The birthday parties here are a piece of cake; you can choose from Smith's party room or one of its variety of outdoor areas for a party with up to 40 kids depending on the space.

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The cost of a child's birthday party is still high – and the price tag for parents likely escalates as their kids gets older, a new survey suggests. Parents spend, on average, $314 on a child's ...

Location: $0. Often the biggest expense of the party, this is the first area to stop the spend. Venues like indoor play gyms, roller skating rinks, or a good old Chuck E. Cheese pizza party can ...

I don't throw big birthday parties until my kids turn 5. At that age, guests can be dropped off, and I don't have to entertain the parents, too.

The author's family (not pictured) decided to spend a day at the beach instead of throwing a big birthday party for their 5-year-old.AscentXmedia/Getty Images Hosting a birthday party for kids can ...