70 Of The Best 4th Birthday Party Ideas For Boys & Girls

Here’s an inspirational take on an outer space theme from Shellsbelles. Let your daughter know she can accomplish great things and reach for the stars with a posh out-of-this-world party. Rose gold, pink, and white create a sophisticated palette, along with silver and gold stars. Create a planetary punch (sherbert punch), serve Mars and Milky Way bite-size candy bars and other other-worldly named treats. You can pass out star sunglasses, hang star shapes from the ceiling, and feature a star piñata.

If you’ve seen Frozen (and what parent of a four-year-old girl hasn’t?), you likely sing the soundtrack from memory. Of course, Let It Go might be the number one hit from the movie, but Princess Anna’s song, For the First Time in Forever, is equally popular. Courtney M Browning turns the “for” into “four” in this song title to highlight a magical, Frozen-themed birthday party with soft colors and sparkling snowflakes. Need more Princess party inspiration? No problem! Check out our full list here.

We all wish we could stay forever young, just like the Bob Dylan and Rod Stewart songs suggest. When your little girl turns four, it can be hard to think about how she’s growing up so fast. So why not celebrate the idea of her staying “four”-ever young with this party theme featured on Kara’s Party Ideas? It makes a great title for a Boho-inspired party, with pastels, flowers, and pretty garlands all around.

Sports aren’t just for boys, so don’t count them out as a theme when it comes to planning your little athlete’s party. Showcase her favorite sport, whether it’s baseball, soccer, or even figure skating, like this idea from Anders Ruff. Silhouettes of athletes, trophies, and other iconic items from your daughter’s sport of choice all make excellent decorations. Jazz things up with vivid colors, sparkles, and lots of confetti. If your family has a favorite sports team, using the team’s colors is another fantastic way to dictate your color palette.

Is your daughter a little diva in the making? Does she adore all things sparkly and shiny and believe that more bling is always better? Then she deserves a super fancy, fabulous, four-year-old birthday complete with all the trimmings and tiaras she can handle. Our Kerrazy Adventure goes over the top with pink and purple, featuring the popular storybook character from the book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor. Nancy is all about being fancy, so it’s the perfect choice for a little girl who wants it all on her birthday.

Here’s a cute way to celebrate your daughter’s special day in a cheery and bright way. Tweaking the word forecast to “fourcast” is a creative way to present a weather-themed birthday with a sunny flair. Meaningful Mama goes with yellow, white, and all things sun, with a You Are My Sunshine motif. You can hang paper suns, string up yellow banners, serve lemonade, and whip up some yellow cupcakes. For some extra sparkle, throw in some gold.

Do you have a rock-and-roll queen in your midst? Cake Central uses neon pinks, purples, and bright colors to create an awesome rock-and-roll cake that is the perfect showpiece when Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Go all-out 1980s rock on this totally fab party idea, play 80s music, and dress up the birthday girl in her best Cyndi Lauper duds. Cut-outs of guitars, records, and music notes all make fabulous decorations.

This elegant and sweet theme from Marcela Oliveira is absolutely adorable and so, well, French! The painted bike is a great touch, and fresh flowers create a beautiful, colorful display. The aqua and pink colors are feminine and charming and keep the whole look bright and happy. You can serve French macaroons and other sweet pastries and set up the party like a Parisian café. Feel free to make a champagne toast to the birthday girl, too (using sparkling cider for younger guests, of course).

This theme can go in so many different directions. You could go with bright, psychedelic colors, peace signs, and big flowers. Or opt for a more subdued, 1960’s laid-back hippie vibe, using softer colors and understated icons from this groovy era. Style Me Pretty creates a focal point with a revamped camper van, but if you don’t have one handy, you could create the illusion with a backdrop. A low table with cushions and oversized pillows makes the perfect place for younger guests to gather for cake and ice cream.

