60 Activities for a Teen Birthday Party – Boys

So here’s the thing. Parents aren’t very cool….but these teen birthday party ideas are! And throwing a cool teen birthday party just might make you a cool parent. Before you can throw the most impressive teen-approved party known to man, there’s a few things to consider.

Right now we have a 13 year old and a 17 year old in my house, and I’ve learned a few things. When it comes to throwing a successful teen birthday party, it is important to:

1. Know your audience and the activities/setting that will most appeal to them. Your teen will offer the best input.
2. Choose a well-fitted location for hosting the party. If you host it in your home, just make sure to establish any boundaries necessary.
3. Decide on a budget that you will work around. Below is a range of activities that can fit within different budgets, interests, and time allotments.
4. Plan a guestlist – This will help you determine which activities are best. Consider the space available, price, and food amount.
5. Provide food! – We know teens can EAT, so plan for more rather than less.
6. HAVE FUN! While planning the party can require preparation and coordination, remember that all the efforts beforehand will make for a great celebration.

Check out these categories to find something that will fit your group!

Food Related Activities

1. Pizza Tasting Party – see our post about this here.
2. Build your own pizza, salad, calzone, etc.
3. Chopped Championship – incorporate random ingredients into a dish
4. Make and eat Freakshakes
5. Chef’s Kitchen – Pairs follow along to make what the Chef is preparing
6. Fondue Assortment
7. Rent a Food truck
8. French Fries or Chicken Nugget Blindfold taste test – guess the brand
9. Fast Food Mukbang – trying all the foods from a fast food restaurant
10. Melon/pumpkin carving contest
11. Blindfold taste testing – name that random food
12. Food Eating Contest – hot dogs, bobbing for apples, etc.
13. Roasting S’mores around a Campfire
14. Backyard BBQ
15. Picnic and Games at the Park
16. Making Tinfoil Dinners

Indoor Activities

17. Murder Mystery
18. Sleepover and a Movie Night
19. Karaoke Night
20. Mario Kart/Wii Sports Competition
21. Card/board Games
22. Poker Night
23. Painting – Follow a Bob Ross Video
24. Era themed Night – 70’s, 80’s, 90’s!
25. Host a Gameshow/Jeopardy
26. Glow in the Dark Dance Party
27. Power Point Night – attendees present a power point on a topic of their choosing
28. Make a Fort
29. Go on a Treasure Hunt
30. Tie Dye or Bleach Shirts
31. Make a Home Movie
32. Wrestling Match
33. Ping Pong tournament
34. Minute to Win it Competition
35. Movie-Themed night – Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Superhero, etc.
36. Gaming Night – everyone bring their favorite video game to play

Outdoor Activities / Go to a Destination

37. Attend a Drive-in Movie
38. Roller Skating Night
39. Mall Scavenger Hunt
40. Beach Bonfire
41. Sports Games – pickleball, volleyball, spikeball, etc.
42. Pool Party
43. Backyard movie on a Projector
44. Escape Room
45. Bowling and Arcade Games
46. Paintball
47. Miniature Golf
48. Visit a carnival/festival/circus
49. Giant Slip ‘n Slide and water obstacle course
50. Have a Backyard Concert
51. Attend a Concert
52. Visit the Nearest City
53. Hike a Nearby Trail
54. Go to an Amusement Park
55. Laser tag
56. Fishing on the Lake
57. Going to a Skatepark
58. Indoor Rock Climbing
59. Camping – in the Backyard or at a Camp Site
60. March Madness Basketball Competition – have attendees wear their team jersey

If you use any of these ideas send in pictures or a comment about how it went! Any tips you have to help it run smoothly will surely be appreciated by other parents and party planners.