What was it really like growing up in the 80s? I was in Middle School, High School and College during the eighties. I still LOVE the movies, music, TV shows and video games of the eighties. I actually lived through the 1980s and I’m sharing what it was like. My kids say I am still stuck in the eighties.
For millions of kids, the 1980s were a unique time filled with Saturday morning cartoons, arcade games, blockbuster movies, MTV, cassette tapes, video games, malls, toys, big hair, neon fashion, and unforgettable music. Growing Up in the Eighties takes you back to the sights, sounds, entertainment, technology, and everyday experiences that made the 1980s one of the most memorable decades in American pop culture. Whether you remember spending your afternoons riding bikes around the neighborhood, playing Atari and Nintendo, hanging out at the arcade, watching your favorite 80s TV shows, recording songs from the radio onto cassette tapes, or rushing to the theater to see the latest blockbuster, this site is a nostalgic trip back to childhood in the 1980s.
Explore the best of the 80s movies, music, television shows, video games, toys, fashion, fads, technology, mall culture, sports, and historical events.
Remembering What It Was Like Growing Up in the 1980s
Growing up in the 80s was different. There was no internet, no smartphones, no social media, and no streaming. Kids played outside, met friends at the mall or arcade, watched television together, and made their own entertainment. At the same time, new technology was rapidly changing everyday life. VCRs, home computers, Nintendo, cable television, MTV, compact discs, and video games were transforming how people watched, listened, played, and communicated.
The 1980s also produced some of the most recognizable movies, music, television shows, toys, video games, fashions, and cultural trends of all time. From Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince to Back to the Future, The Breakfast Club, E.T., Top Gun and The Karate Kid, the decade created a pop-culture legacy that continues to influence new generations.
Explore the 1980s
Take a trip back to the decade and explore:
- 80s Movies – The best action, comedy, horror, science-fiction and blockbuster movies of the decade.
- 80s Music – Pop, rock, hip hop, new wave, one-hit wonders and the biggest songs of the 1980s.
- 80s TV Shows – Classic sitcoms, dramas, cartoons, television schedules and unforgettable characters.
- 80s Video Games & Arcades – Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Atari, Nintendo and the golden age of arcade gaming.
- 80s Culture & Events – Fashion, toys, fads, mall culture, technology, sports and major events.
- 1980s Childhood Memories – The everyday experiences that made growing up in the 80s so special.
Growing Up in the Eighties is a celebration of the decade we remember—the music, movies, television, games, toys, people and experiences that made the 1980s unforgettable. If you grew up during the decade, you’ll find plenty of memories here. If you didn’t, you’ll discover what made the 80s so special.
So turn up the music, grab your Walkman, pop a VHS tape into the VCR, and take a trip back to the 1980s!
Growingupintheeighties.com is the ultimate website for people who actually remember growing up in the 1980s. What Life Was Really Like in the 1980s?
It is an evolving project and I will continually be adding new content to growingupintheeighties.com as time permits. It is a passion of mine. David
