Looking for a party idea for an older child? How about a cooking, art or sewing class? There are lots of companies that run these kinds of activities specifically for kids, and if you invite a group of, say, six to 10 children, you may be able to secure the class and teacher exclusively for your party.

• Your child will love choosing an invite and sending it off to their friends! And the guests will be excited to be doing a creative activity while celebrating their friend’s birthday. Along the way, they might also learn a little about nutrition, sew a simple project, or create their own original artwork.
• Most classes will have their own venue, meaning you don’t have to do the cleaning up, or think up a billion different party games. Some companies will also come to your home to conduct the session. Check out ideas for classes and their locations here.