15 Birthday Party Ideas for 6-Year-Olds
Brittany Barber
Contributor
Celebrating a 6th birthday? If you're in the process of brainstorming kid's birthday party ideas for 6-year-olds, we've got you covered.
Planning a birthday party for 6-year-olds is all about fun, excitement and keeping them engaged. Choose a theme they’ll love, like dinosaurs or magic, to make it special. Plan simple games and activities that match the theme, like treasure hunts and crafts.
Consider hiring kids’ party entertainment to amp up the birthday wow-factor, which you can easily source on The Bash. Professional magicians, face painters, costumed characters and more are readily available.
That being said, here are 15 birthday party ideas 6-year-olds will absolutely love. Happy planning!
Monster Bash
Who says dressing up is exclusive to Halloween parties? A monster birthday party combines spooky and silly fun with monster-themed games and crafts. Kids can get creative making monster masks and playing monster-themed games.
Decorations with colorful monsters and funky lights will take the party up a notch, making it an unforgettable birthday party for your 6-year-old.
Animal Safari
An animal safari party can bring the excitement of the jungle to life! Activities like scavenger hunts and face painting will keep the young adventurers entertained all day long.
Animal prints, safari hats and stuffed animals can enhance the jungle vibe, so consider using them around your space as party decor.
Science Lab
A science lab party will spark curiosity with hands-on experiments and scientific activities. Kids can participate in fun projects like making slime and volcano eruptions.
Lab coats, safety goggles and beakers will turn the birthday party space into an exciting (and educational!) experience they'll love.
Sports Day
When it comes to birthday party ideas for 6-year-olds, a sports-based party can offer an action-packed day filled with games and activities.
Kids can participate in mini soccer, relay races and tug-of-war, keeping them entertained while giving them a chance to party outdoors. Don't forget to supply sports gear, medals and trophies!
Under-the-Sea Party
Dive into an underwater world with ocean-themed activities and decorations. Kids can enjoy fish and mermaid crafts and even a treasure hunt in a kiddie pool.
When it comes to decor for your child's birthday party, use blue streamers, sea-creature cutouts and seashells to bring the space to life.
Princess Ball
A princess-themed birthday party can provide all the magic of fairy tales with fun costumes and elegant decorations. Activities like tiara crafting and cardboard castle building will make any 6-year-old feel like royalty.
Sparkling crowns, pink and gold balloons and cute dragon cutouts will undoubtedly add to the ambiance.
Magic Show
A magic show will thrill any 6-year-old who is intrigued by magic tricks and illusions. Hiring a professional magician and giving the young ones opportunities to learn simple tricks will keep everyone entertained.
Top hats, magic wands and starry cutouts will tie everything together decor-wise, so make sure to add them to your list of party supplies.
Superhero Theme
A superhero party will allow the kiddos to dress up as their favorite heroes and enjoy action-packed games. Activities like a superhero training obstacle course or cape decorating will keep them engaged and excited.
Adorn the party space with superhero posters, colorful balloons and themed tableware to really accentuate the theme!
Space Adventure
A space exploration party will take the kids on an out-of-this-world adventure with outer space missions and alien encounters.
Organize activities like rocket building or a moon rock scavenger hunt to captivate their imaginations. Use stars, planets and astronaut costumes to immerse them in the theme.
Circus Theme
A circus celebration brings the thrill of the big top with circus games and performances. Kids can enjoy clown face painting, juggling and ring toss.
Red and white striped tents, circus posters and popcorn will create a lively atmosphere for your 6-year-old's birthday party.
Pool Party
Head to the pool for an exciting day of water games and swimming. Pack colorful beach towels and water blasters, and make sure there's plenty of adult supervision to keep an eye on the party.
Kids can play with pool toys and participate in water games like relay races and pool volleyball. Decorate with bright, tropical-themed decorations like inflatable palm trees, beach balls and colorful pool floats.
Pirate Party
Hosting a pirate adventure for 6-year-olds is perfect for little swashbucklers who love treasure hunts and pirate games.
Kids can search for hidden treasures, enjoy a pirate ship cake and play "walk the plank." Decorations like pirate flags and treasure maps will transform the party space into a pirate’s paradise. Hire a costumed character to take it to the next level!
Dino Dig Party
For a prehistoric adventure your 6-year-old will love, throw them a dinosaur dig party. The kids can excavate "fossils" in a sandbox or participate in a dinosaur egg hunt.
Decorate with giant dinosaur footprints (which you can even make with the kids), inflatable dinosaurs and jungle greenery.
Art Party
Is your 6-year-old particularly artistic? Encourage creative expression with an art-based birthday party, providing an assortment of projects like painting, drawing or beading.
Easels, colorful tablecloths and aprons will help set the scene, along with bright, colorful banners and balloons to add to the festive atmosphere.
Favorite Movie Theme
A movie-themed party is a fantastic way to bring your child’s all-time favorite film to life!
Decorate the space with posters, character cutouts and themed tableware, and have the kids dress up as their favorite characters and act out fun scenes. Have a viewing of the film toward the later half of the party, and please, don't forget the popcorn!
Find more birthday celebration ideas on The Bash.
