50 Fun Girls Birthday Party Ideas & Activities (2025)

Planning a girl’s birthday party can feel like a lot. You want it to be special, fun, and totally her—but coming up with fresh girls birthday party activities isn’t always easy.

As a mom of three and a former camp counselor, I’ve hosted more parties than I can count—and learned what actually works. Here you’ll find 50 creative birthday party ideas for girls, from classic games and spa days to outdoor adventures and DIY crafts. Each idea is easy to pull off, big on fun, and filled with ways to make her day unforgettable.

You’ll find even more girl-centered themes and ideas in this comprehensive age-based birthday planner.

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Best Girls Birthday Party Activities

Donut-Making Party

A hands-on baking party is a sweet way to celebrate!

• Where: Host it at home or rent a community center or bakery space.
• What You Need: Flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, eggs, oil (and donut baking pans)
• Set Up: Create stations for mixing, rolling, cutting, frying (with adult supervision), and decorating.
• Safety Tip: Tie hair back and keep kids away from hot oil.
• Decorating Fun: Offer sprinkles, frosting, and chocolate chips. Let kids get creative!
• Party Favor: Send them home with their decorated donuts and chef hats.
• Easier Alternative: Skip the baking and host a Donut Decorating Bar with plain donuts and toppings.

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Taylor Swift-Themed Party

Is your birthday girl a Swiftie? Then a Taylor Swift-themed party is a must. Decorate by “era,” make friendship bracelets, set up a DIY photo booth with props, and host karaoke with her greatest hits. You can even create a “Bejeweled” or “Red”-inspired mocktail bar and have guests dress up as their favorite album look.

✨ Check out our full Taylor Swift Party Guide here »

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Wicked-Themed Party

Planning a birthday for a girl who loves musical theater or anything magical? A Wicked-themed party is pure emerald perfection. Set the scene with “Welcome to Oz” decor, green popcorn, “Defy Gravity” freeze dance, and Elphaba’s green elixir. Costumes and a themed photo booth make it extra memorable.

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Movie Night (Indoor or Outdoor)

The ultimate cozy party for girls who love film and popcorn!

• Set the Scene: Sleeping bags, cozy blankets, and popcorn with fun mix-ins (like gummy bears!).
• Movie Picks: Choose a favorite of the birthday girl or a crowd-pleaser.
• Sleepover or Undernight: Guests can stay late or head home before bedtime.
• Variation: Host an Outdoor Movie Night with blankets and string lights.
• VIP Option: Check with your local movie theater—some rent out private rooms for birthday parties.

💡 Hosting a sleepover? Don’t miss our favorite sleepover activity ideas »

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Photo Booth & Props

Capture the memories with a DIY photo station!

• Location: Choose a well-lit spot with enough space.
• Backdrop: Use a colored sheet or decorate to match your party theme.
• Props: Include photo booth props like hats, silly glasses, signs, mustaches, emoji cutouts, etc.
• Optional: Assign a “photographer” or set up a tripod.
• Extra Fun: Create a party hashtag or print photos later for a keepsake album.
• Big-City Option: Check if your area has a selfie museum for an off-site experience.

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Cookie Decorating Party

Sweet, simple, and always a hit!

• What You Need: Sugar cookies (store-bought or homemade), frosting, sprinkles, googly eyes, cookie decorating supplies, and other fun toppers.
• Setup: Cover your table, provide spatulas and safe knives, and give each guest 2–3 cookies to decorate.
• Variation: Decorate cupcakes or a giant group cake.
• Upgrade: Hand out little chef hats and aprons for each guest.

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Make-Your-Own Pizzas

An interactive (and delicious) party idea!

• Toppings Bar: Offer veggies, meats, cheeses, sauces—whatever your birthday girl loves.
• Crust Tip: Use store-bought crusts or prep your own ahead of time.
• Station Setup: Each guest builds their own pizza. Provide enough utensils, plates, and space.
• Bake & Serve: Follow the crust instructions, then dig in!
• Dessert Twist: Serve a pizza-shaped cake or cupcakes.
• Goodie Bag Idea: Include pizza cutters, aprons, or oven mitts.

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Spa Party

Treat your guests to a little pampering and relaxation.

• Set the Mood: Think calming music, low lights, essential oils, or candles (battery-operated for safety).
• DIY Treatments: Offer facials, manis, pedis – use easy, kid-friendly ingredients like yogurt and honey, or go the easy route with kid-friendly eye masks.
• Supplies: Stick-on nails, spa headbands, robes, slippers, nail polish, and lip balm.
• Extra Touches: Hair chalk or colored spray adds a fun twist.
• Snacks: Serve smoothies, fruit skewers, or cucumber water.

📺 Spa party setup inspo

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Mocktail Party

Cheers to a classy and colorful celebration!