This theme gets a sweet re-telling by The Social Tumbleweed, complete with flower crowns and pretty décor. Set up an enchanted forest vibe with greenery, fresh or artificial flowers, butterflies, and twinkle lights. Mix in some animal cut-outs of cute forest creatures and use rustic touches like tree bark and branches. You can also get even more magical by incorporating fairies or showcasing Tinkerbell if your daughter’s a fan. If the weather’s nice, take the party outside and set up a garden party.

The famous toy from the 1980s has made a recent comeback thanks to a slew of movies, cartoons, and updated toys. The colorful, magical ponies are a favorite among little girls, and if your daughter’s one of them, then go for a pony party like The Gray Ruby Diaries. You can feature the pony characters, unicorns, rainbows; you name it. The essential aspects are lots of colors and whimsical touches like unicorn masks, sparkly confetti, and lots of sprinkles on the dessert table.

Move over James Bond; the famous theme song is getting a makeover into the ultimate luxurious birthday party. Paper and Cake puts on a gemstone birthday with diamond pictures and sparkle. Use lots of gold, silver, shimmery fabrics, crystals, and anything else you can find that adds some glitz. Make diamond-shaped cookies, use metallic sprinkles and luster dust on the cake, and give out toy diamond rings to all your guests.

If you have a sweet tooth, then this party from Giggles Galore will have you positively drooling. It celebrates all things sweet, from cotton candy to ice cream and everything in between. The idea of a sweet shop makes perfect sense for a birthday — it’s colorful, cheery, and makes you want to have a great time. Consider a pull-apart cupcake cake and set up a candy bar as part of your menu. You can also provide bags for people to visit the candy bar for some to-go treats before they head home.

If you like things a little spooky or your daughter has an October birthday, check out this Hocus Pocus birthday theme from My Nerd Nursery. The second film is coming out in 2022, and it’s sure to become a popular hit with lots of girls. A great color theme is bright green, purple, and black, with some sparkle for extra pizazz. Serve witch’s brew (ice cream punch), eye of newt (cake pop eyeballs), and critter cookies. Decorate with fake spiderwebs, pumpkins, and images of the film’s famous Sanderson Sisters.

Your daughter is one in a million, so why not choose a theme that shows everyone just how special she is? This banner from Etsy sets the stage for a truly unforgettable birthday that’s sophisticated and enchanting. Fresh greenery and lots of white create an elegant look, and you can also incorporate a tea party into this charming setting. Decorate with some pics of the birthday girl and set up a photo booth with flower crowns, tiaras, and other props.

The idea of a sweet, dainty little girl is excellent, but we all know she can also be a whirlwind of activity. Belleroni Bakery celebrates the playful side of four with a tornado-themed birthday. This “four”nado can be general, with blues, silvers, and wind tunnel shapes. Or, you can bring in a more colorful spin with the Wizard of Oz, focusing on the tornado that brings Dorothy to the magical land.

Ice Cream is so good it can be a theme all by itself. Make ice cream treats, hang colorful decorations, and serve an ice cream cake. Middle of Somewhere goes with primarily pink and white, but you can choose from so many different colors thanks to all of the flavors. Play fun games like “pin the cherry on the sundae” or “toss the ice cream into the cone” (a tweaked version of a bean bag toss). And sprinkles are a must to tie everything together.

Wheel of Fortune might be one of the most popular game shows of all time. Your daughter may or may not be familiar with it, but the adult guests surely will. This party theme on Pinterest borrows its ideas from the famous show, complete with the iconic wheel, money signs, and other décor. You can play your own version of the game and have kids try to guess basic words to win prizes.

This theme is an excellent pick if your daughter’s birthday falls in March around St. Patrick’s Day. Decorate with shamrocks, leprechauns, rainbows, a pot of gold, and lots of green. Ask guests to wear something green and create a stunning rainbow drape backdrop using plastic tablecloths like Coffee and Confetti Mom. A tiered cake with different colors inside can be a fun surprise, or you can decorate the outside to create a stand-out centerpiece on the table.

