70 Of The Best 7th Birthday Party Ideas For Boys & Girls

Put a delightfully spooky spin on your son’s 7th birthday with a Monster Mash like this party from Creative Juice. You don’t need to save this theme for October birthdays; it can be fun any time of year. It’s even better if your son’s favorite holiday is Halloween because it gives him the opportunity to enjoy it even more. Let guests wear costumes and have a contest, serve popular Halloween treats, set up a Trick-or-Treat station, and bob for apples.

Lady Behind the Curtain throws an epic pirate party with Jolly Roger flags, ships and sails, treasure chests, and more piratey fun. You can plan a treasure hunt and give guests a map to follow. The quest can lead them to mini treasure chest party favors filled with trinkets and sweets. Guests can dress like pirates, and you can have face paint on hand to add some fun touches like mustaches, scars, and beards.

Everyone’s favorite wizard and his friends from J.K. Rowling’s popular book series come together for a magical party theme like this one from Catch My Party. You can set up your party room to look like it’s straight out of Hogwarts, serve ice cream punch but call it Butter Beer, and make chocolate frogs. Hand out magic wands, decorate with Gryffindor’s colors, and use face paint to give promising wizards Harry’s iconic lightning bolt scar. You can find more Harry Potter birthday party ideas here!

Avengers assemble! It’s time for an epic superhero party with colorful decor and all the famous Marvel characters kids love. Birthday Express shows how you can decorate to show off the superhero vibe using tons of ready-made supplies. You can also plan fun games with a super twist and serve themed snacks like fruit platters that look like Captain America’s shield or a tasty punch called Hulk Smash Punch.

If your son has a favorite sports team he follows, then center his party around it like this one on Pinterest. You can use the team’s colors as your palette and decorate with the team’s logo, mascot, pennants, and other memorabilia. If able, let guests play the game of choice outside, or you might be able to schedule the party during a televised game depending on when your kid’s birthday is.

LEGO themed birthday parties remain a popular choice for kids of many ages. It’s all about what you do with the theme to fit your child’s age. Keep things colorful and the vibe fun, like Life with Fingerprints. Have a table set up with lots of different LEGO bricks so kids can enjoy an epic build session. You can even do your own version of LEGO Masters and challenge kids to push their imaginations.

The famous Sega video game character has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to several live-action movies. Grey Grey Designs pulls their inspiration from Sonic’s golden rings, cutting pool noodles into slices to make a massive backdrop of dangling rings. They also carry the ring theme into the food, thinking of as many circle-shaped foods as possible. But you can also simply feature characters and images from the movies and games to have your theme come to life. Get more Sonic birthday party inspiration here!

Numerous Ice Age movies are a hit with lots of kids thanks to their conical moments, quirky characters, and exciting adventures. Posh in Progress puts on a party that focuses on the film franchise and its memorable characters, as well as adding fun icy elements like snowballs. You can find Ice Age party supplies, including décor and tableware, and also use toys as decorations. Give your snacks fun names like Mammoth Munchies or Sid’s Sloth Sliders.

The newest addition to the superhero movie scene takes a whole new approach to the genre. It’s the D.C. League of Super Pets, and it’s all about the most famous superheroes and the super animals that need to save them. It’s also an enjoyable way to do a superhero party with a twist, especially if your kid loves animals too. Decorate with pictures, banners, and balloons featuring the movie’s animal stars.

Dinosaurs are one of those things that you can work into a party theme in so many ways; they can fit people of all ages. For older kids, like your up-and-coming 7-year-old, you can feature Jurassic World or Jurassic Park decorations and supplies like The Glass Garden. To create an incredible atmosphere, set up some greenery to mimic a dino jungle vibe and throw in some cool effects like fog or fun sound effects. Make sure to check out more of our dinosaur birthday party ideas too!

Get pink and tropical with this fun Flamingo party from Kara’s Party Ideas. You can use lots of greenery, flowers, tropical décor, and of course, plenty of flamingos. You could also go with a more beachy vibe or use the theme to coincide with a pool party. It’s an especially awesome idea if your daughter’s birthday is in the summer. Let pink be your main color and accent with greens, oranges, yellows, and other vivid hues. For a fun activity, have a balancing contest; all the guests stand like a flamingo and see who can last the longest.

If your daughter loves to read or is into Broadway musicals, then she’s likely obsessed with Matilda. The famous book by Roald Dahl highlights the life of nerdy and loveable Matilda, a little girl with a big heart and a few unusual qualities. Many young girls have dubbed it one of their favorites stories, so it’s a great option for a party theme. You can decorate with famous characters and phrases from the story and lots and lots of books, like this birthday cake by Cakes Decor.

Fern & Maple takes this birthday party to beautiful Paris, with soft pinks, white, and lush sprigs of greenery. Black Eiffel Towers stand out against the softer colors to make a dramatic contrast that’s very French. You can set up the party space life a Parisian café, serve pastries, and pour sparkling cider to mimic some fancy champagne. Use fresh flowers and roses to add to the décor and give everyone some rose-colored glasses for fun favors.

