In my totally biased opinion as a June baby, summer birthdays are the best. Even though you don’t get to celebrate with classmates at school, summer birthdays are synonymous with nice weather. This ...

If your child’s birthday is approaching soon, you may be racking your brain for party ideas. Planning a fun event doesn’t have to be complicated, however. Birthday party trends are always changing and ...

Whether your little one loves trains and candy or wants to the adventure of rock climbing or indoor skydiving, there are dozens of places around the greater Chicagoland area where you can fete your ...

Kids have a talent for coming up with truly original ideas. It’s only natural they would apply that creativity toward things that are important to them ― like birthdays. Over the years, the funny ...

Elaborate cakes costing hundreds of dollars. Backyard transformations that include water slides, bounce houses and stages for musicians, magicians or a fairy-tale princess. Special venues.

Turn your favorite outdoor games into an Olympic competition! Divide the group into three teams and watch the games unfold.