Beach lovers will go gaga for this birthday from Hostess with the Mostess, featuring surfboards, bright colors, and all things beachy. It’s great for a summer or springtime birthday so you can set things up outside. Serve cake pops that look like sharks, trim tables in a grass skirt, and set up a bamboo backdrop. Invite guests to bring their swimsuits and towels so they come prepared for water fun, whether splashing in the pool or running through a sprinkler.

By four, most kids know how to do the Hokey Pokey, so it can be a fun activity that gets them moving. You can change up things to match your theme. For example, if you’re doing an animal party, it could be putting your right paw in, your tail in, etc. If you also hire a character to come to the party, they can run the activity and do it with the kids.

Check out these tips from Tinkergarten to create a discovery box for your little guests. It’s a fun sensory activity that will make kids giggle. Have them take turns trying to guess what’s inside by touch. You can have prizes for the brave participants and those that guess correctly.

Gather up toy instruments or household items that can double as drums and other things. You can also set up a craft area with cardboard tubes so kids can decorate their own flutes and trumpets. Then have kids march and dance around the room in a special parade in honor of the birthday star.

This classic is a big hit with little kids and big kids, making it a good option if you have a few older siblings at the party. You can rent a bouncy house from a company or purchase your own if you think you’ll use it for various events. Another option is renting a large one for the bigger kids and a smaller one for little guests.

Line up chairs and crank up the music for this timeless party game. Have the grown-ups give a quick demonstration (the kids will get a kick out of it). Then let the fun begin. You can play for kicks or give out little goodies to the participants and a special treat to the winner.

Let kids take turns or work with partners to find their way through a maze. You can create mazes in all sorts of ways, using panels, or try this super easy idea from Our Curious Home, which uses caution tape. This style is a great option for younger kids because they remain visible and won’t get nervous because they can’t see what’s around them.

Kids will have a blast taking turns hitting a piñata. By four, they can really get into it and give it a good whack, and they’ll go wild when all the treats finally spill out. Have some empty treat bags ready for guests to put their goodies in after the mad scramble.

Prepare some lists of basic items or natural materials for kids to look for inside or outside like So Easy Being Green. Give them each a list and a pencil or crayon to check things off as they find them. You could also do a treasure hunt and give kids directions or a map to follow to find your pre-hidden treasure.

Ring toss is a popular game that works well for a four-year-old party. It’s also an excellent fit for a circus theme, or you can change the name to match other ideas. Your Therapy Source uses hula hoops for a Jumbo version of the game, making it easier for little ones to get a win.

You can easily set up a limbo game like in this photo by Jarek Tuszyński with just a rope or jump rope; just have two people stand apart, and each holds an end. You can also find limbo games with stands or do a reverse limbo where participants jump over the pole or rope. Each time they take a turn, you raise it slightly higher instead of lowering it.

Ooey-gooey brownies are irresistible and make a delicious sweet treat for kids and adults at a party. Make your own or pick some up from your favorite bakery. If you decide on homemade, cut them small to make brownie bites or use a cookie cutter to make fun brownie shapes.

This cake batter dip from Pure Wow is yummy and so easy to make. Toss some sprinkles on top for a colorful garnish and serve alongside vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies. It’s like chips and dip for your sweet tooth. Place a spoon in the dip to encourage guests to put some on their plates and discourage double-dipping.

These tiny sandwich squares are the perfect size for little mouths and appetites but are also a hit with grown-ups. Make a few different options, including some kid-friendly favorites, like PB&J and ham and cheese. You could also make sandwich roll-ups instead. Simply roll up your ingredients in a tortilla and slice them into bite-size pieces.

Everybody expects pizza at a kid’s party, but serving pizza rolls is a refreshing change of pace and makes it easy for little ones to nibble. You can make your own or keep it super simple and purchase Frozen pizza rolls that you can toss in the oven.

