13th birthday party ideas, why? Because thirteen is a big deal. It is a milestone for children, they become teenagers. It is the beginning of a new era in their lives. Here are some fun ideas for a 13th birthday party.

How about a pajama party? Girls love throwing sleepovers, whether they’re 8 or 13 years old. So if you are trying to plan a party for your daughter, this is a good idea. Movie nights, manicures and pedicures, maybe a fashion show, these are all good ideas for having fun at a sleepover.

Making a scrapbook or journal with your guests will be fun for everyone. Colorful papers, sticky jewels, stickers, glitter, and other scrapbooking embellishments are perfect for these types of party crafts. Since they’re being made at a sleepover, why not call them dream diaries?

Sleepover food ideas are simple menus. The pizza is perfect and so are many sandwiches. Let each of the girls make her own ice cream.

A pool party is another great 13th birthday party idea. There are fun pool games you can play, Marco Polo, whirlpool, volleyball or pool polo. Yard games are fun too, so see what games you kept in the shed from last year. Croquette or Bocci Ball will be entertaining for everyone to play when they get out of the pool. Board and card games will also come in handy then.

Of course, you can always combine a pool party with some Hawaiian birthday ideas… you know, a luau. Prepare the grass skirts and leis. Learn the hula, take part in a hula hoop contest or play limbo… how low can you go?

Swim party food is another easy party menu. Fire up the grill and make burgers, hotdogs and chicken. Throw in some macaroni and potato salad plus some corn on the cob and your dinner plans are complete. Then you’ll need some dessert. How about the perfect fruit for summer, the watermelon? Order an ice cream cake for the birthday boy and your party is complete.

How about a mystery dinner for your 13th birthday party ideas? Everyone loves a mystery. Plan your own or get one from an online party site. You can have each of your guests play a role in your mystery script. Play detective, plant clues, roast suspects, let your guests find out who the culprit is. Have the butler serve the food and make everyone think it was him, after all isn’t he always the butler?

One thing that teenagers really enjoy is music. Why not host a karaoke night as your 13th birthday party ideas? Bring out the karaoke machine and decorate with American Idol party supplies. Use posters of your favorite Idol contestants and give each one a contestant number. Select a few kids to be judges and let us see who wins your American Idol contest.

The Twilight Saga gave teens of all ages a new and exciting party theme. Next on the Saga list is Eclipse. The third Twilight movie is coming out soon and it will be a great idea for a party. It’s perfect for 13th birthday party ideas for that new teen who is a fan of Twilight.

13 year olds will enjoy any of these fun birthday party ideas. Pick the one you think suits your child and add your own special ideas to mine for the best 13th birthday party ever!