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10yo birthday party ideas needed
We're having Ryan's 10th brithday in 2 weeks. He wants to have a party at home. That's all we have figured out so far. We desperately need some ideas. We've already scanned some of the large birthday party idea websites to no avail. We've done some great Harry Potter and science parties in the past, but we're all (including the likely guests, I'd imagine) sick of those! We don't have any "birthday party entertainer" types available (that I've been able to find anyhow) and Ryan wants the party to be "home grown" anyhow. We'll have a mix of boys and girls, mostly 8-12 years old. Probably about 8-12 kids total. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!! --Robyn |
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Hi Robin (I usually read mk unmoderated)
We have had wonderful success at our children's birthday parties when we would make our own pizzas. We have a local pizza place that we buy the dough and sauce from. DH then makes individual sized pizzas and I place out many toppings and have the kids make their own pizza. It is a big hit around here. What are some things that your son is into? What "character, movie or sports does he like? You could go from there with a theme and work other games into it. If your not opposed to having the party out of your house, you could take a couple of his friend's to a baseball game or have a bowling party. If it is still nice where you are, you could have a park party, so they can run at the park and not at your house ;o) Good luck. -- Sue mom to three girls Robyn Kozierok wrote in message ... We're having Ryan's 10th brithday in 2 weeks. He wants to have a party at home. That's all we have figured out so far. We desperately need some ideas. We've already scanned some of the large birthday party idea websites to no avail. We've done some great Harry Potter and science parties in the past, but we're all (including the likely guests, I'd imagine) sick of those! We don't have any "birthday party entertainer" types available (that I've been able to find anyhow) and Ryan wants the party to be "home grown" anyhow. We'll have a mix of boys and girls, mostly 8-12 years old. Probably about 8-12 kids total. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!! --Robyn |
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In article , Sue says...
Hi Robin (I usually read mk unmoderated) We have had wonderful success at our children's birthday parties when we would make our own pizzas. We have a local pizza place that we buy the dough and sauce from. DH then makes individual sized pizzas and I place out many toppings and have the kids make their own pizza. It is a big hit around here. What are some things that your son is into? What "character, movie or sports does he like? You could go from there with a theme and work other games into it. If your not opposed to having the party out of your house, you could take a couple of his friend's to a baseball game or have a bowling party. If it is still nice where you are, you could have a park party, so they can run at the park and not at your house ;o) Good luck. I'll weigh in to say that I had a local pizza parlor do a make-your-own party for my son's 10 y/o birthday party, and it was a big hit even with boys a couple of years older. Banty |
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10yo birthday party ideas needed
Henry's 9th birthday was a roller skating party -- I can't remember if it's
Ryan who broke his arms -- if not, then roller skating might be fun. They had a ball at the roller rink and it wasn't that expensive. His 8th was "come dressed as your favorite character from a book." They had a lot of fun with that too. 10 might be too old for a dress-up party though. That's all I can think of -- good luck! -Dawn Mom to Henry, 10 |
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10yo birthday party ideas needed
We have a wood fired oven in our back yard.
Yeah, make your own pizza is a hit even with adults, just go for the more esoteric toppings. Bring your own topping parties are quite popular. We've even been able to get a good sum of money for the local elementary school by auctioning off make your own pizza party for up to 8 adults. With 10 year old kids, you pretty much only need tomato sauce, pesto sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and olives. "Banty" wrote in message ... In article , Sue says... Hi Robin (I usually read mk unmoderated) We have had wonderful success at our children's birthday parties when we would make our own pizzas. We have a local pizza place that we buy the dough and sauce from. DH then makes individual sized pizzas and I place out many toppings and have the kids make their own pizza. It is a big hit around here. What are some things that your son is into? What "character, movie or sports does he like? You could go from there with a theme and work other games into it. If your not opposed to having the party out of your house, you could take a couple of his friend's to a baseball game or have a bowling party. If it is still nice where you are, you could have a park party, so they can run at the park and not at your house ;o) Good luck. I'll weigh in to say that I had a local pizza parlor do a make-your-own party for my son's 10 y/o birthday party, and it was a big hit even with boys a couple of years older. Banty |
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I don't know how long the party will be, but Bill and Ted's Excellent
Adventure is a pretty age appropriate movie that appeals to both genders if you need a movie. There are plenty of themes to pick out of that movie as well. Karen G |
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10yo birthday party ideas needed
Robyn Kozierok wrote:
We're having Ryan's 10th birthday in 2 weeks. He wants to have a party at home. That's all we have figured out so far. We desperately need some ideas. We've already scanned some of the large birthday party idea websites to no avail. We've done some great Harry Potter and science parties in the past, but we're all (including the likely guests, I'd imagine) sick of those! We don't have any "birthday party entertainer" types available (that I've been able to find anyhow) and Ryan wants the party to be "home grown" anyhow. We'll have a mix of boys and girls, mostly 8-12 years old. Probably about 8-12 kids total. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!! --Robyn I haven't read the other posts yes, but one thing my kids and I have always enjoyed were scavenger and treasure hunts. if you get enough well hidden clues/items it will take a fair amount of time. It can also be customized for whatever theme you might do. -- Edith oht nak |
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chiam margalit wrote: (Robyn Kozierok) wrote in message ... If it is still warm in the Frozen North, you might want to have a SuperSoaker party. My son went to one when he was 9 that he STILL talks about. It was evidentally very fun. The host gave everyone one of those huge SuperSoakers that hold like a litre of water, and they had a course set out all over their yard, which had a lot of both lawn and trees. That is a cool idea! It's not reliably warm enough here in late September to plan an outdoor water-based party like that (and what if it rains?) and we have a little issue of a sibling in 2 casts at the moment, but that's one to keep on the back burner for another time. Thanks, --Robyn |
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Sue wrote: Hi Robin (I usually read mk unmoderated) We have had wonderful success at our children's birthday parties when we would make our own pizzas. We have a local pizza place that we buy the dough and sauce from. DH then makes individual sized pizzas and I place out many toppings and have the kids make their own pizza. It is a big hit around here. He's already rejected "make your own pizza and sundaes" -- too "boring". What are some things that your son is into? What "character, movie or sports does he like? Harry Potter, but we've done it to death! You could go from there with a theme and work other I think we've decided not to have a theme, and just do some fun activities. (Now we just have to think of them!) --Robyn |
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Robyn Kozierok wrote:
In article , Sue wrote: Hi Robin (I usually read mk unmoderated) We have had wonderful success at our children's birthday parties when we would make our own pizzas. We have a local pizza place that we buy the dough and sauce from. DH then makes individual sized pizzas and I place out many toppings and have the kids make their own pizza. It is a big hit around here. He's already rejected "make your own pizza and sundaes" -- too "boring". Ah yes, the perennial complaint of a 10-year-old DD's 10-y b-day was at the pool, one small advantage of a July birthday. Her favorite birthday thing to do is a sleepover. That's a lotta work for a parent though -- and a little shrill, at least for girls. There's usually take-out pizza and VHS/DVD movie & popcorn involved. I'm afraid I've no clue what's in for 10-yo boys, however. Ask me in 3 years Scott DD 10 and DS 7 |
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