70 Of The Best 6th Birthday Party Ideas For Boys & Girls

These tiny toys became a huge hit with young girls in recent years, perhaps because they’re so cute or fun to collect. If your daughter’s a fan of Shopkins, why not style her entire birthday after the little playthings, like Vernon Volumes? It certainly makes for a festive and colorful scheme, and you can even give out Shopkins as party favors or invite guests to bring their Shopkins for a swap.

Another mega hit in the toy world recently is the American Doll franchise. You can get a doll created especially for your daughter that looks like her and even reflects her own interests and personality.  If she’s all about her American Girl, you can center her whole birthday around the famous dolls, like Kara’s Party Ideas. Or, for a twist on the theme, go with red, white, and blue and opt for a USA-inspired event.

Unicorns never go out of style, but you can put a big girl spin on this tried-and-true theme by making it a spa day like See Vanessa Craft. Set up a nail salon, do face masks, let girls style each other’s hair, and have an array of fancy costumes and other wardrobe selections. After girls get pampered, turn up the music and let the mirror ball shine. They can select an outfit for a birthday fashion show.

Okay, this may seem like an unusual birthday, but if your kid loves shopping at Target (or any other store), don’t be surprised if they request a birthday paying homage to their favorite place to shop. Romper pulls out all the stops for a Target-themed party, with a red and white color palette and the Target logo everywhere. Balloons, banners, and other classic party decorations are all you need to set the mood. Set up a play store to let guests engage in imaginative play.

She’s not 16 yet, so you have some time before she turns Sweet 16, so for now, celebrate her Sweet 6 with a candy theme, like I Watch Them Grow. You can set up a “sweet shoppe” with all sorts of treats, like donuts, ice cream, cupcakes, and a candy bar with bags so kids can take home some of their favorite goodies. Use pastels and colorful décor featuring images of sweet treats to add to the candy shop vibe.

If you prefer to keep things simple, subtle, and sweet, you should definitely find inspiration in this charming party by Winter Daisy. Using a primarily white background with natural greenery and flowers as decorations, they present an elegant and sophisticated view of a 6-year-old’s party. You could also use this idea as the perfect setting for a tea party. Use tiered serving trays and beautiful teapots to serve pink lemonade, finger sandwiches, small cookies, and fruit.

Take guests on a time travel expedition back to the groovy 1960s with a party like this one from Grey Grey Designs. Celebrate your flower child in style with bright colors, daisies, smiley faces, peace signs, and other 60’s icons. You can play music from the era, have a dance contest, and make tie-dye crafts. Invite guests to dress in costumes that reflect the 1960s and pass out hippie sunglasses or peace sign necklaces as party favors.

Barbie has endured for decades and has worn many hats over the years, from a doctor to an Olympic athlete and more. She definitely lets girls know they’re capable of great things, but she also has a magical side, apparent in her Dreamtopia line. This Pinterest party uses this side of Barbie, including mermaids, unicorns, and princesses, to create a fantasy-inspired party with vivid colors and lots of sparkle. If you want some more Barbie birthday party inspiration, head over here!

One way to come up with a birthday party theme is to put a spin on a classic phrase. Six Ways To Sunday, besides being a famous movie, means to get something done no matter what or try everything you can to accomplish a goal. It’s a great message to teach your kids, but at 6, keep it light with a play on words. Sunday becomes Sundae, and you can have an ice cream theme like Dirty Dishes Messy Kisses.

Food Equals Happy Me takes pirates and princesses and puts them together into one fantastic party. It’s a great idea if your daughter really wants princesses, but you plan to have boys in attendance too. Let kids come as pirates and princesses and have accessories at the ready so that everyone can get in on the action. These accessories can also double as fun party favors. You can have a treasure hunt, play Pin the Eye Patch on the Pirate, and have a jewelry-making station to create tiaras and bedazzled pirate swords.

Put on your best tutu for this ballerina ball idea from Kara’s Party Ideas. You can use images of basket slippers, roses, and ballerinas, and decorate with soft colors and lots of tulle and fresh flowers. It’s an elegant way to celebrate your daughter’s sixth birthday. Have tutus and tiaras for guests to wear or take home as favors. This is another great theme to incorporate into a charming tea party, maybe calling it a Tutu Tea at the Ballerina Ball.

Ladybug is an all-new character to the superhero scene, hailing originally from France. If your daughter hasn’t discovered this television show yet, on Netflix and now on Disney+, it’s definitely worth a watch. It’s a fun storyline, has some memorable characters, including Ladybug’s partner Cat Noir, and teaches some worthwhile lessons to young viewers. You can find décor featuring characters from the show on Amazon or use red and black polka dot decorations as the main backdrop.

Want to put on a party that’s as colorful as can be? Then Jennifer Maune has all the inspiration you need with this bright and beautiful rainbow-inspired birthday party celebration. Your color palette couldn’t be easier — you can use any color of the rainbow, plus lots of sparkles, rainbow pictures and piñatas, and fluffy white clouds. Bring your multi-colored scheme into every aspect of the party, including the food, with vibrant macaroons, sprinkles, and a rainbow of fresh fruit.

