Sweet 16 Birthday Party Ideas

A sweet 16 birthday can be that party you've been waiting for to show that teenager of yours that they're growing up! There's no need for that brand new car, but there are a few other ideas that will hopefully make them feel as special. A surprise party or a limo scavenger hunt is great fun for a 16th birthday party. Whatever the case turning 16 is a "Big" deal for most teenagers and a few of these ideas will make that big day sweet.



Sweet 16 Birthday Decorations

  • Are you turning Sweet 16 and throwing your own party? Then let's get started. If you plan on having a house party then choose a fun Party Theme
  • Send a personalized Sweet 16 Birthday Invitation of 16 accomplishments of the birthday boy/girl
  • Write the number 16 in glue then sprinkle sugar or glitter
  • Divide 16 candles amongst the number of guests and put them in the invitations or give the number of candles needed. Tell the guests to put the candles in their gift or card. On the day of the party open the gifts before the eating the cake, and you'll have your 16 candles!
  • Number 16 birthday banner
  • Balloons with 16th Birthday or Sweet 16
  • Key or car decorations
  • White, silver or pink streamers



Sweet 16 Party Games



Crafts and Activities

  • Glamour shots
  • Day at the Spa
  • Make Personalized party t-shirts
  • Make Jewellery (necklaces, bracelets, toe rings)
  • Give make-overs
  • Make a Scrapbook page


Sweet Sixteen Party Food and Drink

Food

  • Party Mix or Chip and Dip
  • Pizza
  • Wings
  • Cheese and Crackers
  • Banana spilt
  • Make your own Ice Cream Sundae
  • Ice Cream Cake
  • Chocolates

Drinks

  • Root Beer
  • Non-alcoholic champagne
  • Pink lemonade
  • Virgin Shirley Temple
  • Chocolate or Strawberry Milk Shake

Food

  • Party Mix or Chip and Dip
  • Pizza
  • Wings
  • Cheese and Crackers
  • Banana spilt
  • Make your own Ice Cream Sundae
  • Ice Cream Cake
  • Chocolates

Drinks

  • Root Beer
  • Non-alcoholic champagne
  • Pink lemonade
  • Virgin Shirley Temple
  • Chocolate or Strawberry Milk Shake

Sweet 16 Party Favors

Girl

  • Lipstick
  • Pink Nail Polish
  • Friendship bracelets
  • Glow Jewellery
  • Picture in Personalized Frame

Guy

  • Key Chain
  • Wallet
  • Music CD
  • Drink Mug