Kids seem to naturally love macaroni and cheese, so serving it at your four-year-old’s party makes sense. However, getting a bunch of kids to stop playing to sit and eat something with a spoon or fork can be challenging. That’s why these mac ‘n cheese bites from The Pioneer Woman are a brilliant idea.

Hard-boiled eggs are a protein-filled snack that many kids love. You’ll see deviled eggs at lots of parties, but these colorful ones from Headwaters Farmstead are the perfect addition to a kid party’s food spread. It makes a vibrant addition to the menu that guests won’t be able to resist.

Fruit is a popular snack for kids, and adults love that it’s a healthy option. Use cookie cutters to create different shapes out of fruits like watermelon or pineapple. Put the shapes on the end of a stick like The Decorated Cookie for easy-to-eat fruit pops. You can also place the shapes on skewers with things like strawberries, grapes, or blueberries in between.

All aboard the vegetable train! This snack is a no-brainer if you’re having a train party, but the concept works at any kids party thanks to its fun serving style. Fooddecco serves up various veggies in foil containers to look like loaded train cars. You can also use this idea for other snacks and treats.

Juice pouches are a must for a young child’s birthday. They’re an easy way for kids to drink and stay hydrated on the go without worrying about a bunch of spills. If you want to make them fit your theme more, you can wrap them in craft paper and add a personalized sticker or decorate them to match the party theme.

Here’s a refreshing beverage for a warm weather party from Sweet + Savory that kids will love. It also adds lots of colors to your food and drink table and is a great way for both kids and adults to cool off. You can even add a fun, twisty straw as an extra party favor.

You can get glider kits so kids can assemble their planes after they leave the party. Or, if you’re having an outdoor affair, have them make their planes and do test flights and races as one of the activities. It’s a great match for airplane or flying themes, or you can include the kits in a goody bag with other surprises.

This favor from Crafty Morning is perfect if you’re throwing a carnival-themed party or ice cream or sweets party. It looks like ice cream, but you won’t have to worry about it melting. It’s ideal for a summertime party or any kid who loves cotton candy.

A Pumpkin and a Princess makes unique soap for their birthday party favors. This DIY soap has a surprise toy inside, giving it an extra fun twist. Plus, it’s a useful favor since kids can wash their hands with it or take a bath. As they use it, they can look forward to eventually reaching the toy inside.

You can buy ready-made slime and give them as solo favors or mix them with other surprises in a loot bag. Or, you can DIY some slime to match a theme, like this monster slime from The Celebration Shoppe. You can also do sparkly galaxy slime for a space party or various colors for a rainbow theme.

Let’s go fly a kite! This is an especially great idea for a springtime or summer party since kids can enjoy flying kites on a beautiful day. You can find all sorts of kites in multi-packs from party stores or online. You can also find ones that come with colors for kids to decorate their kites to their liking.

Giving guests a delicious sweet treat as a thank you for coming to the party is always a great idea. Everyone loves a yummy snack, and cake pops are easy for kids to eat. You can also design them to work with tons of ideas, like baseballs for a sports party or planets for outer space.

Kids love art and coloring, so crayons make sense for a kid’s party favor. My Frugal Adventures recycles old crayons to create heart-shaped ones. Wrap them in a pretty little package and choose shapes that work well with your theme. You could also include some coloring pages or an activity book.

Here’s a great favor idea for a pirate theme or under-the-sea party. You can fill small treasure chests with all sorts of things, from candy to gemstones or small toys and trinkets. Choose contents that make sense for your theme or include some homemade treats for a more personal touch.

A water bottle is a fun and functional favor for kids, and parents will enjoy getting something their kids can use. You can opt for personalized bottles if you know your guest list or ones that match your party’s theme. You can also fill bottles with goodies like candy, stickers, or tattoos.

Sleep masks with fun patterns or character faces make a great favor for lots of different party themes. You can find animal ones for zoo or forest parties, sparkly styles for princess or , and even ones with outer space patterns. Although this might seem a better fit for a girl’s party, young boys think they’re cool too.