Kids' birthday party ideas

[KristyLiz]

Originally Posted by teddy-bear-party

My kids love stuffed animals, and they especially love the ones they can stuff themselves at home. I found this made a wonderful birthday party theme, great for kids age 5-9.

Sounds great! I know it'll be a big hit.

I just did a reptile party for my 7-year ol d- it was amazing!

I hired a man from a reptile sanctuary to come to our house and in front of 25 kids he talked all about the different reptiles he brought (13 of them). The kids loved it!

I made a snake cake - and my son decorated our house with all of his reptiles - there were snakes hanging everywhere (even in the bathroom). And of course the goodie bags were filled with reptile themed toys and candy.

Oh, and we bought him a leaopard gecko for his birthday gift. All totaled, the party cost around $700 but we don't do parties like that every year and it was so worth it.

[KristyLiz]

I'm going to try and insert a pic of my snake cake...

[starlit23]

I was not planning to have a party for my daughter who will be six on 11-20. we were planning to go out to dinner,go on a carriage ride, pamper her at Libby lou, take her on a boat ride down the riverwalk, buy her a cake have her open presents with us us meaning her brothers, her dad , and I. But now im being asked by grandma, aunts, godparents, what are u going to do for her will we still be able to see her. So now i feel like Im obligated to have a get together u know for the grandparents and aunt she doesnt have to many girls in our family that are her age so it would pretty much be for the adults and little cousins she has. Now Im stuck on what to do I honestly feel like I will spend less having it at home any ideas, suggestions,opinions.

[World of Wildlife]

If the reptile or animal parties sound interesting check out World of Wildlife - Educational Lectures & Wildlife Shows - Home the founder is a mother and a teacher so her interaction with the kids is Great! They have several mamals as well as reptiles and do face painting and even a fear factor contest for the more daring

[Taboo2]

Originally Posted by Paula Lynn

When my son was in kindergarden, McDonalds had birthday parties. They were great. They had happy meals, a prize, drink, sheet cake and games. And no mess to clean up!!! At the time, it cost $28.00 for all 10 kids. Couldn't beat the prize. I also made goody bags for them to take home.

I had a mickey d's party as a kid. Much fun, also Chuck E Cheese I had, and my children have had them too.
This year? Karate party at the place they take classes at.

[Samathalovesallison]

I came on here looking for cool ideas for my 7 year old son, but I thought I would share the party we just had for my Daughter. We had a Spa Party where the people come to your home and give the girls spa treatments. I'm sure some will say spa treatments for kids is crazy, but it really was age appropriate and the girls loved being treated and pampered like Mom. They brought the girls robes and headbands to use and taught them how to take care of their skin with a chocolate facial it was so cute, then the girls had their nails done and even learned how to make their own lipgloss to take home. We used Get Spaed in New Jersey but I'm sure their is something like this near you. Hope you find something fun to do!