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Piñata-Themed Birthday Party

Piñatas are filled with candy, and who loves candy more than kids?! This technicolor setup includes macarons, cookies-on-a-stick decorated with colorful candies, and of course, a giant piñata for busting open.

Alice In Wonderland Birthday Party

For this Alice In Wonderland-themed soirée, take decorating cues from this clever cake. Craft a door wreath by gluing a deck of cards around a cardboard circle; create "keyhole" cornhole for a fun activity outdoors; and of course, the lady of honor should dress in her Alice best. DIY snack stands by flipping a vintage tea cup upside down, then hot glue a saucer on top (so cute!).

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Taylor Swift Birthday Party

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Taylor Swift Birthday Party

Is she in her Taylor era? Chances are, she is. These honeycomb table decorations are all you need to throw your favorite Swiftie the birthday party of her dreams!

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Ice Cream Birthday Party

An ice cream-themed gathering is perfect for summer, but you can pull this theme off any time of year. Decorate with candy-colored decorations and set up a build-your-own sundae bar with all the toppings. And come on—how adorable is this cone-crowned cake?!

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Barbie Birthday Party

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Barbie Birthday Party

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"Come on Barbie, let's go party!" These foil balloons make for fun and festive photo booth props. Ask friends to come dressed in their favorite Barbie costume!

Slime-Making Birthday Party

Is the little lady in your life obsessed with slime? (Aren't all kids?) Celebrate her big day with a party that'll have her (and her guests!) oozing smiles. The big event, of course, is making the slime, so prepare a slime favor box for each guest with everything they'll need.

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Sleepover Birthday Party

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Sleepover Birthday Party

If there's one party theme that will never go out of style, it's a slumber party! Have partygoers bring their sleeping bags, then order pizza and turn on best kids movies on Netflix.

Nancy Drew Birthday Party

Whodunnit? Assign a parent or sibling the role of the cake thief and let the party-goers crack The Case of the Missing Cake. (Because cake is what we're here for, right?) Tie up napkins with magnifying glasses collected at flea markets or purchased in bulk online. Gold decorations (balloons, napkins, icing, the birthday girl's outfit) echo the infamous book cover hue of the classic series.

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Outdoor Movie Night Birthday Party

Celebrate your leading lady with a backyard movie night! Whether it's the main event or part of a birthday slumber party, kids—especially the pre-teen crowd—will love the chance to break away from the grownups and catch best funny kids movies outdoors.

To create your home theater, you'll need a blank wall or sheet and a portable projector (you'll hook it up to your laptop or another device). Set up comfy seating and a "concession stand" offering classic theater fare, like popcorn, nachos, and boxed candies.

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Tie-Dye Birthday Party

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Tie-Dye Birthday Party

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This party idea is right on for tweens who are crafty and into creating their own fashions, like shirts, hoodies, leggings, and even socks.

So Many Sprinkles Birthday Party

With a cake as colorful and happy as this one (that fondant bow!), all the other party planning will easily fall into place. Practically any color of plates, napkins, and balloons will work. Pick her favorite color, and remember—sprinkles make everything better!

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Bounce House Birthday Party

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Bounce House Birthday Party

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Bounce house parties are the best! If the weather's right—and if you have the space—host the party in your own backyard. Instead of renting a bouncy house for the event, buy an affordable one like this retro-style castle and it can double as a gift for the birthday girl.

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Spa Birthday Party

Little girls love to be pampered! Instead of carting the kiddos to the salon, bring the salon experience to them. Greet guests with matching robes and headbands that they can take home as party favors. Wrangle a friend or two to come help you with manis/pedis while the kiddos relax with face masks (don't forget the cucumber eye patches).

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Unicorn Birthday Party

Toot your little one's horn with a magical unicorn-themed birthday party she won't soon forget. For decorations, go with a simple pastel or rainbow color palette and this unicorn cake topper. Rely on a few statement-making elements, like the cake and cupcakes seen here, for some truly Instagram-worthy moments.

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Book Drive Birthday Party

Pick a party theme with a purpose, like this elementary-aged girl did. Instead of gifts, friends brought new or gently used childrens' books to donate to a local charity that helps under-privileged communities get books in the backpacks of kids who need them most.

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Circus-Themed Birthday Party

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Circus-Themed Birthday Party

Planning a circus party doesn't have to feel like a circus. One statement-making element, like a suite of colorfully designed signs, can do most of the heavy lifting in terms of decorating. Small boxes of animal crackers with their circus-themed packaging make for sweet party favors.

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Karaoke Dance Party Birthday Party

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Karaoke Dance Party Birthday Party

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For that music- and dance-loving girl, a karaoke-dance party hits all the right notes. A tricked-out karaoke machine (this one has lights, two microphones for duets, and a screen) doubles as party entertainment and a pretty sweet gift. Create a playlist with all her favorite tunes to celebrate her big day.

Pirate Princess Birthday Party

Ahoy, matey! Princesses can be pirates too—all it takes is a pastel palette, like the pink and purple shown here. Buy bandannas in bulk and tie on their heads as they hunt for treasure either inside or out, depending on weather. Hide trinkets, jewelry, and chocolate gold coins that they can add to mini treasure boxes as they discover their loot.

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Flamingo-Themed Birthday Party

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Flamingo-Themed Birthday Party

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Your little gal will be tickled pink by a flamingo-themed fête! Pink should be the main color, of course, but it doesn't have to be the only color. Try mixing shades of pink—from pale to neon—with white, gold, and green. Pile on the sweets (think a pink candy buffet, pink macaroons, and, of course, a pink cake or cupcakes) and plan a few activities (ring toss around a flamingo's neck or who can hop on one foot the longest?), and you've got yourself a party!

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Cheerleader Birthday Party

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Cheerleader Birthday Party

Whether she's 2-4-6-8 or any age in between, show her how much you appreciate her with a cheerleader-themed party. Invite older girls to help out and teach a couple of cheers and chants (you'll be glad you did once the sugar rush kicks in!). Choose balloons and paper products in her team's favorite colors. Shiny cheerleader pom-poms are a super-fun favor.

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