Party ideas for 4 year olds: Creative 4th Birthday Party Themes. 31 Unique Ideas for Celebrating Your 4-Year-Old.

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Creative 4th Birthday Party Themes. 31 Unique Ideas for Celebrating Your 4-Year-Old.

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The best list of 4th birthday party themes, with clever ideas for boys and girls + inspiration for decorations, food, party favors and more!

Getting ready to celebrate your child turning FOUR? We’re here to help with over 30 unique 4th birthday ideas that you can use as inspiration to plan your party. All of our themes are fun play-on-words or puns with the word “four” or “fourth”, and include photos of party décor, birthday treats, and sweet favors to spark your creativity.

Make sure to include your soon to be 4-year-old in the planning process – they’re at a fun age where they’ve developed preferences and favorite things, so incorporate them whenever possible. Show them some of the photos we’ve included here and see what they get excited about.

Whatever 4th birthday party theme you decide upon, we wish you nothing but smiles and laughter on the big celebration day!

RELATED: If you have younger children that will be celebrating a birthday soon, check out all of our birthday theme lists! We’ve got the best ideas for 1st Birthdays, 2nd Birthdays and 3rd Birthdays too!

PIN for when you’re ready to choose your child’s fourth birthday party theme:

Gender Neutral / Unisex 4th Birthday Party Themes

These clever 4th birthday ideas are fun themes for boys and girls alike – scroll through and see which ones might be a match for your child’s personality and preferences (and keep scrolling for even more unique themes for girls, and some for boys too!).

Four-nado

One of our favorite themes for a 4-year-old birthday party: FOUR-nado! Because let’s be honest, sometimes that’s exactly how it feels when they run around the house! This clever idea lends itself to creative decorations (that balloon twister!), an innovative birthday cake and even custom t-shirts or costumes – your guests are sure to get caught up in all the fun!

Photo sources & inspiration links: @flourpowerbynadine, @happilycraftedballoons, @belleronibakery, Her Party Pants, Happy Brooke, Little Bee Graphics

Four Ever Wild

Grab your safari hat and come explore at this wildly fun jungle-themed birthday celebration where your birthday boy or girl will stay “Four-ever Wild”.

Photo sources & inspiration links: Graciously Saved, Hayley Paper Arts, Amazon

Tutti Four-utti

Have your little guests diving into the fruit bowl with this vibrant, Tutti FOUR-utti party. We love everything about this theme – from the bright colors, to the healthy treats!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Inspired By This, Momo Party, Pizzazzerie, Project Nursery, Kara’s Party Ideas

Made Four Adventure

Grab your sleeping bags and tents, and turn your backyard into an outdoor camping adventure for your guests to explore. Get in the camping spirit by roasting some hot dogs and send them home with a s’mores making kit in their goody bags!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Kara’s Party Ideas, 2 and 3, @HappyHeartsBakeryOlongapo

Jump 4 Joy

Whether you’re celebrating at a Trampoline Park, or just renting a bouncy house, this gravity-defying 4th birthday theme will have all your guests jumping FOUR joy!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Kara’s Party Ideas, Cake to the Rescue, The Lovely Designs, Hello Love Design, Sweet Sanctions

Down on the Four-m

Incorporate all your child’s favorite barnyard friends with this fun farm-themed birthday bash. Transform your yard into a big red barn with hay bales, red gingham, wagons and more. Bonus points for having actual farm animals there to ride or pet!

Photo sources & inspiration links: At Home With Ashley, Kara’s Party Ideas, Summer’s Sweet Shoppe

Reach 4 the Stars / Reach 4 the Moon

Inspire their little friends to Reach FOUR the Stars (or the Moon!) with a celestial outer space party that is out of this world!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Zazzle, Martha Stewart, Kara’s Party Ideas and 2, Inspired by This, @thecraftycookier, @shellsbelles

Score, He’s/She’s Four!

Got a super sporty 4-year-old? They’ll love this colorful, sports-themed birthday party where you can easily incorporate all of their favorites, from soccer to basketball.

Photo sources & inspiration links: Life With Fingerprints, Kara’s Party Ideas and 2, Hostess with the Mostess, Darleen Meier

Stars & Stripes Four-ever

If your child has a birthday close to the 4th of July or Memorial Day (or perhaps is just super patriotic!), this Stars & Stripes FOUR-ever party is red, white and blue perfection.

Photo sources & inspiration links: Kara’s Party Ideas, Beijos Events, Hostess with the Mostess, The Craft Patch, Design Improvised, The Crafted Sparrow

4th Birthday Party Themes for Girls

Let’s hear it for the girls! While many of these fourth birthday themes could be reinterpreted for boys, all of our inspiration pics below celebrate with sweet colors and sparkle. Choosing your favorite will be the hard part!

