Three free good-weather party ideas

If the thought of minimum charges and numbers for kid’s birthday parties makes you baulk, why not make use of the warmer weather to cut costs.

Party in the Park
There are no worries about leaving people out, surprise guests or hefty fees per head. A large park with good play area and space for a garden gazebo is perfect for a big class celebration. Pack a large caters-for-all picnic, sit back in the sun with the other parents while your birthday child and guests run themselves ragged.

Garden Party
Return to the classic garden birthday party of the 1980s. Forget the entertainer and settle for water fights, musical chairs and sleeping lions.

Scavenger Hunt
Prepare a local hunt with two party teams searching for age appropriate clues leading to treasure. Can be easily tailored to party themes.