Does your daughter dream of exploring the great beyond and outer reaches of the galaxy? Let her celebrate her out-of-this-world dreams with a spectacular space-themed party. The Keeper of the Cheerios uses vibrant purples, blues, and silver against a black backdrop to create a beautiful galaxy setting. Silver moons and stars add an elegant touch, and you can carry these colors onto the cake with a shiny mirror glaze. Hang stars and planets from the ceiling for an added 3D effect.

I Made It, I Ate It, I Love It put together an absolutely stunning and immersive birthday party featuring the Disney mega-hit, Encanto. It’s a popular film that has won over adults and children with its important message, beautiful animation, and incredible music. You can bring all of this to life at your daughter’s 6th birthday with paper flowers, piñatas, paper lanterns, LED candles, and bright colors. Play music from the film, host a sing-a-long, paint colorful flowers, and have a movie showing.

The LEGO Friends series caters to girls with its bright colors, female characters, pets, and various settings like the pet shop, bakery, and café. If your daughter loves LEGOs, then the odds are high she’s discovered the Friends collection and has maybe even already built a few pieces. Cakes Decor puts on a birthday party that showcases this collection, and you can use your LEGO creations as decorations, set up a build station for guests, and give out mini build kits as favors.

We absolutely can’t get enough of this super vibrant science birthday from Catch My Party. Oversized images of beakers, microscopes, and more set the stage against a vivid backdrop of purples, reds, greens, and more. You can create a special potion (ice cream punch) for guests, serve science-themed snacks (like chemistry cookies shaped like test tubes), and more. You can even look into local event pros in your area that bring age-appropriate science experiments to you.

If your daughter wants a bit more fantasy for her birthday, check out this whimsical and charming outdoor party from Inspired by This. The woodland fairy theme is perfect in this beautiful outdoor setting, but you could do it equally well in a lovely garden space. Or simply hang some flowy decorations and fresh flowers in your backyard. Set up your tables tea party style and have fairy wings and sparkles for all of your guests.

The L.O.L. Surprise line of toys makes for an extra colorful birthday bash, and it’s even more perfect if you’re throwing your daughter a surprise party. Everything Sweet uses bright pink, purple, and aqua color scheme, which comes straight from the toy’s packaging. Carry the colors throughout your decorations, food, and tableware, and decorate with the L.O.L dolls. Give out mini grab bags full of various surprises as part favors so guests won’t know what to expect.

Frozen is a popular birthday theme for young girls, whether they’re two or six, but by six, you’ll want to give it a bit more elegant spin. So add extra sparkle and glitz like Creative Juice, with a beautiful turquoise, white, and silver color scheme and sophisticated decorations. The cake is simple white with lots of silver sparkle, and guests can wear tiaras and princess dresses. Beautiful paper fans and circles with glittering emblems and Elsa’s silhouettes make a huge statement but are easy to do.

Blow up some balloons and set up a balloon race, like Magriet Otter. Kids place the balloon between their legs and try to walk or run to the finish line without dropping or popping it. It’s hysterical to watch and fun to play. Make sure to have lots of spare balloons to replace ones that go boom.

Who hasn’t imagined the floor is lava and tried to jump across various things without touching it? It’s even become a tv show. It’s also a game that provides stepping stones and a spinner to play the ultimate game of lava floor. To really make kids giggle, have the adults play a round too.

If you’re hosting a princess party, Barbie, spa or glam theme, or a similar idea, then a jewelry-making station, like this one from Beading Buds is a no-brainer. Kids can create necklaces or bracelets using various supplies, and their accessories can also double as their party favors.

Here’s a popular party game from Resident Events. Fill a large jar with candy and have guests guess how many pieces are inside the container. The person with the closest guess wins a prize. After the game, you can dump the candy into a bowl for guests to munch on and enjoy.

Playground Professionals reminds us that classic indoor games can become fantastic party activities, like indoor bowling. Kids will have a blast testing their skills and enjoying some healthy competition as they try to knock down the pins. You can usually find different styles of the game too, like bug bowling, monster bowling, etc.

Find a giant floor puzzle that works with your party theme and turn it into a fun and interactive activity at the birthday party. Hide different pieces throughout the space and have kids go on a puzzle hunt. Once they find all the pieces, they work together to complete the puzzle.

If you’re having a woodland theme, zoo or jungle party, or a general celebration, hiring a company that brings a petting zoo to you can be a success. Kids will love to interact with the different animals and learn about them, and you don’t have to worry about setting anything up.

Classic party games are a great way to pass the time at lots of events. A kid’s party is the perfect place to set up several games and let your guests rotate through the action. Limbo lets kids see how low they can go, whether with a purchased game or you can just use a broom or long stick. You can also play games like pin the tail on the donkey, bean bag toss, and Simon Says.

The Art Dream shows how to create cute bugs and insects out of different easy-to-find materials. It’s a great craft for an insect party, but you can take the same idea and use it for multiple themes. The idea is to have an art-and-crafts table set up where kids can gather to make a pre-planned craft or item.

