How to Throw a Motorcycle-Themed Birthday Party

Boys of all ages are sure to love a birthday party with a motorcycle theme. Don’t be surprised when you find quite a few girls in your life get a kick out of them, as well. But no matter who you throw such a party for, this is one of those themes with endless ideas for decor, food, and games.

Here are just a few of the best to get you started.

Give him a motorcycle-themed gift

For adults, motorcycles themselves make great gifts. If you’ve already been planning on surprising him with one, throwing a party that fits the theme is a great idea for the occasion. But if he already has a bike, motorcycle gear, like chaps, saddle bags, and shirts make perfect gifts.

For the little guys, toy motorcycles are a good choice. These can be rideable bikes, collectibles, or just toys he plays with by hand. And depending on his age, motorcycle shirts and such are also a good alternative. Here you can check out kids aviator sunglasses.

Give the guests motorcycle-themed favors

This again, will depend on the guests’ ages. But the sky is virtually the limit for motorcycle-themed party favors. For preteens, you can have CDs burned with some cool the songs you might play at the party. These might include “Born to Be Wild,” and “Midnight Rider.” You can also include customized tee shirts and press-on tattoos.

You can get as creative as you’d like with the containers they’re presented in. You probably won’t have any trouble finding motorcycle-print party boxes somewhere, but with a little imagination, you can also print out labels and make your own.

Set up a photo booth

Photo booths are available at almost every party. Kids and grownups alike love donning silly props and taking pics for keepsakes. If you happen to own a motorcycle, you can even set that up for guests to pose on or by. Just hang up a black and white checkered backdrop (tablecloth) and set up a table of props. These can include sunglasses, helmets, riding gear and more.

Serve the right food

When you think of bikers, you might think of barbecue and beer, and for the adults, this is probably the perfect idea. But for the younger crowd, you can still serve the burgers minus the brew. A burger bar is a festive and fun meal event for anyone. You can set it up picnic-style outside or have it indoors in your kitchen or dining area. The main thing to remember with these types of birthdays is to keep the menu simple with age-appropriate finger foods and tried-and-true dishes.

As far as birthday cakes go, it probably won’t be too difficult to find a nearby baker who can create one that matches your theme. Or you can choose to keep it simple by baking a plain cake and using motorcycle toys as toppers. You can also have the baker make motorcycle cookies or cupcakes, depending on the number of guests you’re planning for.

Pay attention to details

What makes a party stand out is all in the details. Stick to the theme in all your party areas. Consider printing fake vintage oil and gas labels the size of canned vegetables to set around for centerpieces. And you might line the floor with checkered paper to mimic a shop look. If you want to take an unconventional approach, dim the lights and incorporate glow sticks into the decorations – all kids love them!

Photos of the birthday boy in biker gear make great wall decor, as do motorcycle banners with birthday greetings. Be sure to dress him in his cutest motorcycle gear, as well, and make sure he gets photos taken with all his friends at the photo booth.