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Step 1
Pick an age group, from toddlers on up to tweens. (Of course, if you see an idea that your younger or older kid would go bananas for, the details are adaptable.)
Step 2
Determine your level of personal involvement. Each age group gives you three choices:
All-Inclusive is the Club Med of the bunch. You pay your money and just show up—food, cake, activities and favors are all taken care of.
Do Something invites the celebrant and his posse to explore their creative side. Expect to pitch in for food and decor.
Shoestring helps parents keep a cap on birthday madness. In the early years, this means budget options; with older kids, it’s more about value for money. This one requires the most input from parents.
Step 3
Choose your venue—based on neighborhood, cachet, whatever. We’ve singled out our top pick and followed it with several alternatives. All together, you’ve got 59 ways to please your progeny and seal your reputation as Parent of the Year.
