16th Birthday Ideas For Her

table of pink cakes

It’s her 16th birthday and I’m sure you’re already coming up with ideas on how to celebrate. 

Sixteen is bigger in America than it is in the UK, because teenagers can start learning how to drive. But alas, those American traditions have seeped into British culture too and now I’m sure your favourite teenager is begging you for a sweet sixteen party

Depending on her personality, she might not want a party and may want to celebrate a little more quietly instead. 

Here are some ideas on how to celebrate a 16th birthday for a girl.

Spa Day With The Girls

three wooden spa seats with cushions and flowers

This is my favourite sixteenth birthday idea for introverts! Rather than doing something huge in the evening, treat her to a spa day with her friends and family. It’s a lovely chance for the ‘girlies’ to hang out and catch up. 

You can choose any spa and even add on some treatments, like a manicure, a massage or a facial. 

This is great for a 16th birthday because she’ll feel really grown up, especially in the fancy dressing gown and slippers!

Homemade Pizza Party

three pizzas on a table

Another one for a smaller group! A homemade pizza party is a great idea for a 16th birthday if she has six friends or fewer. 

Pizzas are very easy to make and you can set up a ‘station’ where everyone can help themselves to toppings and make their own pizza. 

After all the teenagers have eaten their pizza, you can put on a movie for them or even open the board games. 

You can find a good pizza dough recipe on BBC Good Food

Experience Day Gift

colourful hot air balloons in a blue sky

There’s lots of experience day gifts out there! Depending on where you live, you might choose to treat her to an indoor skydive, a hot air balloon ride, a helicopter flight or even a perfume making experience. 

This can double as both her gift and the party. Plus, it makes for a wonderful surprise on her big day!

Wonder Days has lots of fun 16th birthday experiences.

A Small Holiday For Her & Friends

two girls sat on blue bunk beds talking

Turning sixteen is an important milestone and what better way to show that you trust her than sending her on a little holiday with friends? 

You don’t need to spend lots – if she likes the outdoors and hiking, there are lots of YHA Youth Hostels in the UK which are cheap. 

The group of friends will be able to make memories which will last a lifetime and have lots of giggles. 

A Themed Party

teen girls on their phone at a party. they are sat down on a sofa

Is there something she’s really into? Maybe it’s 90’s music or 80’s fashion. That’s the themed party you should host for her!

This is the perfect sixteenth birthday idea for an extrovert with lots of friends who is super excited for her birthday.

Dinner & A Movie

popcorn in a white and red striped bag

A more subdued option: some girls don’t want to make a big deal on their birthday, but you should still mark the occasion. Whether she invites friends or not, dinner at a restaurant of her choice followed by a film (maybe book VIP seating!) is a lovely way to spend a birthday. 

Pottery Painting Party 

pottery painting kit on a pink table

Creative girls would love to paint pottery with their friends. There are lots of locations in the UK where you can choose what you paint and then spend a few hours painting it. 

You could even go out to eat afterwards. 

A Surprise Limo

white limo outside a house

A bit of a wild card: how about booking a limo as a surprise for her sixteenth birthday! 

Whether you’re taking her out for a spa day, going to dinner or an experience day, this is a very fun and exciting way to show her how special she is. 

Summary

Whether your favourite teen is an introvert or extrovert, it’s really important to help her feel special on her sixteenth birthday. These are just a few ideas to get you started, but the best birthday parties are tailored to her personality. 

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