Birthday party ideas?
Posted in Entertaining | Asked by Kelly | 2012-02-19 08:38:21 | (130) answers

I'm turning 15 and I'm sick of the usual slumber party.I want to do something unique and interesting! I wanted to do a scavenger hunt, but my mom won't let me because of liability concerns.Any ideas?

by C c      2012-03-06 01:38:28

Do you have Dave & Busters in your area?

by Rayray      2012-03-06 00:38:29

go skating. its fun its not TO expensive and yeah.

by ChoεïзHee Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ      2012-03-06 00:38:24

go to a club, bowling, theatre, shopping spree, go on vacation, spa

by Gtrgtrvt...      2012-03-05 22:38:37

more than u needhttp://www.birthdaypartyideas.com/html/p…

by Emily B      2012-03-05 22:38:34

good question! Way to narrow everything down... I would probably say go to the bowling alley with a bunch of friends, and then go to a water park hotel like the M.O.A after. Or just hit the mall and then go to water park after. Idk it depends on what your style is. You could go to the movie theatre and see a scary movie!! Maybe just go out to eat in the city too. That;s always fun. Get tickets to go see a concert?

by -Rlinn-      2012-03-05 22:38:26

Chuck e cheese!!

by Loren      2012-03-05 20:38:34

Ok what if you do a movie themed party. Listen to this, go to any party store and buy those cute little popcorn things whatever and like the movie clippings and stuff whatever says movie. Ok so pick your favorite time range like do you like the 60's or 70's etc and watch movies the whole night only on that time range and have everyone dress up like that time frame. Hope you like it feel free to tweak it up.

by Valerie K      2012-03-05 18:38:31

Go to the local mall and have your nails or hair done. Shop for gifts or buy something that you and your friends would like. Then have a meal at one of the restaurants at the mall or ice cream shop.

by -Rlinn-      2012-03-05 15:38:23

Chuck e cheese!!

by Bell      2012-03-05 13:38:36

i was going to say lazar tag...what about stuff u guys like to do? u cud go to the movies, bowling is also a good idea... depends wat ur into

by poppy 1      2012-03-05 13:38:34

How about taking a few of your friends to the local 10 pin bowling alley.or pick a theme and arrange the party around it like, everybody must dress as either their favourite film character, or have a Little Britain theme and dress as one of the characters, or Super Heroes, James Bond theme, Or just invite your friends round for a sleepover, with a good film and either loads of nibbles and popcorn and a few games on the Wii always ends up being good fun.

by Eskii      2012-03-05 10:38:32

your dress sounds extremely pretty, however, 50's theme.. well.. no..it's not such a good idea.what you should do is a hawaiian theme.. i know that your dress has nothing to do with that theme:S but you'll be the centre of attention for the whole night:).. and look at the bright said.. the pattern of your dress will still be ligit to the theme.:)

by Small Fry      2012-03-05 02:38:24

no matter how old you are these things are always funbowlingmoviesmini golfinggo to the mall and try on dresses and cute clothes and shoesice skating/roller rinkarcadesalon to get pedicuresgo out to a park or somewhere pretty and make a photo shoot and take cute pictures of each othergo out to dinner look online to see if there is any carnival or festival going on around where you livego on a hike

by ☠Pretty Poison☠      2012-03-04 23:38:39

bon fire sounds cool

by calati jilly      2012-03-04 23:38:35

you could do a famous/ red carpet party.Depending on how many girls are gonna be there, maybe you could rent a hot tub. that's always pretty fun. no matter what the weather does. For the invitations you could type "VIP" on the cover.on the inside, tell about times activities etc. if you guys want to go anywhere. ask your parents if you could pre rent a limo. that would be fun

by Some girl      2012-03-04 22:38:28

bowling is always fun :)for my 13th birthday i went to medival times and took like 6 friends. that was fun. but for 25 people its not cheap

by Tiff      2012-03-04 19:38:37

You could go throw some kind of them party, like maybe have a 60's theme party and go to a kraft store and get a t-shirt tye dying kit and everyone could tye - dye their own shirt... or have a bowling party, a dance party, paint your own pottery party, skating party...

by cleahy08      2012-03-04 19:38:26

Who doesn't love food? Maybe go out to Applebee's or Chili's. If you and your friends like to cook have a pasta party. Or go see a movie. Hibachi places (oriental places where they cook the food in front of you) are great but you'll probably pay about $12 a person there, but they are so fun. Ice skating is good for laughs especially if your friends are as graceful as mine. Good luck and happy birthday.

