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:
- Know your audience and the activities/setting that will most appeal to them. Your teen will offer the best input.
- Choose a well-fitted location for hosting the party. If you host it in your home, just make sure to establish any boundaries necessary.
- 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.
- Plan a guestlist – This will help you determine which activities are best. Consider the space available, price, and food amount.
- Provide food! – We know teens can EAT, so plan for more rather than less.
- 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
- Pizza Tasting Party – see our post about this here.
- Build your own pizza, salad, calzone, etc.
- Chopped Championship – incorporate random ingredients into a dish
- Make and eat Freakshakes
- Chef’s Kitchen – Pairs follow along to make what the Chef is preparing
- Fondue Assortment
- Rent a Food truck
- French Fries or Chicken Nugget Blindfold taste test – guess the brand
- Fast Food Mukbang – trying all the foods from a fast food restaurant
- Melon/pumpkin carving contest
- Blindfold taste testing – name that random food
- Food Eating Contest – hot dogs, bobbing for apples, etc.
- Roasting S’mores around a Campfire
- Backyard BBQ
- Picnic and Games at the Park
- Making Tinfoil Dinners
Indoor Activities
- Murder Mystery
- Sleepover and a Movie Night
- Karaoke Night
- Mario Kart/Wii Sports Competition
- Card/board Games
- Poker Night
- Painting – Follow a Bob Ross Video
- Era themed Night – 70’s, 80’s, 90’s!
- Host a Gameshow/Jeopardy
- Glow in the Dark Dance Party
- Power Point Night – attendees present a power point on a topic of their choosing
- Make a Fort
- Go on a Treasure Hunt
- Tie Dye or Bleach Shirts
- Make a Home Movie
- Wrestling Match
- Ping Pong tournament
- Minute to Win it Competition
- Movie-Themed night – Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Superhero, etc.
- Gaming Night – everyone bring their favorite video game to play
Outdoor Activities / Go to a Destination
- Attend a Drive-in Movie
- Roller Skating Night
- Mall Scavenger Hunt
- Beach Bonfire
- Sports Games – pickleball, volleyball, spikeball, etc.
- Pool Party
- Backyard movie on a Projector
- Escape Room
- Bowling and Arcade Games
- Paintball
- Miniature Golf
- Visit a carnival/festival/circus
- Giant Slip ‘n Slide and water obstacle course
- Have a Backyard Concert
- Attend a Concert
- Visit the Nearest City
- Hike a Nearby Trail
- Go to an Amusement Park
- Laser tag
- Fishing on the Lake
- Going to a Skatepark
- Indoor Rock Climbing
- Camping – in the Backyard or at a Camp Site
- 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.