Four the First Time in Four-ever

If your little girl is obsessed with Anna and Elsa, this Frozen-themed 4th birthday party theme takes a line from their hit song as inspiration, and is icy cold perfection.

Photo sources & inspiration links: Kara’s Party Ideas, 2 and 3, MomoParty, Pretty my Party and 2, Courtney M Browning

Four-ever Young

Party guests of all ages will adore this boho “FOURever Young” theme. Decorate with muted colors, daisies, rainbows and peace signs!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Kara’s Party Ideas, Pixel Perfection Party, The Happy Mail Place

Enchanted Four-est

Take your average garden party to the next level by creating an enchanted FOUR-est for your birthday girl with plenty of greenery, florals and woodland animals. We love the fun idea of decorating a flower pot and planting a seed for an on-theme activity that they can take home with them at the end of the party in their goodie bags!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Hey Trina, Catch My Party and 2, Kara’s Party Ideas, The Social Tumbleweed, Baby & Breakfast

Bonjour to Four! / Four-ench Café

Say “Bonjour to Four” with a fun Parisienne theme that will make your birthday girl gasp, “Ooh la la!”. Decorate with plenty of Eiffel Tower motifs, and serve French party food: macarons and of course, Petit FOURs!

Photo sources & inspiration links: 100 Layer Cake, Kara’s Party Ideas, @marcela.festasafetivas, @curlsgonestyled, @lifesroseyeventhire

Four Ever Sweet

Create a candy land full of your child’s favorite treats with this super sweet 4th birthday party theme. Donuts, popsicles and ice cream cakes, oh my!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Adventures of a Twin Mom, Kara’s Party Ideas, Giggles Galore

Diamonds are Four-ever

Shine bright like a diamond! Celebrate your own “Little Gem” with this super sparkly, jewel-themed epic birthday bash.

Photo sources & inspiration links: Inspired By This and 2, Project Nursery, 100 Layer Cakelet, Kara’s Party Ideas, Hostess with the Mostess, Paper and Cake

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream FOUR Ice Cream!

Delight your guests with your very own ice cream parlor! Grab some ice cream cones and the birthday girl’s favorite flavors and scoop out the smiles. A topping bar with different sprinkles, candy, and of course, cherries, is an extra sweet touch. A great theme for the summer months or as a pool party!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Pixel Perfection Party, Inspired by This, Project Nursery, Kara’s Party Ideas, Middle of Somewhere

Cali-four-nia Girl / Cali-four-nia Dreamin’

Regardless of whether you live in California or not, this party theme will turn your daughter into a true Cali-FOUR-nia Girl – she’ll be surfin’ waves and relaxing in the sun in no time.

Photo sources & inspiration links: Kara’s Party Ideas and 2, Black Twine, Hostess with the Mostess

Four-ever Golden

Did you know that a “Golden” Birthday is when the age you’re turning matches the date? So if your child is turning 4 on the 4th of the month, that’s a golden birthday. But whether it’s a true golden birthday or not, we still think this theme celebrating everything sparkly and gold can work for any little princess!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Love Love Love, Party City, The Overwhelmed Mommy

The Four-cast is Bright/Sunny

This weather-themed party’s FOURcast calls for plenty of sunshine and rainbows!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Tell Love & Party, 100 Layer Cakelet and 2, Meaningful Mama, Kara’s Party Ideas, Parties 365, Hostess with the Mostess

Four-ever Groovy

Throw it back to the 60’s and 70’s with this FOURever Groovy theme. Although your daughter may not fully appreciate bellbottoms and the iconic VW bus, she’ll be delighted with the boho vibe full of flowers and muted rainbows. Peace, love and party on!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Lily Girl Paper, Poppy Jack Shop, Lily Girl Studio

Un-Four-gettable

Celebrate your daughter’s own unique unFOURgettable personality with this sweet theme that can include all of their favorites – turn it into a princess ball, a glitzy tea party or a butterfly garden – whatever their hearts desire.

Photo sources & inspiration links: Just a Mamma, Stellar Shirt Co, Gray and Em Designs

Love You Four-ever

Whether your daughter’s birthday is close to Valentine’s Day or not, this red and pink heart theme will be a hit any time of year.

Photo sources & inspiration links: Kara’s Party Ideas, Lawn Fawn, Minted, Chelsea Hood, Hostess with the Mostess, @alwaysandwhatever_

FOUR the Love of Sugar

Whether your daughter likes to help you in the kitchen, or just eat the results, this creative baking-themed party will be a hit with your guests. Set up a cookie or cupcake decorating area, or let them go wild with a “chopped” style baking competition! Lots of fun activities can be planned with this yummy theme!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Kara’s Party Ideas

4th Birthday Party Themes for Boys

These unique 4th birthday themes are perfect for your little guy, offering a clever twist to favorite party themes like Star Wars, dinosaurs and sports.