by Rjddrum      2012-03-04 14:38:26

The 17th birthday for either a boy or a girl is a very special day because it represents the last birthday before he or she is legally an adult. While some think that a 17-year old would not still be fond of fun and games, on the contrary, there are still many great themes that will appease your teenager. The Formal PartySince adulthood is veering around the corner, many kids this age will appreciate a birthday party that beckons upon this premise. Formal birthday parties are actually rather easily thrown. Create formal invitations that require an RSVP. A hired catering company that will provide a menu is also advised--this way you can even ask guests on the invitations what their menu choices will be. Most local hotels will offer smaller ballrooms that you can rent for a decent bargain. You can even set up tables with fancy drinks like sparkling cider and juices, which mimic a real cocktail bar. A hired band that performs songs all night or a DJ for dancing and some fancy decorations will net you a formal birthday party that your teenager won't soon forget. Rock and Roll Birthday PartyPerhaps one of the more popular of birthday party ideas for teenagers is rock and roll birthdays. Your best bet is to find out if they have any friends who are in local bands that they really like. You can easily hire these local bands for pretty cheap and get them to play at your home in your backyard. Make sure that you acquire a live music permit from your local authorities so that your party does not get shut down. Flashy rock themes include the birthday cake--you can even decorate a print-on cake with their favorite rock band on the frosting; all you need is a picture. Include free music download cards in your party teasers and create invitations that look like real concert tickets that you tear at the door as guests enter. Video Game Themed Birthday PartyMost teenagers love video games--even girls these days are playing more and more video games. One of the more popular varieties of these video games are games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Set up a video game console in the living room and hold showdowns to see can rock out harder. Cool invitations can resemble game controllers and attendees can be encouraged to purchase video game-related gifts for the birthday kid. Offer a prize for the winner of a video game showdown.

by Kat      2012-03-04 14:38:24

A small little kick back would be fun.Night out at the mall.Movie nights are always fun.Go out for dinner.Or have a limo drive you a round for a couple of hours.hope i helped!!

by watermel...      2012-03-04 13:38:35

well, you can try what the Mexicans do and do a formal quincenera. That would be weird in today's casual world.

by Whatsern...      2012-03-04 00:38:39

Maybe go out on the town with Your friends! Go to the mall and shop and laugh and fun!! Then after wards go eat with them. Or just shop and grab something in the mall. And set up a scavenger hunt in the mall its soo much fun!!Im your age so i get it.And would you mind helping me? Please and thank youhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?…

by Wave      2012-03-03 23:38:26

That all depends. What are your interests? Do you like video games, music, computers, arts and crafts, ect?

by Adalyn Moon      2012-03-03 21:38:37

you can do a bowling partypool party

by Eskii      2012-03-03 19:38:31

your dress sounds extremely pretty, however, 50's theme.. well.. no..it's not such a good idea.what you should do is a hawaiian theme.. i know that your dress has nothing to do with that theme:S but you'll be the centre of attention for the whole night:).. and look at the bright said.. the pattern of your dress will still be ligit to the theme.:)

by Courtney W      2012-03-03 18:38:33

bon fire baby!!!!!!!!!!! whoot whoot

by Lily      2012-03-03 15:38:29

Hey Miley #1 Fan :)Hey, I just had my 17th in June (winter here in Australia). This is what we got up to:I had a sleepover at my place (a sleepover minus the sleep haha!), everyone brought along a plate of food to share and their favourite CDs and DVDs. As stereotypical as it all sounds, we all actually had a lot of fun. And, great photos :DWe also all created hypothetical scenarios on some cards.Then we put them all together, mixed them around a bit, and then pulled one out, read it out and all discussed it.eg: 'Be married but live in the 60’s or be single and live in the 1900’s?'*going around the circle*person one: definitely in the 60’s I can relate more...person two: no no! I’ve always wanted to secretly travel back in time, going to the 1900’s would be amazing!You would not believe that amount of discussion that was created! We learnt so much about each other through the most bizarre questions.A sleepover might be impractical for you given your situation, but you can still do this card thing around a table with everyone.ORPerhaps a picnic? This is relatively inexpensive, bring along a picnic basket, some home made cupcakes etc and you can all gossip and have fun at a park.Or, clear out your garage, get out your stereo , ask your friends to bring along their favourite CD's. Like the picnic, your only paying for food= cheap.House parties are the best parties, perhaps make it themed, if your girly, make the theme 'you all have to wear pink' or something like that. We had a donut eating competition, dance off (two teams- it sounds lame but everyone was uncontrollably laughing at some of the moves we all came up with) and balloon voleyball.For my friends last party, the theme was "dress as something that shares the first letter of your name".For example, my names lily and I went as a lion haha.Hope it all works out for you!

by Ricky      2012-03-03 13:38:27

I don't suggest going to your own house because it won't fit as many people. Go to a park or somewhere big outside where you can set up a huge party, so all you really need is food and entertainment that costs money. It will be bomb diggity! =]Hope this helps!

