A child’s birthday is a milestone of their youth.  Making it special can mean anything from an intimate gathering of immediate friends and family to a full blown birthday bash.  If you are planning to go the party route but the idea of hosting your child’s next birthday party at your home makes you feel anxious (the set up. . .the mess. . .the clean-up), there are a number of venues that are great places to have a party.   While some are free, others may charge a fee per child/person.  Some simply provide a table or space for a gathering, while others may provide everything from cutlery/napkins to the cake.

• Park or Playground
• Roller Rink
• Bowling Alley
• Arcade or Indoor Playground
• Pottery Painting Place
• Build-A-Bear
• Movie Theater
  
• Factory Tour
• Restaurant or Ice Cream Shop
• Fire Station
• Gym
• Apple, Strawberry or Blueberry Pick-Your-Own Farm
• Museum, Zoo, Aquarium
• Miniature Golf Course
• Nature Center

Where have you hosted or attended a great kids’ birthday party?