Could these work for girls too? Absolutely!

Dino-Four / Four-asaurus / Four-ocious / Roar, I’m 4 / I am Four, Hear Me Rawr

Whatever clever way you decide to name your dinosaur-themed party, it is sure to be a roaring success!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Arch Days, American Greetings, @meganfaulknerbrown, baby chick, EggsQuiste Sweets Cake Decorating, @misskellsanne, Pixelia Creations Co, Party Eight, Party Alley Apparel, Stellar Shirt Co

May the 4th be with you / May the four-ce be with you / The Fourth Awakens

Party we must at this epic Star Wars celebration. A twist on the classic line “may the force be with you” lends itself perfectly to a 4th birthday party where all of your son’s favorite characters can be incorporated, from Yoda to Chewy. The FOUR-ce is Strong with this one.

Photo sources & inspiration links: Kara’s Party Ideas, 2 and 3, Pop of Gold, Coffee & Confetti Mom, Pretty my Party, A Darling Daydream, Catch my Party, @cooklielicious_nz, BAAM Customs

Fore!

How perfect is this golf-themed birthday party to celebrate turning “fore”?! Create your own putting green for your guests as a party activity – special prizes for any hole-in-ones!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Glamfetti Co, Sarah Tucker, Pizzazzerie, Kara’s Party Ideas, Pretty My Party

Fast & Four / Need 4 Speed / Four-mula One

It will be easy to get any little vehicle lover in the driver’s seat with these fun car racing themes. Create a “pit stop” for food where your guests can fuel up for the rest of the party.

Photo sources & inspiration links: @sarahscookiejar, Fun 365, Kara’s Party Ideas, Madi Moosh Boutique, Bella Grace by Sarah

A Pirate’s Life 4 Me!

Yo ho, yo ho, it’s a pirate’s life FOUR your soon to be 4-year-old! Plan an epic pirate-themed party with a treasure hunt, dress-up station (hello, eye patches!) and you could even make your littlest mateys walk the “plank”!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Whitney Rife, Beijos, Sweet Setups

Four-Wheeling’ Fun / 4×4 fun

Pull out the checkered flag for this Hot Wheels or Monster Truck themed 4th birthday celebration. All the little boys are sure to have a “wheely” good time!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Kara’s Party Ideas, Rebecca’s Cakes & Confections, Hostess with the Mostess, DIY Bucket List, Simple Practical Beautiful

4th Down

Take a chance on 4th down with this awesome football theme – grab some turf, create a concession stand, decorate with pennant flags and tailgate the party away!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Zazzle, Kara’s Party Ideas

Trans-four-mers

If your son loves Transformers/Rescue Bots, this party theme is tailor-made for them: Trans4mers, roll on!

Photo sources & inspiration links: Jessica Etcetera, Kara’s Party Ideas, Pizzazzerie, @PaperAccentsToo, @laylalopes_doces, @magicmoments. balloon, Good Afternoon Adeline

Even More Unique 4th Birthday Party Ideas

And if you’re still unsure of what 4th birthday theme to go with – we’ve got even more great party themes for you to consider. How about…

  • FOUR-ky: Throw a Toy Story party with your birthday boy/girl and the loveable Forky as the stars!
  • FOUR-antine: Have only close family on your guest list? Celebrate with this tongue-in-cheek theme lamenting the pandemic.
  • Our 4-Leaf Clover: Perfect for near St. Patrick’s day, or for celebrating your little good luck charm.
  • The Fantastic FOUR: Great for any superhero lovers.
  • Knights of the FOUR-tress: This theme can combine knights, dragons and forts!
  • Plat-FOUR-m 9¾: Harry Potter fans will understand the 4th birthday spin on the famous train platform.
  • Four and Fabulous / Fierce, Fabulous and Four: Celebrate your feisty and fabulous 4-year-old with animal prints and tiaras.

We hope this list helped you find the perfect 4th birthday party theme for your little girl or boy. Let us know in the comments which one you went with for their big day! Good luck with the party planning and Happy Birthday!

