Barbie has been a hit with kids around the world for decades, and with the recent release and success of the Barbie movie, she’s found an even wider audience. That means a Barbie theme party is a great choice for all types of events from Barbie birthday parties to bachelorette bashes. We have a bunch of Barbie-themed party ideas that will make your celebration positively pink and perfect.
Barbie Party Decorations
The key to throwing an awesome theme party is the decor. For a Barbie party, you want your guests to feel like they’re immersed in Barbieland as soon as they walk in. We hope you like the color pink!
Build your Barbieland
Pink is obviously the focus of your Barbie decor. Balloon walls and arches are super popular, and they really pop (not literally) when done in shades of pink with metallic accents. And of course, any sparkle you can add would be perfect for a Barbie party theme. Find old furniture you can paint pink to turn your space into a Barbie dream house.
🐴 I’m Kenough twist: If you’re a big fan of Ken in the Barbie movie, throw in a splash of fringe and horses to your decor for a little mojo dojo casa house magic.
Time to accessorize
Sometimes it’s the little extra touches that will create the perfect party experience. Add stunning centerpieces to your table made from hot pink Barbie accessories like handbags or high heels.
🙋♂️ I’m Kenough twist: You can buy both Barbie and Ken paper plates to give Barbie’s long-term, long-distance, low-commitment, casual boyfriend a little attention, too.
Strike a picture-perfect pose
Your guests are likely to show up in their best pink outfits, so photos are a must. Lay out the pink carpet and rent a photo booth to capture your fun memories. Or set up your own selfie station with Barbie-themed props and accessories. Having a giant Mattel Barbie box for pictures is a popular party idea. You can buy one or build your own out of foam boards and paint.
👱♂️ I’m Kenough twist: Add a Ken box to capture handsome photos of all the Kens! And Allan – but just Allan. There are no multiples of Allan.
Barbie Party Menu
You won’t need to plan a real meal for a Barbie theme party. After all, all her favorite foods are made of plastic anyway. Skip the savory and go for sweet instead with fun and delicious pink desserts and drinks.
Sweet pink treats
With a little food dye, you can turn any type of dessert pink to make it fit your Barbie theme. Create a buffet of pink cookies, cupcakes, or even chocolate-covered strawberries. And of course, if you’re planning a Barbie birthday party, hire a cake decorator to make an epic Barbie cake from a Barbie doll.
Delicious pink drinks
Pitchers or punch bowls of pink lemonade would be simple and perfect for a Barbie theme. For something even sweeter, make strawberry milkshakes! A Barbie cocktail made with Malibu rum is also great, and you can replace the rum with coconut water or milk for a mocktail version for the kiddos.
🍺 I’m Kenough twist: If you have some Kens in attendance, grab a few six packs of brewsky beers to fill your mini-fridges.
Barbie Party Activities
Your guests can’t just take pictures and gorge on sweets all day, so you’ll want to plan some fun games and activities for your Barbie party.
Every night is girls’ night
Embrace your girly side with some beauty-themed Barbie activities! Start with some simple games like Barbie Bingo to get started, then move on to fun makeovers and building the perfect Barbie. These would be especially fitting for a girl’s birthday party or sleepover.
Dying to dance
To throw an amazing Barbie party, you don’t have to have anything big planned. Just a giant blowout party with all the Barbies, planned choreography, and a bespoke song. Hire a DJ for an epic dance party! The Barbie soundtrack is full of bangers to get your playlist started.
Barbie Party Favors
Don’t let anyone leave empty-handed! Give your guests something pink and sparkly to bring a little Barbie into their lives long after the party is over.
The best Barbie favors ever
From Theresa to Midge (even though a pregnant Barbie is weird), personalize all your party favors with your guests’ names! You can also keep it general but on-theme with adorable tote bags that guests can keep all their party loot.
Accessories included
Your party gals deserve some sweet accessories to put in their purse! Send your best Barbie girls home with fun sunglasses, lip gloss, scrunchies, and more.
🔑 I’m Kenough twist: Every Ken needs a keychain for his saloon. Make sure he gets a party favor, too!
Every day is the best day with Barbie, and she represents everything that little girls (and heck, grown women) can be. Paint your party pink this year and celebrate all the wonderful things that Barbieland can bring to the Real World! And always remember, you are Kenough. 💗
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Heather is the Content Manager and a GigSalad veteran of 15+ years. She loves helping event planners create unforgettable celebrations and talent make a living doing what they love. When not at work, she enjoys reading romance and fantasy books, bingeing TV shows, playing board games, and spending time with friends.