by calati jilly      2012-03-03 12:38:39

you could do a famous/ red carpet party.Depending on how many girls are gonna be there, maybe you could rent a hot tub. that's always pretty fun. no matter what the weather does. For the invitations you could type "VIP" on the cover.on the inside, tell about times activities etc. if you guys want to go anywhere. ask your parents if you could pre rent a limo. that would be fun

by →Reece←      2012-03-03 11:38:24

You could go to the cinema's.

by ymaksa      2012-03-03 10:38:25

bowling Indoor waterparkIce skatingRock wall climbing

by Kim      2012-03-03 02:38:31

Well, it would be kind of fun if you do like a Hawaii theme.You can have contests of hola hooping, jump roping, and different types of contests. Also, you can have like another type of contest to see who has the best eyes, hair, outfit, and things similar to that.Hoped I've helped!

by Tiff      2012-03-03 00:38:30

You could go throw some kind of them party, like maybe have a 60's theme party and go to a kraft store and get a t-shirt tye dying kit and everyone could tye - dye their own shirt... or have a bowling party, a dance party, paint your own pottery party, skating party...

by ValeriaL      2012-03-02 20:38:29

costume party!!my friend had a 16 one with "pretty chicas " theme u know make up , hair make over , nails all that ?? (pretty gurlz )

by perrovil...      2012-03-02 18:38:31

For a tea party:-Have a costume contest. If it's all girls, have a best tea party dress or bonnet contest. Vote on most colorful, most creative, etc. If you want to be more old-fashioned, try going after some Victorian wear.-For games you could do something similar to a fishbowl toss at a carnival. Throw colored ping pong balls into teacups for prizes.-Another game could be egg dying...? You could see who could make the weirdest egg, and it'd be interesting. I don't think many people do that at parties.-Paint tee shirts or bags. Pick up some plain tees at Michael's or another craft store, and go!

by Kerri      2012-03-02 17:38:32

Consider planning a scavenger or treasure hunt. You can design one yourself or you can purchase one. Check out http://www.mastersofthehunt.com/buy-a-sc… They have a couple of free simple scavenger hunts. They also offer more involved scavenger and treasure for hunts that are professionally designed with cool graphics. They can all be customized for your location, time frame, etc. Many to choose from for different age groups.

by C      2012-03-01 22:38:37

A great theme that I think everyone would love is sort of a 'club theme' with a disco ball/dance floor and a bar serving non-alcoholic mocktails...It would be a great theme for guys and girls...Everyone can dance so there wont be any akward silence!!!or alternatively a greek myth theme. You could dress up the place to look like a greek palace. And serve greek food and guests can dress up as Greek gods/goddesses.Happy Birthday!

by wigginsl...      2012-03-01 20:38:24

omg dont do the 50's theme. do something along the lines of a modern new york elegant theme. real classy.

by kay.bee<...      2012-03-01 14:38:39

you could rent some hotel rooms or you could have a sleep over. one time i set up some tents in my back yard and it was fun. have food and drinks and cake, maybe even party favors? i hope that helped!!

by Sandi      2012-03-01 14:38:24

Ten Pin Bowling at night/disco bowlingTheme Park

by Valerie K      2012-03-01 11:38:34

Go to the local mall and have your nails or hair done. Shop for gifts or buy something that you and your friends would like. Then have a meal at one of the restaurants at the mall or ice cream shop.

by ValeriaL      2012-03-01 10:38:34

costume party!!my friend had a 16 one with "pretty chicas " theme u know make up , hair make over , nails all that ?? (pretty gurlz )

by Party Guy      2012-02-29 23:38:39

Check out http://www.perfectpartyideas.com/index.h…for lots of great party ideas!Happy Birthday!Party Guy

by Loren      2012-02-29 21:38:32

Ok what if you do a movie themed party. Listen to this, go to any party store and buy those cute little popcorn things whatever and like the movie clippings and stuff whatever says movie. Ok so pick your favorite time range like do you like the 60's or 70's etc and watch movies the whole night only on that time range and have everyone dress up like that time frame. Hope you like it feel free to tweak it up.

by Emily B      2012-02-29 17:38:38

good question! Way to narrow everything down... I would probably say go to the bowling alley with a bunch of friends, and then go to a water park hotel like the M.O.A after. Or just hit the mall and then go to water park after. Idk it depends on what your style is. You could go to the movie theatre and see a scary movie!! Maybe just go out to eat in the city too. That;s always fun. Get tickets to go see a concert?

by Lydia Lydia      2012-02-29 14:38:34

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by idania      2012-02-29 10:38:24

have a lot of games available, food, & good music. you can order subway sandwhiches & buy cupcakes. have a fun theme like have everyone dress up in hollywood style or your favorite animal

by Shabanga Bang      2012-02-29 02:38:35

Have a dress up party! I'm organising my 21st. Its going to be a tropical beach party with palm trees, cocnuts, pine apples, limbo and everyone has to wear those horrible hawaiian shirts.