• Mocktail Bar: Set out sodas, fruit juice, sparkling water, and mix-ins like mint and fruit slices.
• Supplies: Cups, straws, shakers, stirring spoons, ice buckets.
• Recipe Cards: Offer a few fun mocktail combos—or let kids invent their own.
• Garnishes: Use sugar rims, umbrellas, or sliced fruit.
• Activity Idea: Host a mocktail contest and vote on the best creation.

📺 Mocktail how-to video

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Escape Room Party

Solve the clues and escape!

• Visit a local escape room or create your own with clues around the house.
• A fun challenge for older kids and tweens.

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Classic Birthday Party Games

Great icebreakers and perfect for mixed ages!

Never Have I Ever

• Easy way to get kids talking.
• Use a list of kid-friendly questions or make your own.

Truth or Dare

• Fun and silly – works great with tweens.
• Sample questions:
  • Truth: “What’s your most embarrassing moment?”
  • Dare: “Talk in a British accent until your next turn.”
  • Here are 100 Funny Truth or Dare Questions for Kids
• Safety Note: Keep dares age-appropriate and positive

Name That Tune

• Make a playlist of the birthday girl’s favorite songs.
• Play short clips, split into teams, and have them guess!
• Add prizes for the winners and fun-themed team names.

Would You Rather

• Pose silly or creative scenarios to spark laughs.
• Example: “Would you rather eat a slug or take a bath with a spider?”
• Need ideas? Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for kids

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Creative & DIY Birthday Ideas for Girls

Piñata

No matter the age, smashing a piñata is always a hit!

• Pick one up at Walmart or a local party store.
• Fill it with candy, Pokémon cards, or tiny toys.
• Each guest takes a turn—watch the fun (and candy) fly!
• Built-in party favor: kids collect what they grab!

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Tie-Dye Party

Colorful, creative, and totally wearable.

• Grab a tie-dye kit, rubber gloves, and rubber bands.
• Ask guests to bring a white shirt or provide one.
• Teach a few easy tie-dye patterns, then let them design!
• Party favor = their own handmade shirt.
• Want a more natural option? Try these indigo tie-dye patterns.

🧼 How to wash a tie-dye shirt for the first time »

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Paint & Sip Party 🎨

Unleash their creativity! Here’s a full rundown of how to throw a paint & sip birthday party.

• Provide canvases, paints, and fruity drinks.
• Offer a take-home paintbrush or mini kit as a favor.

Variations:

• Plein Air: Paint outside at a park or backyard.
• Mud Painting: Mix dirt, water, and food coloring for budget-friendly fun.

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Mad Science Experiments 🧪

Perfect for curious minds.

• Try these 1 minute science experiments for hands-on fun.
• Think slime, volcanoes, or fizzy reactions.

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Freeze Dance or Musical Chairs

Simple, silly, and great for indoor or outdoor fun.

• Blast music, and everyone freezes when it stops.
• Or play musical chairs and remove one each round.
• Great energy release and giggle generator.

🎶 Check out our 100 Best Kids Dance Songs »

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Flashlight Tag

When the sun goes down, the fun lights up!

• Give each child a flashlight.
• Play tag, shadow charades, or flashlight limbo.
• Turn up the music for a flashlight disco party!
• Want more ideas? Here are more flashlight games for kids >>

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Hula Hoop Games

Get everyone moving and laughing.

• Use hula hoops for ring toss, spinning contests, or relays.

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Sidewalk Chalk Mural

Turn your driveway into a masterpiece.

• Use masking tape to make geometric shapes.
• Color them in with chalk, then remove tape for a stained glass effect.
• Want more inspo? Here are 25 sidewalk chalk ideas your kids will love >>

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Sleepover & Indoor Party Ideas

Tipi Tent Sleepover

Make sleepovers feel extra special.

• Rent themed tipi tents for each guest.
• Add fairy lights and cozy decor for a magical vibe.

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Blanket Fort Building

Let their imaginations run wild.

• Provide blankets, pillows, chairs, and clips.
• Great for sleepovers or quiet wind-down time.

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Friendship Bracelets

A sweet and creative keepsake.

• Grab embroidery floss or a bracelet-making kit.
• Watch online tutorials together.

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Blindfolded Makeup Game

Silly, creative, and full of laughs!

• Setup: Pair up guests. One partner is blindfolded; the other directs the makeup application.
• Supplies: Mirror, kid-safe makeup, brushes, wipes.
• Time Limit: Give each team ~5 minutes.
• The Reveal: Unblindfold, reveal the masterpieces, and snap some hilarious pics!
• Prize: Award the best (or funniest) look.
• Note: Keep the vibe light-hearted and make sure everyone is comfortable.

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Hot Cocoa Bar

Perfect for winter birthdays.

• Offer whipped cream, sprinkles, marshmallows, and toppings.
• Serve in cute mugs with paper straws.

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Board Game Bonanza

Old-school fun that never gets old!