And if your birthday girl or boy has younger siblings who may be celebrating a 1st, 2nd or 3rd birthday in the near future, check out our other great lists of birthday themes to help:

  • Unique 1st Birthday Party Themes
  • Unique 2nd Birthday Party Themes
  • Unique 3rd Birthday Party Themes

 

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Fun and Easy 4-Year-Old Birthday Party Ideas

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Rock your 4-year-old’s birthday with these awesome ideas

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Dawn Miller

Congratulations! Your little one is turning 4. This is such an exciting age and so much fun to plan an exciting birthday celebration for. Preschoolers are curious, have a great deal of energy, and love to play. When putting together a fabulous fourth birthday party, you’ll need to have an engaging theme, but you also don’t want to overload yourself with added stress.

Contents

  • Outdoor 4-year-old birthday party ideas
  • Indoor 4-year-old birthday party ideas
  • Have fun!

Whether you’re hosting at home or holding the party at a venue, the theme sets the tone for the party’s decor, cake, and goodie bags. To avoid giving yourself extra anxiety, pick a theme that’s easy to implement, budget-friendly, and of course, one that kids will be excited about. There are quite a few 4-year-old birthday party ideas that are super fun for the kiddos and low-stress for you. So, let’s find a theme your soon-to-be 4-year-old will love.

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Outdoor 4-year-old birthday party ideas

Camping

If your little guy or gal loves the great outdoors and has a birthday with an ideal seasonal temperature for a backyard party, a camping theme is an amazing idea. It is definitely something different, and being outside makes it easier to organize interactive activities the kids will enjoy and simplifies cleanup.

Incorporate camping favorites like making s’mores, roasting marshmallows and hot dogs, telling or reading stories around a fire pit, and playing backyard games like cornhole. Plan a scavenger hunt and use binoculars or small magnifying glasses to get a closer look at nature in your own backyard. For goodie bags, send home marshmallows, chocolate bars, and graham crackers for making s’mores at home.

Ice cream

Everyone screams for ice cream, and an entire party devoted to this delectable treat is definitely going to be cool! Streamers in bold colors set the tone. Get matching party hats — a cone-shaped traditional one will certainly complement the ice-cream theme. Kids have basic tastes, so you don’t have to go crazy with the flavors. Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry are the ice cream flavors most preschoolers eat. You can change things up by adding tasty toppings like M&Ms, sprinkles, cookie dough, chocolate chips, whipped cream, and whatever else the guest of honor would appreciate.

It’s always a good idea to avoid any peanut-related toppings. Check beforehand if any of the partygoers have food allergies. There are vegan ice cream options for any kids allergic to dairy. With ice cream as the main course, you won’t need to worry about the cake.

For activities, try to plan games using ice cream as inspiration. Think ice-cream bingo and spoon-and-cherry relay races. Another fun idea would be to set up a scavenger hunt where the guests need to follow clues to find the hidden toppings. For this game, leave the toppings in unopened containers for the kids to find. Then, dish out the toppings. A cute party favor would be a personalized ice cream cup with a spoon.

Beach

A beach or summer theme is always fun regardless of the time of year your 4-year-old’s party will be. Personalized pails with a shovel make great party favors. If the weather is hot, organize backyard games with water, beach balls, and pool noodles. Set up a baby pool with water and one with sand, and include beach toys, too. For food, you can go with a barbecue theme or the kid-favorite pizza.

If you do have a pool and want to incorporate a pool party along with the beach theme, just remember that some of the guests won’t be the best swimmers. Have swimmies, pool noodles, and life jackets on hand or ask the partygoers to bring their own. If possible, hire a certified lifeguard to watch the pool from the time guests arrive until they leave. This will ensure the safety of all the guests and let you enjoy the party along with your child.

Sports

Kiddos who are 4 years of age love to play sports, and many of them may be participating in soccer or T-ball, which makes a sports theme a fun option, too. Holding the party at an indoor sports facility where the birthday boy or girl gets to choose the activities takes the stress off you. Part of the package usually includes a party host to organize and lead games. For decorations, go with your child’s favorite sport. Balls are a party favor kids will enjoy.

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Indoor 4-year-old birthday party ideas

Pajama party

Preschoolers are absolutely thrilled when it’s pajama day in school. So, why not have a 4-year-old pajama birthday party? But don’t worry — it doesn’t have to be a true sleepover. The party can be late afternoon or earlier in the day. Deck the party area in bright colors and have guests bring a sleeping bag or blanket so they can cuddle up to it. Kids will love wearing their favorite PJs.

Party activities can include a movie and some storytime with top preschool book series, including “Pete the Cat,” “Curious George,” “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” and “The Berenstain Bears.” Have popcorn on hand for snacking. If you need extra activities, have board games available. A cookie or doughnut cake is a yummy change of pace. Hot cocoa mix and cookies make a delicious goodie bag.

