10 Birthday Party Ideas For Kids on a Budget
When your child turns 10, plan a party that fits his or her personality. From a pirate-themed event to a backyard pool, these cool birthday ideas for kids can be done on any budget.
Bust out the board games for an epic night of friendly competition. Add in a scavenger hunt for added fun.
Backyard Movie Night
Turn your backyard into a cinematic experience for everyone to enjoy. Send out movie-themed invitations and set up a DIY screen that can also double as a photo booth.
Consider the age range and interests of your guests when choosing a film. For example, a kid-friendly flick like the Wizard of Oz can be enhanced with an interactive game such as a tornado dance-off.
Pool Party
If your child loves the water, a pool party may be perfect for them. Rent event space to give your guests plenty of room to swim, relax and play.
Provide fun floats like sea animals or flamingos. Hand out water bottles for easy hydration. Offer snack food that can be eaten on the go, such as cheese sticks on ice, popcorn variations and fresh fruit.
Game Night
A game night can be as short or as long as you like depending on the group size and games played. Ensure that there are games that fit various guest preferences and that everyone has fun with friendly competition.
Ice skating is a great option that will keep the kids entertained even if the weather is bad, while roller rinks are a good choice for summer birthday parties. A nerf party is another great indoor option.
Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts are a great way to build team spirit and engagement, especially for work events. They don't require special equipment or a lot of time.
For a 10th birthday party, try a mall scavenger hunt. Divide guests into teams and give them a budget of $5 to $10 to spend on items they can find at the mall. They might need to answer some tricky riddles, too.
Animal Theme
Embrace your wild side with a safari theme. You could rent event space at a petting zoo and invite guests to dress up like their favorite animal or play a game of duck, duck, goose where they can act out the characteristics of different animals.
Encourage creativity by offering notebooks and coloring books with cute animal designs on them. You can also offer pencils with seeds embedded in them so they can be planted after use.
Spa Party
Turn your home into a spa for an awesome girls’ birthday party. This can also be a great idea for a baby shower or a weekend gathering with your friends.
Decorate the venue with flowers (real or fake) and calming candles. Spell out the word SPA on wooden letters, decorate them with flowers, and place them in front of the entrance.
Rent an event space on Peerspace to make the planning easier.
Craft Party
If you're looking for a creative way to celebrate your child's big day, consider a craft party. Kids will love making crafts that they can take home. You can even find crafts that match the birthday theme like ocean creature magnets for a pirate-themed party or T-rexes for a dinosaur-themed party.
If you want to host a DIY crafting party, rent an event space that can accommodate your guests. Check out Peerspace for a wide variety of event spaces to suit your unique party needs.
Horseback Riding
A group of horseback riding students could use a few games to improve their attention and balance in the saddle. These games can be adjusted to any level of rider.
A simple game like Simon Says is an excellent lesson addition and requires riders to focus on their instructor’s commands. Other game options include relay races and obstacle courses using patterns, barrels, cones, pool noodles, etc.
Hotel Party
Hotel parties work for any age and can be a fun alternative to throwing your party at home. Rent a space like this Rococco-style Peerspace and invite your friends over for drinks, food, games or a dance party.
Be prepared to have your guests screened by hotel staff to make sure no disturbances or damage occurs. This is especially important during busy holiday or event times.
Winter Wonderland
A winter wonderland is a fun birthday party idea — especially if the weather is cold. Rent a Peerspace bar and serve up some delightful snow-inspired cocktails.
If the birthday boy or girl loves their favorite TV show, plan a themed party inspired by it. Set out costumes and have games that incorporate the show theme. This is perfect for kids who love to dress up.
When your child turns 10, plan a party that fits his or her personality. From a pirate-themed event to a backyard pool, these cool birthday ideas for kids can be done on any budget. Bust out the board games for an epic night of friendly competition. Add in a scavenger hunt for added fun. Backyard…