Ideas for themed parties: an overview of holiday themes

Historical era

These are ancient times, the Middle Ages, and decades of the 20th century (1920s, 40s, 60s, 80s, 90s, millennium). This also includes a party in the style of Chicago of the 30s or the USSR - one of the most popular themes in recent years. The older the era, the more complex the retro costumes and decorations, and the more interior items will not be able to fit into the atmosphere. You can cover everything unnecessary with photo wallpaper or sheets of whatman paper with drawings.

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1. Ice cream (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry)
2. Painting a chocolate bar (A4 format, weight 1 kg) with hot chocolate (white on black and vice versa)
3. Mulled wine (all according to the rules!)
4. Chocolate rolls with fillings
5. Carving (this is for a women's group - artistic cutting of figures from fruits and vegetables)
6. Making a gingerbread house
7. Painting gingerbread
8. Modeling figures from marzipan
9. Handmade chocolates
10. Latte art (very aromatic coffee brewing master class)
11. Tea ceremony (all according to the rules!)
12. Making non-alcoholic cocktails

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Ethno parties

• China, Japan, India, Mongolia;

• France, England, Sicily, Italy, Ireland, Spain and other European countries;

• Persian, Arabic (oriental flavor, 1000 and 1 night);

• in the style of the USA, Indian, Hawaiian, Caribbean, Cuban, Mexican, Latin American party (“tropical” holidays are best spent outdoors or by the pool, rather than at home, but a sea of ​​paper flowers and garlands will create a suitable atmosphere even in an apartment);

• Greece, Türkiye, Cyprus, Madagascar, Africa. “Our” themes are Russian, Ukrainian, Armenian, Tatar, Belarusian parties, friendship of peoples.

In order not to lose face, spend a day studying geography, culture, traditions, cuisine, and national costumes. Of course, no one demands maximum accuracy, but it is better to avoid very obvious mistakes. Find out what the people are famous for, what they produce, what kind of music they like - the more information you have, the easier it is to prepare decor and entertainment.

Admiral Russell Punch Fountain

Back in 1694, Admiral Edward Russell was a respected figure in the Royal Navy, at least until he decided to please his officers and throw them a party. Think about the biggest cocktail you've ever made. A giant glass of Long Island? A jug of punch? A pot of mulled wine? Lord Russell mixed 1000 liters of brandy, 600 liters of wine, 635 kilograms of sugar, 2500 lemons, 75 liters of lime juice, 2.5 kilograms of nutmeg and poured it all into a huge fountain.

Bartenders plied the makeshift bowl in small wooden canoes, refilling guests' glasses. The task is not the easiest: the waiters had to change every 15 minutes so as not to fall overboard from the intoxicating alcohol fumes. The party lasted a whole week and only stopped briefly during the rain while the silk tent was stretched over the cocktail party. The officers dispersed only when the fountain was completely drained.

Movie

• party of horror, science fiction, detective, comedy, drama and other genres;

• favorite movie. Breakfast at Tiffany's is perfect for a bachelorette party. Many people like parties in the style of “Titanic”, “The Great Gatsby”, “Hipsters”, “Grand Budapest Hotel”, “Indiana Jones”, “James Bond”. Popular are “Avatar”, “The Lord of the Rings”, “Star Wars”, “Terminator”, “The Matrix”. A comic book lover will be amused by a costume party with superheroes present (perfect for children of primary school age);

• a “Hollywood” or “Oscar” party will surely please the girls. After all, this is an opportunity to appear before your friends in all your glory and feel like a real star under the gun of hundreds of cameras!

guess who

And now - attention - an unusual and interesting party format in which you can give free rein to your imagination. Each guest decides in advance who he wants to be at the party - there are no restrictions. You can choose a famous personality, a movie or cartoon character, a book or a computer game, and try to convey the image of your prototype as accurately as possible. The main thing is to pay attention to details, it is thanks to them that we often recognize familiar characters. For example, if you decide to become Morgenstern, do not forget about memorable tattoos on your face or, in the case of Harry Potter, a characteristic scar on your forehead, round glasses and, of course, a magic wand.

Next, at the party, everyone will have to guess whose image you are trying on today. It will turn out to be fun and unusual. For the remaining time, you can continue the game and behave according to your character.

