cutouts of Peppa Pig and her family, along with some outdoor decorations such as flowers and bunnies.
If you would like to go the extra mile to put a smile on your little girl’s or little boy’s face, consider including a petting zoo!
Peppa Pig party food ideas
Keep the picnic theme going with these yummy treats! Serve up some “Muddy Puddle Dipping Sticks” with carrot sticks and hummus, along with “Peppa’s Pizza Bites” and “Daddy Pig’s Deli Wraps” as finger food.
For a creative snack, make “George’s Dinosaur Celery and Peanut Butter Bites.” Create a “Fruit Rainbow” bowl, with different fruits arranged by color of the rainbow, and a “Potato Salad” with cute pig faces made from sliced olives.
For dessert, serve up some “Muddy Puddle Pudding Cups,” “Peppa Pig-Shaped Cookies,” and “Daddy Pig’s Chocolate Cake.”
Peppa Pig party games ideas
Get ready for some piggy fun games that your little guests will love! Start with a “Peppa Pig Dance Party,” where guests can dance along to some of Peppa Pig’s favorite songs. Play “Pin the Tail on Peppa Pig,” where participants are blindfolded and try to pin a tail on a Peppa Pig poster.
Set up a “Peppa Pig Dress-Up and Photo Booth” station, with little Peppa and George piggy ears, tails, and different props. Create a “Garden Treasure Hunt” with little treasures hidden throughout the party, and give out prizes for those who find them all.
Finally, play “Peppa’s Tea Party” with tea party tables, little pots of tea, and dainty cups.
Peppa Pig party favors ideas
Send your guests home with some Piggy Party favors! Put together a goodie bag with “DIY Piggy Ear Headbands” with some snout stickers or pom-poms, and “Peppa Pig Tattoos”. Include a “Peppa Pig Toy,” a “Mini Coloring Book,” and a “Peppa Pig Lip Balm.”
Finally, add a “Muddy Puddle,” a small bag filled with gummy worms, for a perfect parting snack.
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Birthday Theme 11: Roaring Dino-rrific Birthday Bash – the perfect prehistoric birthday party theme for toddler dinosaur lover
It’s time to go back in time with a roaring dinosaur-themed birthday party. Transform your backyard into a Jurassic Park for your little ones and their guests. With dino-inspired decorations, treats, and games, this party is sure to be a hit with any young paleontologist.
Prehistoric dinosaur party decoration ideas
Create a prehistoric vibe with these dino-inspired decorations! Hang green and brown balloons with cutouts of dino footprints.
Create a “Dino Den” using cardboard boxes and paint it green and brown with toy dinosaurs inside. Use large leaves as placemats for tables and stick different dinosaur toys in miniature landscapes.
Finally, create a “Dino Photo Booth” with cute cutouts of different types of dinosaurs.
Prehistoric dinosaur party food ideas
Keep the dino theme going with these roar-some treats! Serve up some “Dino Egg Popcorn” and “Dino Nuggets” for finger foods.
Create a “Volcano Cake” with lava-colored frosting flowing down the sides of the cake or “Dinosaur Dirt Cups,” where chocolate pudding is covered in crushed Oreos and topped with gummy worms.
Serve up some “Paleo Punch” made with fruit and lemon-lime soda and “Dino Juice” with green apple juice topped with a gummy dinosaur or reptile-shaped candy.
Prehistoric dinosaur party games ideas
Get ready for some dino-mite games that will transport everyone back to the Jurassic period! Start with a “Dig for Dinosaurs” game, where guests can excavate dinosaur fossils using sandboxes and small brushes. Create a “Dino Egg Hunt” with large plastic dino eggs filled with small toys and candy.
For some high-flying fun, set up a mini trampoline and have a bouncing contest with the guests. Create an obstacle course using hula hoops and cones, and time each child as they make their way through. Play “Pin the Tail on the T-Rex,” where players try to pin a tail on a T-Rex poster.
Finally, create a “Dino Relay Race” with different challenges, like running with balloons between their legs or carrying an egg on a spoon.
