Summer is here and it’s time to celebrate your little one’s summer birthday! We took away some of the stress that comes with picking the perfect theme and compiled a list of our favorite summertime birthday themes for kids! These fun and unique parties can be put together easily, even on the tightest of budgets. So, grab your sunglasses and suntan lotion and let’s dive into our top 10 Summer Kid Birthday Party Ideas!
Celebrate the start of summer with a fun kid-friendly party that will help everyone beat the heat! Grab the ice pop treat cart centerpiece set and the ice pop party garland with glitter to give your guests summer vibes. Don't forget the ice pop party yard signs to show your guests they've arrived at the party!
Summer is sure to go out with a splash with this pool themed party! Get your family and friends together for one last splash and make some memories before the kids head back to class. To add lots of color and fun, use the Last Splash banner, some iridescent fringe, and hanging bubbles to get the total look!
Celebrate your child's next birthday with a tropical Moana themed retreat! The Moana themed party line creates the foundation of this party using elements like the Disney Moana tablecloth and centerpiece along with many other fun decorative items. The coconut cups are used in this party to add to the overall Hawaiian theme and are also a great party favor!
Splish Splash! Summertime is here and it's the perfect time for a fishing themed party! Every party needs decorations. By using this little fisherman banner and these fisherman hanging lanterns you are sure to have many excited little fishermen. To top off the party, hand out some little fisherman stuffed fish and set the table with these fisherman cups for party favors!
A "beachy" theme is perfect for a summer birthday party! This nautical girls birthday party is so unique and has many adorable decorations to go with the theme. Handing out some nautical girl sunglasses will get guests in the mood for the party right as they get there. Using elements like this sand dollar basket and some anchor stir sticks on the table setting will put on a fun display and make guests feel as though they're at the beach even if they aren't physically there!
When we think summer, we instantly think of the beach! And what better way to bring the beach to your backyard than with a beach ball inspired birthday party? Grab some beach balls to throw in the pool and while you’re at it, add in a beach ball print parasol, some beach ball cups and yummy beach ball lollipops! You’ll soon be on your way to a bouncing good time!
While we are in beach mode, let’s grab a surfboard and catch a wave with this girly surfing party! Add a beachy vibe with a Surf’s Up Surfboard Backdrop and Surf Wave Cardboard Stand-Up! Fill your treat table with yummy cupcakes decorated with Surf’s Up Cupcake Wrappers and Surf’s Up Treat Bags full of surfer snack mix!
Ahoy Matey! A pirate party is always full of swashbuckling fun keeping the kids entertained for hours on end! Although this is listed as a playdate, it would make an awesome party theme! Have this skeleton out to greet your guests at the door and use this pirate assortment to fill up a treasure chest of party favors for all the little pirates!
If your summer birthday guest of honor is more of a pool person, we have the perfect girly summer pool party inspiration! Turn any pool into a Kate Spade paradise using a pallet of Hot Pink and Black and White stripes! Fill Jumbo Balloons with Hot Pink Confetti and then decorate with a Black & White Tassel Garland! Hand out adorable Black Sunglasses adorned with Pink & White Pearl Beads as a fabulous favor!
Lemonade stands are always a popular summer endeavor for kids, so why not turn that little stand into a full-blown party?! We think this is the cutest Lemonade Cardboard Stand-Up that could serve as the perfect sweets stand or favor table! Dress it up with some Lemonade Party Cutouts , Lemonade Party Garland and Lemonade Mylar Balloons! And what would a lemonade party be without lemonade? Serve up some refreshing lemonade in adorable Lemonade Party Cups with Straws!
Another fabulous birthday theme that is perfect for the summer months is a Dive-In Movie Party! This fun themed party takes place pool-side and has tons of fun movie themed ideas such as floating down the pool in this cotton candy inflatable and eating a few snacks off this movie party treat stand. This pool party will not disappoint!
A tutti-frutti party theme is a fun and vibrant way to celebrate a summer birthday! Add in a variety of Tissue Balls to use as decor on or under your table. You could even string them on some Baker’s Twine to make your very own colorful Garland! Serve a variety of colorful juices in Clear Glass Milk Jars with a color coordinating Paper Straw adorned with a piece of Fruit Candy!
Speaking of fruit, how about a cute-as-can be watermelon party? Have each guest make a Watermelon Headband or Bracelet as a fun and easy party activity. Send them home with a Watermelon Tote Bag full of watermelon-themed favors such as Watermelon Beach Towel, Watermelon Bouncing Balls and a Frosted Watermelon Wedge Lollipop!
A flamingo-themed party is a unique and fabulous way to say happy birthday this summer! Decorate your party area with flamingo yard decorations and these bamboo tabletop torches. Large tropical leaves, bright pink flamingos, and vibrant flowers all make for a lovely outdoor party by the pool.
In the heat of summer there’s no better way to cool off than with a water war party! Arm your guests with water guns, big or small, and let the fun begin! What’s a water war party without a Double Water Slide and Water Balloon Bombs?! Fill up the balloons with the Water Pump and prepare for battle!