Do you know someone turning 13 this year? Thirteen is a special age when those teenage years begin! If teen is turning 13 this year, here are some pretty cool birthday party ideas that they can choose from! Whether they want something small or big, at home or outside, one of these 26 birthday party ideas for 13 year olds will definitely be a hit!
Pool Party
If the birthday celebration falls in the summer, you can plan the most epic pool party ever! The more balloons the better, since they really set the scene for a party.
Tea Party
A fancy tea party calls for adorable outfits, small snacks, tea with cream, and the most delicious birthday party scones! Sprinkles make a celebration even more special, right?
Photo source and idea from The Cup of Life
Video Game Party
What 13 year old doesn’t love video games? This video game themed party includes themed invitations, snacks, cake, and party favors! Plus, you can set up all your teen’s favorite games to play with their friends on the TV.
Photo source and idea from Hunny I’m Home
Amazing Race Party
This party idea is a bit more involved, but SO worth it! The birthday guy or gal and their friends will certainly have an adventure that they will remember forever. If your teenager is a fan of the show “Amazing Race”, this is a great birthday party idea for them!
Photo source and idea from Press Print Party
Harry Potter Party
How cute is this Harry Potter themed dessert board? This would be perfect as a birthday party idea for 13 year olds. Guests can dress up as their favorite characters and enjoy themed treats!
Photo source and idea from An Edible Mosaic
Karaoke Party
Have your 13 year old gather a playlist of all of their favorite songs, and create a karaoke party with it! It’s even better if you have 2 microphones, so that there can be some beautiful duets!
90s Throwback Party
A 90s Throwback Party where guests dress in 90s fashion and enjoy some classic 90s treats like dunkaroos, trashy eclairs, and cosmic brownies, would sure to be a hit.
Mall Scavenger Hunt
This birthday party idea does take some planning and effort, but what 13 year old doesn’t love roaming around the mall with their friends?
Photo source and idea from Posterity Paper
Sports Party
If the birthday kid is a sports fan, a sports themed party with all the sports balloons is the perfect birthday party idea! You could take this theme farther and choose the colors of your kid’s favorite team!
Taste Test Party
Taste test all of your 13 year old’s favorite foods for their birthday party! Ranging from savory to sweet, you can prepare dishes or simply use store bought items for ease.
Photo source and idea from Lovely Indeed
A Birthday Gala
Get ready to dress up in fancy clothes and decorate your home in fancy decorations for a birthday gala! And how cute are these champagne cupcake glasses? They would be the cherry on top of a fancy gala party!
Photo source and idea from Dancing in the Rain
Escape Room Party
Escape rooms are all the rage lately, with good reason! They are entertaining and promote team work and communication!
Photo source and idea from Invita Paper Studio
Craft Night
Do you have a 13 year old who loves art? A craft night birthday party will embrace their creativity! Each guest can decorate mugs in their own, beautiful way!
Photo source and idea from The Decorated Cookie
Game Night
Who doesn’t love a game night? Gather all of your kid’s favorite games and celebrate their 13th birthday with a little friendly competition!
Willy Wonka Party
Willy Wonka is a classic movie that it just begging to be a party theme! You can make the invitations golden tickets, and send each party guest home with a large Wonka bar!
Photo source and idea from @kaytaythepartay
Stranger Things Party
Do you have a Stranger Things fan in your house? They might just want to take their obsession with this popular TV series and make it into a party. Plus, you can easily make a Stranger Things pull apart cake like this one!
Photo source and idea from Homemade Heather
Spa Party
A relaxing spa party with homemade birthday cake soaps, sheet face masks, comfortable pajamas and cozy movies would be fun and filled with self-care, too!
Costume Party
A costume party is one of my favorite birthday party ideas for 13 year olds! There is always a fun theme you can choose, depending on the time of year or your teen’s favorite things.
Watercolor Party
A watercolor party would be especially good in the spring time, when bright colors are in season! This watercolor layer cake would be the perfect centerpiece.
Photo source and idea from Hezzi D’s Recipe Box
Mocktail Party
Plan a mocktail party with different mocktails in pretty glasses! To really take this theme to the next level, mom or dad can dress up and pass out hors d’oeurvres!
Photo source and idea from Juggling Act Mama
Ice Cream Party
We all scream for ice cream! Birthday parties aren’t the same without some delicious ice cream. But you can make a whole party with an ice cream theme! Serve a variety of ice cream desserts like these ice cream sandwiches and banana splits!
Photo source and idea from Sift and Simmer
Manicure Party
If your 13 year old loves having their nails done, a DIY manicure party would be ideal! You can choose fun designs like these banana split nails. This would be great combined with a spa day party, too!
Birthday Brunch
A birthday brunch with birthday themed foods like these birthday cake oats is a great birthday party idea, especially if you want to have a party earlier in the day!
Photo source and idea from Basic with Bails
Slumber Party
A slumber party as a birthday party is a classic idea that can be taken up a notch with loads of balloons, matching PJs, and a balloon photo backdrop! One of the best birthday party ideas for 13 year olds, since it is super versatile. You can adjust the color of the balloons depending on your kid’s favorite colors!
Rollerskating Party
A rollerskating party with disco costumes and retro roller skates is a great birthday party idea! Especially if the birthday kiddo knows how to skate. Don’t forget your helmet!
Graffiti Party
A graffiti party is a colorful and artistic birthday party theme that your teen might just love! The theme sets the scene with a personalized graffiti sign and table decorations!
Photo source and idea from @paperandcake
Every thirteen year old is unique, and will want to have a party that feels appropriate for their personality! Try one of these birthday party themes for teens to make it a memorable day for everyone!
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