• Author: Anastasia Glukhikh

Cartoons

More of a children's theme, but for adults you can choose several ideas. For example, based on the cartoon Aladdin, you will get a gorgeous holiday where every girl will play the role of an oriental princess! Popular Topics:

• The Little Mermaid, Rapunzel and Snow White, Monster High and Winx (more girly);

• Madagascar, Ice Age, Vikings (based on the cartoon “How to Conquer Your Dragon”) and Cars (more popular with boys);

• Masha and the Bear, Barboskins, Luntik (for kids);

• remember popular children's films, fairy tales, stories. For example, “Harry Potter”, “Alice in Wonderland” - there are cartoons and films based on the book.

If you are choosing a theme for a birthday, it is worth considering the interests of the birthday person. A themed party based on your favorite fairy tale or cartoon will be a great gift! For general holidays, the cartoon that children like today is suitable (children's tastes change quickly, and yesterday's heroes are forgotten with the release of a new film).

Wild West

Still from the film “A Million Ways to Lose Your Head”

The culture of the Wild West attracts not only fans of unusual parties, but also famous artists. A huge number of films, TV series and books confirm this. Wild West is a special atmosphere of courage, audacity and romance in one bottle.

For costumes, you can use wide bell-bottoms, high leather boots with spurs and, of course, a cowboy hat - where would you go without it? To create a complete feeling of being in a Western, you just need to go to a children's store and buy toy guns that will be the cherry on the cake in any image. Girls can try on the image of extravagant women of the Wild West - to do this, you can choose a dress with a wide skirt and a deep neckline and complement it with a corset that allows your breasts to look full.

Cacti and wooden boxes or pallets are perfect for decorating a room. If you try, you can get compressed hay and spread it in blocks around the room.

Fictional characters (or maybe not fictional?)

This theme can be attributed to films/cartoons, fairy tales, and legends:

• fairies, sorceresses, witches and other magical creatures;

• zombies, vampires, werewolves;

• hobbits, orcs, trolls, pixies, dragons, elves, gnomes and other fantasy characters;

• angels, ghosts, demons and other mysticism;

• Egyptian and Greek gods (lots of gold, antique outfits, complex hairstyles, lots of jewelry - it looks great for the New Year!).

Musical styles, subcultures, hobbies

• hippies and hipsters, punks, rockers, rock and roll, dudes;

• hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s, pop music, disco;

• Latin American styles, samba, rumba, cancan, jazz and swing, in cabaret style (the most popular theme is Moulin Rouge);

• bikers, anime fans, role-players, gamers, skaters;

• football, basketball and other sports parties.

Party Styles for Kids: 15+ Fun Birthday Party Ideas!

Gifts, cake and a crowd of friends playing together are, of course, great. But it’s much more interesting to be a real superhero and go in search of treasures. Or maybe go hunting with the whole tribe? Successfully choosing a party theme for children is a great gift for a child and his friends, because such a holiday gives a good mood, new emotions and pleasant memories!

Pirates

A children's pirate party will turn an ordinary birthday into a real adventure! First, let's transform into corsairs - an eye patch, disheveled hair, a cocked hat or bandana and, of course, a saber! In such a funny way, the children will go looking for treasures, overcoming “difficult” tests along the way - fun themed competitions.

Marine

Caps, hoodies and striped T-shirts, cardboard anchors, lifebuoys, and fishing nets on the walls. Sand, shells, paper sea creatures in garlands - bright, summer-fresh and fun!

The content is reminiscent of a pirate theme: the same sea adventures, but without the risk of going to jail (although what pirate is afraid of dangers?!). Guests can get caught in a storm or land on an uninhabited (inhabited by aborigines?) island, defeat a crocodile, climb over vines to the other side of the swamp and find treasures!

Spies

Armed with magnifying glasses and other spy paraphernalia, go in search of evidence to investigate the theft of valuable cargo - gifts for all guests of the holiday. Riddles, puzzles, clues hidden in the room, encrypted messages - in the mysterious atmosphere of the detective genre it is easy to hold the attention of even an absent-minded child.

A huge plus of popular party styles for children is the availability of dozens of plot scenarios and tips for decorating the hall online. Our website contains detailed descriptions of most of the topics covered - we hope they will help you organize an unforgettable holiday.

Wild West

Three equally attractive options - an Indian party, a cowboy party and all together. Indian is great for a birthday party in nature (dancing around a fire, tracking prey, hunting - throwing a spear, shooting with a fake bow).

