Sweet 16 Birthday Party Ideas For Special Teens

A girl’s sweet sixteen party can be a nostalgic, family-oriented event or a friend-filled, all-night celebration.   Either way, a 16th birthday is an important rite of passage and there are infinite ways to celebrate.

We came across this list of ideas after the jump.  While they don’t include a lot of specifics, it should help get your party ideas flowing.  In keeping with yesterday’s post, you could even have a car-themed birthday party, celebrating the new 16-year-old driver on the road.  If that’s too scary, we also like the idea of an intimate dinner party with friends at an elegant restaurant.  A spa party can also be fun and relaxing, and a great way to spend time with your friends.  Or, you may prefer a more co-ed theme such as a luau or mall party.  Enjoy!

16th Birthday Party Ideas – LoveToKnow Party.

Paintball, Laser Tag Active Theme Birthday Parties

This is one of our favorite types of birthday parties for kids.  There are so many options to take the birthday party, and make it an active, creative and unforgettable experience.  (even educational!)  They often involve less preparation on your part, allowing you to enjoy the birthday experience as well.   You may think of something like a bowling party or mini-golf, but experience-theme birthday parties are now at another level, high in energy and fun.

My punchbowl says:

“Some of the more active parties include paintball, laser tag, indoor skydiving, indoor karting, and feed the sharks experience. For the kid who likes to learn, there is the mad science party, mission space party, and even the candy factory party. Then for the creative kids, there’s the design your own clothes party, junior theater experience, and the rock & roll experience. “

Penelope Plans at MyPunchbowl–Sept04 – MyPunchbowl.

Teen Fashion DIY Birthday Party

Attention teens into fashion!  How about getting together with a group of friends and some sewing machines?  Take a diy fashion design class at a local college or community center and learn to personalize your t-shirts or jeans.  Read the rest of this entry »

10 Knockout Birthday Party Ideas For Teens: Glamour, Cooking Class, Makeovers

Birthdays are a great opportunity to try new things you might not do every day. Teens love activities that combine camaraderie, indulgence and a great time. These 10 suggestions are sure to provide teenagers (as well as adults) with an unforgettable birthday party.

1. Glamour/Hollywood: A dress-up event in an elegant setting complete with photographers and even a limousine ride.  Do a drive-through at your favorite fast food joint.

2. Dancing: A nightclub theme where you’ll dance til dawn. Create your own party mix or hire a dj to keep the party going.

3. Pool/Beach Outing: If your birthday falls in warm weather, invite your friends for swimming, barbecue and outdoor fun.

4. Karaoke: Rent a karaoke machine or reserve a karaoke room and sing your hearts out.

5. Salon/Makeover: Book a session for you and your friends at a beauty salon. Nails, makeup, tanning – make yourselves beautiful!

6. Art/Graffiti: Wait!  It’s not what you think.  Rather than defacing property, create a template on wall-sized heavy paper. Have the group design and create a mural together that can be saved and hung as artwork remembering the day.

7. Cooking Class: Reserve a kitchen session at a local cooking school.  Have a professional chef teach cooking techniques and guide the group in preparing a gourmet meal themselves.  Then, of course, enjoy the meal together.

8. Amusement Park: Give all party attendees a full-day pass to an amusement park. Think roller coasters, free falls and thrills!

9. Fine Restaurant Meal: Select a classy restaurant and invite your friends. Reserve a party room at the restaurant for large groups and have a special, personalized dining experience.

10. Helping Others: Spend a day helping those less fortunate. It’s an unusual but rewarding event that will make you and your friends feel good while giving back to your community. Then, treat yourselves to a pizza party for all your hard work!