by dietcoke...      2012-02-29 01:38:27

It depends on what the weather is going to be like. If it's not too cold, then you could have a bonfire or a cookout.for indoor ideas:Laser TagRock ClimbingBowlingSomething cheaper, but that requires a bit more planning on your part. Have a scavenger hunt at the mall. Split everyone up into teams of 5 and give them a list of things they have to have their picture taken with. Like riding one of the kiddy rides. Letting the salespeople at one of the kiosks do that hand scrub thing, or the fake hair. Get your picture taken next to one of those cardboard stand-ups. First team to make it back to the food court wins. You could eat dinner before the scavenger hunt, then have cake after. Maybe even see a movie as well.

by anidaram...      2012-02-29 00:38:39

why dont you go for a night out - like go to a movie or ice skating - if your parents drive they can bring you & pick you up! if they do not wish to do this, then you could have a themed party - a hollywood one, decorate your garage or house (ask mom & dad - duh) & invite all the cool kids & your friends - dressup in glitzy clothes & act like your favourite character. If your parents dont mind spending the money - bring you & your best mates to disneyworld, sixflags, etc... & on your actual birthday - go to a real soppy movie with your mum or a horror with your bf! just have fun!

by Aris      2012-02-29 00:38:29

the beach, a backyard cook-out, local park, an inflatable play center... the possibilities are endless it's your party just have fun.

by doglover...      2012-02-28 23:38:31

My friend had an awesome party where she hired a chinese cook to teach a cooking class :) so if you like food that'd be fun. You can just rent tapes too. If you live near a forest tell the girls to bring a sleeping bag and you guys can play games and have a picnic in the woods.

by Sas      2012-02-28 15:38:39

my 18th is cumming up in two weeks and i asked all my friends wat type of party i should have and a majority of peopls said a pool party. its now starting to get hot and sticky so the pool or beach river or canal is the best place to have a birthday party

by C c      2012-02-28 15:38:39

Do you have Dave & Busters in your area?

by ♥Angel Eyez♥      2012-02-28 11:38:34

Good food, a cake, games, a few friends, party favors.

by FrancisS      2012-02-28 10:38:35

if you want a big party, make sure your invitation is very nice that will make people come, get or cook some good food, get some games and fun activities(something better than pin the tail, etc). when i did this, my party was so loud, crazy and BIG.

by Rayray      2012-02-27 20:38:24

go skating. its fun its not TO expensive and yeah.

by mz. kesha      2012-02-27 18:38:34

moviesspalunchbowlin

by Twelfgec...      2012-02-27 13:38:27

pick a theme that every one will remember...whatever you want ...google crazy partys 4 ideasHELPhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091110104817AA2Tv6m&r=w

by Molly      2012-02-27 12:38:25

Road Trip!

by Shelllyf...      2012-02-27 11:38:35

volleyball, kickball, football, camp fire at night

by Kerri      2012-02-27 11:38:26

Consider planning a scavenger or treasure hunt. You can design one yourself or you can purchase one. Check out http://www.mastersofthehunt.com/buy-a-sc… They have a couple of free simple scavenger hunts. They also offer more involved scavenger and treasure for hunts that are professionally designed with cool graphics. They can all be customized for your location, time frame, etc. Many to choose from for different age groups.

by Kerri      2012-02-27 11:38:26

Consider planning a scavenger or treasure hunt. You can design one yourself or you can purchase one. Check out http://www.mastersofthehunt.com/buy-a-sc… They have a couple of free simple scavenger hunts. They also offer more involved scavenger and treasure for hunts that are professionally designed with cool graphics. They can all be customized for your location, time frame, etc. Many to choose from for different age groups.

by I <3 cherries!      2012-02-27 10:38:26

7 mintues in heaven- i had this at my bday party, and it was a blast.

by chachaca...      2012-02-27 02:38:32

instead of gifts, ask everyone to pay their own way to the zoo, a museum, a concert, bowling, a movie, skating, etc; as well as lunch,before or after, then have everyone come back to your house for cake & ice-cream with your family :)

by Sas      2012-02-27 02:38:24

my 18th is cumming up in two weeks and i asked all my friends wat type of party i should have and a majority of peopls said a pool party. its now starting to get hot and sticky so the pool or beach river or canal is the best place to have a birthday party

by George the jumper      2012-02-26 23:38:31

Well some fun ideas could beA bonfirespin the bottlehide a seek in the woods ( It will be fun because it's gonna be freaky)

by pristine...      2012-02-26 23:38:30

Hi! I am 12 right now so I think I know what you are talking about. You should have your birthday party somewhere fun and exciting like roller skating, bowling, movie theater or ice skating, but if you want it at your house, do a movie or get some crafts. For your theme, do the Twilight thing or just plain Birthday Party stuff. You might want to consider going to Party City for some cool looking stuff to decorate with. You can even use like really bright colors that might pop, you know.