The scenario of a meeting between Indians and cowboys can be played out as a rivalry between two teams or, conversely, a reconciliation of warring parties - to introduce the children to history in a playful way. Only cowboys - we throw a lasso, dance country music, throw coins into a hat or balls into jars, try not to fall from a wobbly chair/log (rodeo on the mat), catch mustangs.

Superheroes

It's hard to argue with the superiority of super strength over the ability to swing a saber or throw a lasso. This is probably why superheroes are so popular with children, in whose hearts there is an unshakable belief in the victory of good over evil.

Computer games, comics, films and cartoons - this includes all styles of parties for children, where Spider-Man, Batman, the Avengers team, etc. – the main guests of the birthday boy in the form of his favorite superhero. It is very important to immerse yourself in the topic, otherwise there may be falseness in the design/plot, and children can sense this a mile away!

Zombie Party

A terribly funny and slightly hooligan birthday theme. Collect the cardboard zombie that has fallen apart. Feed the undead by throwing the ball directly into the fanged mouth. Hunt the unfortunate presenter, who has become a victim of a crowd of adorable zombies. And it’s his own fault that he didn’t want to give away the prizes!

When choosing a “scary” party theme for children (the same zombies, witches, vampires), do not overdo it with the surroundings. The design should be fun, not scary - there are impressionable children in almost any company.

Space

For those who dream of traveling around the universe, there are models of planets, stars, comets, glow-in-the-dark decorations, and figures/pictures of aliens all around.

Astronauts and inhabitants of distant galaxies in funny costumes (an extra pair of arms, a third eye, blue skin) will come to visit you. Treats of unusual colors and equally unusual entertainment will surely impress young dreamers!

Military

The theme is perfect for a birthday party in the forest/in the yard of a private house. Organize war games, army exercises or a secret operation to raid an enemy camp.

Orientation on the terrain using real compasses, sports competitions, obstacle courses, throwing grenades at fake tanks. Military-style surroundings - camouflage netting, weapons, cars, soldiers.

Music

Popular musical parties for children are dudes, rock and roll, disco. Unlike the Indian and pirate party, this is a very original birthday theme that will come as a complete surprise to most guests! Fashionable girls will surely like the bright dress of the dudes, and the image of the king of rock and roll will inspire boys to dance feats.

A disco-style party is no less interesting - this way you can playfully tell the younger generation about what kind of music they listened to, how their parents or grandparents danced and had fun. Of course, leaving out some fun details =)

Ethnos

Ethnic party styles for children - getting to know a foreign culture in a playful way. National food, costumes, entertainment and music will surely surprise inquisitive children. Hot African and Mexican, atmospheric Indian and summery juicy Hawaiian parties are popular (especially if the birthday is in winter - bright summer decorations will awaken the most modest baby from hibernation).

In addition to the Hawaiian party with its “straw” skirts and flower beads, a Japanese-style party is very interesting. We put on a kimono, congratulate the birthday boy with a funny Japanese accent, catch dumplings with chopsticks, and make paper cranes.

If you are celebrating a baby's birthday, you can choose the theme of the party yourself. But it’s better to consult with a teenager - the interests of the younger generation change very quickly.

Favorite movie/cartoon

Almost every child has one. There are posters on the wall, toy characters all around, the screensaver on your smartphone clearly hints at your love for another on-screen hero? Then all that remains is to study the plot, atmosphere and characters in detail so that the holiday scenario is a hundred percent successful!

There are a lot of options. For example, a party in the style of Transformers, Star Wars, Ninja Go will appeal to the boys. Many girls love the cartoon Minnie Mouse, Barbie, Frozen - the birthday will turn out to be fabulously bright and touching. Active, slightly hooligan children will love a party in the Minions or Angry Birds style.

Rainbow

Bright striped decorations + real adventure = a chic children's party. The scenario emerges: a mischievous leprechaun stole the gifts and hid them at the other end of the rainbow. Children, passing tests, receive a piece of a certain color as a reward, put them together into a rainbow on a piece of whatman paper and find treasures.

Mafia

An interesting birthday theme is a mafia-themed party. Children in the guise of heavily armed mafiosi and their charming girlfriends simply cannot help but evoke emotion in the adult guests!

We hide cards from the police, shoot accurately at the target and no less accurately throw grenades into the bucket, come up with funny gangster nicknames, and decipher secret gangster messages. And, at the end of the scenario, we commit a daring robbery of the presenter, grabbing well-deserved prizes!

Having trouble choosing a party theme? For children, the script is more important than the design - start from the end! If you have little time to prepare, it is better to choose a well-known topic, the ideas for which lie on the surface.

