Dinosaur Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
Roar into your child's birthday with these brilliant dinosaur party ideas — from the cake to party bags and everything in between.
Dinosaur parties never go out of style. Whether your little one loves T-Rex, triceratops, or the Jurassic World films, a dino-themed birthday is guaranteed to be a hit.
The Showstopper Cake
Start with a green buttercream cake — think jungle vibes. Our Dinosaur Cake Topper is one of our largest figurines and makes a real statement. Add a glitter party hat in gold or green for extra fun.
Prehistoric Decorations
Green and brown bunting, tropical leaves, and "Danger: Dinosaurs" signs create the perfect atmosphere. Scatter small dinosaur toys on the party table alongside volcanic rock sweets.
Party Games
- Dinosaur egg hunt (paint stones to look like eggs)
- Pin the tail on the dinosaur
- Fossil excavation (hide small dino toys in sand)
- Musical statues — freeze like a dinosaur!
Party Food
Dino-shaped sandwiches, "dinosaur eggs" (Scotch eggs), green jelly, and volcano cupcakes with orange icing. Simple food that fits the theme brilliantly.
Party Bags
Brown paper bags with a dinosaur sticker, small dino figures, dinosaur stickers, and a few sweets. After the party, your child keeps their cake topper figurine as a toy — zero waste!
Find the perfect prehistoric centrepiece in our animal cake toppers collection.
