10 year old Birthday party Ideas?

My2Boyz

Okay, my son is turning 10 on August 5th, he wants a "water party" meaning, he wants a water slide and water guns in a park. So what are your ideas for invitations, games, do i still give out treat bags? if so, what do i put in it? Do i get entertainment?

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I looked up several sites and have a few suggestions for you.

1. You can have a water gun fight with small toy water guns. They are easily purchased at dollar stores. You could let the kids keep these guns to take home as party favors if you wanted.
2. Having towels set aside for the children is a good idea.
3. Water balloon fights are great fun, and you can get even wetter than with regular water guns! You should have several water balloons pre-filled and set in buckets filled with water. This way they float in the water instead of resting on each other and breaking. You could have several buckets around the area you're having the party in. However, if you're going to have really young children, you'll have to be careful to pick up the balloon remains, as they can be a choking hazard.
4. Depending on how large your budget is, you can also buy stuffed fish/ocean animals and put them at the centerpiece of your birthday table. You can buy enough for each of your guests to take one home, or have a raffle.
5. In case of rain, you might have another date saved for this occasion or just have lots of indoor activities. For inside, you might choose blue and green balloons for decorations.
6. And, just in case you're baking the birthday cake yourself, I listed a site that has a suggestion for making a cake shaped like a fish. Watermelon would also be a fun food for a water party.
7. The second link listed below has a LOT of water games suggestions you might check out.

So, just a few fun ideas. I hope this helps you out. Good luck!

My 6-year old's birthday party - need etiquette help!?

Gail M

My daughter and her best friend decided to have one big birthday party, since they were born only 6 days apart. Will guests who know both girls begrudge the idea of having to buy 2 gifts when only one party is being held? Is there any way to tactfully tell the guests that they don't have to give each girl a "full-sized" gift, but can give each girl a smaller gift? After all, we plan to send home only one joint party favor bag per guest.

We thought this was a great idea, but now I'm feeling kind of cheap and tacky. Help!

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How about donating the gifts to a children's hospital or something of that nature? On the invitations you could just say "All gifts will be donated to XYZ Children's Hospital", that way they can just buy what they want and your daughter and her friend will learn something about giving to charity. I'm sure you'll want buy the girls a nice gift yourself, but the party itself is as much fun as receiving gifts.

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Birthday invitations?

Jessica H

My daughter's birthday is coming up. She is in preschool with about 20 other kids.
I don't have room for all of the kids, and I am sure only a small number will come.
My dilemma is that I don't know if I should invite the whole class or only the ones my daughter wants to invite. She has told me a few who she wants to be there.
So should I invite the whole class and put something like "special request" on the invites of the kids she wants to come? Or just invite those she wants to come?
I don't want to be rude, and I want all the kids/parents to feel welcome, but I really don't have the room. And if my daughter doesn't want to invite some maybe it's because they are mean to her at school, I definitely don't want that at her party. Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks!!

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Commonly accepted birthday party invitation etiquette where we live is if you are inviting the whole class than delivering invitations at school is fine. If only some kids are invited than mail the invitations or offer a personal invitation via phone. You can't be sure who will come and who won't, so if you don't have room at your home for 20 additional children than don't invite that many. What we did for our kids' parties was if we were having the party at our home, they were permitted to invite as many children as they were old. We alternated if this number included them in the count or not. Our goal was to have an equal number of children present as even numbers always work out better than odd. For example, when they turned 5, they could invite 5 friends plus they would equal 6 kids total. When they were 6, they could have 6 kids total, counting themselves. So, basically every 2 years they had the same number of kids at the party. If they chose to have their party somewhere other than our house than we would base the number of invitations on how much the venue cost. Bowling parties and lazer tag were expensive so we limited it to 10 kids tops. The local pool offers packages that permit up to 30 kids and they provide the life guards so inviting the whole class is doable. Personally, at the preschool age, I'd go with a small group of kids and let her choose if it's going to be at your home. I would not go with the "special request" option only because that sort of thing gets around and takes on a life of it's own. Things can get dicey when people feel they are slighted or their kids are left out. It can be petty and immature, but that's how it is. I wouldn't stress an awful lot over this as it can quickly turn into drama and become less than fun for all. I suggest you find out who she wants to come and go from there. If she has kids she doesn't want to come ask her why. Friendships at this age come and go on a daily basis so who she says she wants this week may be different if you ask her next week. If you have other options for holding the party where everyone could come than consider that if that is what you both want. For some kids the more the merrier, but for others a few close friends is the best way to go. Consider you daughter's personality when deciding.

I have never thrown a birthday party before, I was hoping for ideas that are cheap & easy for a 6 year old.?

pawdog530

I was thinking about throwing a birthday party for my soon to be 6th year old girl. However, I haven't the faintest idea on what to do for it. Any advise is appreciated. What would be appropiate to do for that birthday? Should the parents be there as well? Thanks in advance, :).