If your daughter is into fashion and is a fan of Barbie, blend the two together in a birthday celebration fit for a fashionista. Celebrations at Home uses a vibrant and bold color palette of pink, black, and red to highlight one of the toy world’s most best-dressed power women. Use silhouettes, frames, accessories, and fashion images to decorate for the event. You can also bring in some clothes racks with fun dresses and outfits so guests can put together unique ensembles and have a fashion show.

Time to get casual chic with this charming Boho birthday idea from Tinselbox, featuring pinks, aquas, and golden colors. Hang up dreamcatchers as decorations and use them as a springboard for a dreamy theme. You can even set up a craft station for guests to make their own dreamcatchers or macramé art to take home. The metallic touches add a layer of elegance and sophistication to the theme that makes it extra beautiful.

Get ready to dance and party at a disco themed celebration like this sparkly bash from Stephanie Hanna. Guests get fun mirror ball drink bottles (how cool!) and star-shaped sunglasses so they can look stylish and swanky when they turn up the music. Choose a color palette with some vivid, bright colors, like purple and pink, and throw in metallic accents for extra glitter and glitz. Enjoy themed treats like Get Down And Boogie Burgers and Funky Music Fries.

Budding artists will love this party idea from Mint Event Design that celebrates painting, art, and creating. You have tons of versatile decoration options, because you can use a multitude of colors, paint splatters, paintbrushes, easels, and other art supplies. Combine this theme with a sip and paint party where guests get to paint a masterpiece they can take home with them. Give out small artist kits or paint sets as party favors so the guests can keep on creating.

Do you constantly hear your daughter belting Broadway showtunes or is she putting on a performance for everyone that stops by the house? Catch My Party shows off a Broadway- worthy birthday that showcases some of the most popular kids’ musicals of all time. You can use the shows’ logos to decorate, pulling your colors from them, use marquee signs, and even other NY-related images. Crank up the showtunes and let guests sing along.

Hocus Pocus came out in the ‘90s but it wasn’t until later that it seemed to really become a big deal. So much so that now the original Sanderson sisters are returning for a second film, and it’s sure to make lots of girls want a party that highlights the famous witchy trio. Whether your daughter’s birthday is around Halloween or not, this is a fun theme, with tons of options, like these from Sew Simple Home. Have a costume contest, a broom race, or even screen one of the films.

Pop-its are an increasingly popular fad among kids and adults, thanks to their stress-relieving qualities and how they help people focus. They also come in all sorts of colors and styles, so many kids have started collecting them. If your kid is pop-it-obsessed, throw them a birthday that reflects the fad. You can decorate with tons of colors and pop-it party supplies, set up an art project activity where guests can paint with bubble wrap, and give out pop-it keychains or bracelets as party favors.

Before the party, fill a bunch of water balloons and have them ready to go in some buckets. Have kids stand facing each other in two lines. They toss a balloon to their partner. If they catch it, they take one step back and continue. The last pair standing wins. Afterward, you can let kids grab the remaining balloons and have an all-out water balloon fight.

Set up an obstacle course ahead of time that requires kids to balance, crawl through things, jump over items, climb, and do other movements. Give everyone a chance to run the course. You can also time them, and the participants with the fastest times can get a fun prize or medal.

Sit with your birthday boy or girl a few days before the party and let them help create a list of items. Choose things that aren’t super tricky to find, but throw in a couple of challenging items too. Make copies for your guests and at the party have them go on a scavenger hunt to find the listed items. They can pair up, do it in groups, or do it solo. The first one to return with all the items wins.

All you need for this popular party game are chairs and music. Set up two rows of chairs, back to back, with one less chair than there are players. Start the music and have kids walk around the chairs until the music stops. The person who ends up without a seat is out. Remove a chair and go again until only one person and chair remain.

You can come up with a relay race for pretty much everything. You can do a regular relay, a backward relay, or add some fun twists. For example, have kids dress up in superhero accessories as they take their turn or work with their team to be the first to build a tower or put together a puzzle, etc.

Game on Family shows how to play the ultimate game of capture the flag. It’s an excellent team-building game that encourages healthy competition, physical activity, and lots of fun. It also can last for a reasonable length of time, so it can fill a large chunk of your party planning.

All you need for this game is a long, strong piece of rope. Make sure you get one that is smooth and won’t hurt little hands. You could also provide guests with gloves if they prefer to wear them during the game. Divide everyone into two groups, tie a flag in the middle of the rope and designate a center point on the ground. The first team to pull the flag passed the center point wins.

This game can come with many different names to match your theme, but it’s a fun game of tag. Kids line up far away from whoever is playing the wolf. The wolf keeps their back to everyone and calls out a number. Participants must move that many steps closer. But when the wolf calls out “dinner time,” they turn around and start to chase everyone. The person they tag becomes the new wolf.

A popular game for kid parties and events is a spoon race. Kids compete against each other in a race to the finish line, all while holding a potato, egg, or similar object on a spoon. If they drop their item, they need to start over. The first one to the finish line wins.

