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30 Dazzling Barbie Birthday Party Ideas

Barbie Birthday Party

Updated on: Sep 01, 2024

Are you throwing a theme party that is for a barbie fan? You have reached your destination with our activities, tasty menu, cute party favors, and decorative ideas that all Barbies should have for a kids' party or any shindig.

Barbie Birthday Party Menu

1. Pink Marshmallow Milkshake

A pink sundae is a tasty option for a barbie birthday party. What's needed is pink ice cream, marshmallows, and sprinkles as a topping. Have the little ones drink their smoothie in a sundae glass for style points.

2. Themed Cake

A themed cake can bring the dessert table to life at your barbie birthday party. You may want to incorporate a barbie doll cake with an actual doll as a part of the cake. Some bakers may allow you to use a specific doll if desired. Plus, the birthday celebrant can have a souvenir to remember their special day!

3. Cupcakes

Expanding on the cake by adding cupcakes would further polish the cake appearance to perfection and keep guests away from the doll cake if you're hoping to save such a masterpiece for later consumption. Cupcakes with themed toppers or star shaped sprinkles can add a touch of glam to cupcakes. Consider displaying both cake and cupcakes using a cake stand.

4. Cutesy Donuts

Donuts are an enticing dessert for most partygoers, so why not add them to your dessert table? There are a variety of pink-colored donuts to choose from. Do you plan on baking your donuts? There are several icing colors to decide on, and you get the freedom to add any topping to your donut, like marshmallows or uniquely shaped sprinkles. Remember to grab a donut mold. Mini donuts would make a great addition if giant donuts were not part of your vision. Present the donuts on a tower stand, serving tray, or donut wall for a pleasing barbie birthday party effect.

5. Barbie Cookies

Lure guests to desert spread with barbie designs attached to cookies. Guests will enjoy such a crumbly treat as a trail of crumbs may be left as evidence of their satisfaction.

6. BBQ for the Barbies

If you're throwing a BBQ or a beach barbie-themed party, BBQ is a must. Foods like ribs, hotdogs, kabob, or hamburgers will be a great choice. To spice up the party food, insert a barbie themed topper into a hamburger bun and use pink skewers for the kabobs to set the theme.

Barbie Birthday Party Supplies

7. Tablecloth

A tablecloth that contains barbie elements can add cute details to the table. Try a glittery or barbie themed tablecloth with figures on it. A solid pink colored tablecloth can unify the theme and bring other design elements to the focal point.

8. Pink-Themed Straws

Pink paper straws, or barbie silhouette straws, will give each guest a stylish look as they enjoy their beverage. Guest will love drinking from these barbie birthday party straws.

9. Pink Confetti

Confetti is a fun way to incorporate a splash of color into any party, especially when it's pink. Barbie Confetti can decorate a backdrop or lay across a table.

10. Barbie Tableware

Don't forget your themed tableware. A barbie tableware set that includes all essentials like cups, cutlery, plates, and napkins is a perfect idea to utilize. With any luck, some plate sets may consist of a tablecloth. Pink-colored tableware could also be fitting for your party color scheme.

11. Pretty Tiaras

A tiara is an excellent selection for the little barbie in your life. Depending on the style your barbie is looking for, pink or white tiaras can boost their fashion-forward outfit.

13. Digital Pink Glittery Invite

This edible barbie glitter invite would make a cute design for an invitation. It fits the barbie party theme and has a different format than a regular barbie invite. Plus, you won't have to trifle with mailing out invites.

14. Barbie Balloon and Stars Invite

A chic invite may be just what barbie prescribed. A unique barbie invites like this has a thank you card, cupcake topper, and a cute invite. Suppose you hope to send this invite digitally or physically. Find your nearest print shop or invite guests digitally.

Barbie Birthday Party Favors

15. Sunglasses

Send attendees home with pink sunglasses as a stylish party favor. The future looks pink with these sunglasses on hand guests will shade those who are envious that they don't have such an accessory.

