Don't let canceled birthday parties be a disappointment while families are staying at home during COVID-19. Here is a list of activities and ideas to inspire you to have the most fun birthday ever!
Take Zoom parties to the next level
Try a Zoom party with an activity: If you have the resources and devices, complete an activity together and finish with a birthday candle and birthday song.
Organize a virtual art party with Muralistica. Sign up your guests for the same party, and organize a Zoom party on a separate device.
Order DIY craft kits at AR Workshop to complete together. Have parents pick up the kit ahead of time or have it delivered.
Find a fun Facebook Live dance party or organize one with your favorite dance studio like Dance Arts by Maria, Backstage Dance Academy, Naples Ballet or Naples Performing Arts Center. Check their Facebook pages for live events.
Plan a storybook party to coincide with The Naples Players Story Hour or a C'MON Facebook Live event. Have friends dress up as their favorite character for the party.
Choose a Little Explorers at Home activity from Conservancy of Southwest Florida to complete together.
Let IMAG History & Science Center do all of the planning for you with their virtual party! Offered for an optional fee or donation.
Order the same jigsaw puzzle (you can decide to hide the box photo to make it challenging!) and send a virtual gift card or a gift card from a local business like Classroom Plus to the child who completes it first.
Organize a cupcake decorating party. Have parents buy a cupcake (or cookie) mix of their choice, prebake and decorate together on a Zoom party. Dunkin Donuts is also offering take home donut decorating kits at participating locations (call to check!). Add a candle to the birthday child's dessert and sing!
Take and Bake Pizza Party. IL Primo Pizza & Wings For $5 you get a Mini Cheese Pizza kit with dough, sauce and cheese as well as a kid's drink and a cookie. Call to ask for this offer. Can be done virtually with friends or just with family at home.
For Nature Lovers: Find a virtual activity or download from Rookery Bay to enjoy together.
Have a child with special needs? Join Best Buddies of Southwest Florida and celebrate on one of their Zoom events.
Not Tech Savvy?
Plan a birthday parade. Have friends make signs and line up on your street at a designated time to drive by and send birthday wishes.
Plant a giant birthday greeting sign in the yard with Sign Gypsies.
Order a cake from a local baker or grocery store. Now is the time to go all out with a fabulous cake.
Decorate your house and yard with balloons and other decorations with no contact delivery from Masquerade & Balloons Galore.