| A person is never too young to enjoy a surprise | | | | type of party in your home, and through the birthday |
| birthday party, kids included. If you're considering giving | | | | invitation, even ask guests to bring their favorite ice |
| your child a surprise party this year, read on for some | | | | cream sundae topping to share. An hour or two |
| great ideas that will not only surprise him, but give him | | | | before the party, get the guest of honor out of the |
| lasting memories of a great birthday. | | | | house so you can set up for the party - you might |
| How to Plan a Kids Surprise Birthday Party | | | | even send your child to a friend's house (who's in on |
| Kids often have a difficult time keeping a surprise | | | | the surprise) until it's time for the party. |
| party under wraps, so you might consider, depending | | | | Bowling Party |
| on the ages of the kids, simply mailing the birthday | | | | Kids have a lot of energy, and what better way to |
| invitations to the parents and informing them to keep | | | | expel that energy than by going bowling? Send out |
| the party a secret until the date gets closer. This way, | | | | surprise birthday party invitations featuring bowling pins |
| the kids are less likely to accidentally spoil the surprise | | | | and balls, and let everyone know to bring their bowling |
| for the guest of honor. | | | | shoes, if they have them. If you will be paying for the |
| You don't have to go overboard and blow your budget | | | | rental of bowling shoes, indicate this on the birthday |
| with an elaborate surprise party, but you should have a | | | | invitation as well. |
| theme and some activities lined up that are age | | | | You could simply tell your child that the family is |
| appropriate and will entertain your guests for the | | | | celebrating with a quiet afternoon of bowling, but have |
| duration of the party. | | | | a group of your child's friends gather at the bowling |
| Movie Extravaganza | | | | alley to surprise her once she arrives. You could have |
| Kids love entertainment, and you could throw a | | | | your spouse or friend get to the bowling alley early to |
| surprise movie celebration. Send out birthday invitations | | | | make sure everyone arrives and gets into position to |
| with movie reels on them, but clearly indicate that you | | | | jump out once you arrive. You might even decorate |
| are throwing a surprise party. | | | | the birthday lanes with balloons, streamers, and a |
| You could tell your child that you are going to the | | | | happy birthday banner. |
| movies to celebrate his birthday, and then surprise him | | | | Pool Party |
| with a group of his friends gathered outside the | | | | If your child's birthday falls in the summer, you might |
| theater to join him. Afterwards, everyone could go out | | | | consider a pool party at your neighborhood pool. Of |
| for pizza and talk about the movie. | | | | course, if your child's birthday occurs during a colder |
| You could also bring a movie party home by renting | | | | month, you could find an indoor pool, perhaps at your |
| several movies in one genre, like action movies or | | | | community center, that would host a winter pool party. |
| romantic comedies, for example. Then, invite a group | | | | You could organize games like Marco Polo or water |
| of friends over to surprise the birthday girl, enjoy some | | | | volleyball for the kids until it's time to get out and enjoy |
| dinner, cake, snacks and soda while they watch | | | | some birthday cake. Make sure you send out birthday |
| movies. You might even organize a surprise sleepover | | | | invitations that show the swimming theme so that all |
| and arrange for guests to spend the night. | | | | children arrive with their swimming trunks and towels. |
| Ice Cream | | | | Whatever type of surprise party you plan, it's sure to |
| Another budget-friendly surprise party option would be | | | | be a success and ensure your child's birthday is |
| to host an ice cream social. You could easily host this | | | | unforgettable. |