Pajama room

“Clothing” parties like hat and jeans parties have not gained much popularity among children, but pajama parties are an exception. Although even adults love to have fun in this way, let alone active children with their craving for spacious, comfortable clothes.

How fun it is to come up with scary stories among friends, build a tent out of a sheet, pretend to be asleep while you are tickled, play shadow theater and blind man's buff, collect balloons around the room with your eyes closed, or guess what the presenter is going to treat you to for the night! Ugh! And it’s not at all necessary to invite guests to a real sleepover - the guys can change into pajamas just for the atmosphere. Fruity

“Delicious” party styles for children are ideal if the birthday falls in the summer/early fall - watermelon, melon, strawberry, etc. Although there are winter options, for example, apple, orange and banana party (minions?).

The preparation is simple: a lot of treats with the flavor of the birthday boy’s favorite fruit/berry, paper “fruit” garlands, pictures, balls of themed colors. There are no restrictions regarding the script program - any competitions, some of which involve tasty props. Stock up on napkins!

Any theme party for children, be it a birthday or a less important occasion, requires serious preparation. Of course, there is some discount for the young age of guests. For example, many decorations can be made with your own hands from scrap materials - the main thing is bright and cheerful, and not artistically ideal.

However, obvious hackwork “on the knee” should be avoided - regardless of the chosen style, start preparing at least two weeks in advance. To make your theme party unforgettable, think about the following in advance:

• location
• Scenery
• treats, birthday cake
• musical accompaniment
• script, competitions, prizes.

"Stylish" holiday

As part of the theme, guests must come in something specific. The choice is very wide! Particularly popular are:

• classic evenings (evening dresses, formal suits);

• adult “children’s” parties (children’s clothing, appropriate design);

• retro and vintage costumes from different eras;

• pajama parties (more suitable for girls, ideal for an overnight celebration at home);

• military (khaki colors, stylized elements of an army uniform);

• hat, knitted, leather, denim parties;

• sports party (everyone in tracksuits or shorts, T-shirts, baseball caps).

This also includes colored parties, although the chosen shade should be not only in clothing, but also in the design of the hall (red-black, red, black-and-white, white, pink, yellow, blue, green parties). The rainbow is popular - an explosion of bright colors in outfits and decorations. One of the favorite themes for bachelorette parties and weddings (only the color is chosen not by the organizer, but by the heroes of the occasion).

Ancient gods

Light, elegant and loose clothing - what could be better for a party. For greater immersion in the atmosphere of antiquity and tranquility, each guest should find in advance a specific god that he wants to be at the holiday. A person’s outfit also depends on this.

Suits can be complemented with white loose capes, wicker sandals and gold leaf-shaped tiaras. The hairstyle should be selected based on the images of a particular god or goddess. It is also worth taking advantage of the deity’s sphere of activity and using details in the image that refer to your occupation. For example, Poseidon should pay attention to the marine theme: use shells or a trident; Demeter, the goddess of fertility and agriculture, can weave a twig with leaves, flowers or fruits into her outfit. But Ares, the god of war, should definitely take a toy sword with him.

Beverages

The simplest theme, as it does not require complex decorations and is exactly suitable for a large hall, and for a holiday at home, in a narrow circle. Determine the main drink of the evening, prepare appropriate snacks. Dress code as relevant to the topic as possible is welcome.

• we drink vodka (stretched sweatpants, crimson jackets, images of “the boy next door”, “world girl”, “dude”, “gopnik”);

• beer party (snacks, loose clothing);

• cocktail party (from decent receptions to club madness with deafening music);

• coffee shop (beige shades in clothes), tea house (oriental images), lemonade party (bright multi-colored outfits);

• Mojito, Tequila party, rum, cognac and wine parties.

Bavarian-style snacks

Calihan Catering company prepared delicious Bavarian-style snacks for the event. The menu included pretzels with mustard, bacon-wrapped veal sausage, sweet potatoes and braised quail with fresh rosemary.

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Flower parties

Such a holiday will be a pleasant surprise for a girl’s birthday - surround the birthday girl with her favorite flowers! Chamomiles, lilacs, roses, bluebells, hydrangeas, orchids? The catch is that many flowers can only be purchased/picked at certain times of the year. But you can cut out buds from paper, draw, weave, and assemble from scrap materials. Long and painstaking, but the effect is amazing!

