We’re getting excited around here about a certain little someone’s upcoming birthday.  She’s turning 2!  I really enjoy planning good birthday parties, but I have to admit, parties for toddlers aren’t the easiest to throw.  You have a find a balance between throwing a party that you’ll enjoy….and planning an event that your little one and her toddler peers can appreciate and enjoy.  

I find that it’s easiest to find a fun theme and use that as a guide for deciding on treats, activities, and even party favors.  When you choose a really creative theme, a lot of the planning seems to fall into place without too much effort.  I’ve been searching the web for fun party themes and ideas, recently, and I’ve come across dozens of parties that look delightful!  I can’t help but pin a few boys’ parties for future use, so I’ve got ideas here for girls and boys.  Enjoy!

Mary Had a Little Lamb Party | Kristen Duke Photography

Watermelon Party | Brenda Landrum

Mermaid Birthday | Kara’s Party Ideas

Cowgirl Party | Bottle Your Brand

Poodle Party | A to Zebra Celebrations

Strawberry Party | Everything Fab

Tinkerbell Birthday | Hostess With the Mostess

Bright Butterfly Party | Hostess With the Mostess

Train Party | Sweets Indeed

Airplane Party | Just Call Me Martha

John Deere Party | Kami Buchanan

Space Themed Party | The Celebration Shoppe

Birthday Obstacle Course | Kami Buchanan

Truck Party | Style Me Gorgeous

Fireman Birthday | The Pizzazzerie

Construction Party | Nesting Designs

Curious George Party | Cheap Chic Nursery

Sesame Street Birthday | Catch My Party

Monkey Party | Hosting Essence

Rubber Ducky Party | Fig and Ruby

Goldfish Birthday Party | Sweet Designs

Zoo Party | Impromptu Parties

Initial Birthday | Martha Stewart

Old Fashioned Birthday | Li’l Sugar

Pirate Party | The TomKat Studio

 Featured pictures from Parenting Magazine