Parenting & Family

Birthday Parties: Themes and Examples

This is where you can find ideas for birthday party themes, whether your child is a baby, toddler, preschooler, big kid, tween or teenager. You can also see examples of real parties that have been thrown for girls and boys of all ages.

Birthday Party Themes for Ages 5-7

Birthday party planning with themes and ideas for kids ages 5-7

Kids' Music for Parties

Need some ideas for kids music to play at a child's birthday party? Check out these suggestions made by About.com Kids' Parties readers.See submissions

Simple and Cheap Birthday Parties: How to Do and Spend Less

Tired of extravagant, over-the-top birthday parties for kids? Simplify! Here are some tips for meaningful, fun and cheap birthday parties.

Birthday Party Venues

Whether you're looking for a party place that's tried and true or totally unique, consider these ideas for birthday venues.

Birthday Party Planning

Planning a birthday party for a kid? Start here for theme ideas, cake and snack suggestions, party games, decorating schemes, favors, ways to save money and other tips.

How to Throw Your Baby's First Birthday Party

Throwing your baby's first birthday party can be a piece of cake.

Favors That Inspire Party Themes

Sometimes finding just the right favor can spark a clever idea for a birthday party theme.

How to Surprise Your Child on His or Her Birthday Morning

Looking for birthday morning surprises and ideas for kids? Place a helium balloon above your child's bed while they're sleeping. Serve their favorite breakfast. Cover their doorway with streamers. Keep reading for more ways to wish your son or daughter happy birthday first thing in the morning.

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