There’s a reason June is one of the most popular months to host a party. Filled with warm weather, sunny skies, and (finally!) longer days, this month is perfect for gorgeous outdoor gatherings or festive indoor events.
Whether you’re planning a first birthday party, a graduation celebration, or just want to get everyone together to celebrate the summer – these June Party Themes are perfect for every style and budget.
Before You Even Pick a Theme…
Don’t forget the little details that can really make a party stand out! Take a few minutes to think about some of these important details before you pick a theme:
- Get a plan in place. While comprehensive planning systems are great, you can always start with a simple one-page planner if you’re hosting a small gathering.
- Decide on the time, and location. This will help narrow down how formal or casual your party will be, and can affect the theme you choose.
- Set a budget. More elaborate themes can require costly decorations and activities, so if you’re on a budget, keep it in mind when making a theme choice.
Once you’ve taken care of the basics, it’s time to pick the perfect party theme for your June celebration! Here are 35+ unique ideas inspired by the warmer weather…
Party Themes for June
ONE Cool Cat 1st Birthday Party
June is National Adopt a Cat Month, so there's nothing more purr-fect than an adorable kitty-themed birthday bash. This party ONE cool cat party was for a first birthday party, but it's a fun theme for pretty much any age!
Safari-Theme
Celebrate national zoo month with a safari-themed birthday party! Filled with adventure and excitement, this party theme is a perfect way to get your guests ready for summer. From wild animal decorations to fun craft activities and tasty treats, you can plan a wild and wonderful time for everyone!
Camping Parties
Celebrate National Camping Month with a camping themed party! With the warm weather and longer days, June is the perfect time of year to get outside and explore nature. Gather your friends for a fun camp-themed party and let them experience all the joys of camping (without having to set up a tent!). Set up an imaginary campsite in your backyard or living room, make s’mores indoors, and include plenty of camping themed games and activities for a fun time.
A Jawsome Shark Party For Kids!
Whether you're celebrating Shark Week or just embracing the summertime beach vibes, a shark-themed party is a FIN-tastic party theme for June. Decorate with blue pom poms, enjoy tasty treats like Shark attack punch, and play fun games like feed the shark and walk the plank.
Candy Themed Party
If Zoos and cats aren't enough for you, June is also National Candy Month. Host a sweet and sugary party with lots of colorful decorations, yummy treats and fun activities like these 15 ideas.
Last Day of School Party
June is the month of transitioning from a busy school schedule to relaxing summer vibes. Which is why a last day of school party is such a fun idea. Celebrating the beginning of summer freedom, you can make the party as simple, or as big as you like. The most important thing to remember is that it's a time to unwind and celebrate the hard work finished during the school year and the start of a carefree summer!
Crab Feast
Whether you're a Maryland native or not, a crab feast is an exciting and unique theme that can make your party unforgettable. It is a great alternative to the usual backyard barbecues and you can easily add creative touches to the party like such as a giant crab basket centerpiece, rope garlands, and a newspaper tablecloth.
Luau Party Ideas
Grab your hula skirts and transport everyone to a tropical paradise with a fun luau party. Create the ultimate island vibe with paper lanterns, tiki torches, and plenty of greenery. Then treat your guests to Hawaiian inspired dishes like chicken kabobs, maui onion chips, and a tropical fruit salad. Want even more ideas? Click the button below for 25 ideas inspired by a professional event planner!
Frozen Luau Party
If you're searching for a unique party theme to hold in June, the Frozen Luau Party is an excellent option that combines two entirely different festive ideas - the tropical spirit of a luau party and the whimsical world of Disney's Frozen. The tropical atmosphere blends surprisingly well with the wonders of Frozen, making it a versatile and exciting party idea for June that guests of all ages can enjoy.
Under the Sea Party
Let your imagination free and bring a little bit of the ocean indoors with an Under the Sea party. Transform your space into an underwater adventure with decorations in shades of blue and green, giant sea creature decals on the wall, and plenty of ocean themed food. It’s another classic theme that is perfect for any age or occasion.
Lemonade Party Ideas
Did you know that June is national lemon month? It's no surprise with plenty of sunny days, which makes it the perfect time to host a lemonade themed party. Whether it's a children's birthday party, a baby shower or a casual get-together with friends there are plenty of fun ways to decorate and delicious foods to serve.
