17 Sweet and Unique 13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Every tween is unique and deserves a party that celebrates who they are and what they love, especially as they hit their teens. These 13th birthday party ideas for girls offer fresh ways to approach the classics, plus plenty of exciting new ones to try.

Keep reading to explore our favorite birthday party ideas for 13-year-olds! We’ll also highlight invitations to help you set the scene and create excitement ahead of time.

17 Cute and Fun 13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

It’s time to throw a celebration that your 13 year old will remember forever. You’re sure to find a great match as you explore some of our most-loved party themes for tweens. There’s something for every girl, whether she loves art, sport, music, or trinkets.

Each 13th birthday party idea highlighted below includes a matching card. Our online invitations are ideal for birthday parties, with customizable designs to match every theme, style, or vibe. 

1. Pastel Pool Party

Design: Carmia Jordaan

A pastel color palette is a fun way to put a creative spin on the traditional pool party. It’s perfect for a girl’s birthday party, and you can easily set the scene with inflatables, delicate decor, and these stunning pastel pool party invitations. 

From there, just add some pool party games, and you’ll have a fresh tween party theme that everyone will love! 

2. Cozy Sleepover

Design: Bonjour Berry

A slumber party is a tween’s dream. Turn your living room into the ultimate hangout for the best birthday celebration ever, complete with pizza, finger foods, cupcakes, movies, and plenty of teen gossip. Get the party started with this slumber party invitation.

3. Laser Tag Party

Design: Jen Montgomery

Laser tag is always a fantastic birthday party activity. It’s ideal for tweens who love to get up and run around, and it’s sure to be a hit if the birthday girl has a competitive personality. Use this brightly colored party invitation to share the news and set the tone. 

4. Fantasy Escape Room

Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery

An escape room is a fun activity for a birthday party, and there are lots of themes to appeal to teen girls. Book a fantasy or magic themed escape room, or try something with a literary flair — like Alice in Wonderland or Narnia. Use this matching escape room invite to let everyone know what’s happening.

5. Karaoke Party

Design: Diasty Hardhikaputri

Who loves a karaoke party? It’s one of the best 13th birthday party ideas for girls, and it’s something you can run at home with a DIY karaoke setup and a fun playlist, or book a karaoke booth in a local venue. 

This karaoke party invite is a fun way to kick off the celebrations!

6. At-Home Spa Day

Design: M. Taylor Design Co.

Create your own spa at home with this sweet 13th birthday party idea for girls. Set up manicure, pedicure, and facial stations, with all the nail polish, face masks, and beauty products you could dream of. Serve age-appropriate mocktails and sodas, and finish the spa party with your teen’s favorite take-out. 

Get their friends excited about the big day with this slumber party spa day invitation.

7. Bowling Party

Design: Sarah Deters Illustration

Heading to your local bowling alley is a fun birthday party idea that gets everyone out of the house. Book a bowling party or simply reserve a lane and arrange your own food afterwards. Hit the arcade for even more smiles, and use this bowling themed party invite to set the tone. 

8. Video Game Party

Design: Tennie & Co

Is your tween a gamer? Invite her friends to spend the evening playing her favorite games. Make sure you have a good variety of multiplayer games, drinks, and snacks, and leave them to it. Bonus points if you pair this with the slumber party from above! 

Get everyone hyped with this playful video game party invitation.

9. Themed Movie Night

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Hosting a movie night centered around your teen’s favorite film or genre is another fun and simple birthday party theme idea. Plan a watch party for their favorite movie and dress up for the occasion, or host a movie marathon of a series they love. 

Get everyone excited with this movie night invitation, and remember to add a note about what to wear if they need to dress up! 

10. Cozy Craft Party

Design: Lulu and Isabelle

For a sweet and low-key teen birthday party idea, why not host an art or craft party? Ask your tween to help you choose an activity she’d love, then gather the supplies or hire an expert to host a workshop for the group. Keep things on theme with this art-inspired birthday party invitation.

11. Ice Cream Party

Design: Kid Collective

Swap the birthday cake for an ice cream party and invite everyone to indulge with this sweet 13th birthday party idea for girls. Just set up a DIY ice cream bar at home or book an event at your favorite ice cream parlour. Spread the word about the event with this cute ice cream party invitation.

12. Backyard Camp Out

Design: Signature Greenvelope

It’s not always practical to take a group of tweens out on the trail, but you can host a camping-themed backyard party for a similar vibe. This bday party idea can be relaxed or packed with activities, depending on your teen and what she likes. 

Use this camping party invitation to let everyone know about your plans and include a list of everything they do (or don’t) need to bring.

13. Clothing Customization Party

Design: Owl and Toad

Crafty clothing customization is a great 13th birthday party idea for girls who love to be creative. Ask everyone to bring a tshirt or accessory to personalize with patches, fabric pens, and gems, or supply matching shirts so everyone matches. Then they’ll get to take home what they’ve made as a keepsake! 

Use this fashion-inspired birthday party invitation to invite your tween’s favorite people.

14. Glow-in-the-Dark Party

Design: Claudia Owen

Turn down the lights so everyone can dance and laugh the night away with a glow-in-the-dark party. It’s a perfect way to celebrate if your tween loves music and dancing. For party favors, break out some glow sticks and send guests home with glow-in-the-dark face paint kits. 

Use this fun glow stick-inspired party invite to spread the word.

15. Garden Party

Design: Jen Montgomery

If you’re lucky to have beautiful weather and an excellent space to gather in, hosting a garden party for your soon-to-be teen can be tons of fun. Whether it’s a high tea party with an elegant vibe, or an activity-filled event with frisbee games and a scavenger hunt, heading outside gives you plenty of space to celebrate. 

This garden party invitation is a sweet way to invite people to the fun.

16. TikTok Dance Party

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Is your tween obsessed with TikTok dances? If so, this might be the best birthday party idea for them. Set the stage with bright lights, plenty of room to dance, cute selfie stations, and a playlist full of TikTok-famous tunes. Then, encourage everyone to attempt their favorite dances or create their own. 

Pair this 13th birthday party idea for girls with this dance-inspired party invitation.

17. Trinket Party

Design: Bonjour Berry

If your tween collects trinkets or loves a particular aesthetic, create the ultimate fan’s paradise with the cake, decor, and party games. This gives them the perfect way to share their love of trinkets with their friends! 

Mini surprise boxes make great (and theme-appropriate) party favors! Personalize this adorable birthday party invitation to tell everyone about the trinket-themed celebration.

Give Them the Best Birthday Party Ever

Use these 13th birthday party ideas for girls to create the best “happy birthday” moment of your child’s life so far. Whether they’re into games, dancing, or art, there’s a party idea (and matching invite) for every tween.

When you’re all set with your party theme, get the guests excited about the big event with our kids birthday party invitations. They’re on-trend, easy to customize, and make it simple for busy parents to manage guest lists and RSVPs.