Prehistoric dinosaur party favors ideas
Send your little dino-lovers home with some roar-some favors! Put together a goodie bag with “Dinosaur Grow Eggs,” small eggs that will grow a dinosaur when immersed in water.
Additional favors could include “Dino Bites” filled with gummy candies, a “Dinosaur Coloring Book,” and a “Dinosaur Putty” that kids can shape like playdough. Finally, add a small plastic dinosaur toy for fun.
Birthday Theme 12: Enchanted Princess Party – royal toddler birthday party ideas
It’s time to transform your home into a magical kingdom with this Enchanted Princess party! From beautiful castle decorations to pretty princess dresses, this party is perfect for young fans of fairy tales.
Get ready for a royal good time. An ever-popular theme for a little girl celebrating her 2nd birthday or her 3rd birthday!
Princess party decoration ideas
Create a beautiful and magical atmosphere with these Enchanted Princess-themed décor ideas! Hang up a “Castle Cutout,” complete with different parts of a castle like towers and a castle bridge, and add fairy lights around it for a magical glow.
Set up a “Royal Throne,” complete with a sparkly throne and a magical wand for each child. Set up a “DIY Fairy Wishing Tree” with different colored ribbons and tags for guests to write their special wishes.
Finally, create a “Princess Photo Booth” with a large picture frame decorated with faux flowers and glittery gems.
Princess party food ideas
Keep the royal vibe going with these regal treats! Serve up some “Princess Popcorn” and “Royal Tea Sandwiches” for finger foods. Create a “Castle Tower Cake” with layers of different colors and topped with a little princess figurine or a “Royal Cupcake” decorated in gold and silver, with a small tiara on top.
Serve up some “Fairy Tale Fantasy Fruit Wands,” where guests can eat fresh fruit off the stick like a magical wand. Finally, serve up some “Princess Punch” made with pink lemonade and some sparkling water.
Princess party games ideas
Play games with some magic and wonder that will keep the kids entertained! Start with a “Princess Jewel Hunt,” where guests have to search for different themed items and earn a royal prize at the end. Create a “Royal Fashion Show,” where guests can show off their best princess outfits while you play some festive music.
Play “Pin the Tiara on the Princess,” where blindfolded players try to pin a tiara on a princess poster. For some outdoor fun that can be easily set up in your own house, set up “Princess Relay Races” with challenges like carrying a dress-up dress on a hanger or carrying a pair of sparkly shoes as they run.
Finally, create a “Magical Wand” decorating station where guests can decorate their magic wand with gems, glitter, and ribbons.
Princess party favors ideas
Send your little royals home with some Enchanted Princess party favors! Put together a goodie bag with a “DIY Tiara Kit,” where guests can decorate their tiara with sparkly gems and feathers.
Include a “Princess Coloring Book,” some “Royal Bounce Balls,” and a “Princess Glitter Tattoo Set.” Finally, add a fairy tale-themed book for a perfect parting gift.
Birthday Theme 13: Epic Construction Celebration – rumbling toddler birthday party ideas
Get ready to put on your hard hats and safety vests for a construction-themed party! With plenty of creative decorations, delicious snacks, and engaging activities, your birthday boy will have a blast exploring the world of construction together with his party guests.
Construction party decoration ideas
Set up the perfect construction site for your little builders with caution tape and safety cones to create a construction zone around the party area. Add multiple construction tool balloons (hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches) and dump truck centerpieces to complete the look.
Hang hard hats and safety vests as decorations, and place signs indicating “construction zone” or “men working” throughout the party space.
Finally, use black and yellow streamers to add a pop of color and tie it all together.
Construction party games ideas
Keep the little ones engaged with a variety of construction-themed games. Start with a Dump Truck Relay, where kids take turns pushing toy dump trucks filled with blocks, dirt, or sand.
Next, play Hammer Time, where kids use toy hammers to “hammer” nails into a large piece of foam board. For a fun spin on the classic game, play Pin the Tool on the Toolbelt. Set up a toolbox treasure hunt and a construction site sensory bin for hours of entertainment.
