Look for something different to do for your birthday party
this year. The following party
ideas come to us courtesy of our party-loving pals! We've
taken the best ideas – added in a few of our own – and come up with
the most outrageous parties in town!
Ballet
Party / Decorations
Take children to your local ballet troupe to watch a matinee
performance. After the ballet, hire a professional ballet teacher to
show the children special moves and a quick routine. Perform the
routine for the parents when they come to collect their children!
Ballet Princess Stickers
Victorian Elegance
A wonderful idea for a summer party! Ask guests to dress in their
finest party dresses and treat them to an elegant tea replete with
dainty sandwiches and scones at a fancy hotel or restaurant. Finish
the party by taking guests on carriage rides through the park.
Tour of Trains
Take a step back in time and experience the lost civilized mode of
transportation. Take a day trip to another city via the train. Have
a tour of the engine car, talk to the chief train engineer, and let
kids discover what trains are really all about.
Toy Extravaganza
Rent out a large toy store after hours (we know of someone who
rented out F.A.O. Schwartz for the evening!) and let the kids have a
veritable field day in the store. After they have played to their
heart's content, allow them to select one toy (under a certain
dollar amount) as a favor.
Construction Time
The perfect party for young boys! Have trucks and other construction
vehicles available to give rides to the children. Set up a giant
sandbox for kids to maneuver their construction toys around.
Restaurant / Professional Chef
Party
Get a closer look behind the scenes at your favorite local
restaurant, and spend a few hours with the head chef. Many
restaurants will allow you to watch and test some of their recipes.
Wrap the party up with an elaborate feast in the restaurant.
Formal
Dinner
It's time to dress up! Tell all the guests to put on their finest
evening clothes for this occasion. Have a fancy limousine pick up
each guest at their home and take them to a fancy restaurant. Dine
in the restaurant's private room for the ultimate luxury.
Make Your Own
Rent out your local pizza place or ice cream parlor and invite
guests to make their own pizza or ice cream sundaes.
Fight Fire With Firemen
Take your fireman theme party to the next level and arrange for a
tour of your local fire station. Allow kids to dress up in real
firemen's coats, hats and boots. Let them slide down the pole, ride
the fire engine and watch a short display by the firemen.
Amazing Animals
Have a zoo to yourself for the evening! Arrange for a personal
tour guide to tell special things about the animals, ride all rides,
feed the animals, etc.
Petting Zoo
If you don't want to fight the crowds at your local zoo, then bring
the zoo to your own home! Set up your very own petting zoo in your
backyard for your child's next animal theme party. Be sure to have a
variety of animals on hand, and include some exotic animals as well.
Circus Carnival
Bring the circus to your house! Set up a carnival in your backyard
and let the games begin. Bring in real carnival rides including the
zipper and bumper cars. Hire clowns, have face painting and award
prizes to carnival game winners.
An Afternoon Indulgence
Perfect for teenage girls! Pick guests up in a plush limousine and
deposit them at your local beauty salon. Schedule manicures,
pedicures, massages, facials, hair styling, make-up application
lessons and body wraps. Finish the evening off looking beautiful out
on the town!
Cinderella for the Night
A Sweet Sixteen favorite! Rent out a large, ornate ballroom at your
local country club or hotel and decorate it in Cinderella's favorite
décor. Our carriage castle kit, glass Cinderella slippers, and other
products will make your child's party fairy tale come true! Offer
carriage rides at the end of the evening and mandate that guests don
appropriate attire for the occasion.