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Kids’ Party Playbooks: Curated guides for top party themes

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Comprehensive guides for the most popular themed kids’ birthday parties right now. Get decor ideas, activity suggestions and more!

Four colorful paper sheets labeled Luau, Boho Mermaid, Nerf, Taylor Swift with themed icons on gray star background.
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Approach kids’ birthday party planning with confidence (and plenty of cute decor) with Evite’s Kids’ Party Playbooks. Curated by our very own party experts, these comprehensive guides walk you through how to throw an unforgettable party for top trending themes. Get mood boards, activity suggestions and shoppable lists of decor picks (links included!) so you can spend less time sifting through Amazon and IG, and more time having fun with your party prep!

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Taylor Swift

Collage includes heart-shaped sunglasses, disco balls, golden hands forming a heart, a cake, and a party-themed card.
Collage includes heart-shaped sunglasses, disco balls, golden hands forming a heart, a cake, and a party-themed card.Collage includes heart-shaped sunglasses, disco balls, golden hands forming a heart, a cake, and a party-themed card.

If you’ve got a Swiftie kid, then you know: Taylor Swift anything is always a hit! With ample opportunity for adorable activities and decor, Taylor Swift parties are a consistently popular choice for kids’ birthdays, especially in this post-Eras Tour world. Our guide goes through everything you need to know about throwing one yourself.

Luau

Colorful tropical-themed party supplies including leis, plates, balloons, invitations, and pineapple sunglasses.
Colorful tropical-themed party supplies including leis, plates, balloons, invitations, and pineapple sunglasses.Colorful tropical-themed party supplies including leis, plates, balloons, invitations, and pineapple sunglasses.

The leis, the grass skirts, the cute paperware and cocktail umbrellas. If you’re celebrating a summer birthday, luau is a definite go-to thanks to its tropical vibes and outdoor-friendly energy. Give kiddos a space to dress up, get creative and have fun with our in-depth how-to.

Nerf

Nerf party items including toy gun, balloons, themed stickers, and thank-you card with target graphic.
Nerf party items including toy gun, balloons, themed stickers, and thank-you card with target graphic.Nerf party items including toy gun, balloons, themed stickers, and thank-you card with target graphic.

It’s Nerf or nothin’! Nerf parties have been a top kids’ birthday party theme for years as Nerf battles remain a popular pastime for energetic kiddos. With its iconic color palette and built-in activity, this theme never fails and is, simply put, seriously epic. For tips on how to plan a Nerf party they’ll love, check out our Nerf guide now!

Boho mermaid

Mermaid-themed party invitation, stickers, iridescent plates shaped like shells, and colorful balloons.
Mermaid-themed party invitation, stickers, iridescent plates shaped like shells, and colorful balloons.Mermaid-themed party invitation, stickers, iridescent plates shaped like shells, and colorful balloons.

One of the perks of being a summer baby? Getting to celebrate your day while soaking up the sun! Boho mermaid parties are one of our favorite summertime birthday trends right now. Pastel hues and earthy textures mix with aquatic imagery to create a seriously fin-tastic combo. Plus, there are plenty of fun, on-theme activities and food to try out at your party. Wave hello to our top tips in this sea-sational guide!

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