Superheroes

What 4-year-old doesn’t love superheroes? Have your little one and their little guests dress up as their favorites, and be sure to pick up party favors that go along with whatever character the birthday girl or boy happens to like best. Seeing all those little kids running around in capes will surely make for some Insta-worthy moments. Have super snacks and play active games, such as bean bag toss, and set up a backyard obstacle course for all those superheroes to show off their superpowers.

Craft party

One thing’s for certain, you can’t go wrong by having crafts for little hands to put together during a party! As a bonus, whatever crafts you choose to make can double as a party favor for guests to take home. You could have them paint rocks or t-shirts, or you could even go a much simpler route and get out the construction paper and crayons. Top it off with having kids decorate their own cupcakes and cookies for a sweet birthday snack.

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Have fun!

Whatever theme you choose for your 4-year-old’s birthday party, it’s bound to be a day they’ll remember all year long. After all, at 4, kids love having their time in the spotlight, and throwing a party that fits with their tastes and personality will make them feel extra special on their big day. With these seven low-stress 4-year-old birthday party ideas, both you and your preschooler will have fun at the festivities.

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games, competitions, script, party paraphernalia

When preparing a children’s party, it is important to choose a theme that is interesting for preschoolers. For children 4-7 years old, a pirate party is suitable. Adventures, vivid images, bottomless treasures – all this awaits children who are ready to transform into brave pirates. Organizing such a holiday at home is easy using our games and contests.

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Contents

Preparing for a Pirate Party

Scenario of a Pirate Party: Games and Contests

  • Fire in one gulp!
  • Dive for treasure
  • Underwater treasure chest
  • Water – Land
  • Save ourselves from the shark
  • Whose island is this?
  • Drop moorings and weigh anchor
  • What did the pirate say?
  • Sea knot
  • Pirate relay
  • Pirate puzzle
  • Sinking enemy schooners
  • Drying the deck
  • Boarding
  • Dance like a pirate
  • Pirate quest

What do you associate with pirates? Fearless navigators plowing the endless sea, searching for a long-forgotten treasure, adventures and adventures, messages in bottles and ships under black sails. All this excites the imagination of kids, both boys and girls like it, so the theme can be safely used in any audience when preparing a home event, birthday.

The advantage of a pirate theme is the abundance of entertainment and the availability of scenery. In preparation, simply draw a treasure hunt map, print piastres and hang crossed-bones flags against a black background. Costumes for kids will also be easy to make and very colorful. In addition to the pleasure received by children, you can organize an excellent photo zone and capture a colorful event on video. And we will help to write a script and prepare contests.

Getting ready for a pirate party

The party starts with invitations. If you are organizing a holiday in honor of the birthday of your child, then you can tell him that he is the captain of this ship, and the guests are his faithful team. To set sail, you need to gather the whole team on board the schooner, so prepare invitations with your child in advance.

The text must match the pirate style, so you can insert words and phrases like “Yo-ho-ho”, “Break me with thunder!” or “A thousand devils”. The invitation must include the date and time of the party, as well as the address. Here is an example for inspiration:

“Yo-ho-ho, dear pirate! I invite you to a pirate party, which will take place on board my schooner “Black Pearl”. It is moored on the pier at the address (here we indicate the address of the event). I’ll be waiting for you when the bottles on the ship strike (time). I need your help to go on a treasure hunt! Captain, a thunderstorm of all seas and oceans (child’s name). P.S. Support me – come in a suit!

The invitation can be printed on A4 paper or handwritten. The idea of ​​​​an interesting design: paper can be dipped in coffee and dried (thus visually aging it), the edges can be burned or torn. Such an old “parchment” must be rolled up into a tube and put into a bottle, after removing the label from it, and seal it. Done – the invited pirate will receive a real pirate message in a bottle.

While preparing for the party, you will also need to think over paraphernalia. This is the scenery of the room, which for one day will turn into a pirate schooner, as well as props and accessories for each pirate.

These can be:

  • theme posters;
  • black flags with torn edges, traditionally depicting skulls and crossbones or sabers;
  • flags that can be hung as a streamer, with the inscription “Happy Birthday” or “Pirate Party”;
  • drink holders and toppers;
  • merit medals or piastres;
  • pirate outfit: masks, hats, paper or plastic weapons.

Additionally, you can make any attributes for which you have enough imagination and budget – bandages for one eye, soft toys of parrots on the shoulders, posters with painted ships on the walls, a steering wheel and a captain’s cabin as a photo zone and much more. Any items for navigation are relevant – a compass, sea charts, globes, sextants and telescopes. All this can be printed on paper or found in the attic. From the foam, you can cut an anchor, cores for cannons. Furniture and walls can be draped with ropes and sails, and shells and sea pebbles can be scattered across the floor.

