Ideas to celebrate a birthday for 12-year-old boys and girls and the best gift options

It is not easy to organise a birthday for 12-year-old boys and girls, so we want to make it easy for you by giving you some ideas for parties and gifts.

Are you here because your son or daughter has a birthday and you need ideas to organise a birthday for 12-year-old boys and girls? That’s completely normal, because it is clear that our children deserve all the best in this world, as it is a unique, original, different and fun birthday to remember for a lifetime.

At this age they are practically teenagers, so we must take into account their tastes and hobbies when organising the birthday party in order to have the most successful celebration for him or her. 

In many cases, we parents struggle trying to organise the best celebration, not only to liven up the children, but also to leave many emotions and memories after the party.  

Therefore, to make it very easy for you, we have got down to work and have gathered the best ideas for themed parties so that the venue for the 12th birthday party is filled with colour, excitement, surprises and lots of fun. 

So, don’t wait any longer and continue reading to choose one of the following options, the children will enjoy them and will always remember it!

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Birthday at a theme park

Almost all theme parks offer a special service for those who want to celebrate their birthday there. Many have snacks and passes for all the attractions that they can ride with a fast pass.

A super fun plan for children and very different, as well as comfortable for parents since the children move about the theme park at their ease, fun is guaranteed! What kid doesn’t like adrenaline?

Photo party in a professional studio

This is one of the most suitable ideas for everyone who loves to pose, change their look, take care of themselves, show off and spend time pampering themselves.  

You just have to gather the birthday boy or girl’s best friends and take them to a professional studio so that they feel like authentic photographic models, you can also complement the experience by hiring a makeup artist or hairdresser.

A very fashionable birthday!

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Karaoke party

Yes, karaoke is something that encourages and amuses everyone, whether in the company of family or friends, they all fight over the microphone and to go up to sing, so what’s better than organising a karaoke themed party?

In addition, it is very easy to organise, you just have to get a microphone and some music so that no one can resist singing their favourite song. You can always make a medley of the best songs from each era or decade to please everyone.

Remember to decorate everything with microphones, stars, musical notes and lots of glitter, you can even place a disco ball! It’s impossible to get bored! 

Fort Ballard style party

This party consists of playing games that involve doing physical tests and solving puzzles and crosswords, passing obstacles, skill, logic and strength tests in a specified time.

When they reach the final, they will only have to guess the password to access the treasure room, the winning team receives the prize with sweets! And if the one who wins is the birthday boy or birthday girl, their prize will be the birthday present.

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Sports birthday

If your son or daughter is a football lover, have you thought about celebrating their birthday on a football field? With prizes included at the end! The cake can also be in the shape of a football, as well as all children can wear uniforms. 

There are also other very fun varieties that don’t involve a specific sport but that will make children not stop moving, such as bowering, paintball, mini golf, laser guns, virtual reality goggles…they will not want the day to end! 

Culinary party

This is a wonderful and exciting party to keep kids busy as well as happy, everyone loves sweets and treats! Therefore, with a culinary party, they can have a great chef teach them how to make their own food.

And it’s a lot of fun! Because who doesn’t love to use rollers, mix ingredients, and put on a chef’s hat? The result is sure to be delicious!

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Spy and Detective Party

One of the most multipurpose party options to carry out activities with children in the purest Sherlock Holmes style, such as looking for treasure, performing gymkhanas, putting on costumes, etc.

To decorate the venue, don’t forget typewriters, telephones, magnifying glasses, briefcases, glasses, raincoats and detective hats, plus everyone will be able to put on these accessories to take photos like in a crime scene!

FunBox-style party

Another option to have a most active, lively and original birthday! All guests will be able to spend hours completing missions and carrying out competitions to help the birthday boy or the birthday girl achieve the great goal: to find the birthday present. 

In this, special game cards, tips, etc., that the parents will have previously carefully placed around the house will help. 

With a FunBox-style party, having a 12-year-old’s birthday at home can be a lot of fun, not only for friends, but also for adult guests.

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Gift ideas for 12-year-old boys and girls:

When they reach 12 years old, the boy and girls are practically teenagers, so they are at that age in which they feel like they are the oldest. So, when looking for a gift we must take into account their tastes and hobbies so that they feel that this is the best gift they could receive. 

One of the things that have no age limit are arts and crafts, etc. So, if they like to spend hours sitting, you can always give them paint, markers, pencils, crayons and chalk accompanied by drawing pads, art paper and colouring books, as well as beads, mosaics, leather goods, sewing kits 

If, on the contrary, they are more into outdoor games, something with which you’ll get it right is to give them objects such as a skateboard, a bike, the famous hoverboard, an electric scooter, darts, balls, baskets, goals, etc.

At this age, everyone is a lover of technological games and games consoles, so you can always surprise them with a drone, a tablet, a robot, a games console or a Polaroid camera. 

Books are a classic, that’s why they never fail, so if they are a lover of reading, get them a pack of mystery, fantasy, teen novels, adventure books…it is a hobby that will transport them to another world for hours.

Board games don’t fail either, since they can spend time with friends or family, they will surely love to play monopoly, trivia, some puzzles or immerse themselves in an escape room! 

How many times have we worn Mum’s heels or Dad’s tie? At this age, teenagers already want to start showing off, so giving them clothes or accessories will make them feel exclusive for their age. 

Remember also that, instead of a toy, you can also give a unique experience, such as sailing lessons, a balloon ride, skiing, a horse ride…Approaching something completely new is a gift that the child will always keep in their memory for being so special and different.

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We already know that the situation of the pandemic does not facilitate the work of organising your child’s birthday, but, if we still cannot go to a unique venue such as a farm or a bowling alley, there are many options to celebrate the birthday at home, inviting only the closest family and friends.

And don’t worry because we, at Perfect Venue, can take care of everything so that your daughter or son has an unforgettable birthday! Do you already know the best decoration and organisation providers? You have to see our directory of professionals!

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