For a flower party, a color dress code and appropriate decoration are required. It is not always appropriate to completely match the shades. Imagine red evening dresses, red tablecloths and napkins surrounded by red rosebuds - it’s a bit boring, everything blends together, there are no accents. It is better to choose outfits for girls and boys so that the color of the clothing emphasizes, complements or contrasts with the shade of the buds.

Mr and Mrs Bradley-Martin's party

By the end of the 19th century, the world was experiencing a severe economic crisis - the Long Depression. Unemployment, falling wages, bankruptcy of thousands of American companies. In order to somehow stimulate the economy of New York, two wealthy socialists, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley-Martin, decided to throw a grand costume ball on February 10, 1897.

The family invited 1,200 of America's wealthiest people to their lavish reception at the Waldorf Astoria. Mrs Bradley-Martin asked everyone to come dressed in 16th, 17th or 18th century attire, always purchased from a local merchant.

On the appointed date, about 700 of the wealthiest people of that time came to the hotel, which for the day turned into the French Versailles (it is not surprising that the most popular costume among women was the image of Marie Antoinette). Oysters, foie gras, a turtle dish—the guests had the entire exquisite cuisine of Astoria at their disposal: the hosts invited them to safely order whatever they liked from a very expensive menu. True, many were outraged by the family’s wastefulness - to such an extent that the Martins soon had to leave America and go to England.

Recognizable images

The simplicity is that the right associations will probably immediately emerge in the guests’ memory. But you will have to work on the costumes and decor: cowboys or pirates, a prison-striped party, a medical and primitive party, a gangster party or a mafia party, a pioneer or gypsy party. The choice is colossal!

P Diddy's White Party

It was 1998, Sean Combs, known as P. Diddy, was not yet one of the most influential rappers, but his singles were already topping Billboard, the album had gone platinum and won a Grammy. Not knowing what to do with the fortune that had fallen on him, Combs bought a house in the Hamptons, crowded with smooth, well-behaved and very rich white Americans who were not happy about such a neighborhood. Puff Daddy realized that in such a company it would be difficult for him to be considered one of his own, and the only way to make himself known was to throw a party where everyone would be in white. White party.

Combs invited 75 guests to dinner at his all-white home. Most of the people who came were friends of the owner—hip-hop producer Russell Simmons, actor Chris Rock, and Saturday Night Live producer Marcy Klein. That summer, all East Hampton was talking about was P. Diddy. The White Party became an annual event, to which prominent producers, musicians, actors, models—in a word, everyone—were expected to be invited. Over the years, Combs has taken guests to St. Tropez, rented the original Declaration of Independence, and turned away food critic Katie Lee for her cream-colored outfit: white means white.

Party ideas not included in the topics listed

• surrealism, arthouse (crazy sets, crazy costumes and equally crazy hairstyles);

• circus party (acrobats and jugglers, clowns, arena, animals - drawings, photos and cardboard figures);

• space party (luminous things, luminescent paint, stars and planets, aliens, rockets and astronauts);

• bathhouse, beach, poolside, seasons (winter decoration for the New Year is just the thing!);

• karaoke evening, casino style;

• money-money, dollar party, money parties (banknotes and origami money everywhere, prints on tablecloths and napkins, “gold” bars and coins);

• delicious parties (watermelon, strawberry, cherry, cake, frozen party);

• knights, masquerade, carnival;

• apocalypse (fantasies about the end of the world, from a zombie invasion to an alien invasion);

• call of the jungle. Perfect for children, it’s better to spend a holiday in nature - an adventure plot, active games, a lot of plants and animals (fake, of course) in the design;

• sea ​​party (blue and turquoise shades, golden sand and pebbles, fish and starfish, pearls and shells).

Of course, these are not all ideas, but there are a lot of options. When choosing, remember to be in a good mood - this is the most important element of any themed party!

Primeval world

From the bright and friendly atmosphere of the parties of the 70s, we are transported to the harsh and tough world of primitive society. People in those days thought little about culture and appearance, but at such a party there would definitely be a place for lovers of creative costumes to roam.

Animal prints of zebra, leopard, tiger and other wild animals will remind you of the skins of wild animals and will give the look the desired flavor. Fur products are also perfect for such a party. Accessories include beads in the shape of animal bones and fangs, small sticks, twigs and leaves. You definitely won’t have to worry about your hairstyle - tousled, flowing hair will definitely take all the participants of the holiday back several thousand years. You can weave a wide bone into your hairstyle, which will attract even more attention to the image.