by Matthew      2012-02-26 20:38:28

A keg party how could that go wrong?

by Some girl      2012-02-26 19:38:33

bowling is always fun :)for my 13th birthday i went to medival times and took like 6 friends. that was fun. but for 25 people its not cheap

by kodyboye      2012-02-26 18:38:30

What are her hobbies?Something that comes to mind is a costume party, maybe something masquerade-ish if she's into that.

by Naijagur...      2012-02-26 18:38:28

rent movies and eat junk food make prank calls etc

by Shelllyf...      2012-02-26 16:38:23

volleyball, kickball, football, camp fire at night

by Courtney W      2012-02-26 11:38:36

bon fire baby!!!!!!!!!!! whoot whoot

by mz. kesha      2012-02-26 11:38:36

moviesspalunchbowlin

by THE MARY KAY LADY      2012-02-26 01:38:29

a haunted trail for a unisex party its really easy with all those woods it will be fun for all ages! or a paint ball war, hide in the woods and have several rounds that would be a blast!

by THE MARY KAY LADY      2012-02-25 23:38:23

a haunted trail for a unisex party its really easy with all those woods it will be fun for all ages! or a paint ball war, hide in the woods and have several rounds that would be a blast!

by Party Guy      2012-02-25 22:38:32

Here's some great Teen party themes and ideashttp://www.perfectpartyideas.com/teen-pa…You can have lots of fun without lots of money!

by C      2012-02-25 21:38:27

A great theme that I think everyone would love is sort of a 'club theme' with a disco ball/dance floor and a bar serving non-alcoholic mocktails...It would be a great theme for guys and girls...Everyone can dance so there wont be any akward silence!!!or alternatively a greek myth theme. You could dress up the place to look like a greek palace. And serve greek food and guests can dress up as Greek gods/goddesses.Happy Birthday!

by Xanthe ♫      2012-02-25 17:38:31

So the Mad Hatter's Tea Party? Sounds like fun! I would serve all the drinks from tea pots. Everyone can wear a silly hat and you can have cake and other 'tea party' type foods like cucumber sandwiches, etc. Maybe even have lollies or mini cakes of some kind that look like sugar cubes (for putting in the tea). It would be awesome if you could find a nice garden (even someone's backyard) where you can set up a long table with chairs all around it. You could play games like a treasure hunt for the rabbit. Or pin the tail on the cat. I don't know if that's what you were thinking but it sounds like a fun party to me!

by Jessie      2012-02-25 17:38:30

How about re-ball, it is just like paintball but indoors and without the paint. Re-ball costs less and is less painful. Maybe even roller blading?

by ChoεïзHee Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ      2012-02-25 17:38:23

go to a club, bowling, theatre, shopping spree, go on vacation, spa

by Aris      2012-02-25 14:38:25

the beach, a backyard cook-out, local park, an inflatable play center... the possibilities are endless it's your party just have fun.

by Emely      2012-02-25 13:38:37

just have friends over, play some music, have pizza, chips, maybe cake. go to a party store buy paper plates, cups, and a paper thing to put over a table, pick a colour scheme, you could do like a tropical theme cause if june, so use yellow, green, blue, get some streamers.

by pristine...      2012-02-25 12:38:34

Hi! I am 12 right now so I think I know what you are talking about. You should have your birthday party somewhere fun and exciting like roller skating, bowling, movie theater or ice skating, but if you want it at your house, do a movie or get some crafts. For your theme, do the Twilight thing or just plain Birthday Party stuff. You might want to consider going to Party City for some cool looking stuff to decorate with. You can even use like really bright colors that might pop, you know.

by idania      2012-02-24 23:38:29

have a lot of games available, food, & good music. you can order subway sandwhiches & buy cupcakes. have a fun theme like have everyone dress up in hollywood style or your favorite animal

by demi love      2012-02-24 22:38:33

a candy theme party and slumber party afterwards

by bob r      2012-02-24 22:38:26

"go carting" for you and a few good friends about £30 each for half hour. my son thought it was brilliant, mac d for tea.

by dietcoke...      2012-02-24 20:38:39

It depends on what the weather is going to be like. If it's not too cold, then you could have a bonfire or a cookout.for indoor ideas:Laser TagRock ClimbingBowlingSomething cheaper, but that requires a bit more planning on your part. Have a scavenger hunt at the mall. Split everyone up into teams of 5 and give them a list of things they have to have their picture taken with. Like riding one of the kiddy rides. Letting the salespeople at one of the kiosks do that hand scrub thing, or the fake hair. Get your picture taken next to one of those cardboard stand-ups. First team to make it back to the food court wins. You could eat dinner before the scavenger hunt, then have cake after. Maybe even see a movie as well.

