I seem to know a lot of people that are expecting kids soon. In the last weeks I’ve gone to one baby shower (for my niece) and been invited to two more!
If that weren’t enough one of my friends is having a big birthday party for her little boy who’s turning 10 next month and she’s asked me to give her a hand. I’ve got a list of things that she’d like me to help with such as helping her pick out the party decorations and kids party invitations. We’ve also got to come up with some kind of entertainment.
Thinking of entertainment for a kids birthday party in the summer is easy but in the dead of winter … hmmm … I have no idea. I think clowns and magicians have been over done. I wonder what other kind of entertainment I can find.
The best idea that I can come up with is that I know the owner of an exotic pet store. I wonder if I could ask him to get one of his staff to bring some animals to the party? That might work.
Any other ideas?
Tricia,
What about a tobogganing party or ice skating. You could always take them bowling. These are the types of parties that are popular here. Also arcades, but they are very expensive.
Having the pet store owner bring animals is a good idea. Most kids like animals, but you may get one or two that don’t. Also be sure to inform parents as some kids may be allergic.
Check out this link:
http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/KidsBirthdayParties.htm
Hope some of this helps. Kids birthdays can be a challenge.
My nephew recently turned 10 and we had the party at a local rock climbing gym. It was fairly inexpensive, they provided everything but the cake. The boys had a great time especially since it wasn’t a “baby activity”. The employees were great with the boys and encouraged them and provided tips to turn them into pros. I thought it was a big hit!
I’ve got the same problem. My son’s birthday is in February and it’s always raining or cold and they have to stay indoors. I still don’t know how his party is going to be.
Lazer Tag is a lot of fun.
There are so many ways you can plan a kids party… it really depends on what the kid really likes. For instance, my sons love batman and I know what theme I will use. couple years back in was the purple dinasaur – BARNEY – and seems like every year it changes. so you just have to give em something they like 🙂