Is your child’s birthday fall through spring? Looking to try something different? Celebrate in a new way? Check out these fun ideas below!
See the image above from a sleepover party celebrated at my house by Events by Emily. Lake Country Family Fun met Emily through our parents group on Facebook. Are you member?
10+ Ways to Celebrate Your Child's Birthday
1. Have a themed slumber party at your home with Events by Emily!
- Meet Emily, an event planner from Sussex, who does themed parties. She does all the set up and take down, and it’s adorable!
- We (Erin) hosted a party with Emily and the sleepover went so smooth. Emily communicated the options, timing, and special interests of the party guests. She arrived on time for set up and pick up. AND my girls and their friends thought it was the best experience.
“It was almost too pretty to sleep in, but we did.” ~ Lainey S. sleepover guest, age 9
- Book with Emily HERE. Please note she’s booking out, so don’t delay in getting your ideal date.
2. Have a Yes Day! (within reason)
- When your child asks a question on their birthday, simply answer yes, (within reason). If your child asks for an in-person play date with their best friend, that will have to be a “No, not right now.” answer. However, they can try out these questions and similar:
- “Mom, can I have ice cream for breakfast?” “Yes!, yes you can!”
- “Dad, will you play Lego with me?” “Yes, yes, I will!”
3. Turn your Living Room into a Theater
- If your child is a movie buff, and you can’t go to the movies right now to watch the latest or their favorite movie, stream it!
- There are so many amazing streaming sources to watch movies for free or for a small fee, on demand.
- Once the movie is chosen, turn your living room into a theater:
- Close your curtains and blinds to make the room as dark as a theater.
- Pop some popcorn and put in fun individual bowls for everyone’s treat.
- Maybe even break out some movie theater style candy to go with the pop corn.
- Enjoy!
4. Have a Car Parade!
- Local moms in Oconomowoc are doing car parades for their school friends!
- See the image above and just below send in by local Oconomowoc moms! How special for these children!
- First make fun birthday decorations and messages at home. Then attach them to your car.
- Call or message your child’s friends’ parents, schedule a time, and make a parade! They even had a police escort for one of the parades!
- Bonus if you sing Happy Birthday!!
5. Have friends and family that live far away? Send Video Messages
- Thank heavens for all the video apps available!
- You can ask your child’s family members to send in video messages via text, Facebook, and more!
- There are so many ways to send video messages these days. Which one of the following have you tried?
- Messenger Kids
- YouTube
- Create a Friend/Family Zoom meeting/Google Meetup
- TikTok
- Instgram Direct
- Google Duo
- Skype
- Facetime
6. Dance Party!
- Both of my children are in dance lessons, but aside from that, they love to dance – any kind!
- Set up a dance studio or kiddie night club in your basement or living room!
- Blackout those curtains and blinds, set up a some lights. Christmas lights will do!
- Make a playlist for your child on Spotify or similar streaming service and DANCE, DANCE, DANCE!
- Bonus if they come up with new moves or you have a dance off!
7. Order Take Out/Curbside Dining from their favorite local restaurant!
- Many restaurants in the greater Waukesha County area offer delivery or catering services to bring the yum home!
- Check out this updated, organized, comprehensive, consolidated list here.
8. Decorate, Decorate, Decorate!
- The night before your child’s birthday, after they have gone to sleep, decorate!
- Decorate their bedroom door with streamers/crepe paper/balloons and whatever brings joy to your child.
- Decorate the living room and kitchen, too, with Happy Birthday signs, messages, and balloons.
9. Make everything their favorite for the day.
- Along with a yes day, but prior to their birthday plan out doing their favorite everything:
- Favorite meals
- Favorite movie
- Favorite take out
- Favorite color decorations
- Favorite songs playing
- Favorite activity inside
- Favorite activity outside
10. Create a new tradition!
- Do you enjoy doing what you’ve always done? Want to switch things up? DO IT!
- Use this as a time to prioritize your child and family’s top priorities and how your children will remember their childhood.
- Maybe you prioritize family time, your health, game playing, athleticism, learning new skills…
- Use those priorities to make this birthday special –
- have a cook off with healthy foods
- display your athleticism with a fun challenge between family members
- have a March Madness of board games to play
- The sky is the limit!
Have any of these party ideas sparked interest in you? Have you done one or more of the birthday ideas?
Be sure to tag Lake Country Family Fun on Facebook and Instagram (on public accounts or stories) so we can see your fun and wish your child a happy birthday, too!
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