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January 2, 2011 at 12:53 am #597497
argilesParticipantI have a son who will be 9 in Feb. He has asked if he could invite 4-5 friends to do something. I have no idea of places that I would even start with. I am a single mom and currently unemployed, so something that’s not gonna be outrageously priced. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
January 2, 2011 at 1:07 am #712795
charlabobParticipantFull Tilt has great kid birthday parties — (for kids of all ages!) White Center and a couple of other locations. Justin is a frequent contributor here — and the ice cream and other treats, including Ms Pac Man and pin ball machines, are to die for.
January 2, 2011 at 2:09 am #712796
SomeGuyParticipantHow about West Seattle Bowl? Looks like cheapest birthday package would be ~$120 for one hour, two lanes, shoes, pizza, sodas, etc. Details here:
http://www.westseattlebowl.com/event/kid-s-bday-package
Alternatively, during open bowl lanes are $19/hour plus shoes. Bowling and then pizza and cake at home?
Hope this helps! Welcome to West Seattle and Happy New Year!
January 2, 2011 at 2:15 am #712797
kmweinerMemberA trip to the Seattle Science center is a real treat. Don’t know cost but I have a coupon for one extra. You could bring a cake and have it there.
January 2, 2011 at 2:31 am #712798
IrukandjiParticipant$6 per kid for bouncing at an open bounce time at KidzBounce. Renting rooms gets pricey, but for an outing it’s GREAT and affordable. Or take them skating. Even without a ‘party package’ it’s good group fun.
January 2, 2011 at 4:14 am #712799
ToddinWestwoodMemberThe birthday Open Kids Gym at the W.S. YMCA is always a hit with kids that age. We had 2 of our daughter’s birthdays there. They do all the set-up and clean up too!
January 2, 2011 at 4:54 am #712800
SomeGuyParticipantThe skating idea is awesome, my son and I went to the skating rink and had a blast (he’s 7). They can get inline skates and they play 106.1 music. Here’s the link to the party section on their website and it’s a reasonable price compared to all the other stuff.
January 2, 2011 at 5:38 am #712801
EmmyJaneParticipantHi Argiles- can I get your email? I have a birthday surprise. Or you can reach me at hgeisenhoff at gmail dot com. thanks.
January 2, 2011 at 5:48 am #712802
tanyar23ParticipantIt’s not in West Seattle, but my daughter loves to go rollerskating at Bellevue Skate King.
January 2, 2011 at 9:20 am #712803
argilesParticipantEmmyJane- my email is Ashleyreneegiles at gmail dot com
January 2, 2011 at 9:27 am #712804
argilesParticipantAlso thank you so much for all the suggestions, I really appreciate it. This is his first birthday away from our family in IL so I am hoping that whatever we do it can be special.
January 2, 2011 at 4:14 pm #712805
JoBParticipantThere are three books you might take a look at
I think they are called
The cheapskate guide to Seattle
Seattle curiosities
free things to do with kids in Seattle
I learned
There is a reptile zoo on Monroe from one of them
great grandma creds
And Don’t forget Archie McFee’s…
January 2, 2011 at 6:27 pm #712806
curiouslyinquisitiveMemberDepends on What your son likes to do?
-Low Cost- Ideas:
1. Lincoln Park … a crisp outing… building drift wood forts, exploring the beach, playing a game on one of the many open grassy fields – ultimate frisbee – football – soccer –
2. A treasure hunt or detective who did it – hide and seek sort of activity either indoor or outdoor
3. A bicyle trip/outing….
4. Video Game championship
$Money$
5. Laser tag at the Seattle Center is $4.00 a head for about 10-15min
6. Swimming. two suggestions
…. 1. Bainbridge Community Center Swimming pool… very nice like Canadian community pools
…. 2. Montlake Terrace pool
7. Near by community center – birthday space and gym rental
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Sleep overs are usually a big hit !!
– pizza
– movie or two
– games
January 3, 2011 at 1:29 am #712807
argilesParticipantWow lots of suggestions, thanks:)
January 3, 2011 at 2:14 am #712808
LOSTINSPICEMemberWe had fun at the Tag Zone in Burien on my sons 7th Birthday. It is $7.00/hr per child and is open from 6-10pm Friday and Saturday evenings.http://www.thetagzone.com
January 3, 2011 at 6:42 am #712809
celeste17ParticipantIf its not to cold out you could do camp long. Maybe rent a cabin for the night. Do they still have the climbing rock there? Maybe a trail hike with a park ranger.
January 4, 2011 at 12:45 am #712810
argilesParticipantOnce again thank you so much to all who gave ideas and suggestions :)
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