Remember when a child's birthday party meant cake ... in the woods followed by games in the backyard or a local park. Amy said her kids prefer boxed cake and icing from a jar over costlier ...

Kubin suggests another cheap birthday party idea: Plan the party at a neighborhood park. If you're going to ... or create an obstacle course for the kids to run through. It's easy for adults ...

Kids' birthday parties include 90 minutes of bowling ... They can make a splash at an indoor water park party. And for sports lovers, the St. James offers flag football, basketball, or soccer ...