40+ Epic Summer Birthday Party Ideas For Kids, Depending on Their Age

Children from a young age are fascinated by a lot of neat things. While they won't likely remember these birthdays at such a young age, this is a really fun time to watch their little minds get blown by getting to explore different activities.

• Petting zoo party
• Train-riding party with a picnic at the end
• Obstacle course party at the park
• Summer carnival party
• Kiddie pool party
• Backyard tea party
• Mermaid/under the sea party
• Animal/safari party
• Summer rainbow party
• Backyard beach party

As children get older, they can start to appreciate more intricate and awe-inspiring activities. Keep them focused and entertained with some of these ideas.

• Baseball game party
• Hawaiian luau party
• Mini-golf party
• Campfire slumber party
• Unicorn party
• Tailgate football party
• Frozen in July party
• Watermelon-themed party
• Backyard fairy party
• Gone fishing party
• Popsicle party
• Nautical party

This is the age where things can get turned up a notch. At this point, they probably have a steady group of friends that they know really well, and they start to take more of an interest in adult-like activities while still loving the games of childhood.

• Backyard water Olympics party
• Go-kart racing party
• Tie-dye t-shirt-making party
• Water park party
• Backyard movie party
• Ice cream-making party
• Tropical vacation party
• Mystery/neighborhood scavenger hunt party
• Backyard concert party

At this age, children start to transition into tweens and teens, who are responsible enough to be left on their own. Give them a chance to play with their friends by themselves (while monitoring from a distance, of course), and they will have the best birthday.

• Age-appropriate music festival party
• Theme park party
• Movie theater party
• Kickball tournament party
• Concert party to see their favorite musician
• Lake house weekend party (invite the parents, too!)
• Backyard dance party

There are some birthday party ideas that are great, no matter what your age is. Here, everyone can have fun.

• Pool party
• Beach/sandcastle-building party
• Outdoor pizza party
• Bonfire/s'mores party
• Mud race obstacle course party
• Backyard BBQ party