by anidaram...      2012-02-24 19:38:35

why dont you go for a night out - like go to a movie or ice skating - if your parents drive they can bring you & pick you up! if they do not wish to do this, then you could have a themed party - a hollywood one, decorate your garage or house (ask mom & dad - duh) & invite all the cool kids & your friends - dressup in glitzy clothes & act like your favourite character. If your parents dont mind spending the money - bring you & your best mates to disneyworld, sixflags, etc... & on your actual birthday - go to a real soppy movie with your mum or a horror with your bf! just have fun!

by M J      2012-02-24 15:38:26

How about a mall scavenger hunt? You could team everybody up into two big groups or smaller groups of two or three and send them out to get things on a list that you prepare. Google "Mall Scavenger Hunt" and you'll find a ton of lists of things you can look for. It will give you ideas about your own mall and the types of stores you have and then you can create your own list. And since you're at the age where goodie bags aren't really necessary, you might want to do something as a prize for each team. Make the prize inexpensive but match your theme if you end up having one. (not necessary for this party anyway)Keep in mind that the scavenger hunt will separate the group for a while so you also want to have a starting and ending time and then plan something that brings you all back together. You could then gather at the arcade for some game time or eat in the food court or pizza place. Maybe even see a movie. Or, if you have a park nearby, you could make up your own scavenger hunt with things in the neighborhood and then hang out together at your house for food and music.Keep in mind, at your age, some of the mom's will want to tag along if you do the mall thing so plan on sending out the invitations early so they can plan in advance and compare notes if necessary. They may want to see who can stick around the party if you don't have enough chaperone's you can guarantee will be there.

by ziggy      2012-02-24 12:38:28

Hi:Have a party at a pizza place or take your friends to the movies. Bowling is fun as well or in a community centre that has a pool.

by Party Guy      2012-02-24 11:38:32

Here's some great Teen party themes and ideashttp://www.perfectpartyideas.com/teen-pa…You can have lots of fun without lots of money!

by D R      2012-02-24 02:38:38

Have your parents reserve a room/area at a nice restaurant and have dinner or lunch or even brunch. It's not an over the top party but still a good time, good food, friends and gifts.

by angryava...      2012-02-23 22:38:39

hey ur turning the big one-seven..so theres no real need to spend alot of money, i say yu make the best of watever yu have. As long as yu have ur special friends there..it will always be a birthday to remember..PRICELESS!! lol

by Flowerz smell GOOD!!!      2012-02-23 20:38:38

well if you could be at your house for a few you and your friends could get all dresses up, do hair and makeup, get dressed all nice and pretty and go out to eat.-OR-meet for somewhere to eat then get picked up by a limo and go shopping or something

by Regret nothing, fear less      2012-02-23 00:38:29

HeyWell find something which is better for u. Invite me in ur birthday party, lol. Have fun, take care,

by xobeach_...      2012-02-22 22:38:38

the spa & dinner

by REGGIE      2012-02-22 21:38:23

Hi Claire,why not get a hall?like a bowling club or something like that ?hire a disco and make a theme night like a masked ball with your long dress and tiara?depends what age you are get the parents and aunties and uncles Granny's and gram pas to be involved for the food and the crisps dips etc,get a party invitations on the web and print as many as you can and start the invites when the hall is booked,tell the DJ your music and mix it for the oldies will be fun I am going to a 16th next week and looking forward to it?sweeties in dishes for the tables and balloon's have a ball and happy birthday when it comes

by M J      2012-02-22 16:38:36

How about a mall scavenger hunt? You could team everybody up into two big groups or smaller groups of two or three and send them out to get things on a list that you prepare. Google "Mall Scavenger Hunt" and you'll find a ton of lists of things you can look for. It will give you ideas about your own mall and the types of stores you have and then you can create your own list. And since you're at the age where goodie bags aren't really necessary, you might want to do something as a prize for each team. Make the prize inexpensive but match your theme if you end up having one. (not necessary for this party anyway)Keep in mind that the scavenger hunt will separate the group for a while so you also want to have a starting and ending time and then plan something that brings you all back together. You could then gather at the arcade for some game time or eat in the food court or pizza place. Maybe even see a movie. Or, if you have a park nearby, you could make up your own scavenger hunt with things in the neighborhood and then hang out together at your house for food and music.Keep in mind, at your age, some of the mom's will want to tag along if you do the mall thing so plan on sending out the invitations early so they can plan in advance and compare notes if necessary. They may want to see who can stick around the party if you don't have enough chaperone's you can guarantee will be there.

