Kids’ birthday parties can get pricey fast, especially at places like a trampoline park or laser tag arcade. So many parents bring the celebration home to save money. But even in your own home ...

Parents are now asking for tips to cover kids’ birthday party costs — and other moms and dads are enraged: ‘Absofrigginglutely not’ By Brooke Steinberg Published March 14, 2025, 12:40 p.m. ET ...

Winslow said she has since discussed with her kids -- now 7, 6 and 2 -- other ways to celebrate their birthdays and they're interested in using the money they would've spent on a birthday party on ...

The younger the child, typically the less costly the celebration, with 1-year-old and 2-year-old birthday parties costing an average of $279. Spending on birthday parties for kids 6 to 9 rose, on ...

In lieu of birthday presents for her two children, mom Katrina Hennigan of New York asked guests to donate to their charity of choice. "We have so many toys, not a large space and a big family ...

Below, the best party favors for kids, as vetted by yours truly and several other Strategist parents. Update on October 25, 2024: Updated prices and checked stock for all products. New!

Scenes from Eva Ganz’s 13th birthday party in May. / Photo by Paige Brown Photography It’s not just blowout bashesat Southie event spaces; even backyard parties are getting an upgrade.