You also need to take care of the reward. If you plan to hold treasure hunt contests, then you definitely need to make a chest, as well as an island map that will lead to a cache. At the end of the holiday, the birthday person can find a treasury where the main gift will be located. All pirates can receive symbolic prizes for participating in games, such as chocolate medals or coins.

A ready-made set of paper paraphernalia is included with the pirate quest, which can be ordered on the website of the Academy of Curiosity.

Scenario of a pirate party: games and contests

To make the party interesting and meaningful, you need to come up with a story. For example, a host dressed as an old pirate can act as a teacher who passes on his knowledge to the younger generation. At the beginning of the party, a seasoned sea wolf may turn to the young captain (birthday boy) and his crew (guests): “Today you are old enough to lead the journey to treasure island! This is your first time at sea, so I will teach you all the tricks of the pirate life, and with you all your sailors. In your swimming you will find yourself in a variety of situations: overcome difficulties, work in a team, escape from angry sharks and discover new islands. But first, we must recruit a friendly team and dedicate each of you to the pirates.

The facilitator opens the chest and invites each member of the crew to pull out a piece of paper. On it is a new name, a pirate nickname. Since the presence of a woman on a ship is in trouble, then the nicknames will be male, for example: Lucky Jack, One-Eyed Tod, Storm of the Seas, Blackbeard, Red Harry, Black Corsair, Jack Sparrow, Captain Flint, Mad Jackie, Barbossa, Bootstrap Bill.

When each participant has been given a new name and introduced himself, the facilitator offers to address them only in the pirate style during the evening. Now you can consider the team recruited, it’s time to set sail and set sail! But to become real sea pirates, you need to pass all the tests of the evening. Each competition is an adventure on the way to the treasure island that you need to go through in order to move on.

Young sailors will learn what commands the captain gives on the ship and how to follow them, what dances the pirates perform, and what difficulties await them on the high seas and on uninhabited islands. For successfully passing the test, they will be rewarded with a treasure chest full of pirate jewels.

It is not necessary to use all the games offered to organize a pirate party for children. You can choose those competitions that correspond to the age of the players, and are also more convenient for preparation.

1. Fire in one gulp!

Divide all participants into two equal teams. They are pirates on warring ships. They met in the open sea and between them there is only a strip of water (stretched rope). The task of both teams is to sink the enemy’s schooner, this can be done with the help of a powerful volley of cannonballs.

While the music is playing, you need to throw balloons (cores) onto the enemy’s side. The vessel is considered to be flooded, on which there were more balls, when the sea battle came to an end, that is, when the music ended.

2. Dive for treasures

A sunken frigate is on the way of beginning pirates. According to legend, one nobleman was transporting his wealth on it, but he was overtaken by a storm. Now there are many valuable items on the seabed. The task of each participant is to kneel (dive) with their eyes closed, find an object and guess by touch what it is. You can close the player’s eyes with the help of a dark canvas or underwater glasses with a painted glass. You can put small marine-themed items on the floor – shells, toy fish, a boat figurine, a pebble from the sea coast, an anchor. For each participant in turn, you need to lay out one figure. For a successful underwater adventure, a pirate is entitled to a small prize.

3. Underwater Treasury

The ship sank along with all the jewels that were transported on it. And on the seabed now lies a lot of gold coins. I want to collect them all, but you can hold your breath underwater for only one minute. Therefore, we will need brave divers.

Divide the children into two teams. We scatter coins on the floor, you can hide some of them, leave others in plain sight. The task of the participants is to find and collect as many coins as possible in a minute. The facilitator watches the time with a stopwatch. When the minute is up, all divers “surface” and count the team’s gold. The team with the most coins wins and receives a small reward.

4. Water – Land

Our ship landed on a deserted island. But the captain is unsure if he is safe. Therefore, pirates must quickly follow commands, get up on land or return to the sea, so as not to get into trouble.

The game is quite simple, focused on attention and reaction speed. Suitable for children of any age, even the smallest, four years. For it, you need to draw a circle on the floor (this is an island) of such dimensions that all participants fit into it without pushing. All children should stand inside the circle, and then on the command “Water!” jump out of it. On the second command “Land!” you need to jump back into the circle. It becomes more fun when the host starts to confuse the guys by repeating the same word.

5. Escaping the shark

We left the desert island and now we have to swim back to the ship. The sea is unsafe – a toothy shark swims. But she hunts only at night, so when dusk comes, you need to freeze and not move, and continue swimming during the day. When the host says “Day”, all the pirates move, swim and dive. When the host says “Night”, everyone should freeze.