This classic guessing game is lots of fun, especially for a small to medium-sized group of kids. Kids sit in a circle and close their eyes, and a moderator gives one of them a small button or any other object. They keep it hidden, and the other kids must guess who has the trinket through observation or asking the moderator questions.

You’d be hard-pressed to find a kid that will turn down pizza. It might be an easy option that doesn’t take a lot of thought, but sometimes that’s exactly what you need. After spending so much time planning all the other aspects of the party, ordering a few pizzas keeps the food part of the equation simple.

How can anyone resist a fountain that provides a never-ending flow of rich, sensational chocolate? Alongside the fountain, serve some fresh fruit, marshmallows, pretzels, and other goodies that pair well with chocolate. Kids will think it’s cool, and everyone will love to taste some chocolate-covered goodies.

If you want to make a real wow-factor treat for your dessert table, check out these milk and cookie shooters from Kirbie’s Cravings. The edible cups are delicious chocolate chip cookies; then, you simply fill them with milk. Not a baker? Fill small two to three-ounce cups with milk and place a cookie on top.

Everyone loves Jell-O; at least that’s how the saying goes, right? But how cool are these treats from Planning with Kids? It’s a clever way to serve one of the most popular and jiggliest desserts. Since you can find Jell-O in tons of different flavors, opt for colors that go well with your theme.

Popcorn is an excellent snack to munch on that lots of people love, but it can be pretty ho-hum if you keep it plain. Set up different seasonings or toppings that people can add to their popcorn. Or, mix up some flavored popcorn that people can enjoy.

You can’t deny that a bowl of chips is a no-fail snack option on the food table. Pair it with some tasty dip, and you have a big win. Ask your child what their favorite kinds of chips are, and let that be your guide for choosing the ones you’ll serve at the party.

Parents always want their kids to eat more fruits and vegetables, but kids don’t always feel the same way. But when you serve some fun, healthy snacks like these from I Love Vegan; you can bet kids won’t be able to resist giving them a try. You can assemble the pieces into different animals or creatures or lay them out in a specific design on a serving tray.

A chicken tender platter is a win for kids’ parties. Pretty much all children eat the popular food, whether at home or ordering from any kid’s menu in America. You can cook up some of your own, or many local restaurants will offer platters as part of their catering options.

You can serve these cool glow-in-the-dark drinks from Mind Over Munch for a bunch of different party themes. They work well for monster parties but can also be cool potions for a science-based party or a superhero celebration. Dimming the lights and using a black light can make the glow extra bright.

Drinking soft drinks is one of those things a lot of people shy away from when it comes to their kids. But parties are all about celebrating and getting to indulge in things you might not always do every day. Offering bottled or canned sodas can become a special treat for many guests.

Lady Behind the Curtain makes cute mini gumball machines out of small plant pots. When assembled, they create colorful and sweet party favors for guests. Making them yourself adds a personal touch to the gifts. But if you’re not into DIY, you can also purchase store-bought mini candy machines.

Bracelet wristbands are a popular way for kids to show off their interests, things they believe in, and activities they love. You can find a wristband for pretty much anything, and they come in tons of colors. You can even get personalized ones made, so choose a style that works well for your party.

Encourage healthy eating with some sweet and cute fruit and veggie snacks that kids can take on the go. Super Healthy Kids makes these precious butterflies and caterpillars for kids to take with them after the party. You can create all different sorts of to-go snacks so you can match them to your party theme.

These keyrings are great for little artists to design their own works of art they can carry around with them. The scratch art feature is a fun way to create colorful pictures. Kids can clip them onto backpacks, overnight bags, etc., and show off their personality.

Assemble supplies that kids would need to make a necklace or bracelet and put in small bags for your guests. Include string or wire, beads, charms, etc. Attach a personalized note like these kits from Life Is Made. Guests can take them home to create their own unique jewelry pieces.

Lots of kids (and adults) collect PEZ dispensers; these popular candies and holders have been around for a long time. You can get multi-packs on Amazon featuring different characters, foods, and more. Find some that match your party theme and give them to everyone as a thank you.

Sew White shows off a cute idea for party favors that will give kids a fun activity to do long after the party is over. This cookie in a jar kit contains all the ingredients you need to make some yummy cookies. It’s a perfect favor for a baking-themed birthday party.

Let your guests protect their eyes from the sun in style with some colorful sunglasses. They’re great for all sorts of themes, including tropical, glam, music and dancing, karaoke, and of course, pool parties. Snap some pics of everyone in their fabulous new shades as a fun memory from your child’s special day.

These colorful watercolor paints are an excellent favor for art or rainbow-themed parties. You can also include some pictures or paper to complete the set so kids can use their paints as soon as they’re ready. If including pictures to paint, you can match them to your theme to make things more cohesive.

School supplies make functional gifts that kids can enjoy, and parents will appreciate. Give kids something fun they can use at school with these gummy bear-scented pencil toppers. You can gather several supplies and put them in a pencil pouch or incorporate them into goody bags with other small surprises.