Popsugar Parenting Birthday Parties 16th Birthday Party Ideas Celebrate Turning 16 With These Birthday Ideas — There's Something For Every Kid! 27 June 2019 by Kate McKenna Image Source: Instagram user thecakeforme Sixteenth birthday parties are a big deal! Your kid is well on their way to becoming an adult: learning to drive, gaining independence, and maybe driving you just a little crazy, too. But while you may want to hold onto them as tightly as you can (where did the years go, right?), it's time to celebrate their gradual ascension to adulthood. No matter your budget, there are so many ways to throw a memorable party for your not-so-little one — from large, themed bashes to more intimate festivities with a handful of their closest friends. Read on for some decor, treat, and theme ideas that even the moodiest teenager is sure to appreciate. Related: These Trendy Birthday Ideas For Teens Are Perfect For 2019 1 16th Birthday Wood Marquee Numbers View this post on Instagram A post shared by Funezee Photo Booths (@funezee) on May 27, 2019 at 2:34am PDT These wood marquee numbers are the perfect centrepiece for any birthday party, inside or outside. They'll add some flair to a low-key party or serve as a complimentary decoration to any larger affair. And they even light up for when the party continues into the evening! 1 / 18 2 16th Birthday Flower Wall View this post on Instagram A post shared by All On Show (@allonshowstyling) on May 24, 2019 at 11:02pm PDT Does your 16-year-old want to be like Kim Kardashian — or just love flower walls? This gorgeous wall would make the perfect backdrop for hundreds of Instagram photos. 2 / 18 3 Elegant Birthday Dinner Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adapt Events Ltd (@adaptevents) on Jun 15, 2019 at 10:36am PDT For the 16-year-old who's wise beyond their years, this birthday dinner is perfectly sophisticated. You can incorporate all of their favourite flowers and colours into the decor and centrepiece and serve their favourite foods. 3 / 18 4 16th Birthday Confetti Cookies View this post on Instagram A post shared by Goodies- Sweets&Treats (@goodies.sweets_treats) on Jun 11, 2019 at 8:14am PDT Who doesn't love confetti? These birthday cookies are a perfect addition for any theme and add a bit of colour to your treat table. 4 / 18 5 16th Birthday Rainbow Cake View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Cake For Me (@thecakeforme) on May 26, 2019 at 7:15am PDT Whether your child is LGBTQ+ or just really loves rainbows, this colorful cake is such a fun way to celebrate a birthday. 5 / 18 6 16th Birthday Driving-Themed Cookies View this post on Instagram A post shared by You Butter Believe It Cookies (@youbutterbelieveitcookies) on May 25, 2019 at 9:50am PDT Try as you might, now that your child is turning 16, you can't prevent them from learning to drive anymore! Put out these road-inspired cookies during any themed celebration as a little nod to all that's coming. 6 / 18 7 Movie-Themed 16th Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jo Platt (@cakes_by_mwah) on May 24, 2019 at 4:49am PDT Set out this birthday cake for fans of the silver screen or if your child has dreams of becoming an actor! This movie-themed birthday cake is also a great centrepiece for a movie screening or Hollywood-themed party. 7 / 18 8 Flower-Themed 16th Birthday Cake View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🌺GLAEVENTS (@gla_events) on Jun 15, 2019 at 7:36pm PDT This gorgeous drizzle cake is so stunning, you won't want to cut into it! Customize the colour scheme any way you like for an eye-catching centrepiece for your treat table. 8 / 18 9 16th Birthday Picnic View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zana Zen Pop Up Picnic (@zanazenpopuppicnic) on May 6, 2019 at 1:41am PDT If the weather's nice, consider throwing your 16-year-old an outdoor picnic party. It's a fun and relaxing alternative to a more formal dinner party and there are so many ways to make it look cute! 9 / 18 10 16th Birthday Doughnuts View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dolls_ Delights (@dollsdelights2019) on Apr 29, 2019 at 6:45am PDT If your 16-year-old has a penchant for doughnuts, these are a great alternative to a classic birthday cake! Decorate them according to your child's tastes and interests, and they'll never forget this delicious birthday treat. 10 / 18 11 Gold-Themed 16th Birthday Treat Table View this post on Instagram A post shared by Clau Decors & Events (@claudecorsandevents) on Feb 6, 2019 at 4:27am PST For a fancier 16th birthday party, set a colour to help guide your treats and decorations. We love gold; this treat table looks so elegant! 11 / 18 12 Rustic-Chic 16th Birthday Treat Ladder View this post on Instagram A post shared by All On Show (@allonshowstyling) on Dec 16, 2018 at 1:34am PST Who knew a ladder would make such a great treat table? You can fill each rung with a variety of delicious desserts for guests to enjoy. 12 / 18 13 Harry Potter 16th Birthday Cake View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tha Romero Personalizados (@tharomero_personalizados) on Jun 7, 2019 at 3:52pm PDT You're never too old for Harry Potter! This gorgeous cake features a golden snitch as the cake topper — Potterheads will flip. 13 / 18 14 Winter Wonderland 16th Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mimi Rouh Photography (@mimirouhphotography) on Jun 11, 2019 at 7:55pm PDT No matter what the time of year or where you live, a Winter wonderland theme is perfect for 16th birthday parties! Incorporate white flowers, snowflake motifs, and silver touches throughout for a classy, icy affair. 14 / 18 15 Friends-Themed 16th Birthday Cake View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peri Clarke (@peribakes) on May 22, 2019 at 11:52pm PDT While your 16-year-old isn't old enough to have watched Friends when it originally aired, Netflix has made it possible for younger generations to discover the classic sitcom. This cake would be the ideal centrepiece for a Friends-themed birthday! 15 / 18 16 Tropical Outdoor 16th Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sara (@feathers_of_our_nest) on May 20, 2019 at 5:17am PDT A tropical birthday party theme is one that you can really get creative with! This outdoor birthday party features plenty of lanterns, tasty mocktails, and a dessert table. 16 / 18 17 Fishing-Themed 16th Birthday Cookies View this post on Instagram A post shared by Talar (@tstarsweets) on May 13, 2019 at 9:51am PDT For the outdoorsy types, these fishing-themed birthday cookies will be a big hit. You can carry the theme through the rest of the birthday party with fun, fishy decorations. 17 / 18 18 BTS 16th Birthday Cake View this post on Instagram A post shared by Highly Flavoured Delights (@highly_flavoured_delights) on Oct 25, 2018 at 10:41am PDT If you're the parent of a 16-year-old, chances are you'd heard of the phenomenon that is BTS. This BTS birthday cake is the perfect treat for the teenaged K-pop fan! All that's missing is a playlist! 18 / 18 Birthday PartiesBirthday CakesTweens And Teens