Popsugar Parenting Birthday Parties Tween Birthday Party Ideas These Are the Best Tween Birthday Party Themes of 2019 — Get Ready to Celebrate! 28 June 2019 by Kate McKenna View this post on Instagram A post shared by Casandra Heeren (@casandraheeren) on Aug 9, 2018 at 7:10am PDT Image Source: Instagram user casandraheeren If you're the parent of a tween (or tweens!), you know that throwing them an age-appropriate birthday party can be a difficult balancing act. You want to be sure that you treat them like the almost-teen that they are, while also encourageing them to hold onto their childhood for a little bit longer. Luckily, there are so many fun themes and elements that you can incorporate into your tween's birthday! From slightly more elevated slumber parties to bashes inspired by their favourite movie, the options are endless. Read on for some of our favourite tween birthday party ideas! Related: The 25 Best Tween Gifts of 2019 Are Here 1 Elevated Slumber Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by Slumber Teepees (@slumberteepees) on May 18, 2019 at 12:12pm PDT A slumber party is the perfect birthday idea for tweens, but forget the sleeping bags. This much cooler setup will make your tween and their friends feel super special. 1 / 16 2 Picture-Perfect Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Create-It Studio (@thecreateitstudio) on May 17, 2019 at 4:28pm PDT If your tween loves taking photos with their friends, make that the theme of their birthday party! Of course, you must set up a photo booth with a backdrop and props so they can take selfies and document the day. 2 / 16 3 Pink & Gold Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by Creative Creations by Nayra (@c_cbynayra) on Apr 14, 2019 at 7:22am PDT As a theme, pink and gold is always a classic. This gorgeous dessert table and backdrop is sure to make your tween feel special! 3 / 16 4 Spa Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by DISCO (@discobrooklyn) on Apr 6, 2019 at 3:38am PDT Sometimes, all we want is a little bit of pampering. Set out a few face masks, nail polish, and plenty of treats, and let your tween spend the day surrounded by friends, practicing some much-needed self-care. 4 / 16 5 Outdoor Movie Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by theslumberboutique (@theslumberboutique) on Mar 22, 2019 at 10:42pm PDT When the weather's nice, what could be better than enjoying your favourite movie outdoors? Set up a projector and a screen (a white sheet works fine!), lay out some blankets, cushions, and movie snacks, and you've got yourself a birthday party. 5 / 16 6 Neon Birthday Pary View this post on Instagram A post shared by RJ's Kakes (@rjs.kakes) on Mar 9, 2019 at 1:08pm PST Your teen will love a party decked in vibrant hues. And these colorful cookies would make a great addition to any tween's birthday. You can make them in any shape you like! 6 / 16 7 Cactus & Llama Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by Very Violet (@veryvioletboutique) on Jan 26, 2019 at 3:46pm PST Llamas and cacti are super trendy, so they make the perfect theme for a tween's birthday party. We love the addition of the colorful balloons and confetti birthday cake! 7 / 16 8 Emoji Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by One Fine Day Parties (@onefinedayparties) on Dec 4, 2018 at 6:55am PST For many tech-savvy tweens, emojis are their language. Whether you understand them or not, emojis make a great birthday party theme! 8 / 16 9 Pineapple Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by Casandra Heeren (@casandraheeren) on Aug 9, 2018 at 7:10am PDT From home decor to clothing, pineapples are the trendiest fruit right now! Got all out with a birthday party themed after the adorable yellow fruit. Those donuts make an excellent swap for cake! 9 / 16 10 High Tea Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jenni @ HIRED STYLE (@hiredstyle) on May 20, 2018 at 12:34am PDT If your tween is wise beyond their years, they may want a more sophisticated birthday party. High tea is a lovely way for them to celebrate with their friends and feel grown up. 10 / 16 11 Video Game Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mia Kennedy Wallace (@doneinadaymom) on Apr 16, 2016 at 1:38pm PDT Does your tween spend their waking hours playing video games? They'd probably love nothing more than a video game-themed party! You can even set up a tournament for their guests with their favourite game. 11 / 16 12 Video Game Birthday Sleepover View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bubbling Tubs (@bubbling_tubs) on Jun 8, 2019 at 11:00am PDT Or you can up the ante with a video game-themed sleepover! If a slumber party isn't exactly your tween's thing, try hosting a backyard camp-out instead. The outdoor tent allows you to keep an eye on them while still giving them the privacy they want! 12 / 16 13 Science Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shira Bush (@simplyshiraparties) on Jun 16, 2019 at 5:55pm PDT Whoever said science isn't cool didn't see this amazing birthday dessert table. It's a fun way to encourage your tween's interests and celebrate their smarts! 13 / 16 14 Shark Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by 100 Layer Cakelet (@100layercakelet) on Jun 13, 2019 at 7:51am PDT It doesn't have to be Shark Week for you to throw an epic shark-themed birthday party. It's especially perfect for a marine-loving tween. Costumes are encouraged! 14 / 16 15 Space Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rent The Bash (@rentthebash) on Jun 4, 2019 at 9:01am PDT Whether your tween is into Star Wars, Star Trek, or both, space is a fun birthday party theme that you can do so much with! The cardboard cutout space ship and printed background really make this treat table special. 15 / 16 16 Spider-Verse Birthday Party View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cozy Valley Events (@cozyvalleyevents) on Jun 4, 2019 at 6:07am PDT Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was one of the biggest movies of 2018, and with Spider-Man: Far From Home hitting theatres, there's no signs of spider-mania slowing down. It makes for a great birthday party theme for any comic book fan. Make it a costume party for extra fun! 16 / 16 Birthday PartiesTweens And Teens