Awesome Birthday Party Ideas

Awesome Party Ideas

Your next celebration is fast approaching and you’re wondering where to hold the party. Perhaps the thought of having it at home makes you break out in a cold sweat. Maybe it’s simply not an option.

As the mother of two kids, now a teen and tween, I’ve spent over a decade attending or hosting parties at dozens of different spots. There truly is a place for everyone and every budget. So, check out this list of awesome and unique ideas for your next birthday shindig or family celebration and get ready to party!

• Take your group to a local sporting event, such as a Minor League Baseball game. The closest team to San Diego is Lake Elsinore Storm.

• Rent a pavilion at a local park for “home base” while the kids run around.

• Piggyback your party on a special event, such as an outdoor summer concert or movie in the park.

• Take a walk or hike at a nature center or botanical garden, where you can learn about the outdoors and celebrate with a picnic.

• Visit a fire station. Most local fire stations offer short tours for kids, let them climb on the trucks, and take photos with firefighters. Have a “Plan B” because the visit will be cut short in the event of an actual fire.

• Pick seasonal fruit at an orchard or visit a pumpkin patch in the fall.

• Craft stores such as Hobby Lobby, Jo-Ann Fabrics and Michaels offer classes or parties for kids and supplies are included.

• Create your own furry friend at Builda-Bear Workshop or “adopt” a baby (doll) at Distroller in Fashion Valley.

• Indulge in movies at a luxury theater.

• Scale the highest heights at an indoor rock climbing center.

• Celebrate at a mini golf course.

• Go roller-skating and see an outdoor movie at Viejas in Alpine.

• Jump over to a trampoline park.

• Visit the San Diego Humane Society or host a Puppy Party (yes, it’s a thing!). a cat café. When my daughter turned 10, we took five friends to our local cat cafe. We paid a fee to visit and play with adoptable cats, then came home to celebrate with dessert. Call ahead for availability and ask parents in advance if there are any allergies.

• Cool off with an ice skating party at San Diego Ice Arena. Ask about party packages that include skate rentals, public skating and instruction, if needed. Recommended for kids who can already skate or have fun trying.

• Book a group class at a painting studio or with a mobile art instructor.

Any of these options are sure to make your next birthday party or celebration special.

Get more ideas of where to host a celebration at www.sandiegofamily.com/resources/san-diego-party-planner

June 2019 • SanDiegofamily.com