• Perfect for smaller indoor parties.
• Great options for this age:
  • Monopoly
  • Pictionary
  • Trivial Pursuit
  • Taboo
• Tip: Set up stations so smaller groups can rotate through different games.

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Classic & Active Party Games

Petting Zoo Party

Perfect for animal lovers.

• Visit a local petting zoo or hire a mobile one to come to your home.
• Be sure to check with parents about allergies.

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Glow Stick Dance Party

Crank the music and turn out the lights.

• Hand out glow sticks to all the kids.
• Let them dance their hearts out in the dark.

🎶 Browse our favorite dance songs here »

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Twister

A classic game that always delivers.

• Use a store-bought set or make a giant version outdoors with paint.
• Last one standing wins!

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Limbo

How low can you go?

• Grab a broomstick or shower rod.
• Add music and island-themed decor for extra flair.

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Cupcake Wars

A baking competition everyone will love.

• Pre-bake cupcakes and let the kids decorate.
• Award small prizes for most creative, neatest, or wildest.

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Karaoke Party

Let their inner pop star shine.

• Use a karaoke machine or YouTube karaoke tracks.
• Great as part of a sleepover or mocktail party.

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Face Painting

Always a favorite for younger kids.

• Hire a professional or DIY with a non-toxic face paint kit.
• Watch tutorials ahead of time for inspiration.

Balloon Stomp

Fast-paced and hilarious.

• Tie balloons to each kid’s ankles.
• Last balloon standing wins!

Magic Show

Add some birthday magic.

• Hire a magician or learn a few tricks to perform yourself.
• Read reviews before booking!

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Outdoor Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Scavenger or Treasure Hunt

Easy to customize by age or theme.

• Hide clues around your yard or house.
• Match the hunt to your party theme (pirates, detectives, etc.).

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Frisbee Toss

Simple and fun backyard game.

• Use buckets or laundry baskets for targets.
• Keep score and give prizes for accuracy.

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Cornhole Tournament

A backyard classic.

• Split into teams and play in rounds.
• Keep a scoreboard for a mini tournament feel.

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Three-Legged Race

Good old-fashioned fun.

• Tie legs together and race across the yard.
• Hilarity guaranteed.

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Horseshoes

For a low-key competition.

• Use a kid-safe rubber set like this one.
• Aim for the stake and go for a ringer!

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Potato Sack Races

A party classic.

• Use sleeping bags or grab burlap sacks.
• Race, laugh, and take fun action photos!

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Giant Jenga or Memory Game

Test their balance and brainpower.

• Try this giant Jenga set or make your own oversized Memory game with cardboard.

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Tag Games

Endless options, endless fun.

• Freeze Tag, Tunnel Tag, Stuck in the Mud, Bandaid Tag—you name it!
• Set clear rules and boundaries.

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DIY Water Blob

DIY meets sensory play.

• Fold a clear tarp in half and duct tape the sides.
• Fill with water, seal, and let the kids bounce and slide.

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Backyard Campout

A cozy outdoor adventure.

• Ask kids to bring tents and sleeping bags.
• Add s’mores, flashlight tag, and campfire songs.

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Bounce House

Always a party favorite.

• Rent one for your yard or local park.
• Add music and snacks for a complete celebration.

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Water Balloon Games

Beat the heat with some splashy fun.

• Try these 25 fun water balloon games.
• Follow up with popsicles or ice cream.

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Ninja Bootcamp Obstacle Course

Simple setup, big excitement.

• Use cones, blankets, stools, or hula hoops.
• Time each other and compete for fastest run.

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Relay Races

Let the games begin!

• Try Penguin Races or Egg & Spoon Races.

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Slip n’ Slide n’ Grab

Wet and wild fun for summer birthdays.

• Add toys along the slide and challenge kids to grab them.
• Finish with towels, snacks, and sunny smiles.

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Winter Birthday Party Ideas

Ice Skating Party

• Head to a local rink – indoor or outdoor
• Serve hot dogs or cocoa afterwards.

Sledding Party

• Find a local sledding hill, perhaps with a park pavilion nearby
• Serve donuts or hot cocoa afterwards

Hot Cocoa Bar

Perfect for winter birthdays.

• Offer whipped cream, sprinkles, marshmallows, and toppings.
• Serve in cute mugs with paper straws.

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Final Thoughts

Planning a birthday party for your daughter doesn’t have to be stressful or over-the-top to be memorable. With a little creativity and thoughtful planning, you can create a celebration that’s full of laughter, connection, and fun.

Whether you’re throwing a big bash or hosting a simple sleepover with a few close friends, these activities and party ideas are designed to make your life easier—and your child’s day extra special.

Don’t forget to take photos, enjoy the little moments, and let go of perfection. After all, the best parties are the ones where everyone feels loved, included, and free to have fun.

Happy celebrating! 🎉

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