by ☠Pretty Poison☠      2012-02-22 13:38:29

bon fire sounds cool

by Regret nothing, fear less      2012-02-22 12:38:27

HeyWell find something which is better for u. Invite me in ur birthday party, lol. Have fun, take care,

by kay.bee<...      2012-02-22 10:38:37

you could rent some hotel rooms or you could have a sleep over. one time i set up some tents in my back yard and it was fun. have food and drinks and cake, maybe even party favors? i hope that helped!!

by Party Guy      2012-02-22 01:38:34

Go to http://www.perfectpartyideas.com/teen-pa…for some great teen birthday party ideas and http://www.perfectpartyideas.com/teen-pa…for some fun games to play!Happy Birthday!Party Guy

by Sarah B      2012-02-21 20:38:38

Great Music and a darkish basement. You are all set!

by ziggy      2012-02-21 18:38:38

Hi:Have the party at your place.Pick a theme to decorate like: The Roaring 20's, Rock n Roll, Hawaiian, Italian or classical.Have each of your friends dress with one item that belonged to that era. Music and rent a movie.Have pizza or makeup a cheese&cracker platter, cold cuts & bread, munchies, dessert and punch for drinks.A game would be to pick someone that is dressed the best for your theme and buy a little prize for the winner.I'm sure it will be fun.Lots of music

by Party Guy      2012-02-21 17:38:23

Check out http://www.perfectpartyideas.com/index.h…for lots of great party ideas!Happy Birthday!Party Guy

by Sarah      2012-02-21 13:38:36

~Pizza party - order pizza or make your own.. you could even get mini pizza doughs and everyone can make their own~Ice skating party - or roller skating~Go to the movies~ Have a dessert party (everyone eats before they come) - have cake, make your own sundaes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies~pool party~highlighter party (everyone wears white and you buy highlighters and write on each other) you have to have black lights too~bone fire~limo to drive you guys around for a while~hotel room sleep over~Pasta party~lazer tag~get a rootbeer kegHave fun && happy birthday!!

by chachaca...      2012-02-21 01:38:35

go see a movie with your friends then out to lunchor go bowling, ice-skating, roller skating, canoeing, horseback riding, to a concert, to a play, or a museum.go hiking, have a picnic lunch.go to the zoo , & don't forget your quarters so you can feed some of the animals...but end up back at your house for cake and ice-cream, it's birthday tradition, and your parent or guardian will appreciate you being there. don't forget to thank them :)

by Whatsern...      2012-02-20 22:38:32

Maybe go out on the town with Your friends! Go to the mall and shop and laugh and fun!! Then after wards go eat with them. Or just shop and grab something in the mall. And set up a scavenger hunt in the mall its soo much fun!!Im your age so i get it.And would you mind helping me? Please and thank youhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?…

by Rjddrum      2012-02-20 20:38:33

The 17th birthday for either a boy or a girl is a very special day because it represents the last birthday before he or she is legally an adult. While some think that a 17-year old would not still be fond of fun and games, on the contrary, there are still many great themes that will appease your teenager. The Formal PartySince adulthood is veering around the corner, many kids this age will appreciate a birthday party that beckons upon this premise. Formal birthday parties are actually rather easily thrown. Create formal invitations that require an RSVP. A hired catering company that will provide a menu is also advised--this way you can even ask guests on the invitations what their menu choices will be. Most local hotels will offer smaller ballrooms that you can rent for a decent bargain. You can even set up tables with fancy drinks like sparkling cider and juices, which mimic a real cocktail bar. A hired band that performs songs all night or a DJ for dancing and some fancy decorations will net you a formal birthday party that your teenager won't soon forget. Rock and Roll Birthday PartyPerhaps one of the more popular of birthday party ideas for teenagers is rock and roll birthdays. Your best bet is to find out if they have any friends who are in local bands that they really like. You can easily hire these local bands for pretty cheap and get them to play at your home in your backyard. Make sure that you acquire a live music permit from your local authorities so that your party does not get shut down. Flashy rock themes include the birthday cake--you can even decorate a print-on cake with their favorite rock band on the frosting; all you need is a picture. Include free music download cards in your party teasers and create invitations that look like real concert tickets that you tear at the door as guests enter. Video Game Themed Birthday PartyMost teenagers love video games--even girls these days are playing more and more video games. One of the more popular varieties of these video games are games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Set up a video game console in the living room and hold showdowns to see can rock out harder. Cool invitations can resemble game controllers and attendees can be encouraged to purchase video game-related gifts for the birthday kid. Offer a prize for the winner of a video game showdown.

by Lydia Lydia      2012-02-20 20:38:31

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by Lily      2012-02-20 18:38:35

