20+ Adorable Birthday Party Themes for Two-Year-Olds
Looking for birthday party themes for two-year-olds?
There are so many good ones out there it can be hard to decide.
It feels like I just planned my daughter’s first birthday and now she’s almost two!
With all that went into her first birthday, I figured it doesn’t hurt to get started a little early.
I’ve put together some of my favorite themes including ideas for cake, food, décor and even party favors.
To make navigation easier, I’ve organized them into the following categories –
- Animals
- Fairytale and Fantasy
- Food and Miscellaneous
- Sports and Outdoors
Let’s get started!
Birthday Party Themes for Two Year Olds: Animals
1. Teddy Bear Picnic
Set up a cozy picnic area with blankets and stuffed animals. Serve picnic-style snacks and have a teddy bear parade for the little guests.
Source: Decor / Cake / Hats / Cookies
2. Dinosaur Roar
Roar into action with dinosaur-themed decorations, a dinosaur egg hunt, and dinosaur-shaped snacks like cookies and sandwiches.
Source: Decor / Cake / Food / Cookies
3. Zoo Adventure
Bring the zoo to your backyard with animal masks, zookeeper vests, and animal-themed snacks like animal crackers and fruit skewers.
Source: Decor / Cake / Tablescape / Cookies
4. Barnyard Bash
Transform your backyard into a farmyard with hay bales, farm animal cutouts, and farm-themed activities like a “cow milking” game using water balloons.
Source: Decor / Cake / Food / Cookies
Two-Year-Old Birthday Party: Fairytale and Fantasy Themes
1. Storybook Magic
Bring favorite storybook characters to life with decorations and activities inspired by classic tales like “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” or “Alice in Wonderland”
Source: Decor / Cake / Cookies / Cupcakes
2. Garden Tea Party
Host an elegant tea party with floral decorations, tea sets for kids, and dainty finger sandwiches and pastries.
Source: Decor / Cake / Food / Cupcakes
3. Adventure is out there (“up”)
Who doesn’t like adventure and traveling? Plan the party around the movie “Up” and decorate with lots of balloons and destination themed food and party favors.
Source: Decor / Cake / Favors / Cookies
4. (Disney) Princess Palace
Transform your party area into a royal palace with tiaras, sparkly decorations, and a dress-up corner with princess gowns and crowns.
Source: Decor / Cake / Cake Pops / Party Favors
5. Toy Story
“Two Infinity and Beyond!” Toy Story is an iconic kids movie and is super easy to plan a party around. Your child is sure to love it.
Source: Decor / Cake / Favors / Cookies
6. (Marvel) Superhero Training Camp
Let your little heroes train with obstacle courses, superhero capes and masks, and themed games like “save the city” treasure hunts.
Source: Decor / Cake / Food / Cookies
7. Pirate Party
Arrr, matey! Set sail with pirate hats, treasure chest decorations, and a treasure hunt adventure for hidden booty (party favors).
Source: Decor / Cake / Food / Cake Pops
Birthday Party for Two-Year-Olds: Sports and Outdoors Themes
1. Sports Extravaganza
Create a mini sports day with different game stations like mini basketball hoops, soccer goals, and relay races suitable for toddlers.
Source: Decor / Cake / Food / Cookies
2. Space Adventure
“Two the Moon!” Blast off into space with rocket ship decorations, astronaut costumes, and space-themed snacks like “moon rocks” (chocolate-covered candies).
Source: Decor / Cupcakes / Cake Pops / Snacks
3. Construction Zone
For little builders, set up a construction site with caution tape, toy trucks, and sandbox play. Serve snacks in mini toolboxes and let the kids build their own snacks with toppings.
Source: Decor / Cake / Food / Party Favors
4. Ocean Odyssey
Dive under the sea with blue decorations, inflatable sea creatures, and activities like a “fishing” game or creating ocean-themed crafts.
Source: Decor / Cake / Cookies / Party Favors
5. Circus Spectacular
Bring on the fun with a circus-themed party complete with colorful decorations, circus games like ring toss, and popcorn and cotton candy treats.
Source: Decor / Cake / Food / Party Favors
Birthday Party Themes for Two-Year-Olds: Food and More
1. Ice Cream Social
Cool down with an ice cream-themed party featuring an ice cream bar with different toppings, ice cream cone decorations, and games like “pin the cherry on the sundae.”
Source: Decor / Cake / Cake Pops / Cookies
2. Farmers Market
Create a mini farmers market with stalls of fresh fruits, veggies, and pretend play food. Kids can “shop” and have a healthy snack time.
Source: Decor / Cake / Cupcakes / Cookies
3. Music Mania
Set up a musical playground with instruments for the kids to play, a dance floor with their favorite tunes, and musical-themed crafts like making shakers or tambourines.
Source: Decor / Cake / Cupcakes / Cookies
4. Rainbow Delight
Celebrate all the colors with rainbow decorations, rainbow-colored treats, and rainbow-themed activities like painting or a rainbow scavenger hunt.
Source: Decor / Cake / Cupcakes / Cookies
5. Bubble Bonanza
Create a magical bubble wonderland with bubble machines, bubble wands for the kids to play with, and bubble-themed decorations.
Source: Decor / Cake / Cupcakes / Cookies
Final Thoughts on Birthday Party Themes for Two-Year-Olds
Whether you choose one or not, I hope these birthday themes for two-year-olds will give you inspiration to plan your child’s party.
One thing to keep in mind is to create a fun and memorable experience for your little one and their friends.
And most importantly don’t forget to capture plenty of photos to cherish these precious moments.
Happy party planning, mama!
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