10 Fun Themes For a Kid's Birthday Party
Planning your child’s birthday party? Whether your little one loves superheroes, animals, or all things pink and sparkly, choosing a fun theme can turn a regular party into an unforgettable celebration!
Here are 10 awesome birthday party themes that are sure to bring the fun to your birthday bash.
1. Arcade Adventure
Level up your party with flashing lights, game tokens, and some friendly competition! An arcade party is perfect for kids who love racing games, claw machines, and winning big at the prize counter.
Pro Tip: Host a play party at Action City for access to tons of games & attractions, a huge redemption store, and plenty of space for energetic gamers!
2. Dino Dig
Get prehistoric with a dinosaur-themed party. Think fossils, dino egg hunts, and T. rex decorations. Bonus points for inflatable dino costumes!
3. Candyland Dream
Transform your space into a candy wonderland with lollipops, bubblegum, and other fun treats. Include a candy buffet or DIY cupcake decorating station for maximum fun (and sugar).
4. Wizard School
A magical wizard theme invites young witches and wizards to brew potions, solve riddles, and be sorted into houses (for fans of Harry Potter). Great for any kid who loves fantasy books and movies.
5. Art Party
Set up easels & painting supplies and let kids unleash their inner artist. From canvas painting to tie-dye t-shirts, this party theme lets creativity shine and gives every guest something cool to take home.
6. Under the Sea
Dive into an ocean of fun with mermaids, sea creatures, and bubbles galore! Decorate with shades of blue, hang fishy streamers, and serve “ocean water” punch with goldfish or swedish fish for snacks.
Pro Tip: Host a swim party at Chaos Water Park to elevate you ocean party to the next level with water slides, a lazy river, and tons of other water park attractions!
7. Outer Space
3…2…1…blast off! Turn your party into a galactic adventure with rocket ship crafts and glow-in-the-dark stars. Try a “moon walk” dance floor if the kids are down to get down!
8. Unicorn Magic
Sparkles and rainbows galore! This dreamy theme is a hit with kids who love all things whimsical. Add face painting and glitter slime stations to make it extra magical.
9. Race Car Rally
Fasten your seatbelts for high-speed fun. Use checkered flags, “pit stop” snacks, and mini car races to make kids feel like they’re at the track.
Pro Tip: Combine this with Action City's go-kart tracks for full-throttle excitement!
10. Animal Safari
Grab your binoculars and go on a wild adventure! This theme is perfect for animal lovers. Decorate with jungle vines, serve animal crackers, and include plush animals as party favors.
Make It Easy at Metropolis Resort
Did you know Metropolis Resort offers customizable birthday party packages? Whether your child wants to explore the arcade at Action City, bounce on trampolines, race go-karts, or splash around in the water park, we’ve got something for every theme and every energy level. Let us take care of the details so you can focus on the fun!
Ready to plan a birthday they’ll never forget? Check out our birthday party packages and celebrate big with us this year!
