Birthday parties are a great time to get family and friends together to celebrate your child turning one year older, and to celebrate your child in a way that shows them how truly proud you are of them. When throwing a birthday party for your kids, there are two ways to go. Either you decide that every year you'll do a classic birthday party at home, inviting their friends over for the afternoon, playing games and eating cake, or, maybe you'll decide to go the route of making it as memorable as possible, or somewhere in between (my choice.) Birthdays are an opportunity to create lasting loving memories for your child, so do make an effort! Today there are countless unique ways that you can celebrate your child’s birthday, and a memorable birthday party does not have to mean a big budget, you just need to think outside the box!
Let’s take a look at some “outside of the box” birthday party ideas for your child’s next birthday.
Go To An Escape Room
Escape rooms are great fun for all ages and always guarantee a good time. Working together as a team, participants have to solve a series of puzzles to beat the clock and make it out of the room before time runs out. There is a variety of themed escape room for kids that you can choose from, depending on your child’s interests. With a little research, you can ensure that you find an escape room that your child and their friends will truly love.
Host A Beach Party
If you’re not too keen on the idea of an excited bunch of kids taking over your home for the day, why not head to the beach? Spending the day at the beach playing games, running in and out of the water and enjoying the sunshine is always a great way to spend your kid's special day. Make sure that you choose a beach that is safe for little ones and has amenities such as public toilets and showers to make life easy. Make sure to have lots of great toys and activities, and don't forget the sunscreen!
Head For The Hills
For kids that are into the great outdoors, there’s nothing better than spending their birthday out in the wilderness. Heading out to the hills or into the bush is a great way to bring some adventure to your little one’s special day. Organize some activities like a scavenger hunt or plan a walk to ensure everyone is kept busy from start to finish. Think outside the box just a little, and you'll realize that there are countless things that you can do outdoors to keep your child and all of the guests engaged for quite a few hours.
Make Move Magic
Children like nothing more than sitting down in front of a good movie with a big bucket of popcorn. Bringing a big gang of kids to the movie theatre can get expensive, especially if you buy snacks and refreshments for everyone. Instead, make movie magic at home by setting up a home theater. You may be able to borrow a projector and screen from a friend or alternatively, you can lease everything you need. Add some final touches such as buying some snacks, renting a popcorn machine and stocking the fridge to make things extra special. Then turn down the lights and make it a movie night or day to remember!
Play Mini Olympics
Incorporating sports into your birthday celebrations is always a fun idea. Organize for your kid's friends to meet you at a local park where they will have plenty of space to run around safely. Whether you want to include more traditional events like running races or mix things up with more novel activities like egg and spoon races, there are plenty of ways to keep the kids entertained. To ensure everyone has fun, make sure to focus on fun rather than competition. And of course buy medals to award to everyone!
Try Dress Up
Whether you host your kid's birthday party at home, you go to a venue nearby or you head outdoors, establishing a theme and encouraging fancy dress, or costumes of some kind, is always a big hit with kids. You could focus the birthday around your child’s favorite movie, book, superhero, or cartoon. With this approach, you can be sure that everyone will have plenty of fun and your child’s birthday will be one to remember. Make sure to give your guests plenty of notice so their parents can plan their costumes in advance, and of course take tons of photos!
Think Outside The Box And Make Your Kid's Birthday One To Remember
With a little creativity and imagination, there are countless ways that you can make your child’s next birthday party one to remember for all the right reasons. The suggestions outlined above are a great place to get started, though of course, don’t be afraid to use your creativity in planning a birthday party that your child will remember for many years to come.