Barbie

Hot pink everything, a dance floor and a dream house of a party.

Best for ages 4 to 10

A Barbie party is a hot pink party, and the brighter the better: a pink balloon garland, a sparkly backdrop for photos and pink on every surface of the table. A little sky blue and gold keep it from being one note.

The runway is the heart of it. A dress-up box, a strip of fabric down the hall and a playlist turn the whole afternoon into a fashion show, and dream job charades give every guest a turn to be anything they like.

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All-in-one party pack Barbie Party Decorations Kit A 54 by 84 inch table cover, sixteen 9 inch Barbie plates, sixteen napkins, a Happy Birthday banner and an It's My Birthday sticker. View on Amazon

Decorations

Backdrop or banner Go plain here: backdrop or banner in Hot pink and Bubblegum match the rest of the table better than a themed version.
Balloon garland Go plain here: balloon garland in Hot pink and Bubblegum match the rest of the table better than a themed version.
Balloons Barbie Hot Pink Foil Balloon, 32 Inch An Anagram super shape foil balloon in hot pink, big enough to anchor the photo spot. View on Amazon

The table

Tablecloth Malibu Barbie Table Cover A 54 by 96 inch plastic cover in bright multicolour Malibu Barbie styling. One covers the main table. View on Amazon
Plates and napkins Barbie Plates, Napkins and Table Cover for 16 Sixteen 9 inch plates, sixteen napkins, a 54 by 84 inch table cover and an It's My Birthday button. View on Amazon
Cups Go plain here: cups in Hot pink and Bubblegum match the rest of the table better than a themed version.

The cake

Cake topper Go plain here: cake topper in Hot pink and Bubblegum match the rest of the table better than a themed version.
Cupcake toppers Barbie Be The Future Cupcake Rings, 24-Pack Twenty-four heart-shaped plastic rings with Barbie and her friends, officially licensed. They wash and keep. View on Amazon
Candles Barbie Pink Spiral Birthday Candles, 6 Count Six pink food-safe wax candles with the Barbie silhouette and B, officially licensed. View on Amazon

Going home

Goodie bags and favors Barbie Play Packs, 10-Pack Ten grab-and-go favor packs, each with a mini colouring book, two crayons and a sticker sheet. Officially licensed. View on Amazon

Games and activities

15 minutes

Runway walk

Every guest picks an outfit from the dress-up box and walks the runway. Everyone gets a cheer and a photo.

You need: A strip of fabric or paper for the runway, dress-up clothes, music
10 minutes

Dream job charades

Act out the job without words while the others guess.

You need: Cards with jobs on them: astronaut, vet, chef, singer
10 minutes

Freeze pose

Dance while the music plays and strike a pose when it stops. The best pose picks the next song.

You need: Music

Free printables Bingo cards, a scavenger hunt and favor tags In the Barbie colours. Print at home on letter paper.