Continue with a Bobbing for Tools game where children use their best “bobbing” skills to retrieve toy tools from a kiddie pool. Finally, challenge the little builders to Build-A-Block Tower, where each child is given a set of blocks and a timer to build the tallest tower possible within a set amount of time.
Construction party favor ideas
Make sure your little builders remember this party long past the rubble with these creative party favors. Personalize hard hats for each guest, so they can feel like a real member of your construction team.
Include small toolkits with plastic hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches, perfect for little hands. Add a “nuts and bolts” candy mix and small dump trucks to keep the party going, and top it off with personalized high-visibility vests with each child’s name, making them feel like part of your construction crew.
Birthday Theme 14: Magical Unicorn – one-of-a-kind toddler birthday party ideas
Enter the enchanted kingdom of unicorns with a magical unicorn-themed party! From glittery decorations to scrumptious treats and delightful activities, this party will transport your little ones to a whimsical world of rainbows and sparkles.
Unicorn party decoration ideas
Create a mystical atmosphere with pastel-colored balloons, unicorn wall decals, and a large unicorn backdrop for photos. Add tassel garlands in pastel colors to create a colorful and whimsical look.
Set up a unicorn-themed candy buffet with pastel-colored sweets and glittery jars. Finally, don’t forget the most important decoration: unicorn headbands or horns for each guest!
Unicorn party food ideas
Sweet, pastel-colored treats are a must for a magical unicorn party! Serve up some colorful “Rainbow Cupcakes” and pastel-colored candies or chocolates. Make a “Unicorn Hot Chocolate Bar,” where guests can customize their cups of hot chocolate with sprinkles, marshmallows, and whipped cream.
Create fruit skewers with raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries and name them “Fairy Berries”. For a main dish, have a “Rainbow Unicorn Sandwich Platter” with different color sandwiches cut into shapes with a unicorn cookie cutter.
Unicorn party games ideas
Keep the magic alive with unicorn-themed games and activities! Start with “Pin the Horn on the Unicorn,” where guests are blindfolded and try to stick a horn on a unicorn poster. Set up a “DIY Unicorn Slime” station, where guests can create their very own colorful, glittery slime to take home.
For a delightful spin on the classic game, play “Unicorn Ring Toss” with inflatable unicorn horns and a rainbow-colored ring. Create a “Rainbow Unicorn Hunt,” with different colors of the rainbow for guests to find around the party space.
Finally, play “Unicorn Freeze Dance” with fun, upbeat music, and unicorn headbands to complete the game.
Unicorn party favors ideas
Send your guests home with a magical unicorn-themed favor bag filled with goodies! Include unicorn keychains or bracelets, plush unicorn toys, glittery unicorn stickers, and a DIY unicorn coloring sheet with unicorn and rainbow designs.
Don’t forget to add some sweets, confetti poppers, and temporary unicorn tattoos!
Birthday Theme 15: Race Car Rumble – fast and furious toddler birthday party ideas
Buckle up and get ready to rev your engines with a race car-themed party! From checkered flags to car-shaped treats, this party will take your little ones on a fun and fast-paced adventure. Car themes are very popular for birthday boys, especially for 2nd birthday parties!
Race car party decoration ideas
Turn your party space into a raceway with checkered flags, balloons in the colors of popular race cars, such as red, yellow, and blue, and a large race car backdrop for photos.
Set up a “DIY Pit Stop” where guests can decorate their toy race cars with stickers, markers, and other craft supplies.
Finally, don’t forget to have a real-life race car parked at the entrance or on a makeshift ramp for a perfect photo opportunity.
Race car party food ideas
Vroom, vroom! Your little racers will be fueled up with these race car-inspired treats. Start with “Pretzel Stick Dipsticks” with different dips, such as mustard, cheese, and hummus. Create a DIY “Race Car Pizza,” where guests can add their toppings on a pizza base shaped like a race car.
Make “Traffic Light Brownies,” using brownies topped with different colored icing, green, yellow, and red. Offer “Over the Wheel Pasta Salad” with wagon wheel pasta and a mix of veggies in a tangy dressing.
