At 16, life is sweet! Whether you’re getting your first driver’s license, being able to date, or getting your first part-time job, turning 16 definitely has its privileges. It seems like nothing could make it sweeter except a sweet ice cream celebration. If you’re planning your sweet 16 party, top off your special day with these creamy ideas.

soda shop

Plan a 1950s rock theme by recreating a soda shop accented with pedestal mugs and cat-eye glasses. Ask your friends to dress up poodle skirts and loafers with leather jackets, just like on the TV show “Happy Days.” You could even have a jukebox to play music and give the girls a candle in a frosted ice cream glass as a party favor. It will be a blast from the past, a birthday blast!

build your own ice cream

Imagine the fun of adding an ice cream bar to your party! Just get everyone’s favorite ice cream flavors and some fun toppings, like sprinkles, nuts, M&Ms, and gummies. You could even have a station for banana splits and another for smoothies and shakes. It’s the perfect addition to pool parties and anything outdoors, and you can give each guest their own ice cream treat to remember the day by. It’s just one of many sweet sixteen party favors that can help make your day even sweeter.

Delirium farm

If you like the outdoors or wish you grew up in the country, you can enjoy a fun-filled farm with triathlons, horseback riding, nature walks. At the end of the day, treat yourself to traditional handmade ice cream that your guests can whip up for a home-cooked treat like no other.

Take a tour

If there’s a dairy in your area, it’s a great place for a themed party. You will discover more than you ever wanted to know about ice cream and how it is made, and you can end the day with a tasting of its best varieties.

We all scream for ice cream

How much fun would it be to have a real ice cream truck at your barbecue, picnic, or pool party? It’s a fun way to keep things exciting and provide an unexpected gift. Everyone will be screaming for Eskimo Pies, Nutty Buddy Drumsticks, Raspberry Bombs, and whatever else they want.

Frozen brain

Looking for a cool ice cream activity? Well… how much ice cream can you eat in 30 seconds? I don’t know, but it will be fun to find out. Have the kids work their way through the tubs of ice cream and crown the winner with a sundae. In the end, you could give everyone a party favor with an ice cream cone timer just for fun.