16. DIY Jewelry

Constructing guests some pink bead bracelets can be a fun way to gift guests. If you are not in the creative spirit, this favor can turn into an activity where attendees can create their bead bracelets and take them home. To create beaded bracelets, gather pink beads and string for the assembly. You can also set up a jewelry-making station.

17. Pink Purse

Grab some pretty pink purses for guests to carry home party gifts. Pink barbie favor purses are a great option to gift uniquely or attach labels of the guest names on each purse. The purses could include items that any barbie would use, such as a Compact mirror, small brush, nail polish, pink bubble gum, chapstick, and possibly a handmade, purchased thank you card or tag.

18. Dolls

Another excellent idea involves gifting guests a doll to take home. Try purchasing dolls from your local store. Ensure that all dolls are similar to avoid a debate. Partygoers will remember your grant event if they can receive a fashionable doll.

19. Babie Favor Box or Bag

Surprise your guest with temporary tattoos and treats using a cute pink favor box or a bag with adorned barbie elements. More prominent carriers should try themed totes for an ample gifting experience. Tote and paper favor bags are great for a more significant gift like coloring books, stickers, dolls, giant lollipops, etc.

Barbie Birthday Party Decorations

20. Banners and Signs

A great way to welcome party attendees is with a premade barbie banner, printable banner, or a neon sign. A banner or sign provides an entry feeling to guests as they enter the party. This added detail will be an exciting preview of the party festivities.

21. Centerpiece

Centerpieces are a great way to beautify your party tables. Place a few vases filled with pink and white flowers. A clear vase with pink gumballs or marshmallows can add to the decoration.

You can also wrap pink ribbons around the vases for a dazzling display. Another idea for decorating a table could include barbie dolls, doll cars, and furniture to highlight the theme. A convertible doll car can act as a vase. Just place an empty jar in the car and add some flowers.

22. Pink Flowers

Whether you cut out flowers using construction paper or purchase paper flowers as a cute decoration, don't hesitate to hang them on the wall for a floral accent.

23. Balloons

Inflate your decoration by inserting a balloon arch or garland covered in an assorted pink colored balloon. A balloon display can also contain white and pink balloons to balance the pink haze. Add themed foil balloons like a boom box, disco ball, or skates.

24. Streamers and Honeycombs

Pink paper honeycombs and streamers can also help liven up the decorations.

Barbie Birthday Party Games and Activities

25. Fashion Show

Barbie is a stylish icon! Have guests doll up wearing a pink fluffy feather boa, bow clips, and beads. The only thing left is to sashay down a pink runway. Take pictures to capture the fashionable moment. Guest will feel like the next runner-up for America's next top barbie.

26. Pin the Barbie

Have you ever heard of the game pin the donkey well? Barbie can be pinned to. Pin the bow on the barbie is a fun game that children can play. It is exciting to see who is the closest to pinning the bow on barbies' hair.

27. Guessing Game

Have you ever wondered how many shoes are in a jar? Well, this might be the game for you. Fill a plastic jar with barbie shoes and have attendees guess the number of shes in the plastic jar. The one to guess the correct number will win a sweet prize.

28. Photo Booth

A printable doll box as a photo booth with a disco or frilly pink backdrop makes for cute and fun picture-taking activity. A doll box is perfect for barbie fans to feel like they are a real barbie minus the plastic.

29. Bounce House

Barbies want to have fun, especially in a hot pink bounce house. A pink bounce house is a great strategy to tire the kids out after chowing down on sweets. The parents will thank you! A bonus is the pink color of the bounce house to complement the barbie theme.

30. Tea with Barbie

Who wants tea and cookies? A tea party with barbie is fun and extravagant activity to sip about. The only requirement is to have your pinky stand in attention as you savor a cup of decaffeinated tea.

Barbie Birthday Party: Conclusion

A barbie birthday party can bring smiles and fun to barbie fans throughout your event. These ideas will help you make the right choice for said celebration. If you are seeking assistance with decorating, we will help or if you prefer to DIY, try this. Whatever ideas you choose, remember to let loose and chant, "come on, barbie, let's go party." Written by: Brittany Mathis

Brittany Mathis

University of North Florida

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