Finally, end the race with “Cupcake Cones,” where guests can decorate a cone-shaped wafer with frosting, sprinkles, and candy cars.
Race car party games ideas
Keep the engines running with these race car-themed games and activities! Start with the “Race Car Obstacle Course,” where guests can race through a set course of cones, hula hoops, and other obstacles.
Create a “DIY Race Car Track” by using cardboard or a plastic sheet, and toy race cars for kids to race along. Play classic games like “Hot Wheels Derby” with toy cars, or “Checkered Flag Pinata” for a fun twist.
Don’t forget to set up a photo booth with car-themed props and a cardboard car for guests to pose in.
Race car party favors ideas
Send your little speedsters home with a race car-themed bag filled with goodies! Include toy race cars, racing driver hats, checkered flags or bandanas, and race car stickers.
You can also add some sweets, such as candy car lollypops, and a personalized “driver’s license” for each guest with their name, age, and photo.
Birthday Theme 16: Rainbow Spectacular – colorful toddler birthday party ideas
Brighten up your toddler’s birthday party with a rainbow-themed celebration! From rainbow-colored decorations to scrumptious treats and fun activities, this party is sure to fill your little one’s heart with joy.
Rainbow party decoration ideas
Set up a stunning rainbow backdrop with colorful balloons and streamers in rainbow colors. Add some rainbow-shaped lanterns or pom poms to complete the look. This is the perfect theme for a balloon party!
Set up a “DIY Rainbow Garland” station with colorful paper circles and string where guests can create their colorful garlands. Hang “Rainbow Mobiles” made from circular cardstock and fishing wire for a stunning visual.
Finally, don’t forget the rainbow party hats and headbands for each guest!
Rainbow party food ideas
Keep the rainbow theme going with these delicious and colorful treats. Start with a DIY “Rainbow Fruit Soda” Bar where guests can mix fruit juices with soda in different colors of the rainbow.
Serve up a bowl of rainbow-colored fruit skewers with a “Rainbow Fruit Dip” colored with food coloring. Create DIY rainbow cupcakes with an array of colored frosting, with “Lucky Charms Cereal Treats” with rainbow sprinkles.
Finally, serve up rainbow-colored “Mac and Cheese” with different colored noodles and cheese sauces.
Rainbow party games ideas
Keep the fun going with these playful and colorful rainbow-themed games and activities. Start with a “Rainbow Scavenger Hunt,” where guests try to find items that are the different colors of the rainbow.
Create a “Rainbow Photo Booth,” with a rainbow-colored arch and different props with color schemes of the rainbow. Play “Pin the Horn on the Unicorn,” but with a “Pin the Cloud on the Rainbow” for a fun twist.
Set up a “DIY Rainbow Sand Art” station using different colors of sand and bottles. Finally, play “Rainbow Hide n Seek” where you hide rainbow-colored toys or objects for guests to find.
Rainbow party favor ideas
Make sure your little guests remember this colorful celebration with these rainbow-themed bags. Include rainbow-colored sunglasses, bracelets, and small toys, such as Rainbow Slinkys, Flying Discs, and Rainbow Ball Bouncing Toys.
Don’t forget the rainbow-colored bubble wands and a DIY mini canvas bag with fabric paints or markers for each guest, complete with rainbow colors for your guests to expand their creative thoughts.
Birthday Theme 17: Choo Choo Train – transportation-themed toddler birthday party ideas
All aboard for a fun and festive train-themed party! From train station snacks to train track games, this party will take your little ones on a locomotive adventure.
Train party decoration ideas
Transform your party space into a train station with red, blue, and yellow balloons, DIY train station signs, and a large train engine cardboard cutout for photo ops.
Set up a “DIY Train Conductor Station” where guests can decorate their train conductor hats with markers, stickers, and more. Finally, add some train sets and toy trains throughout the party area for decor and playtime.
Train party food ideas
For some tasty treats create “Chug Juice” (fruit punch) and “Coal Bites” (chocolate-covered pretzels).
