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My birthday is in 7 days and I have no idea what I want to do. I will be turning 15 and I am hoping to have both guys and girls! I am on a small budget! Any ideas?
A small budget means a party at home or at a local park or beach
Step 1
Scavenger hunt
Step 2
Baseball/ softball
Step 3
Sprinkler and bbq after
Step 4
Pizza and rented movie
My birthday is in 14 days and I'm turning 15. I don't want to invite too many people, but I also want more than 3 or 4 people. I have no clue what to do.
I've thought of Hawaiian Falls and Six Flags, but sometimes they can be expensive. I want this birthday to be fun and memorable. Please help!What about a camping trip. Great memories are made with good friends. You could do some fishing, hiking, etc!
My birthday is the 13th of March and I am going to have a sleep over. Our Wi-Fi is currently down and I feel my plans on what to do in the sleepover are limited. What do I do?
By 13th.R
I want to celebrate my 15th birthday with a few of my friends, but I don't want to have a party. I want to do something different to what people would normally do. Any ideas?
By Chante
Perhaps you could do some sort of charity work? For instance, perhaps you could volunteer at an animal shelter to play with the dogs and cats for an afternoon and do some clean up. People could bring pet food for gifts.
You could follow this up with pizza, pop, and cake - maybe even at the shelter. Other alternatives might be helping out with a meal at a soup kitchen or helping pack food at a food bank. Guests could donate food items.
Or if you are particularly capable, you might work for a day or half day at a Habitat for Humanity home - painting, doing general clean up on the site, or whatever.
Or perhaps you might find a children's group that could use some help for an afternoon. If there is some sort of drop in center for underprivileged kids, perhaps you could do a party with your friends for little kids in celebration of your birthday.
With just a few friends you could go out to the movies, buy popcorn and candy, and pick a fun film. or maybe you would rather take them out to your favorite restaurant for dinner.
I am turning 15 in November, but it is right after Thanksgiving and we usually have family over that whole week. My mom saids she doesn't want like a "party" she just wants me to pick like 2 or 3 friends to do something with. I did a sleepover last year, but there wasn't much to do. My mom says she'd rather not have a sleepover because she feels we will be bored. Any ideas?
By J
You could go bowling or maybe to a water park? Or even a nice meal and cinema?Or have a sleepover and in the sleepover make your own pizzas?
You can probably go to the movies and Panda Express and maybe have a little party.
I am having a party in November and I have eight friends I want to invite. I can't have a sleepover or have it at my house because it's way too small. I really really would like some help with some ideas!
By Aly
I'm turning 15 very soon and I'm not having a quinceneara like I had first wanted. I've never had a birthday party, because I'm not allowed. I won't be allowed to have friends over or hang out with them.
I don't know what to do because my parents rules are so strict. I want my birthday to be very special but so far everything isn't what I want, it's what my parents want. :/
Please help.
By Bethanny M.
Is there a relative or family friend who would let you hold a party at their house? Or who might help you to persuade your parents that a very small party at your home would be a good idea?
I wonder why they won't allow it. Perhaps one of your parents is not well enough to cope with the noise of a party.
Hope it works out well for you.
Maybe you could try to talk to your parents. You could collaborate with them. You all could come up with an idea that you both like. It could be something that you want to do, but it is still following your rules. Your parents are probably so strict because they love you.
I'm having my 15th birthday party on June 16th. I usually do crazy stuff like a massive grade sleepover at a hotel, or a chocolate war party. I don't like the boring topical parties, but it's hard this year because I have more guy friends than girl friends. So what should I do? It's also 2 days after school ends. And I don't have a pool. Please help!
By Danielle s.
Considering the previous parties are all about fun, how about something serious that gives back to the community.
You could all volunteer at a food bank, the animal shelter, clean up the neighborhood park...and then have that party everyone has earned.
P.S. Volunteer at a food pantry. All with prior arrangements, of course. Then all go out to dinner. This waay, the whole party is chaperoned on site.