Hey, I just had my 17th in June (winter here in Australia). This is what we got up to:What my friends & I did last holidays at a sleepover was all create hypothetical scenarios on some cards.Then we put them all together, mixed them around a bit, and then pulled one out, read it out and all discussed it.eg: 'be rich and not be married or be poor and have a family?'*going around the circle*person one: defiantly be rich, I have always wanted to live in a lavish house...person two: no no! defiantly be poor, at least I will have a familyThis was so much fun, because as we went around the circle, we were suprised to see how much we all learnt from each other that we didn't know!ORPerhaps a picnic? This is relatively inexpensive, bring along a picnic basket, some home made cupcakes etc and you can all gossip and have fun at a park.Or, clear out your garage, get out your stereo , ask your friends to bring along their favourite CD's. Like the picnic, your only paying for food= cheap.House parties are the best parties, perhaps make it themed, if your girly, make the theme 'you all have to wear pink' or something like that. Or perhaps in your case, if you are a tomboy, make it "dress in your favourite sport clothes". We had a donut eating competition, dance off (two teams- it sounds lame but everyone was laughing so hard at some of the moves we came up with!) and balloon voleyball.For my friends last party, the theme was "dress as something that shares the first letter of your name".For example, my names lily and I went as a lion haha.Hope it all goes well for you!

by Small Fry      2012-02-20 16:38:33

no matter how old you are these things are always funbowlingmoviesmini golfinggo to the mall and try on dresses and cute clothes and shoesice skating/roller rinkarcadesalon to get pedicuresgo out to a park or somewhere pretty and make a photo shoot and take cute pictures of each othergo out to dinner look online to see if there is any carnival or festival going on around where you livego on a hike

by George the jumper      2012-02-20 15:38:36

Well some fun ideas could beA bonfirespin the bottlehide a seek in the woods ( It will be fun because it's gonna be freaky)

by TheSourc...      2012-02-20 15:38:29

idk

by lacy      2012-02-20 14:38:30

bring lots of people!! and good food and musik

by plays w/words      2012-02-20 13:38:23

i would say do a theme party(something you love), a great dj, and cool friends you cant go wrong.

by ymaksa      2012-02-20 11:38:26

bowling Indoor waterparkIce skatingRock wall climbing

by me      2012-02-20 02:38:39

well whats really 'in' right now are ninjas and pirates and star wars and bubble wrap. u could somehow come up with a way to put all those into your party? and if u dont like hannah montana/miley you could get a huge pinata of her and let ur friends beat her to death for fun. have like a bubble wrap area with just bubble wrap for people to pop and roll around on and watnot. u could have like ninja vs pirates vs star wars battles?

by Ricky      2012-02-19 23:38:39

I don't suggest going to your own house because it won't fit as many people. Go to a park or somewhere big outside where you can set up a huge party, so all you really need is food and entertainment that costs money. It will be bomb diggity! =]Hope this helps!

by wigginsl...      2012-02-19 23:38:33

omg dont do the 50's theme. do something along the lines of a modern new york elegant theme. real classy.

by francis      2012-02-19 21:38:34

Ask a couple of your mest friends to help you plan it. then one of yo will come up wiyh some thing .

by Dan      2012-02-19 20:38:28

Guitar Hero/Rock BandA LAN party

by Lily      2012-02-19 18:38:25

Step one: gender neutral b'day invitesStep two: figure out how much you want to be spendingStep three: decide what to do.Here are my ideas- Or, clear out your garage, get out your stereo , ask your friends to bring along their favourite CD's. Have a table out with finger food on it.House parties are the best parties, perhaps make it themed, if your girly, make the theme 'you all have to wear pink' or something like that.For my friends last party, the theme was "dress as something that shares the first letter of your name".For example, my names lily and I went as a lion haha.Hope I helped + have fun!

by TheSourc...      2012-02-19 18:38:24

idk

by Jelly & Toast      2012-02-19 13:38:36

This is an extreme, but my neighbour has a 15-year-old and she rented one of those huge inflatable movie screens for her daughter and friends for the backyard. They had tents and sleeping bags. It was really cute & different! Cost could be a big factor, but you could do some research and see if it's something you can afford. ♥

by DEBBIE      2012-02-19 11:38:39

I assume your house is big enough for 30 extra ppl but I don't know any other details to go on - but - you can : 1. Get a buddy to D. J. A variety of new music 2. Get decorations from $ stores for your theme 3. Snacks / drinks will be cheaper there also ! 4. Get a big scrap book for ppl to sign in / comment 5. Ask ppl to bring cameras / CDs / take videos etc. 6. If you have games like Wii / DS - PPL can play 7. Board games are making a come back - get some 8. Planning / Theme / Time frame / Space / $$$ limit 9. Parental rules / type of guest / plenty of food & drinks 10. PPL can do different activities - just make it all fun !

by jessie baby      2012-02-19 11:38:25

there are alot of things you can do for your birthday. I guess if you dont want to have it at your house that eliminates some things, you could book a move theater. ,bowling,skating

by Lady Smythe      2012-02-19 10:38:37

Roller SkatingIce SkatingBowlingFilm RestaurantPaint Balling