I have a son turning 9 in Feb. Trying to think of something to do?

Question

I do not have a job at the time (im looking) so dont have alot of money to spend on a party and buy the gifts he wants. We have a very small house and have had the party here the past 2 years but the boy always want to run off and play game cube or xbox, last year they were playing WWE in his bedroom( broke the bed) dont need that to happen again lol they dont want to do party games, and it is to cold in Illinois in Feb. to have an out side party any ideas

Answer 1

Have him pick his 3 best buddies and go bowling and pizzia make a cake at home and bring it. Give him a book for his birthday sounds like he has enough video games.
Good Luck

Answer 2

Okay, well consider having a "planned party" (don't worry, I am not talking about getting a party planner) or at a place like Chuckee Cheese.
The thing you want to know about a planned party is that everything is planned before the guests arrive.
1) use pizza and pop or easily change that to sandwiches and orange juice
2) pick the games they are going to play and set it up like this:
ex.-4:00- game one........
5:00-dinner and cake............
5:15-movie....
3)pick two safe games and a movie( this is an example) so they can remain behaved.
4) plan everything by minute and stay strict at first to show kids you aren't kidding when you say no xbox
5)choose a theme for the party to make it more fun.
hope that helped....
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Answer 3

Have you checked your local YMCA or Recreation Center.You can give him a party there for little to no money.Bake him a cake or buy one out of the store,and ask the bakery to add his name.Cook food at home and bring a small radio and cd's.I know you mentioned that he and his friends didn't care for party games,but maybe you could make the games a little more phisical and challenging.Example: Scavenger Hunt,Treasure Hunt,Simon Says,Hot Potatoe,Freeze,Charades,etc.You get the picture.Good luck!

Answer 4

You could take a couple of the kids to a hockey game if there is a minor league team in your area. It's pretty cheap to get a party pack (here in Philly) so maybe it is reasonable near you. You could also look into a game place that has tokens, pizza and cake all included.