If someone moves or laughs, the shark (represented by the leader) grabs the sailor and takes him prisoner. To make it more interesting, the shark can be changed, children themselves can play for it.

6. Whose island is this?

We swam away from the shark, but we got into trouble again – a storm broke out at sea. You can save yourself only by mooring to a safe shore. But the trouble is that there are not enough islands for everyone. Let’s see which pirate is more dexterous and has time to moor.

One less number of gymnastic hoops than children should be laid out on the floor. They symbolize the islands. When the music is playing, pirates on boats plow the ocean, maneuvering between land areas. As soon as the music subsides, a storm begins and the sailors must moor to the nearest island – jump into the hoop. The one who could not find a free shelter is out of the game. With each new circle, one hoop should be removed until one of the most dexterous pirates remains.

7. Cast off and weigh anchor

We finally got back on deck and it was time to set sail. To do this, you need to raise an anchor from the seabed. But you need to do it as quickly as possible so as not to fall into the storm again. The leader calls several brave sailors. They each have a pencil in their hands, a rope is attached to them, at the end of which is a cardboard anchor. The task of the race participants is to wind a thread around a pencil, thus raising the anchor. Whoever did it first wins and deserves a prize. The game is suitable for older children, six or seven years old.

8. What did the pirate say?

The team has already experienced many adventures together, it’s time to check what they have learned during this time. The facilitator invites each member of the crew to name in turn the words that are associated with the sea, the ship, the pirate life.

If the child thinks for more than 5 seconds, he is out and passes the move to the next player, then everything is repeated in a circle. As a result, one sailor remains, who is best acquainted with maritime and ship terms. The smallest participants can be helped by asking leading questions.

9. Sea knot

In this game we have to find out who can unravel real sea knots. To begin with, appoint a leader – at first it may be a birthday boy, then other guys will take his role. Water should leave the room or turn away and close your eyes. At this time, the rest of the robbers join hands, forming a circle. Their task is to get confused as much as possible, but at the same time not to disengage their hands. To do this, they can step over the hands of a neighboring player, crawl between the legs, twist.

When the children are so confused that only the most seasoned sea dog can spin them, they should loudly call the leader: “Polundra!”. He, in turn, must unravel the sea knot without breaking the chain. Reward all the participants, because they had a hard time. But now the whole team knows how to unravel the most difficult knots!

10. Pirate relay

Pirates landed on the island, but it turned out to be very dangerous and full of adventures. The guys will need to split into two teams, show solidarity and competitive spirit. To be the first to reach the treasury, all crew members will need to complete an obstacle course.

The relay can be held outdoors or at home, depending on the tasks. Some of them require a lot of free space. Participants must complete contests and then pass the turn to a friend until each member of the team has passed all the tests.

Here is an example of tasks:

  • Walk along a narrow board (be careful, there are piranhas below!).
  • Climb over low-strung ropes, that is, dive into the depths of the sea.
  • Jump over the swamp, stepping only on land – sheets of A5 format.

Details on creating an obstacle course are described in the article “Obstacle course for children with their own hands”.

At the end of the relay, the children must reach the treasure chest with coins or sweets.

11. Pirate puzzle

Sometimes pirates get into trouble when they need to show quick wit and ingenuity. The best way to test them is to let them solve the puzzle. To do this, the host distributes envelopes to the children, in which there are images of a pirate ship cut into pieces, treasure islands, maps for finding treasure and other pictures. The task of the guys is to collect the puzzles as soon as possible.

You can download colorful printable cards from the link below. When preparing, consider the age of young sailors. The younger they are, the fewer parts the picture should be cut into.

Download puzzles

12. We sink enemy schooners

Everyone on deck! There are enemy schooners on the horizon, they need to be sunk with the help of ship’s cannons. Each sailor has five shells to hit the enemy ships.

To organize a competition, you can prepare toy boats or paper crafts. Plastic skittles can be an alternative; printed pictures with ships can be attached to them. They need to be placed at a distance of 1.5-2 meters from children. Participants have small balls in their hands. They need to shoot down targets, thereby sinking the enemy. The most accurate shooter can be awarded a medal.

13. We dry the deck

After a naval battle, a lot of gunpowder remained on the deck, and after a storm – salt, a real sailor will not allow this! Let’s see how the sailors cope with the mop and polish the deck to a shine.

Divide the children into 2 groups, line up as in a relay race. The first participants must use a broom or brush to bring a small box used as garbage to the mark, and then back. After that, they pass the tool to the next participant.

The team that completes the task the fastest wins.

14. Boarding

Hand-to-hand combat is often used during naval skirmishes. Then the order “To board!” sounds from the commander, and all sailors must quickly climb onto the deck in order to approach the enemy ship and capture it. The outcome of the battle often depends on the speed of execution of the captain’s orders. So now is the time to find out which team is faster.

