Seeking Boys' Birthday Party Ideas for November B-day

You could try bowling or an indoor pool, like the one at Claude Moore Rec. Center.

Hi. We did Pump It Up. It is a little pricey but if you opt out of the pizza and bring your own cake it's not too bad. And the best part is we just walked away from the mess. No cake mashed into your carpet. No last minute scrubbing your bathrooms. If you do chose this place, I highly recommend opening the presents at home. Things get crazy there and toys get lost or broken.

p.s. House of Bounce is more expensive.

Hi M.,
Jumping Jacks sports gym was one of the best party we had thrown for our daughter. For your sons, this might be a good idea so you don't have to clean up, they provide the food and drinks, and don't have to second guess the weather since it's indoors. The staff were superb also! This will definitely be better than Chuck E Cheese (yes, ugh!) They have a website also if you just google it, it's easy to find location close to you. Good luck!

We held my son's birthday party in May at Hidden Pond Nature Center. If you haven't been there, the main floor has animals in tanks. There is a prty room downstairs and the "volunteers" bring snakes, frogs and turtles to the party room and let the kids see and touch. We were able to walk around the lake with a guide. There is a playground if the weather is good. We were even able to do a pinata. The weather was a little dicey - it rained as people were arriving but then cleared up. You can brings any kind of food and drink. It was fun and a little different.

We have done House of Bounce. Great place.
http://www.houseofbounceva.com/

If your boys like martial arts, many taekwondo schools offer party packages. My soon to be 6 year old daughter is having her party at USTigers in Broadlands this November. They provide instruction, a moon bounce, pizza and drinks. We bring cake and party favors. The cost is $185 for up to 15 participants and a little more if additional kids show up. We love the Masters here as this is also where she has attended regular training for the past 2 years. There might be taekwondo schools that offer similar packages near where you live. C.

Pump It Up in Manassas and Leesburg and Loudoun Sport Bounce in Dulles are two great options for older boys. There is also an arcade/pinball amusements seller in Herndon that rents out its store for parties but I can't recall the name.

Good luck!

A. Dorfman, CSEP
professional party planner
posh parties, LLC
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