Girls Birthday Party Ideas (Ages 8-12)

Throwing a unique and memorable birthday party for girls aged 8-12 can be challenging. They are old enough to have outgrown the playground, but not quite ready for teenage activities yet. Here are any ideas to make sure your daughter's birthday will be a happy and thriving event.

1. Roller or Ice Rink Skating Party - Your local roller or ice skating rink will likely have numerous birthday party packages to choose from. Typically, they have a party room that you can maintain with a host/hostess to run the party. The group of kids will regularly get skate admission and rental, food, beverages, cake and ice cream, game tokens and more. Just check with your local rink for details.

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2. Earthenware making Party - Earthenware painting parties at a local Earthenware place are all the rage. Many Earthenware places allow you to rent a private room for the birthday party where the kids get to make and take their own personalized plate or bowl. They regularly ask that you bring your own food and decorations, but again it depends on the local place so call them directly for details. When they are done, each child can have their creation fired in the kiln for a permanent souvenir from the party.

3. Formal Tea Party - This is a great idea especially for the younger aged girls. The idea is that the girls dress up in their "Sunday best" (dresses, hats, boas, white gloves, etc.) and are served a real tea time. You can either transform your own home into a cafe or see if there is a local tea place that offers tea parties for girls. If you conclude to do it in your own home, just set up some kids size tables with white fabrics and doilies, some fresh flowers and of policy formal tea party ware. Serve the "tea" (juice) in a teapot along with finger sandwiches such as heart-shaped bologna and/or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. For a great close to the party, make a teapot-shaped cake. Before or after tea time, you could have a itsybitsy fashion show so that each girl can show off her beautiful outfit. Be sure to take lots of pictures.

4. Swimming Party - Some local pools will allow groups to maintain the entire swimming pool area for a short period of time. Normally, they contribute a lifeguard and staff who keep an eye on the kids and run games such as water ring tosses. Normally, they'll have a party room that is adjacent to the changing areas/restrooms where you can set-up decorations, snacks and cake.

5. Gymnastics Party - Try the local Gymnastics Academy to see what they offer. Often you can get some time for the kids with an trainer and then some time after for food and gifts.

6. Dance Party - Throw your own diva dance party at home or find a local dance studio that offers birthday parties for kids. The kids are transformed into dance divas and rock stars by doing their hair with brightly colored hair pieces, glitter and braids and then adding some cool make-up like sparkly glitter eyes, blush and lip gloss. Depending on the party music theme, you can have the party girls singing and dancing to your birthday girls favorite music or dances like the galvanic slide, freeze dance, etc. If you are having it at a studio, regularly they will have karaoke microphones, lots of music to choose from and props for the kids. Be sure to videotape their performances!

Girls Birthday Party Ideas (Ages 8-12)