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Emmy’s 2nd birthday is right around the corner and I realllllly need to choose a second birthday party theme. I asked you on Instagram about what your favorite 2nd birthday themes were and you delivered!
Here are 16 of the cutest party themes for 2nd birthdays… including the theme we chose for Emmy’s birthday š

2nd Birthday Party Themes for Girls
Have Your Cake and Eat It Two
This theme would be perfect for a super feminine girl’s second birthday party – pastels and a pretty cake and you’re done!
Tea for Two
Another girly second birthday theme – think fancy tea party!
Tutu (Two-Two) Cute
Tutu (two-two) cute – make it uber girly for a little ballerina.
2nd Birthday Party Themes for Boys
Ain’t My First Rodeo (it’s my second)
If you want a cowboy or rodeo theme, this tagline makes it fit perfectly for a second birthday.
Two Legit 2 Quit
This theme is so fun for a cool little guy – go with any color scheme and make it 2 legit 2 quit.
Two Infinity and Beyond
A Toy Story birthday party theme would totally work for a boy – or girl – and I love the tie in to two!
With an oink and a moo, Cooper is turning two
Go with a fun farm theme for your little guy’s 2nd birthday.
Gender Neutral 2nd Birthday Party Themes
Taco Two-sday
Hands down, one of the most popular 2nd birthday theme choices; super easy, super fun. Tacos, margaritas, sombreros, cactus decor – really anything taco-themed goes!
Two the Moon
A little outerspace/moon/astronaut theme would be darling for a second bithday for a boy or girl.
TwoTiFrutti
One of the cutest themes on Pinterest right now – basically it’s a bright, fruity party with lots of fun colors.
Two Sweet
For a Two Sweet theme, you could go with donuts, pjs, and mimosas š – easy to pull off for a boy or girl.
Two-Wild
A little jungle themed party with a two-twist when you add “Two Wild” somewhere in the decor.
Chugga Chugga Two Two
A train theme totally works for a boy or girl.
Oh Two-dles
This Two-
Two at the Zoo
A zoo theme is so fun for any age but two at the zoo is perfect for an animal-loving 2-year-old.
Baby Shark Two Two Two Two Ta Two
This is the theme we’re going with for Emmy’s second birthday! She loves Baby Shark (what kid doesn’t?!) and I think it will be super cute and fun!
My girls at Party Hop Shop – the best for party rentals for busy moms in STL – are going to help me out with the supplies and I’m so excited to see what they come up with!
I’m definitely going with these shark invites from Paperless Post – I’m all about email invitations and Paperless Post has the most gorgeous options for so many themes!

We’ve done a cookies and milk party, a wild things party, and a donut party!