Your munchkin is growing and going to turn 14 soon. We bring you unique 14th birthday party ideas in this post so you can plan a great bash for them. At this age, they might not be fascinated by balloons and clowns and may not be mature for bar crawls and night-outs. Hence, you need to come up with ideas that reflect their desires and keep their preferences in place. Considering these factors, we have gathered different ideas that can impress your teenage child. Read on.
21 Cool 14-Year-Old Birthday Party Ideas
Your child has completed yet another year on this planet, and this is a time to celebrate. These 14th birthday party ideas are for all types of parties without burning a hole in your pocket.
Birthday Ideas For A 14-year-old Boy
Check out these cool ideas that will make your son’s birthday celebrations special. You can use some of these ideas for the birthday of your daughter too.
1. Campfire
A campfire party is easy to arrange and doesn’t cost a bomb. It is also safe and fun for a 14-year-old. They can roast marshmallows while singing songs and sharing (spooky) stories with each other. You could even set up a giant screen and screen movies.
2. Kickball
If your child is a football fan, they will enjoy playing kickball with their friends. Divide the guests into two teams and let them have a friendly match against each other. The best part of this party is that you can pick a public park or baseball field for the event.
3. Pool party
If your child’s birthday falls in summer, throwing a pool party is a cool idea. A pool party never fails to give your teen and his friends a great time together. So get the children to a spacious and well-supervised pool and let them have some fun.
Birthday Ideas For A 14-Year-Old Girl
These ideas for the 14th birthday are great for teens who aren’t old enough to go out and party alone but crave independence. You may also try these for your boy too.
4. Movie night sleepover
Many teens still love sleepovers with their friends. Add their favorite movies to the mix to make the night a memorable one. Let the teenagers decide the movies they want to watch.
5. Hiking
Let the children go out on an adventurous hiking trip. You could go with them but let them do some activities on their own. If your child is the outdoorsy type, you should go for this idea. Make sure you keep the guest list limited and treat them to cakes and donuts on the way back home.
6. Amusement park
Your teen and their friends are sure to enjoy a day at the amusement park. Organizing an amusement park party is quite easy as you only need to make minimal arrangements. You could avail an amusement park’s group booking schemes to keep the party within your budget.
14th Birthday Decoration Ideas
Decoration is an indispensable part of every party. With these decoration ideas, you can get the mood right.
7. Balloons
No party is complete without balloons. Depending on your theme, you can select the color of the balloons. There are a variety of balloons available in the market. Number balloons, theme balloons, and confetti balloons are hit among teenagers.
8. Streamers
Streamers are available in a variety of colors and shapes. There are shiny and glittery streamers that add just that bit of pop to the party. Streamers go well as photo backdrops as well. You can use them to decorate walls too.
9. Fairy lights
Fairy lights transform any normal party into an ethereal one. Fairy lights also make the perfect backdrop for pictures. Use a white translucent curtain to enhance the effect of the lights. You can arrange the entire theme around fairies.
10. Photobooth
Teenagers are obsessed with selfies. So set up a photobooth with some outrageous props and click some crazy pictures with the guests. You can get props such as photo frames, faux feather boas, mustaches, glasses, and so on.
14th Birthday Party Themes
Here are some themes that even hard-to-please teens are sure to love.
11. Princess theme
Your child can never be too old for a princess party. If you have a son, you can go for a prince theme. Let them dress up as a prince or a princess. Ask the guests to come dressed as their favorite Disney prince or princess too. You can add silky carpets, thick curtains, canopies, silver wands, chandeliers, and pink balloons to decorate the party area.
12. Luau theme
It is a good idea to have a tropical theme for a summer birthday. Pineapples, tutus, hula hoops, fishnets, hibiscus, hula strings, colorful flowers, and green streamers can make the theme seem exotic. You can send the invites with handmade lei necklaces or bracelets. Umbrella toothpicks and colored straws can be used with mocktails.
13. Emoji theme
Teenagers are known to put in loads of emojis in their texts to convey their feelings. Arranging an emoji theme can make the party exciting. You can ask the guests to make their own emoji using a yellow balloon and markers. You can decorate the party area with emoji pillows and crockery.
14. Neon
Many teenagers adore the color neon. So arrange their birthday party based on a neon theme. You can add customized neon lights, give the guests glow sticks, ask everyone to come dressed in neon colors, and so on. Play around with the color for some delightful effects.
14th Birthday Party Games
Teens are impulsive and can get bored quite easily. These games can help you keep them entertained.
15. Scavenger hunt
Arrange a scavenger hunt in and around your home or at a mall. Make a list of the things you want the children to search/buy. Then, divide them into pairs, set a time limit, and let them go. Going on a mall scavenger hunt also teaches them the value of money and how to spend money wisely.
16. Obstacle race
Teens enjoy some physical activities. So you can arrange a good obstacle race in your backyard. You could use empty cartons and tires to set an obstacle course easily. If you have enough space, you can ask them to bring their choice of ‘wheels.’ They can use bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, etc., to get around the track.
17. Video game
If your child loves video games, you can invite their friends over for a video game session. Get your teen’s favorite video game and arrange a tournament or competition. Make sure you get popcorn and soft drinks to keep them refreshed.
18. Minute to win it games
There are many “Minute to win It” games you can arrange for the party. They are easy to organize, and several household items can be used to play games. If you have a summer birthday party, you could even put in some water games in the mix.
Things For A 14-Year-Old To Do On Their Birthday
These ideas will teach your teen lessons on gratitude, responsibility, and sharing in a fun way.
19. Potluck
Instead of making everything yourself for your teen’s birthday, arrange a potluck. You can decide on a menu and ask the guests to bring one thing each from it. You can arrange a potluck right in your home. Pot luck is a good idea if you are on a tight budget.
20. Picnic
Your backyard can double up as a picnic site. This way, you can keep an eye on them while they get some free time for themselves. Give them some bedspreads, towels, pillows, and blankets and hold a fort-building competition. You can also give them tents so that they can spend the night outside.
21. Shelter/ orphanage visit
You can take your teen to an animal shelter or an orphanage so that they can spend their special day with animals or people less fortunate than themselves. They can distribute sweets and cake among the volunteers or other children. This is a good way to teach your children gratitude for the things they take for granted.
