6 Birthday-Party Themes for Kids as Inspired by Popular Movies and TV Shows

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You know your kid’s birthday party is a success when the kids have fun and everything went according to plan. So what’s the theme for this year’s celebration?

How about turning to the movies and television shows for inspiration? Make it the best time of the year where everyone can play and dress up in the best attire befitting the themed celebration.

From the Movies

Harry Potter

Based on the best-selling books that are made into movies, Harry Potter is a popular theme for children’s birthday parties and even for adults.

It’s a magical world out there, and your guests should feel that fantastic moment when they get admitted to the party venue. Take this opportunity to get creative with your invitation, photo booth, backdrop, props, cake and cupcake toppers, and the overall set design that may earn you an Oscar.

Dress the birthday celebrant as the eponymous hero or any of his closest pals and classmates. Shop for quality Harry Potter birthday supplies to regale the kids with the table setup and party goodies. Wands included.

While the kids can’t play Quidditch, how about mixing potions and casting spells?

Alice in Wonderland

Take your pick from the many adaptations of this children’s book, and see which appeals to your party’s mood. Is it the old Disney version or the recent one with Tim Burton at the helm?

For your Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland theme, invite the kids to an outdoor tea party that explodes with colors and delicious things to eat, minus the Hatter’s nonsensical musings.

For the games, let them play chess, cards, and even flamingo croquet. Don’t miss to create a rabbit hole filled with attendees in Alice’s pinafores and puffed sleeves, the twins’ brightly colored trousers, and more. Of course, your kid gets to play the Queen or the King of Hearts.

The Wizard of Oz

Take the lead to the yellow brick road where your kid’s birthday celebration awaits. The Wizard of Oz is a tale about adventures and dreams of Dorothy with Toto, Tin Man, Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion.

Bring your centerpieces to a whole new level of colorful and cute with toppers featuring the main characters, as well as telltale elements from the movie. You can also organize a treasure hunt with a map.

Get the kids curious about what lies at the end of the rainbow. Probably gold bars filled with candies and chocolates.

As Seen on TV

Pokémon

Your son or daughter can catch all the pocket monsters with this anime-themed party. Pokémon started as video games; it’s so popular that the franchise spawned an array of manga, live-action film, and animated television series. Undoubtedly, it is the anime that got the global audience in its pockets.

With over 800 species in the Pokémon universe, pick one “monster” (e.g., Pikachu) for your central theme. You can then focus on a setup with yellow, red, and black colors as your motif. Then you can start decorating the place with collectibles and all things Pika. You can also pack Pokémon-related stuff like candies and merchandise in your loot bag.

In the style of an Easter-egg hunt, ask the kids to go around looking for Poké Balls. They can also test their extensive knowledge on the series with Who’s That Pokémon, and pin Pikachu’s static tail.

Adventure Time

Having Jake, Finn, and Princess Bubblegum around is bound to be a fun time for kids. It’s a candy-colored world where balloons and banners adorn the wall and welcome everyone to the Land of Ooo (insert your child’s name).

Whip up a wonderfully decorated cake that everyone will approve and wouldn’t dare eat. The cupcakes should do the trick, as well as the other treats. As a nod to the theme, kids can play tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons.

Zombie Shows

Kids can’t get enough of zombies as evident in movies, books, video games, and TV shows. Some of the shows are gory, while others are wholesome and romantic like the Disney show Zombies.

With a zombie-themed party, you can decorate the place in the traditional route with blood-smeared table covers and walls. Or lighten the feel with cuddly zombie plushies.

Refreshments run red or green for the fright factor. Serve deep-fried brain, eyes for cakes, and fingers for “realistic” food. Hide-and-seek seems perfect for the occasion as well as board games on how to survive a zombie apocalypse.

These are a handful of excellent suggestions for your child’s birthday. It may sound hard to do while planning and putting together a birthday party, but have fun exploring ideas, putting your DIY powers in action, and shopping for food ingredients and party supplies.

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