Party Time Hits
Birthday parties have come a long way from the homemade cake and scoop of ice cream served in the backyard. Today’s kids’ party scene covers the gamut. Check out these party-time hits with children ages five through ten.
“I liked when my Mom had a Pinkalicious party in my backyard. Pinkalicious [children’s book character] came to my house. She read us her book and played with us.”
- Elisabeth, age five, New Kensington
“My friend Liam’s party was my favorite. It was at his house. We played Star Wars games outside.”
- Daniel, age five, Gibsonia
“My friend’s dance party at Colors was so much fun. We danced on stage. A sparkling ball made different colors on the walls. We had hula hoops and ate pizza.”
- Grace, age six, Pittsburgh
“The first time I went to Chuck E Cheese in Irwin for a party. I found a football video game that was awesome.”
- Anthony, age six, Delmont
“My cousin’s party was at Giggles and Smiles. We climbed in tubes and played basketball. We crawled over this rope floor. It was a big play place. I want to go back.”
- Ben, age seven, Munhall
“For my eighth birthday, I took two friends to Kennywood Park for the day. It was my favorite because we got to ride a new ride—the Phantom’s Revenge.”
- Tommy, age eight, Gibsonia
“My favorite party was at Conley’s Inn Waterslide. I love to swim and you can have a party there all year because it’s indoors.”
- Taylor, age eight, Penn Trafford
“Last fall, I had a bowling party at Export Moose Bowling Lanes. The best part of the party is always the friends at the party, both boys and girls.”
- Isabella, age nine, Delmont
“It was my birthday party. We had a half sleepover party where my friends came over in their pajamas. We did sleepover stuff like had our nails painted, watched movies and had cake and candy.”
- Sarah, age ten, Gibsonia
“Fun Fest. It was my party my Mom had for me. There was a lot to do. You don’t do just one thing. We bowled. We played games in the game room. We played laser tag. That was awesome.”
- Jack, age ten, Plum