If you don’t want to think about the entertainment and activity side of things, hire a pro. You can find party companies that provide themed characters, like princesses and action heroes. Or you can hire a magician, clown, face painter, storyteller, musician, and other performers that can provide entertainment at the party.

Everyone expects to find pizza at a kid’s party, but these pizza pinwheels from Jen Around the World are a pleasant surprise. Kids and adults can pop a few without having to slow down the playtime fun. If you’re trying to stick to all finger foods, these are a great way to keep pizza on the menu.

Move over burger sliders; here comes a chicken nugget version from A Mom’s Take. Mini buns with tomato, lettuce, some cheese, and a chicken nugget create the perfect little sandwich for party guests to enjoy. Make enough for each guest to at least be able to snag two or three.

Instead of serving full-size hot dogs, Lil Luna creates some mini pigs in a blanket hot dog bites. It’s easy for kids to grab a few of these on their plate, take a nibble, and keep playing. Adults appreciate having some options of smaller bites, too, in case they prefer to mingle and walk around.

You can put out some bowls of goldfish crackers, or you can create your own cheesy animal bites like Hello, Wonderful. It puts a cute spin on a classic snack food, and kids will love seeing the different animals they end up with on their plates.

Mix up some fudge with a twist like this Cookie Monster Fudge from Something Swanky. You can use different colors to work with your party scheme if blue isn’t a good fit. It’s two sweets in one, and it’s certainly a tasty addition to your dessert table.

Fruit is a great choice for a kid’s party. Lots of kids love to eat apples, strawberries, and other healthy fruits. But, you can make them a bit more enticing by presenting them in a fun way like Fork and Beans. Create funny faces, various shapes, or animal creatures in fruit form.

Get the look of ice cream without worrying about it melting with these tasty cupcake cones from With Blonde Ambition. They’re super fun to eat, and you can decorate them with any color frosting or sprinkles that work well with your theme. You can also use food coloring to change up the cake batter, so the inside of the cone is a colorful surprise.

Tired of getting kids to eat their veggies? You won’t have any trouble when you put together a vegetable and dip platter that looks like something fun, like this lion from Savory. You can make a superhero emblem, robot, monster, rocket ship, or anything else you can imagine.

Jazz up a lemonade or punch with some festive colors and props like this Bug Juice from Casa Sonrisa. It’s a creative way to make sure guests stay hydrated. You don’t have to call it Bug Juice; you can apply the same concept to your beverages of choice and give them any name and color you like.

Use Your Noodles shows that desserts aren’t just for eating with these sweet-looking and great-tasting drinks. You can choose a recipe and colors that fit your theme. Or simply give your drinks a creative name that works well with your party scheme, like Purple Potion or Rocket Fuel.

These cute and colorful treats are a great favor idea for a sweets theme, Willy Wonka, candy party, rainbow theme, and many more. You can even go a step further and personalize the flower pots. Or make decorating the planters an activity kids can do at the party.

Loving Life as a Lindeman mixes up some colorful rainbow popcorn to add a personalized touch to these festive party favors. A snack to go is always an easy party favor that everyone can enjoy. You can create different colored popcorn to match your party colors and theme.

You don’t have to be a baker or crafting guru to come up with great party favors. Kids will be just as happy to receive a fun and quirky trinket like these playful wind-up toys. You can find animal ones, fantasy creatures, or even chattering teeth and eyeballs.

Costume accessories are a popular party favor and a way for kids to really get immersed in the party theme. At Home with Zan uses shimmery unicorn horn headpieces for the perfect party theme match. But you can also do ball antennas for a space or bug party, construction hats, superhero masks, etc.

Art parties have become a popular addition to the party scene for kids and adults. A Picasso party filled with painting or a paint splatter bash becomes complete when guests receive their own art smocks and artist kits like these on Catch My Party. They can continue creating long after the party’s over.

Are you throwing a summer birthday or a pool party? These classic popsicles make great mementos, especially since you don’t have to worry about freezing them first. Kids can take them home and pop them in their freezers to have a refreshingly cool snack on a hot day.

These LEGO cookies from Baking Lab show off the birthday kid’s age and make a tasty thank you gift. Iced cookies are a timeless party favor, but if you’re not sure how to decorate them, you can showcase your kid’s age in honor of their special day.

Life gets busy, and it can undoubtedly get in the way of your party planning. If you’re on a tight schedule or need to round up some last-minute favors, grab some bags that match your theme. Fill them with candy, stickers, small toys, pre-packaged snacks, or other assorted goodies.

Little animal or bug creatures are an excellent fit for lots of party themes, including jungle, farm, insects, zoo, and more. Kids love playing with them and can enjoy trading with other guests or creating some imaginative play scenarios using their newly acquired critters.

Nowadays, many kids need to bring water bottles to school, so giving them one as a favor is fun and functional. To make it extra sweet, you can fill the bottles with snacks, sweets, or other treats, like these bottles put together by Little Blue’s Room.