Tween Inspired Blue and Purple Birthday Party
If you want a party theme that's stylish, versatile, and budget-friendly, a blue and purple party might be perfect for you. This unique color combination creates a chic and sophisticated atmosphere that's ideal for a wide variety of occasions, including birthday parties, bridal showers, graduations, or even a night in with your best gal pals. 💙🎉
Hot Air Balloons
Hot air balloons symbolize freedom, adventure, and new beginnings, which makes it the perfect theme for any summer party. They're also very affordable with plenty of DIY decorations you can make, like creating your own hot air balloon centerpiece or using metallic balloons to recreate the look of a hot air balloon.
Tea Party Ideas
Tea parties are a classic, timeless celebration that never goes out of style. They're especially perfect for small gatherings where you can relax and enjoy tasty treats and good conversation. Don't forget, June is the perfect time to take advantage of fresh, seasonal flowers and sweet June strawberries.
Succulent Party Ideas
Succulents come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and can make any party space look amazing. Plus, you don't have to spend a ton of money on decorations or favors since succulents are easy to find and relatively inexpensive. Click below to see creative succulent party ideas that will have your guests talking for weeks!
Baking Birthday Party
Baking themed parties are the perfect interactive party experience for kids. It's also super versatile and can be a fun choice for a start of summer party, birthdays, scout meetings, and more. So grab some cute inspiration from this baking themed party and get ready to bake up some memories!
Ice Cream Party Ideas
Temperatures are starting to soar to new heights, which means it's the perfect time to cool off with a sweet ice cream themed party. Let the kids make their own concoctions with a fun make your own sundae bar, and play games like making your own ice cream or even having a blind ice cream taste test!
Butterfly Party Ideas
As the weather warms up and flowers are in full bloom, there's no better time to celebrate the beauty of colorful butterflies. Whether you're planning a 1st birthday, a baby shower or a bridal shower, and with so many DIY decoration ideas and activities to choose from, you can create a memorable and magical party experience that is sure to be a hit with your guests.
Carousel Party Ideas
Carousel parties are a unique and charming theme that can be appropriate for various types of occasions, from baby showers, to children's birthdays and even whimsical bridal showers. Take advantage of a nearby carousel amusement park or fairground or simply create a carousel themed atmosphere in your own backyard.
Octonauts Birthday Party Ideas
Sound the Octo-alert and put a new spin on the ocean theme with and Octonauts party. Whether your little ones are fans of the show or just love the sea creatures, an Octonauts birthday party can be a fun way to celebrate with bright colors and plenty of sea-inspired decor.
Cowgirl Party Ideas
When it comes to throwing a perfect summer party, there is nothing quite like a cowgirl themed party to get your guests excited. There are so many DIY decorations you can make with simple materials, such as bandanas, hay bales, and cowboy hats which means it's the perfect party theme if you're on a budget.
Dinosaur Birthday Party Ideas
June 1st is National Dinosaur Day, which means this entire month is the perfect opportunity to host a Dinosaur themed party. Whether you're hosting a children's birthdays or a dinosaur-inspired bridal shower, this theme is sure to be a hit.
Donut Party Ideas
Let's be honest, donuts are good all year round, but since the first Friday of June is National Doughnut Day, what better way to celebrate than with a donut themed party! With the bright colors of summer and an array of tasty flavors, a donut party is sure to be a hit. Think about making colorful paper confetti out of circles in different sizes or set up a DIY donut decorating station and place delicious toppings on the side so your guests can customize their own treats.
Fairy Party
With plenty of sunshine, warm weather, and flowers in full bloom, a fairy party is a fun and whimsical party theme. Snack cups filled with berries and edible flowers, and star shaped fairy bread sandwiches are simple and cute food ideas. Decorate with plenty of flowers and greenery, such as hanging flower garlands or fairy doors using moss and twigs.
Farm Birthday Party Ideas
A farm-themed party is always a fun choice for young kids. Include plenty of rustic decorative touches like hay, old buckets, and mason jars. For food, you could have 'haystacks' (cereal mixed with chocolate chips and marshmallows), cake pops decorated to look like farm animals, and 'dirt' pudding cups.
Garden Party Ideas
A garden party is the perfect theme for a June celebration because it allows you to enjoy the beauty and warmth of the season with friends and family. Make use of nature's bounty with home grown flowers, and delicious, and garden-inspired food like strawberry lemon bars and flower decorated cupcakes.
Gymnastics Party
A gymnastics party is a unique and fun way to kick off summer. Host it at the local kids gymnastics studio or in your own back yard for plenty of active fun and include lots of creative and colorful decorations and food to make the celebration even more special.
