Cool Kids Party Theme

There are a myriad of birthday party themes available both in your local publications as well as online. Aside from the usual western, 60, princess, dinosaur, pirate, and luau themes, some parents want to pull off something unique for their child's party. Here are some of the unusual yet enjoyable themes that your kids and their guests would enjoy.

Backyard stargazing sleepover - A perfect learning activity for summer without even leaving your home! Invite guests to come over dinner time, bringing along their own blankets and insect repellents. Set up tents, separated between boys and girls. After dinner, and a few rounds of space-related games, gather around as you spot planets constellations using a constellation map (available at hobby shops) and a telescope.

Family Olympics - An active party that includes parents and children. Come up with exciting games that would pit families against one another. Activities range from the physical three-legged races to more creative cake decorating contests. You could even create your own medal standings and have the winning family sing their "family cheer" during the medal ceremonies.

Sports party - Incorporate your child's favorite sport to his or her party, from the invitations, the decorations, the games, and even the cake!

Favorite cartoon party - If your child has a favorite cartoon character, try incorporating it with his or her party. You could even have the guests dress up as their favorite cartoon characters.

Down on the farm party - You don't need to have your own farm to create this theme party. You could decorate the place with straw or cut-out animals. Give away small cowboy hats filled with a bandanna, sheriffs badge, squirt gun, and a packet of powdered lemonade.

Pop star party - Is your child a great singer (or simply a pop star wannabe)? Come up with a party inspired from karaoke, American Idol, High School Musical, or your child's idolized teen pop stars like Lizzie McGuire and Hannah Montana.

Arts and crafts party - Have your kiddie guests create their own birthday cards for your birthday celebrant. You could also come up with other easy-to-do crafts that kids would enjoy such as cake decorating, coloring books, or cooking/ baking with an adult.