Gone are the days when a simple cake and ice cream was enough for children. Today’s trendy kids want a birthday party full of dynamism and action. Kids are asking for, and parents are planning, parties that are adventurous and creative. So before you start planning your child’s next birthday party, consider these ideas.

mime party

Girls of any age love to be pampered and look good. A trend among ten to thirteen year olds is to throw a party at a local hair salon or spa. They spend the afternoon getting manicures, pedicures, facials, and a new hairstyle. These are easy to plan. Just call your local hair salon, a small locally owned one works best, one call and go from there. Then spend the rest of the day shopping at the mall and showing off your new look.

party full of adventures

The outdoors is a great adventure waiting to happen. It is also the perfect place to plan a birthday party. You can spend the day boating on the local lake, fishing, or taking a group of kids to a baseball game with all the hot dogs they can eat.

If your child likes a challenge, consider an activity like rock climbing. You can even do this if the weather is bad. There are plenty of recreational places that have climbing walls inside. Going to the cave is another great option.

Bowling alleys, roller skating rinks and ice skating rinks can also be reserved for parties. You can rent these types of places by the hour and most have a place where you can make cakes and ice cream and put up party decorations.

Be creative!

Today’s birthday parties are another way to let children explore their creative side. A craft party is fun and can be held at a local pottery or craft store, like Michael’s. Booking a party at a craft store is a great way to get the kids messy and you don’t have to clean up the mess. This type of party is also easily done at home. You provide the activity and supplies – kids bring their imaginations.

Museums are another great place to host a birthday party. Children’s museums, science museums, and local historical sites offer everything from reduced admission to special after-hours private tours like birthday party packages.

organize a yoga party

Parents today are more health conscious and its demonstration. They are planning their children’s activities with the environment and the health of their children in mind. Yoga birthday parties get kids to stretch, meditate, and reach into their inner selves. It’s a great way for moms and kids to spend time together.

it’s fun to pretend

We all know that clowns are the favorites of the smallest children’s parties. Children love to play pretend and a birthday party is the perfect place to do it. You can even hire people to come to the party as a fairytale character complete with costumes, dress-up items for the kids, and of course, magic wands.

Magicians and magic tricks remain favorites as well. But today’s magicians go all out when it comes to entertaining the birthday crowd. Some will even provide goodie bags for partygoers to take home with magic tricks they can do at home.

Dance!

Another hot trend is planning a birthday dance party. Local radio stations often know of DJs who can be booked. You could even have someone you know is the DJ. All you have to do is provide the music.

Let the interest of your birthday girl or your birthday boy decide what the theme of the next birthday party will be. Whether they’re into soccer, science, or crafts, there will be plenty of options to help make their next birthday one to remember.