60 Activities for a Teen Girls Birthday Party

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.

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.
Cake Decorating Competition
Cupcake Wars Style Bake off – Make the best themed cupcake!
Chopped Championship – incorporate random ingredients into a dish
Make and eat Freakshakes
Formal Dinner – Have everyone come dressed in their best
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
Charcuterie party – have everyone bring a different themed one

Indoor Activities

Spa/Beauty Night
Murder Mystery
Sleepover and a Movie Night
Karaoke Night
Making Friendship Bracelets
Have a Fashion Show
Just Dance! Battle
Mario Kart/Wii 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
Hollywood dress up 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
Make homemade slime, bath salts, perfume, soap, etc.
Blindfolded Makeovers

Outdoor Activities / Go to a Destination

Attend a Drive-in Movie
Roller Skating Night
Mall Scavenger Hunt
Beach Bonfire
Backyard BBQ
Photoshoot at a scenic spot
Picnic and Games at the Park
Roasting S’mores around a Campfire
Sports Games – pickleball, volleyball, spikeball, etc.
Pool Party
Backyard movie on a Projector
Escape Room
Bowling and Arcade Games
Glamping and fancy breakfast
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

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.

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