90s Theme Birthday Party: Ideas for a 90s Theme Party

Choosing a theme is an excellent way to add fun and excitement to any birthday party. While 70s and 80s-themed parties get a lot of play, the 90s are quickly becoming a popular theme. And since a lot of young people can remember the decade, the 90s are full of nostalgia. Check out some of our ideas to use for your next 90s-themed birthday party!

90s Theme Invitations

Design your invitations so that all the important information is easy to find. Then decorate the invitation with some of your favorite things from the 90s! Feature your favorite characters from Wayne’s World, Jurassic Park, Step by Step, or Home Alone. Alternatively, you could choose one particular movie, band, or TV show and design your invitation based on that.

90s Theme Venue

When it comes to throwing a 90s birthday party, choosing the right venue is key. Picture this: a roller rink decked out in neon lights and grunge decor, where you can skate to hits from bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam. It's a blast from the past that brings back the thrill of rollerblading in the 90s.

If you're into old-school games, choose a place with classic arcade games and pinball machines. Guests can have a blast competing while surrounded by the familiar sounds of vintage games. For a more chill atmosphere, turn a loft or warehouse into a 90s lounge with retro furniture, big bean bags, and screens showing classic 90s shows. Add in a mix of hip-hop, pop, and alternative tunes, and you've got the perfect spot for guests to reminisce about the good old days of MTV and boy bands.

90s Theme Decorations

Get rainbow Slinkys to hang from the ceiling and place on the party tables. If your event space has an area specifically for music or dancing, hang up some posters featuring big bands from the 90s, such as Nirvana, The Spice Girls, Dave Mathews Band, Britney Spears, and more. Put troll dolls all around your party, too! Anything with Super Mario Brothers on it will be sure to be a hit as well.

90s Theme Attire

If you want to just choose a classic '90s outfit, consider any of these popular fashion items:

• Flannel Shirts
• Band T-Shirts
• Shirts That Tie to the Side
• Windbreakers
• Baggy Pants
• Cargo Pants
• Spandex
• Track Suits
• Overalls
• Denim Jackets
• Leather Jackets
• School Girl Skirts
• Platform Sneakers
• Bucket Hats
• Chokers
• Butterfly Clips
• Scrunchies
• Fanny Packs
• Anything Tie-Dye

You can also choose to dress as a particular character or famous person from the 90s. Like Garth and Wayne, Kurt Cobain, OJ Simpson, Angela Chase from My So-Called Life, and many more.

90s Theme Food & Drinks

Fill your goody bags with Airheads, Gushers, Warheads, Gobstoppers, Pop Rocks, and Jawbreakers. Another great idea is to fill your goody bags with Lisa Frank stickers! Choose a cake design that everyone will recognize as Classic 90s, such as Super Mario Brothers or Troll Dolls. If you are serving lunch or dinner at your party, consider serving Hamburger Helper, Shake ‘N Bake Chicken, Bagel Bites, and Doritos.

For drinks, dive into the era by serving up neon-colored cocktails inspired by iconic 90s flavors. Think Surge or Crystal Pepsi-inspired mixes that take you right back to those carefree days. For a twist, consider DIY Capri Sun cocktails or Gushers-infused concoctions. Whether it's colorful, clear, or fizzy, these 90s-inspired drinks are sure to be a hit and keep the 90s party vibes flowing.

90s Music

It's not a party without music. Load up on all kinds of 90s music, from grunge to pop and everything in between. Let your guests choose some of their favorite songs from the 90s as well!

Here are 15 of the most iconic 90s songs you’ll definitely want to play at your party:

1. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" - Nirvana (1991)
2. "Wannabe" - Spice Girls (1996)
3. "Waterfalls" - TLC (1994)
4. "Black or White" - Michael Jackson (1991)
5. "No Scrubs" - TLC (1999)
6. "I Want It That Way" - Backstreet Boys (1999)
7. "Vogue" - Madonna (1990)
8. "Baby One More Time" - Britney Spears (1998)
9. "Torn" - Natalie Imbruglia (1997)
10. "Enter Sandman" - Metallica (1991)
11. "I Will Always Love You" - Whitney Houston (1992)
12. "Smooth" - Santana ft. Rob Thomas (1999)
13. "Tearin' Up My Heart" - *NSYNC (1997)
14. "Unbelievable" - EMF (1990)
15. "Ice Ice Baby" - Vanilla Ice (1990)

90s Games

Make sure your guests stay entertained all party long! Set up a game area in your event venue featuring Pogs, Twister, and Uno. You might even want to set up a video game area so that people can travel back in time as they play Super Mario Brothers, Mortal Combat, Sonic, Tetris, Twisted Metal, and other awesome 90s video games.

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