Epic 90’s Days Throwback Party Ideas Your Kids Will Love!

Throwing a 90’s-themed birthday party for kids is a great way to introduce them to the fun and vibrant culture of the decade!

From neon colors to iconic cartoons, there are endless ways to bring the 90s back to life.

Here’s how to plan the ultimate 90s birthday bash, complete with food, decorations, games, and more!

To be clear, this is not what 90’s parties looked like for most people, this is what 90’s parties are looking like TODAY with 90’s inspired items. In the 90’s we gathered our friends and played musical chairs, and ate cake. These days, parties for kids celebrating the 90’sare inspired with all the cool and fun stuff we had when we were growing up!

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90’s Party Ideas For Kids

Decorations

Go all out with these nostalgic decorations:

• Bright Neon Colors – Use a mix of neon pink, green, blue, and yellow for tablecloths, balloons, and streamers.
• Inflatable Furniture – If you can find inflatable chairs or couches, they’ll add a fun 90s vibe.
• Glow-in-the-Dark Items – Use glow sticks, glow-in-the-dark stars, and black lights to create an awesome party atmosphere.
• 90s Posters & Cutouts – Decorate with posters of popular 90s cartoons (Rugrats, Powerpuff Girls, Pokémon) or musicians (Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC).
• DIY Cassette Tape Banners – Cut out cassette tape shapes and string them up for a retro party banner.
• colorful disco ball

Food & Drinks

A 90s party isn’t complete without classic childhood snacks and drinks! Here’s what to include on your menu:

Main Dishes

• Pizza – A must-have for any 90s-themed party. Order from a classic pizza chain or make mini pizzas at home.
• Lunchables-Inspired Snack Packs – Create DIY Lunchables with crackers, cheese, ham, and pepperoni.

Snacks

• Dunkaroos – Make homemade Dunkaroos with vanilla cookies and funfetti frosting.
• Gushers & Fruit Roll-Ups – Classic 90s lunchbox staples.
• Bugles & Doritos – Serve in individual snack bags for an authentic feel.
• Jell-O Cups – In bright colors like red, green, and blue.
• Fruit Roll-Ups
• Kool-Aid Squeeze-its
• retro candy assortment pack

Drinks

• Capri Suns – A nostalgic favorite that kids will love.
• Kool-Aid – Serve in fun flavors like Tropical Punch and Grape.
• Soda Floats – Use root beer or orange soda with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic treat.

Games & Activities

Make the party unforgettable with these fun 90s-inspired games and activities:

• Twister – A 90s party classic that kids will have a blast playing.
• Beanie Baby Toss – Have kids try to toss Beanie Babies into baskets for prizes.
• Slime Making Station – Set up a DIY slime-making area using glue, borax, and food coloring.
• Musical Chairs
• 90s Trivia – Quiz the kids with fun questions about 90s cartoons, movies, and toys.
• Nintendo 64 or PlayStation Corner – If you have an old-school console, set it up with games like Mario Kart or Crash Bandicoot.
• Dance Party – Play hits from the 90s like “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls and “Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega.
• Photo Booth – Include props like oversized sunglasses, slap bracelets, and inflatable microphones.

Party Favors

Send guests home with fun 90s-themed party favors, such as:

• slap bracelets
• temporary tattoos
• neon fanny packs
• scrunchies
• snapback caps
• Mini packs of Gushers or Fruit Roll-Ups

Bring back the craft craze! Set up a table with supplies for kids to make their own friendship bracelets, perler bead creations, or tie-dye shirts.

If you want a no-fuss option, check out this friendship bracelet-making kit and pre-made tie-dye kit that’ll keep the mess to a minimum.

Bottom Line

With these ideas, your kids will get a glimpse into what made the 90’s so fun and vibrant. Plus, it’s a perfect way for you to relive some of those childhood memories too!

By the end of the party, I felt like I’d just stepped out of my old bedroom with glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling and my Lisa Frank binder in hand. Try these out, and you’ll be saying, “Party on, dude!”

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