The facilitator again divides the children into two groups, each of them is assigned its own “vessel” – a sofa or chairs placed next to each other. When the music is playing, the robbers run and dance. But as soon as the music is turned off, and the command “Board!” sounds from the leader, the children must climb into their ship. The ship’s crew that does it faster wins.

15. Dance Like a Pirate

When all the tests are passed, the sea robbers like to relax and dance in the tavern. It is also a good reason to choose the best dancer.

The facilitator puts all the children in a circle, turns on the music and gives one of them a spyglass (the item can be replaced with any other pirate-themed item). The guys pass the pipe from hand to hand. When the music ends, the object remains in the hands of the main dancer – it is he who will show the movements, and the rest will repeat after him. The game can be repeated several times until the pirates get tired of dancing.

16. Pirate quest

Finally, offer the children to go through an exciting quest. This is a chain of tasks, completing which the guys will receive a prize, for example, the answer, where to look for treasures. The quest can be thought out independently, the main thing is that the tests are connected with each other by one topic and go sequentially (linearly). Let’s give examples of tasks:

  • Crossword from pirate expressions and marine terms. Having guessed them and entered them into the grid, you will get a hint word where to look for the next task.
  • Riddle in verse form. The answer to it will tell you where the next test is.
  • Which word is superfluous? From the list of words, you need to choose one that somehow stands out from the rest. It will be a hint.

You can buy a pirate quest at the Academy of Curiosity for children aged 5-7. The kit contains all the materials for the quest, as well as pirate paraphernalia. They only need to be printed.

You can also watch a video of how I prepared for the pirate quest, and how everything went for us.

And for older children we offer a novelty! Quest “Find the treasures of pirates” for children 7-9 years old. Young sailors have to go to Treasure Island and find a chest with untold riches there. Will they be able to overcome all obstacles?

All tasks are connected by the same plot. In the basic version of the quest, you will find: easy and difficult versions of cards, a logbook, a map of Treasure Island, instructions and a task layout scheme. The extended set additionally includes holiday paraphernalia, themed games and music.

At the end of the party, the host should again turn to the birthday captain and his team of guests and thank everyone for their participation. It can be noted what brave, courageous, dexterous pirates they have become. Arrange a real pirate party for the children and enjoy their satisfied smiles and perky laughter!

Organization of a teenager’s birthday – Prankster Holiday

Organization of a teenager’s birthday – Prankster Holiday

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Organizing a teenager’s birthday party requires a lot of attention! Many questions: what program to choose, where and with whom to celebrate, who is responsible for what. Now organizing a holiday for a teenager has become easier. We created the TeenParty project, which involves the hottest hosts, bloggers and Mega popular performers of sensational hits. For program selection and professional advice, call us. We organize a turnkey party.

We’ve come up with the perfect formula for a teen party! The main thing is to give the teenager the opportunity to participate in the preparation of the holiday, to listen to his wishes. And it doesn’t matter – a trendy workout in a club, a music program using joysticks and a screen, rides in a limousine, a quest around the city, a fashion photo shoot in a loft, a mafia game or team building in nature! The main thing is that it will be stylishly organized and very driving!

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Prank party is a cool and very popular thing! Do you like to play online games, lie on the couch and play pranks on your friends? It’s time to find a real use for this. The main thing is to get off the couch))). The prank party helps to loosen up, acquire new skills and feel like a really cool blogger. Participants are presented with a map of locations and tasks, which indicates where and what pranks need to be filmed. Prank passers-by, a phone call to a friend of a friend and so on. The participants move around the city either by metro, where, by the way, it is very convenient to shoot pranks …

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When you want to surprise a teenage girl, look at the root! Almost all teenage girls love and watch fashion blogs, stylish collections of fashion trends in clothing and cosmetics. They are ready for any experience and reincarnation of the image. Our stylists and make-up artists will conduct a master class and help you create a new style. We will shoot an exclusive backstage from the party and fill our accounts with bright content. And of course, let’s have some fun! Music, light! Everyone on the podium!

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The town of Blair lives in fear of the attacks of the Witch. A group of hunters has been formed. It was he who today had the mission to save the city from a powerful witch who steals children and their memories. You need to go into the forest and get the ingredients for the potion. It will be terribly interesting and there will even be an opportunity to shoot their first chronicle – a horror story. The children will learn the task from the message they find in the closet. It reveals the mystery of today’s event and sheds light on a centuries-old mystery: why do children go missing?

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The most top party of this summer! Pop it or Simple Dimple! The movement was started by a popular toy that only the lazy do not play.