Pair one with any of our crayons, pencils, or other art-making picks, and you’ve created a great setup for kids ... for the birthday kid or use as a prize for a game during the party.

Birthday parties for kids can get way too expensive. I know this isn’t exactly a hot take—we’ve all been to over-the-top parties with clowns and petting zoos—but I still wince when I think ...

and tell the kids to try to not to be too loud after 11:00 pm (then wear your earplugs and try to get some sleep). Any of the other ideas for tween- and teen-friendly parties can easily be ...

These 10 ideas are some of my favorite kids’ birthday party concepts, whether you host them at a venue or at home. Get those kids outside and touching grass with a Field Day-inspired party full of ...