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just go to your local party store and have your daughter pick out what theme she wants. then get all the stuff you'll need for decorations, invitations and party favors (have a little bag of candy or a small toy for each guest) you can order a cake from your local grocery store with all different types of pictures on them to fit your theme. have your daughter give out the invites to her friends at school. You could have the parents over if you want, that way you get to know who your child is being taken care of when they're over at so-and-so's house, but then you'll need more food and drinks. You can just do cake/ice cream and maybe some snacks like chips and veggies and stuff. find some games online that you can play and have some extra prizes for the winner, you can just go to the dollar store and have your daughter pick out the prizes and wrap them for her guests. make sure each child gets a prize!

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How early do you send out birthday invitations?

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up_all_nig

That is - for a 6 year old's first big birthday party in mid-February? I am thinking I will send them out Friday or Monday but a pal of mine says that's way to early. What do you think? It's exactly one month away.

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2 WEEKS- I HAVE 2 KIDS AND WHEN THEY HAVE A PARTY I SEND OUT THE INVITATIONS 2 WEEKS. THAT WAY IT'S NOT TOO SOON AND IT'S NOT A LAST MINUTE THING EITHER. WHEN MY CHILDREN BRING HOME AN INVITATION IT'S USUALLY FOR A PARTY PLANNED ABOUT 2 WEEKS AWAY ALSO, BUT A COUPLE OF TIMES MY KIDS HAVE BROUGHT HOME INVITATIONS FOR A PARTY THAT WAS WITHIN 1 WEEK AND I HATE THAT! BECAUSE OF COURSE THE KIDS WANT TO GO AND THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHERE WE HAD THINGS GOING ON, IF IT WAS MORE OF A NOTICE WE WOULD OF ATLEAST TRIED TO WORK AROUND IT.

What kind of a birthday party can I put together for my 6 year-old daughter for about $10 per child?

beherenow

She will be 6 years old in July, and we plan to invite 10-15 boys and girls. I'm looking for something that will be fun for all of the children, special to my daughter, but doesn't cost $500 like many of the party options I've looked into.
She will be 6 years old in July, and we plan to invite 10-15 boys and girls. I'm looking for something that will be fun for all of the children, special to my daughter, but doesn't cost $500 like many of the party options I've looked into.

I am open to having it in my home, but it is small, so I think having it somewhere outside my home would really be better.
She will be 6 years old in July, and we plan to invite 10-15 boys and girls. I'm looking for something that will be fun for all of the children, special to my daughter, but doesn't cost $500 like many of the party options I've looked into.

I am open to having it in my home, but my home and yard are small for 15 children, so I think having it somewhere outside my home would really be better.

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Take them to the beach or the park. Then you can just get cake and ice cream. You can also make party favor bags. They are cheap to make. You can get the stuff at wal-mart. Pizza Hut is also a good place for a party. If you buy 5 large 1 topping pizzas, they are only $5 dollars a piece. I had my sons party at Pizza Hut and it cost way less than $500 dollars. If she wants it at a particular place write $10 admission cost on the invitations, don't feel obligated to pay for everyone. Goodluck, and Happy Birthday to your daughter.

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Activities for a one year olds birthday party?

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Q. I need ideas for both the babies (There will be a few near one year olds) and older children (4-6 years old) and what things will the adults enjoy? Also, what type of favors should I give out? Any other clever ideas on how to make the day memorable will also be appreciated. And please don't leave comments saying that a one year olds birthday party doesn't need activities, obviously I disagree.

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my little genius idea that I want to use for every party here on out? MAKE A MESS! drizzle paint over the invitations, tell guests to bring big t-shirts or other raggedy clothes to change into, supply tempura paints, play doh (probably for the older kids, little ones still mouthing and all) if it is warm outside, a small kiddie pool, to rinse hands in after getting messy, a plain white cake with decorative icing drizzled all over it to make it look like abstract art, a few poster boards (50 cents at walmart) for everyone to paint on, plus a special one just for birthday baby to use as a keepsake, crazy streamers everywhere, water and food coloring in spray bottles for the older kids to play "tag" with, and any other genius messes you can think up. This part is surprisingly easy with simple messy appetizers such as apples, grapes(halved) and mini nilla wafers with a bowl of vanilla yogurt for kids apps. and a french bread or crackers with a delicious dip. If you are having many people over you could even do meatballs or sandwiches. This party is best to be thrown outside, and although it is a huge mess, the cleanup is no more than a regular party. Have fun!

How long should a childrens party last? (6 year old)?

sara123

I am working on invitations and do not know how long to have my 6 year old birthday party last. Also what time should I have it??? (it is on a sunday)

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Do you want to serve lunch or dinner or just dessert?
I wouldn't do more than 2 hours. 6 year olds have a lot of
energy. If you are doing lunch, 11 - 1, If you are doing dinner,
like 3-5pm or 4 to 6 pm. If you are just doing cake and snacks,
like 1 to 3 pm or 2 to 4 pm.The afternoon is better in my
opinion in between lunch and dinner. You save money and
people have time to go to church and then, get home after
the party and get ready for Monday.

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