Glow Party Ideas
The possibilities for a glow party are endless! You can make decorations that glow in the dark, like glow sticks and neon lanterns. You can also make food that glows, like cupcakes with glowing frosting! Host your party any time of day - at night in your backyard, or during the day in a dark basement. The possibilities are nearly endless!
Golden Birthday Party
Turning the same age as your birthdate? Maybe you should consider hosing a golden birthday party! With the plenty of creative golden decor, and even edible gold treats, this is a gorgeous party theme fit for any prince or princess.
Train Birthday Party
Let your little conductor-in-training live out their dream with a colorful train themed birthday party! Whether you choose a Thomas the Tank Engine theme or something more general, there are lots of easy ways you can bring this theme to life., like fun activities that can be done with a train-themed party.
Slime Party Games and Ideas
By the end of June temperatures are getting hot, hot, hot, so it's the best time to host messy fun like a slime party. Include plenty of our slime-inspired party games and make sure to have a sprinkler or small pool available so kids can cool off and get cleaned up at the same time.
Mermaid Party Ideas
A mermaid party is a cute and fun way to celebrate the start of summer. Use tulle table skirts, seashell garlands, and plenty of mermaid tails to enhance the oceanic vibe. Encourage guests to wear seashell crowns and starfish hair clips, and serve plenty of ocean inspired treats like starfish sugar cookies, and sparkly mermaid inspired puppy chow.
Majestic and Magical Princess Party Ideas
Princess parties are a timeless classic that never go out of style. With the warm weather and sunny skies, a princess theme is the perfect way to add a touch of magic and enchantment to a backyard soiree or garden gathering. It's also an easy theme to move indoors if the weather doesn't cooperate.
Puppy Themed Birthday Party Ideas
A puppy party theme is a great way to make your kids birthday special and memorable. Puppies are always adorable and playful, making them the perfect choice for a fun-filled celebration! With a themed puppy party, you can bring out everyone’s inner kid with activities like doggy dress up and pin the tail on the pup. You can even host your own puppy 'adoption' ceremony with miniature plush puppies and our free printable puppy adoption certificates.
Rapunzel Birthday Party
A Rapunzel theme offers the perfect mix of princess glamor, adventure and fantasy that little girls will love. With our Rapunzel Birthday Party Ideas you can customize the theme to your child’s age, and create a magical atmosphere with creative decorations and activities that the whole family can enjoy.
Sports Birthday Party
A sports birthday party is the perfect way to celebrate the summer season, and it can be a great way to keep kids active. Gather all your friends for an afternoon of playing their favorite sport in the sun, then treat them to some delicious snacks afterwards! Include plenty of sports-themed decorations and make sure you have enough balls so everyone can join in!
S'mores Party
If you like the rustic feel of a camping party, but don't want to go all out with tents and animal themed decorations, a s'mores themed party is the perfect solution. It's fun and easy to set up - and everyone loves the gooey, chocolatey goodness of a classic s'mores snack!
Sprinkles Themed Party
Queue the confetti, balloons, and streamers with a fun and colorful sprinkles themed party. Use sprinkles to decorate all your treats - from fruit cups to cakes, and even potato chips! Decorate the party space with colorful backdrops, confetti filled balloons, and festive paper plates and napkins. Finally, let your guests take home sprinkles filled party favors for a sweet reminder of the fun day!
Picnics & Pinwheels
Want a casual gathering that's easy to plan and fun for everyone? Then you'll love a picnic party. Set up blankets in the backyard or at your local park, bring out some baskets of easy finger food, and add some colorful pinwheels, balloons, and wildflowers. It's the perfect opportunity to create a whimsical outdoor experience for everyone.
It’s Fun to be One!
A rainbow-colored "Fun to Be One" party theme is perfect for a first birthday party. June is a time of vibrant colors and beautiful weather, which blends perfectly with the a rainbow-colored "Fun to Be One" first birthday party. With vibrant decorations, colorful food, and fun activities, it is sure to be a memorable celebration for the little one and their guests.
June offers a variety of unique and exciting party themes that match different budgets and group sizes. From camping and sports parties to picnics and under the sea themes, there’s something for everyone.
Succulent and tea parties are perfect for those who prefer a more mature, intimate gathering, while s’mores and slime parties are great for kids who enjoy messy, outdoor fun. All it takes is a bit of creativity and one of these fun themes to turn your party into a memorable event.
To help make things easier, why not download our free Party Planner? It’s specifically designed to help you track both your time and your budget so you can focus on having fun and spending time with those you love most.
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