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23 Kids' Birthday Party Ideas

Is your child's party fast approaching and you're out of ideas? Check out these fun recipes for immediate inspiration.

Lollipop Flower Pots

"These were so cute. I made them for my twins birthday. They were a huge hit and mighty tasty too."

-Beverly292

Slinky the Snake Cake

"I am a high school science teacher and made a version of this cake for my after school club. It was a big hit!"

-CassieM

Galaxy Cookies

"These are great for kids parties! My favorite is the cookie with the maraschino cherry in the middle."

-Detailedbeauty

Puppy Chow

"This is not just for little kids, but for us big kids too! I think it's addictive, and I'm thankful it makes a huge batch!"

-Geema

Dirt Trifle with Gummy Worms

"My son doesn't usually like cake, and we were trying to find an alternative for his birthday. I put gummy worms throughout the layers and the kids enjoyed the extra worms!"

-iamdonuts

Dive on in Cake

"My daughter wanted a beach-themed party, and this was the perfect cake!"

-Chez Michelle

Birthday Party Chow

"I made this as a snack for my son's birthday party, and the kids really enjoyed it. I plan on making it again soon!"

-aeht206

Kid-Pleasing Strawberry Cupcakes

"These delicious, moist cupcakes were a perfect hit for my 5-year old granddaughter's birthday. She was thrilled to find a surprise in her cupcake!"

-Chef #1171764

Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins

"These were so peanut-buttery! I used homemade peach jam in the center and it went really well. My kids loved these, and so did I!"

-Mommy2two

Mock Sushi

"When I told the kids we were having sushi for dessert, they all turned up their noses until I uncovered these. These are adorable!"

-mommyoffour

Fairy Bread

"My little girl loved this! Being the greatest mommy in the world doesn't get any easier than this!"

-Realtor by day, Chef by night

Colorburst Cupcakes

"What pretty cupcakes! The kids went nuts when they bit into them and saw all the colors! Very tasty too."

-aeht206

Horse Cake

"This is a great way to make a horse cake! I made this for my granddaughter's birthday. I used a decorating tip that makes hair for the mane."

-Doods

Circus Animal Puppy Chow

Your favorite circus animal cookies are now your favorite sweet snack mix in the form of this animal cookie puppy chow!

Ladybugs on a Stick

"I made these for my little girl's first birthday party, and they were a big hit! Everybody loved them and raved how cute they were."

-jentastic

Birthday Cookie

"I decorated it with peanut butter icing and everyone enjoyed it. My son said it was better than the mall cookies!"

-ReeLani

Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

"These were a huge hit at my son's birthday party! They were gobbled up in seconds, and I enjoyed them too!"

-aeht206

Cheerios Treats

"This was a quick and easy treat to make with my son. He loved helping me with this recipe!"

-Andeey

Tuna & Cheese Pirate Ships

"This is such a fun recipe!"

-Darkhunter

Weenie Dogs

"This was a nice novelty kid's meal. My son really enjoyed playing with it."

-Random Rachel

Snake Meringues

"These were so fun to make. The kids loved them and so did their parents."

-Sonya01

Rice Krispie Cakes

"These literally take less than five minutes to make. This is a great recipe with a very impressive presentation."

-FLKeysJen

Ice Cream Cones Party Favors

"We made these as a treat for the twins' birthday to share at school. Everyone loved them! They were just the right size for a few treats and were easy to put together!"

-Beverly292

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