Looking for the best Barbie party ideas? These fun DIY Barbie party ideas are perfect for hosting a Barbie birthday party, a Barbie movie night, or even just a Barbie girls night out! There’s everything from Barbie party food ideas to decorations and more!
The Best DIY Barbie Party Ideas
With the release of the new Barbie movie last year, it feels like I’ve been seeing Barbie everywhere (including on this year’s Oscar ballot and Oscar bingo cards), or at least pink!
As I’m planning out an Oscar party for this year, I thought it would be fun to share some great Barbie party ideas that you can use for a Barbie themed Oscar night too!
Use these ideas for a Barbie party to plan a girls night (because every night is girls night!) or a Barbie birthday party for your girls! There’s something for everyone whether you’re looking for Barbie birthday party ideas for adults or kids!
Barbie Party Food Ideas
Let’s kick this off with all of the best sweet pink treats around. This is all about leaning into that beloved Barbie pink in the form of yummy snacks that work for any party.
Pink Candy Caboode
I grabbed a pink caboodle at a garage sale for $1 but you can get them on Amazon too! This is the perfect addition to any Barbie party when you fill it with all sorts of pink candies and treats!
This no-bake pie is not only the perfect pink color but is also easy to make. The tangy Kool Aid flavor comes out perfectly in each creamy slice that everyone will enjoy.
These strawberry brownies combine perfecty with the tangy lemon glaze to make the perfect sweet pink treat. These are simple to make and are a great addition to a pink party table.
Not everything has to be pink to be Barbie like this colorful birthday charcuterie board. This vibrant board is packed full of fun party foods that create a playful rainbow board.
These strawberry cake balls are a fun pink addition that you can make in a matter of minutes. With simple ingredients these cake mix balls are tasty and can be decorated however you want to make them work for your party. You could even dip them in pink candy melts instead of white for more of that iconic pink Barbie color!
This delicious strawberry ice cream cake is simple to make and full of yummy strawberry flavor! Two layers of ice cream, strawberry topping, and a golden Oreo crust make this the perfect Barbie beach party dessert.
If you like strawberry shortcake, you’ll love this delicious strawberry dip recipe that combines cream cheese, whipped cream, and strawberries in a delicious dessert dip! Serve it with strawberries and raspberries for a great pink dessert!
This old-fashioned raspberry jello poke cake is made with a box cake, raspberry jello, and topped with Cool Whip. Top the cake with pink sprinkles or fun Barbie design to make it work for your gathering.
These delicious white chocolate dipped rice krispie treats combine freeze-dried raspberries and white chocolate drizzles for the most amazing sweet treat! They’re sweet, a little tart, and absolutely delicious. Substitute the white chocolate for pink candy melts for a bright pink color!
This yummy dessert salad has a pink tint to it that’s perfect for your next Barbie food table! Plus, banana splits are perfect for birthdays and celebrations! Don’t like bananas? Try this pink ambrosia salad instead!
Switch out the Valentine’s Day candies for pink sprinkles, pink M&Ms, and other pink treats to make this Valentine’s Day bark the perfect Barbie treat!
Stick with just the pink dipped moon pies for the ultimate fluffy Barbie cookie for your Barbie themed party! They’re simple, delicious, and the perfect pink color! They go perfectly with astronaut Barbie too!
Barbie may not be able to enjoy how delicious these pink drinks are, but there is no reason you shouldn’t. This section is all about the best drinks for a Barbie party!
Virgin Strawberry Mojito
This strawberry mojito mocktail has the perfect combination of sweet strawberry flavor combined with tart citrus and a hint of mint. This makes one of the best Barbie pool party ideas because mojitos are best sipped by the pool!
This refreshing strawberry lemonade is the perfect party drink that works for all things Barbie. This pink drink is as brightly flavored as it is colored, completely Barbie-worthy.
This delicious Shirley Temple Float takes the classic Shirley Temple drink and turns it into an ice cream float! It’s a deliciously refreshing spin on a popular kid’s drink that everyone will enjoy. That pink color makes this one of the best ideas for a Barbie birthday party!
This delicious strawberry cotton candy drink is such a fun mocktail for the whole family! Combine a strawberry based mocktail with a pink cotton candy bomb for a drink that sparkly, fun to make, and delicious!
