Good Places to Have a Birthday Party

by Mika Lo

Overview

Birthday parties allow guests to celebrate the longevity and continued success of the honoree. While you can host a birthday party anywhere, taking the time to select a fitting venue shows your dedication to the event's success. Use your knowledge of the birthday girl and your ingenuity to create a birthday party worthy of recounting.
Science Museums

Science museums provide a suitable birthday party setting for young and old adventurers alike. Enhance your "Night at the Museum" experience by scheduling a private tour of the birthday girl's favorite scientific area. Young explorers may especially enjoy traveling back to the Jurassic period or walking through a super-size model of the human heart. Older adventurers may appreciate walking in the footsteps of Neil Armstrong, or meeting up with a caveman. Hand out party favors that capture the spirit and theme of the special day: excavation tool kits and "fossils" at a dinosaur-themed party or model airplane kits at an aviation-focused party. Supplying party guests with journals and disposable cameras can ensure their discoveries will be accurately recorded.

Theme Restaurants

Theme restaurants can set the stage for good eating and thoughtful birthday parties. Match the restaurant to the age and food preferences of the birthday boy: Chuck E. Cheese is suitable for a pizza-loving toddler, but it's not appropriate for a steak-loving senior citizen. Many establishments feature party packages that include discounted food rates, decorations and birthday refreshments. Reserve a private room or take the party into the main area. Choose establishments that feature gaming options to make your party more interactive. Supplying guests with specially designed birthday party shirts can make them easier to spot in a crowd. It can also let everyone else know that a spectacular party is taking place.
Group Settings

Group settings such as bowling alleys, coffee houses and skating rinks are good places to have birthday parties. Choosing a setting that also holds sentimental value to the birthday girl can make the party even more special to her. For example, holding a 21st birthday party at the same skating rink where her first birthday party was held, sets the backdrop for happy tears from loving family members. Allow the public to join in the celebration by singing "Happy Birthday" at the top of every hour, or dedicating special songs to honor the birthday girl. Consider hosting birthday parties at bars or nightclubs to satisfy the needs of an outgoing birthday boy and his night-loving pals.

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