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Plan the perfect party in 2025
Primary Times puts together its top 10 children’s party themes to help parents with planning ahead.
How do you plan an amazing party? Deciding on your theme is often one of the best places to start. Next, are you hosting the event at home or looking into dedicated party venues? Perhaps a luxury limo ride for a very special birthday occasion? Thinking about suppliers, children’s entertainers, and DIY options can be stressful: from invitations, decorations, fancy dress, the cake, and more to consider, a set theme that ties it all together gives you something to focus on. With a variety of different interests and budgets in mind, we've assembled 10 exciting party theme ideas for families to explore…
Superhero
Bring children’s imaginations to life! Have a go at some DIY and try to create your child’s party outfit together, based on their favorite character’s costume. Or if you’d prefer to enlist some professional help for an added touch of magic, definitely look into any superhero-themed children’s party suppliers near you!
Fairy
Sprinkle glitter far and wide—think woodland fantasy realms, pastel party decorations, floral garlands, and dainty snack food! Get creative with children’s arts and crafts, mix magical potions together outdoors, or enjoy a scenic picnic.
Safari
The perfect party theme to suit any wild child! Make their jungle dreams a reality with animal balloons and face masks, plus forest-themed party accessories. What about a children’s safari piñata?
Princess
Party venues and children’s entertainers often offer princess-themed birthday events, so it might be worth looking into hiring an actor to attend your child’s party as their favorite princess. Get your royal throne ready for the birthday child and don’t forget the tiara!
Space
Think shooting stars, aliens, astronauts, bright and colorful rockets, and planets dangling down from the ceiling to decorate, or flashing futuristic lights! Enjoy fun games and activities focused on the solar system for a truly out-of-this-world space-themed party experience!
Ocean
This theme presents the perfect opportunity to be creative with fancy dress—children can dress up as a range of different sea creatures, whales, dolphins, or even mermaids and mermen! Include fish-themed food and games, and an enjoyable ocean waves or beachy playlist for the background music.
Dinosaur
From dinosaur onesies to dino-themed décor and activities, it’s sure to be a popular choice. Look into local events companies too, as many now offer a dinosaur party package with props and games to entertain kids of all ages!
Pyjama Party
With plenty of snacks, blankets, and of course, comfy pyjamas, sleepover parties are great fun for children! Whether you arrange your party for the early evening or build a fort and have it in the middle of the day, it’s completely up to you!
Pirate
Set up your party space to resemble a fierce seafaring ship and arrange some temporary tattoo stickers, eyepatches, pirate-themed games and activities, and some ‘treasure’ for the winning party guests! You’d better get practising your best pirate voice now…
Soft Play
Providing fun, learning, play, and sociability for children and parents, many soft play and adventure centres offer different party packages and food options, aiming to cater to a wide range of budgets and needs. A wonderful way for the whole family to celebrate together!