Cool Car-Themed Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

If you have a kid who loves anything and everything to do with cars, take a few ideas from our speedway-inspired birthday guide.

Zoom through five ideas here, then head to FamilyFun.go.com for more car-themed crafts and recipes!

Tube Racers
Tube Racers
How can you turn a toilet paper tube into a hot rod? Take this idea for a spin.
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Racetrack Cake
Racetrack Cake
Drop the checkered flag and begin baking this cake, featuring pit-stop-fast assembly.
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Hot Rod Backpack
Hot Rod Backpack Straps
Thanks to Velcro, favorite vehicles can hitch a ride on kids' backpack straps, where they are both cool-looking and available for action!
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Wheely Dogs
Meal on Wheels
These wheely-good dogs are a fun idea for a no-fuss party meal.
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Go Kart
Build a Go Kart
This is a fun activity that definitely takes more time but has a big reward.
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