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40 Celebrity Kid Birthday Party Ideas That Are Sure to Be a Hit

EntertainmentPublished Sep 29, 2018
By Imani Bashir
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These days, celebrating and planning a child's birthday is organized down to every detail -- from the theme to the guests and everything in between. There can be a lot of moving parts when trying to narrow down just exactly how big or intimate of a birthday it needs to be. Will the child remember? Should they smash the cake? Is this really just a way for the adults to have a great time? Whatever the choice, learning from celebrity parents can help in the long run. Celebrity moms and dads often display their child's birthdays as an extravaganza for the world to see. However, some celebrities -- like Serena Williams choose not to celebrate birthdays -- but can certainly make any other day feel just as special without putting in much effort at all.

Sometimes, a child's birthday is a simple occasion to be with the family and enjoy the new milestone of parenting. It brings back the modest days of going to Chuck E. Cheeses and having pizza while the kids run around and take pictures with the characters in animal costumes! Other times, it's a way of going all out with a huge cake, lots of gifts, and party favors for the guests. And a few drinks for the bigger guests ... wink, wink!

(Hey, not judging. Just don't forget our invite!)

The point of the party is for everyone to have a really good time. If grandmother's cupcakes won't do, then order from an awesome bakery. Don't feel like cooking for 50-plus kids and their parents? Try a local caterer -- or phone a few friends who can divvy up the responsibility. There are tons of affordable stores to provide all your decorative needs. Don't feel like going through the trouble of decorating for the party? No problem! There are surely party planners around who can get the job done!

The options are endless, and with social media, anyone can truly find out who's the real "Cake Boss" in the area.

Whether being the parent who's completely hands-on or completely hands-off with the planning process, these celebrity kid birthdays are fun examples of how a good soiree goes down. TBH, not everyone is going to shut down an entire theme park like Kim K, or buy their child a $24,000 tree house like Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise did. There still are some good takeaways from these events that can translate into affordable options for the everyday family (not counting life-size unicorns).

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Fortnite Birthday Party
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Fortnite Birthday Party

Tori Spelling's son, Finn, is all smiles for his Fornite-inspired birthday party, a theme that will likely resonate with thousands of kids and parents who are tired of them playing this game.

(That is definitely some cake.)

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'Moana' Birthday Party

Jessica Simpson's son Ace had a Moana-themed birthday party! Choosing something a child enjoys -- like characters, cars or Barbie -- can help make the event even more special.

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Personalized Favors
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Personalized Favors

Personalizing the party favors can add a memorable touch to make the guests feel special on someone else's birthday -- even if parents don't have Jessica Simpson's bank account.

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Birthday Cake 'Trick'
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Birthday Cake 'Trick'

While we don't know for sure whether Jessica Simpson had a store-bought cake at her son's birthday, it's simple enough "trick" everyday moms and dads can use to save some money.

Ultimately, kids just want to dig in no matter how simple they look!

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Birthday Party Face Painter
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Birthday Party Face Painter

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's son enjoyed a Scooby Doo paint job on his fourth birthday. Seriously, face painters at a birthday party -- whether a professional or a friend or family member who's talented -- is a fun touch.

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Primary Color Birthday Cake
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Primary Color Birthday Cake

Chrissy Teigen took her baking talents up a notch, by creating daughter Luna's birthday cake! We love the primary colors!

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DIY (Kiddie) Decorations
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DIY (Kiddie) Decorations

When taking the DIY route to the whole cake and cupcake thing, getting the children involved can add to the fun!

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'Sesame Street' Birthday Cake
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'Sesame Street' Birthday Cake

How amazing is this?!

Chrissy Teigen took her primary color birthday cake to the next level by transforming it into a Sesame Street masterpiece.

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Birthday Balloon Display

Nothing says "Happy Birthday" like giant balloons -- with the numbers -- to add ambiance at the party.

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Unicorn Birthday Party
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Unicorn Birthday Party

Sarah Michelle Gellar chose a trendy unicorn cake that also came with matching decorated cupcakes. 

(How glam!)

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Unicorn Birthday Party
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Unicorn Birthday Party

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott's daughter, Stella, had the perfect unicorn birthday party. Everything, from the cake to the backdrop to the life-size unicorn, looks spectacular.

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Unicorn Birthday Party
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Unicorn Birthday Party

Who says cakes are the preferred sweet edible at a birthday party? As Tori Spelling's daughter, Stella, shows, it's OK to opt for a doughnut -- especially one that looks like a unicorn.

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'Kidchella' Birthday Party
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'Kidchella' Birthday Party

No one said the theme had to be completely kid-related. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West took the Coachella theme and turned it into "Kidchella" for daughter North's first birthday!

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'Kidchella' Birthday Party
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'Kidchella' Birthday Party

Kim K continued her "Kidchella" festivities for a then-1-year-old North West with a carnival ride.

TBH, we'd expect nothing less.

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Curious George Birthday Party

There's so many characters that are popular -- like Curious George -- who Molly Sims used for her son's birthday. With a theme like this, kids can "monkey around" without getting into trouble.

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Winter Birthday Party
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Winter Birthday Party

Balloons can serve as a backgroup for photos and also keep a theme going. Beyonce and Jay-Z had what looked to be a winter-inspired birthday party for their daughter Blue's third birthday.

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'A Nightmare Before Christmas' Birthday Party
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'A Nightmare Before Christmas' Birthday Party

Winter birthdays can be just as fun as summer splash parties. Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian chose A Nightmare Before Christmas-themed party for their son, Mason's November birthday.