This raspberry lime summer punch recipe is slightly tart, slightly sweet, and all delicious. It only takes seconds to make and is a great color for a Barbie party.
If you want to get more specific than just having a Barbie party, here are some great Barbie party theme ideas! These are inspired by my own experiences with Barbies, the Barbie movie, and more!
Be Your Own Barbie Night – have everyone pick their favorite Barbie and come dressed up like that Barbie and if you want, have them bring a treat inspired by that Barbie. You can see this in action in this TikTok video. We had everything from Great Shape Barbie (with monster protein balls) to camping barbie with magic s’mores bars!
Barbie Beach or Pool Party – the Barbie movie wouldn’t have been the same without the beach scenes. Take advantage of that and go with a full on beach Barbie bonanza! Make this beach cake or these sand pudding cups and serve lots of tropical pink drinks!
Superstar Barbie Night – let the girls be superstars for the night with makeovers, karaoke, and star shaped treats!
I Heart Barbie Night – go all in with the pink and the hearts! You could even make it a sleepover!
Barbie Dance Party – one of the best scenes in the Barbie movie is the dance party! Add a dance party to your party for some guaranteed fun and giggles!
Barbie Party Decor Ideas
You don’t have to break the bank to deck your space out in the perfect Barbie decor. Here are some great ideas that are cheap and easy to replicate.
Barbie Inspired Balloon Arch
This balloon backdrop is so fun and playful, perfect for a Barbie party. Set it up behind a food table or use it as a photo prop that everyone will love taking pictures at.
You can’t have a Barbie without the box. This fun photo drop is perfect whether you have a costume party or not. Such a great addition for a Barbie party.
It’s hard to go wrong with the addition of shimmery pink tinsels. These bright pink tinsels are easy to set up and are an easy way to bring in Barbie pink without breaking the budget.
With the recent release of the new Barbie movie, it is hard to not associate Barbie with the beach. These beach balls are a great addition to the party decor. They are cheap and can be used in so many different ways. Also – wouldn’t you like your only job to be to beach?
Crank up that speaker and blast Closer To Fine as your guests come in an recreate their favorite Barbie moments and sing at the top of their lungs. This car is a great option if you are wanting to use something other than a Barbie box.
This post is full of great DIY ideas that anyone can do to make their Barbie party perfect. I especially love the simplicity of this design, with just the right amount of things going on without being too overwhelming or complicated to recreate.
This easy DIY Barbie decor is a great way to bring in the classic Barbie feeling. These would make a great garland or table decor that won’t take forever to make.
Next up on the list are Barbie-approved party favors. Here are some things that Barbie herself would be giddy to get.
Pink Sunglasses
These cute pink sunglasses are an easy party favor that everyone will enjoy wearing. I love the classic pink color and the heart shape that makes them even more Barbie-worthy.
You can’t do the classic Barbie ponytail without a pink scrunchy, okay you can but it’s not nearly as cute. These pink scrunchies are an easy favor that everyone will appreciate.
These tumblers are the perfect shade of hot pink with just the right amount of shimmer. Grab a pack of these cute Barbie stickers and let people decorate their cups to take home.
Skip the pink bags and give out these cute Barbie boxes instead. These are great because they can be filled with whatever you want, making them the perfect choice.
These friendship bracelets are cute, fun, and work for all ages. You may not be having a Taylor Swift party but that doesn’t mean the girls won’t still love the bracelets!
It’s hard to have a Barbie party without dressing up in one of her many iconic outfits. This list has some easy costumes to give you some ideas on great outfit choices.
Cowgirl Barbie
Bright pink with a hint of glitter around the ankles make this the perfect look for a Barbie cowgirl. If you are going with a partner, check out this Ken cowboy look.
Strap on those rollerblades you can’t go anywhere without and get ready to rock this retro 80’s look. Have even more fun when you match your partner with this Ken version.
Finally, last but not least are games. Playing games makes parties so much more fun and a great way to interact with others. This list has ideas that work for adults, kids, and everyone in between.
Pool Games
Throwing a Barbie-themed pool party, then you have to try these fun games. There are a ton of great options that work for any age and are the perfect way to cool off.
Mix up the night completely with this murder mystery party. It’s a great option for adults or teens who love Barbie and want to dive into the characters for themselves.
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