As mains, serve “Mini Bagel Trains” with cream cheese or peanut butter and jelly, “Pizza Train Wheels” with pepperoni and cheese on English muffins, “Veggie Train” using cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and snap peas arranged in the shape of a train.
For desserts, go for “Train Cake Pops” and “Train Track Cupcakes” with icing for dirt/rocks and green jelly beans for bushes.
Train party games ideas
Keep the party on track with these train-themed games and activities! Start with the “Train Obstacle Course,” where guests can practice their railway skills and complete a course of cones, tunnels, and other obstacles.
Create a “DIY Train Track” using cardboard and markers or paint for guests to play with their toy trains. Play a game of “Musical Train Cars” using cutout train shapes as chair markers, or “Conductor Says” (like Simon Says). Finally, end the party with “Pin the Wheel on the Train” or “Train Track Scavenger Hunt.”
Train party favor ideas
All aboard the party favor train! Send your guests home with train-themed party favors, such as train conductor hats, train whistles, train-shaped crayons, train sticker sheets, and toy trains.
You can also include a DIY train coloring/activity book and some sweet treats, such as gummy trains and train-shaped cookies.
Birthday Theme 18: Fantasy Fairyland – whimsical toddler birthday party ideas
Step into a magical wonderland with a fairy garden party! From fairy wings and wands to enchanting fairy food, this party will take your little ones on an enchanting adventure.
Fairy party decoration ideas
Add a touch of magic to your party space with fairy lights, green and pink balloons, and paper cutouts of fairies and flowers.
Set up a “DIY Fairy Wing Station” using cardboard or paper plates, and decorating materials such as glitter, sequins, and feathers. Also, create a “DIY Fairy Dust” station where guests can fill small bottles with glitter and sparkles.
Finally, decorate a throne or a “toadstool” for the birthday girl/boy to sit on.
Fairy party food ideas
For some magical fairy food serve “Butterfly Bread” (sandwiches cut out in butterfly shapes), “Fairy Garden Dip” using avocado and spinach with crackers, “Fairy Fizz” (sparkling fruit punch), “Stardust Sandwiches” (Nutella and banana on croissant) and a fruit platter with star and heart-shaped watermelon slices.
For desserts, have “Fairy Wand Fruit Kabobs” with marshmallow stars, “Fairy Cupcakes” decorated with frosting and edible flowers, and “Fairy Magic Wands” – sugar cookie sticks with a star design.
Fairy party games ideas
Adding to the enchanting party, there are several fairy games kids will adore. Start with “Fairy Sprinkle Hunt,” where guests can find hidden fairy treasures, such as fairy wands, fairy dust, and more.
Create a “DIY Fairy House” using cardboard or paper and decorating materials such as stickers, ribbons, and flowers. Play “Pin the Wings on the Fairy” or “Fairy Limbo.” Finally, end the party with a “Dragonfly Ring Toss” using cutout dragonflies and cardboard rings.
Fairy party favors ideas
Send your little fairies home with a magical fairy-themed party favor bag filled with goodies! Include fairy wings, fairy wands, small bottles of glitter and sequins for DIY Fairy Dust, and a personalized “Fairy Certificate” for each guest with their name and a congratulatory message.
You can also add some sweets, such as candy butterflies and a DIY fairy coloring page.
Birthday Theme 19: Superhero Adventure – heroic toddler birthday party ideas
It’s time to save the day with a superhero-themed birthday party! From capes and masks to superhero food and games, this party will take your little ones on a heroic adventure.
Superhero party decoration ideas
Use bright-colored balloons (such as red, blue, and yellow) to create a superhero atmosphere. Include lots of comic book cutouts and posters of your child’s favorite character, and scatter superhero action figures around the party space.
Set up a “DIY Superhero Cape & Mask Station” where guests can design and create their superhero accessories. Finally, create a “Superhero Training Area” where kids can practice their superhero moves and poses.
Superhero party food ideas
For some superhero fuel, serve “Hero Sandwiches,” “Superhero Fruit Platter” with fruits cut out in star, lightning bolt, and heart shapes, “Veggie Super Snacks” with carrot sticks, cucumber, and mini bell peppers, “Kryptonite Punch” (a green fruit punch), and “Pow Bang Pop Cupcakes” decorated with superhero logos.