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'A Nightmare Before Christmas' Birthday Party
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'A Nightmare Before Christmas' Birthday Party

Face paint is fun for the kids and can truly give the theme of the party a major boost. These Nightmare Before Christmas looks are creepily good.

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Pokemon Birthday Party
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Pokemon Birthday Party

With a theme, all other aspects of the planning process can fall smoothly into place. Britney Spears, captured a Pokemon theme for her sons' birthday, complete with matching decor and gifts.

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'Happy Birthday' Balloon Display
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'Happy Birthday' Balloon Display

No matter the age, children seem to like balloons as a representation of their special day. Although celebrity moms like Britney Spears can buy pricey things, balloons are something any mom can fit into a party budget.

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Wands & Wizards Birthday Party
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Wands & Wizards Birthday Party

Balloons come in all different shapes, sizes and color to go perfectly with any theme -- including a "wands and wizards" party. Molly Sims's daughter, Scarlett, was so adorable on her third birthday.

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Wands & Wizards Birthday Party
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Wands & Wizards Birthday Party

Costumes give other children, in attendance, the opportunity to feel active in the celebration. We love the adorable costumes Molly Sims's clan are rocking for daughter Scarlett's special day!

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Costume Birthday Party
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Costume Birthday Party

Just because it's not October 31 doesn't mean parents can't have some Halloween-inspired fun. Rapper Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose's son,  Sebastian, had some fun dressing up for his special day.

(Suicide Squad, anyone?)

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Costume Birthday Party
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Costume Birthday Party

Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa show how dressing up can make a birthday spectacular. Seriously, no one has to wait until Halloween.

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Safari Birthday Party
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Safari Birthday Party

Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell's son, Golden, shows who wears the crown in this family. With a "golden safari" theme, this little one got to dress up like a true prince for the day.

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Safari Birthday Party
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Safari Birthday Party

For Golden's safari-themed birthday, Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell opted for African-inspired elements (drums, patterns, etc.) and had what looked to be a few "animals" present and accounted for.

(That pig, though.)

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Disney-Inspired Birthday
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Disney-Inspired Birthday

Disney is a timeless brand that many parents and kids  enjoy. There's many different things to do at the theme parks -- or with a Disney theme if traveling isn't in the cards. Things like Mickey (or Minnie) ears, Mickey Mouse balloons, and tons of Disney-related swag can help bring "The Happiest Place on Earth" to any home.

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Disney-Inspired Birthday Party
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Disney-Inspired Birthday Party

Extra cupcakes, especially big ones, can help ensure everyone at LO's party will have something to enjoy. (Plus, they make for easy cleanup.) Typically, bakers can match them with the theme and main cake.

How cool is that?

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Disney-Inspired Birthday Party
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Disney-Inspired Birthday Party

A Disney theme is a no-brainer for picking out decor, favors, and accents to make a birthday party truly come to life. Even if moms and dads can't rent out the entire park like Kim K and Kanye, they can always decorate the backyard just the same.

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Disney Princess Birthday Party
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Disney Princess Birthday Party

Want to take the Disney theme to the next level? Invite all the princesses to the house for a birthday party! Jersey Shore star Snooki had Moana, Ariel, and Rapunzel at her daughter's event.

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Pink Birthday Party
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Pink Birthday Party

Ciara and Russell Wilson's daughter, Sienna, had what looked to be an adorable first birthday party. Look at all of those gorgeous pink elements!

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Bear-y Birthday Party
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Bear-y Birthday Party

Just because a celebrity is a millionaire -- or maybe known for being a diva -- doesn't mean her children's birthday party will be over the top. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's twins, Moroccan and Monroe, had a bear-y adorable celebration in 2017 to celebrate their sixth birthday.

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Rainbow Birthday Party
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Rainbow Birthday Party

Nothing screaming seventh birthday quite like an assortment of colors! Jessica Alba and hubby Cash Warren celebrated their daughter Haven's special day with a rainbow-inspired birthday party -- complete with an ah-may-zing rainbow balloon arch in the back.

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Superhero Birthday Party
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Superhero Birthday Party

Kim Zolciak-Biermann really outdid herself with this superhero party for her sons, Kash and KJ. (OK, her event planner did a great job.) There's so many awesome details!

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Superhero Birthday Party
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Superhero Birthday Party

Guests entered Kim Zolciak-Biermann's house through a superhero-inspired balloon arch to keep with the theme that's something any parent could implement.

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Superhero Birthday Party
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Superhero Birthday Party

Kim's shindig for her kiddos' birthday even had awesome superhero party wearables for guests to rock.

(Nice touch.)

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Superhero Birthday Party
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Superhero Birthday Party

Should LO enjoy superheroes 24/7, adding a few decorative touches -- like a comic-inspired throw pillow -- is something moms and dads can use after the birthday.

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Superhero Birthday Party
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Superhero Birthday Party

Holy snacks, Batman!

Kim Zolciak-Biermann had a pretty serious superhero spread at kids' birthday party.

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Superhero Birthday Party
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Superhero Birthday Party

Did we mention how much attention to detail there was at this reality star's event for her kids? The kryptonite "mocktail" fits perfectly with the theme!

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Superhero Birthday Party
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Superhero Birthday Party

Kim Zolciak-Biermann definitely scores bonus points for this display! Not only are these superhero capes perfect for her boys' party but are something people can take home as a favor.

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