Planning children’s parties can be so fun, but also stressful if you don’t know where to start. Worry no more as we have done the research so you don’t have to here’s what’s trending in 2025. In this post, discover how to achieve the best party. We have found trending themes along with ideas for entertainment and decorations.

1. Space

Space themed parties have been popular for a while now and in our opinion you can’t go wrong. If you have a space or science loving child this theme will be great for them. The space theme is perfect for both boys and girls. Focus on pinks, purples and chrome for the girls. Focus more on orange blue and black for boys or mix and match there are no rules. Space themed can also be great for toddlers with great phrases like two the moon and back or 1st trip around the sun ☀️

Entertainment

• Space themed scavenger hunt. Kids have to hide space rocks in exchange for prizes. Add cryptic clues for older kids to figure out where things are hidden.
• Space themed musical statues. Like normal music statues but guests move like they are in zero gravity.
• Craft sessions. Create rockets or jet packs that way kids have something they can take home at the end of the party.

2. Underwater / mermaid

Mermaid parties have been around for a long time and are especially popular with young girls. But you can make it unisex with an underwater theme instead. Create an underwater scene for decoration using different types of blue balloons and fishing nets. Add some underwater animals, and maybe even a treasure chest to really set the scene. If you want something more girly, add some mermaid or narwhal decor. Use more pinks, purples, and pale blues. You can also add small clear balloons to act as bubbles

Entertainment

• Treasure hunt. Guests can look around for animals that belong in the sea. Again add cryptic clues for older kids to solve.
• Pin the tail on the mermaid or feed the shark.
• Fishing. Create a magnet fishing game with some paper clips, felt magnets, rods and string. Kids can even colour fish for the game. Upgrade the fishing game with a small paddling pool rubber ducks and small nets.
• Crafts. Under the sea friendship bracelet making area. Make starfish wands or mermaid crowns.

3. Fantasy

Everyone loves fantasy and the possibilities are endless from knights and dragons to unicorns and fairies. Fairy parties are becoming more and more popular and are perfect as a summer garden party or picnic. Decorate with fairy lights, butterflies and flowers along with a pastel color scheme. The pastel theme works perfectly for a unicorn party as well as plenty of rainbows. For a knight and dragon party, add castles, armour, and fire. Use a red and black colour scheme. Add plenty of dragons around the venue to really follow the theme.

Entertainment.

• Fairy scavenger hunt. Hide fairy’s or fairy doors around the venue. Give kids clues or create a fairy trail out of flowers to help guests find them.
• Decorate fairy wings or make fairy brackets for a crafty session.
• Unicorn games like pin the horn on the unicorn or have a glitter bar that are always popular
• For a dragon and knights party. Guests can decorate swords and shields to use in a crusade to defeat a dragon piñata obstacle course.

4. Neon Retro arcade

Gaming parties were so popular last year. Why don’t you do something a little different? Create a retro gaming and neon theme. Choose a neon balloon colour scheme. Include arcade machines and 8 bit decor. Add old gaming posters and retro toys. Add games to really match the theme. You could also decorate like a specific old game like Mario or sonic.

Entertainment.

• Video games. You can have video game tournaments. Let kid play old school games like pac man or space invaders.
• Old games. Jenga or naughts and crosses or even giant versions. You could again run little tournaments.
• You could create an obstacle course based on their favourite game. For example, use Mario’s theme. Add boxes that they have to jump to get, providing them power-ups or coins. Include tubes to climb through.

5. Barbie.

Barbie shows no signs of slowing down, especially after her movie. Barbie parties are now more popular than ever as they are limitless. Obviously, you need to decorate in pink, pink, and more pink. Add the iconic Barbie box and some other iconic Barbie decor for the best Barbie fancy dress photo opportunities.

Entertainment.

• Spa days are so popular at the moment. They can be budget friendly as you can do as little or as much as you want. Ideas include foot spas, nail painting, face masks and doing hair into fun hairstyles.
• Dance party. Funfetti parties offer dance parties. Guests will learn an iconic dance from the movie. They can show it off to all their friends.
• Pin the bow on Barbie
• Barbie bracelet making.

6. Wicked

Everyone I have an announcement. The wicked movie was a hit last year. If you are like us, you can’t wait for this year’s part 2. A wicked or Wizard of Oz party is an obvious choice. Decorate in pinks and greens. After all, pink goes well with green. Add the famous yellow brick road and all the iconic characters. you’ll be popular with this awesome theme that will defy gravity.

Entertainment.

• Follow the yellow brick road obstacle course.
• Wizard of oz themed scavenger hunt
• Dance and craft party. Funfetti parties will bring all the supplies to decorate witches hats or Galinda crowns and teach a dance from the movie.

7. Superhero

Another popular theme that will never die is superheroes. Follow a specific superhero character by decorating in that superhero’s color scheme. Or for a general superhero theme with reds, blues, and yellows. Add a city backdrop to really make it feel like you’re about to fight crime and save the city.

Entertainment.

• Have a relay race with obstacles like jumping through hoops or throwing bean bags at targets.
• You could play musical statues but create superhero poses when the music stops. This is always a hit
• Superhero dance battles
• Craft session decorating superhero masks and capes.

8. Safari/Jungle

Safari and jungle parties are another great one for younger children. With many jungle number puns just like the space theme. You can have Wild one or two wild. Decorate with lots of animal print and jungle leaves. Follow a green and gold colour scheme and add jungle animals around the venue.

Entertainment.

• Jungle themed musical statues. Instead of dancing act like jungle animals
• Pin the tail on the lion
• Craft session making jungle animal masks.

9. Carnival/ circus

Carnival or circus parties are great. Decorate with red white and gold add a confectionery stand and ticket booth. Have a pimp your popcorn stand and we can’t forget the candy floss.

Entertainment.

• Circus games. Juggling, ring toss etc.
• Hook a duck. Create one with a paddling pool and some rubber ducks.
• If party guests are acrobatic why not show off their circus skills.

10. Taylor swift

If you have a swiftly in the family why not through them a Taylor swift party. With the eras tour over everyone is looking to keep that Magic alive. Decorate in bright colours like pink and red. Black and silver are also good options and add lots of disco balls and cowboy boots.

Entertainment

• Glitter or tattoo bar
• Spa day
• karaoke
• Dance party
• Friendship bracelet making

That’s what is trending in 2025 we can’t wait to throw some awesome themed parties. If you like the idea of a themed party but are still stuck, Funfetti parties are always around to help. Click the button bellow to book a party with us. We will do all the hard work so you don’t need to stress.