Include them in the planning process and encourage them to contribute their ideas and creativity. Allow the older sibling to invite a special friend and then enlist them as waiters, guest greeters and game coordinators. Assign siblings the task of selecting the perfect birthday gift or designing the perfect birthday cake or party decor. If weather permits, outdoor parties are the best for younger children. Try to keep outdoor parties in the shade.
Local parks offer picnic shelters and park houses which are perfect for parties.
If weather is poor, look to indoor ideas like your family room with refreshments restricted to the dining room table. Check with your church or recreation department for the availability of indoor facilities at affordable prices. Be sure to check the availability of the room or service for the dates you're considering and reserve the facility, in writing , well in advance. Plan the party for a date that is convenient for your family's schedule. Weekends are better if you are asking help from others.