Superhero party games ideas
Keep the party supercharged with these superhero-themed games and activities! Start with the “Superhero Obstacle Course,” where guests can complete a set of superhero challenges, such as crawling under a tunnel, jumping over cones, and lifting weights.
Create a “DIY Superhero Shield” for their favorite character using cardboard and decorating materials such as stickers and markers. Play superhero games like “Superhero Bingo,” “Superhero Charades,” or “Superhero Trivia.”
Finally, end the party with a “Superhero Photo Booth,” where guests can take pictures with superhero props, such as capes, masks, and shields.
Superhero party favors ideas
Send your little superheroes home with a “super” party favor bag filled with goodies! Include a personalized superhero cape and mask, superhero wristbands, superhero stickers, and a superhero comic book or activity book.
You can also add some sweet treats, such as superhero gummies or superhero lollipops.
Birthday Theme 20: “Mermaid Lagoon” – underwater adventure toddler birthday party ideas
Dive under the sea with a mermaid-themed birthday party! From mermaid costumes and decorations to enchanting mermaid food and games, this party will take your little ones on an underwater adventure.
Whether it is your little one’s 2nd birthday or their 3-year-old birthday party, this party theme is sure to dazzle!
Mermaid party decoration ideas
Use blue, teal, and purple balloons, streamers, and tablecloths to create an underwater wonderland. Include paper cutouts of fish, sea creatures, and mermaids. Create a “DIY Mermaid Tail Station” where kids can design and create their mermaid tails out of felt or fabric.
Finally, set up a “Mermaid Photo Booth” using a backdrop of an ocean scene or a shipwreck, with props such as mermaid crowns, seashells, and starfish.
Mermaid party food ideas
For some mermaid-inspired food to serve, offer “Seaweed Chips” (spinach and kale chips), “Coral Fruit Skewers” with different fruits in between (such as pineapple and strawberries), “Ocean Water” (sparkling blue punch), “Fish ‘n Chips” (fish-shaped crackers with chips) and “Mermaid Munch Mix” (popcorn with sprinkles and jellybeans).
For desserts, go for “Mermaid Tail Cupcakes,” “Sea Salted Caramel Cupcakes,” and “Under the Sea Cookies” (decorated with royal icing and colors of the sea).
Mermaid party games ideas
Play games and activities with a sea theme! Start with the “Mermaid Relay Race,” where guests can race to and from a “sea cave” carrying a “pearl” (ping pong ball) on their spoon. Create “DIY Mermaid Wands” using wooden sticks, star shapes, and glitter glue.
Play classic games like “Pin the Tail on the Mermaid,” “Mermaid Hunt,” or “Seashell Memory Game.” Finally, end the party with a “Mermaid Dance” with some of your kid’s favorite sea songs.
Mermaid party favors ideas
Send your little mermaids home with “fin-tastic” goody bags! Include mermaid tail blankets, mermaid hair accessories, seashell earrings, mermaid stickers or temporary tattoos, and a personalized message in a bottle thanking each guest for attending.
You can also add some sweet treats, such as mermaid gummies or candy necklaces.
Keep the Fun Going with the Right Guest List
Remember to keep your child’s preferences and personality in mind when creating the guest list. Keeping it small and intimate or inviting their entire class depends on your child’s temperament.
Don’t underestimate the importance of matching personalities when crafting an invitation list. A carefully curated group of friends will make a world of difference in the fun, laughter, and memories created on your child’s special day.
Wrap Up and Share Your Thoughts on These Fun-filled Toddler Birthday Party Ideas!
Congratulations! You’ve just read our list of the top 20 birthday party ideas for toddlers.
Whether you are planning a 2nd birthday or a three-year-old birthday party, we’ve covered a variety of birthday themes that are sure to capture your child’s imagination, from a rainbow party to prehistoric birthday themes. We’ve also provided decorations, party food, and game ideas to go along with each theme.
We hope you found these party themes inspiring and helpful for planning your child’s special day.
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