I'm turning 15 on May 9th. My boyfriend is taking me to a concert and dinner, but my parents want me to do something with my friends that weekend. My friends and I aren't very girly, so a spa party won't work. I'm really stumped because I want to do something special, but I don't know what. Someone help please!
By Mary Jane
How about good ole bowling and pizza? Or, as a group, volunteer to walk dogs at a local animal shelter.
Why not everyone kick in $15 and go to a lovely restaurant where you need to dress up a little. Then let your hair down (figuratively speaking) and go bowling, or perhaps to a movie that you want to see.
I hate to say this, but I'm turning 15 on July 1 and I have no idea what to do that's inexpensive, but fun! Help! Any ideas?
By Asiana from Madison, WI
Manicure with your friends (everyone pays for her own). Spend the night party with movies rented from the Red Box (just a dollar each).
How about a pampering pj party, with pizzas, iced tea or lemonade, chips & dip/ salsa, brownies or smores & cake & ice cream? You can go to lots of magazine & tea sites for homemade recipes for really cheap diy body gels & scrubs, facials, body lotions, masks, face washes, toners & scrubs, even hair masks & conditioners. Then, they can all paint their finger nails & toes,while watching a favorite teen movie.
Or
2. For goody bags you can hit the sample isles at CVS, Walgreens or other favorite discount store, or go to dollar stores & get nail polishes ,removers, toe separators, lip glosses (or make your own) & other girlie things like hair ties.
I am 14 and for my birthday I want to do something extremely fun. I don't know what. I have thought of going to a waterpark, sports game, concert, or a hotel. Can you help?
By angeboo from Syracuse, FL
How about a bowling or miniature golf outing with food included. Most sports places have a room to rent where you can party and eat before or after the sports part at a reasonable cost. Waterpark sounds like fun in July but would be crowded if that matters? Invite fun guests and just have a ball.
My birthday is in 6 days and I don't know what to do for it. I'm turning 15. Please help.
I'm turning 15 in 8 days and don't know what to do for my party. Last year it was boring. Please help.
What kind of budget do you have? Slumber party and some rented movies would be cheap, with some snacks or make your own pizzas. Or roller skating, bowling, rock climbing, book a group session at a local cosmetology school for makeovers.
One of my best friends is turning 15 on the 31st of May and I want her to have the best birthday ever. She doesn't want to have a party and wants to go out with a few friends, but she doesn't know where to go.
Has any one got any ideas?yeah birthdays can be fun with family and friends when u celebrate with them.
I'm having a party for myself. I need help on ideas for easy cheap food and a good invitation, cause it's not like for my birthday, but it is. Like I want them to celebrate it, but not to bring gifts. Please help!
Chili and cornbread will feed many people. You can also make a cake out of a mix and serve lemonade, which are both inexpensive. If you don't want your guests to bring gifts, say so on the invitation. You could also have them donate to a charity of your choice, instead of bringing gifts.
My 15th birthday is tomorrow what should I do?
My birthday is tommrow march 19 and ima go chep just kick it with some friends and familyand just jamm out to music and buy pizza and soda and watch movies because i live in puerto rico
I know that this is short notice, but my 15th birthday is tomorrow (December 28th) and my bestfriend and I wanted to do an all day activity, preferably dressed up either a nice jeans outfit or dresses. Keep in mind that this is not my birthday party, this is just for the day of my birthday.
I was thinking multiple activities like shopping or a movie and a nice dinner and stuff like that, but if any of you have a suggestion that I could add to the list that would be fantastic. Another reminder is that it can't require a long term reservation as this is tomorrow. Thank you!Seeing how your birthday has passed I won't give you any suggestions on what activities you should do, but I will give you a piece of advice to remember throughout the year. This time in your life is crazy, it will drag by day after day like nothing changes, yet at the same time everyone and everything will be changing all the time. You will feel like it will be forever before you can just grow up and do what you want when you want, like being 16 won't come fast enough, it will be forever until your finally 18 and out of high school it's like impossible to wait for each big milestone. Then suddenly one day you will think back and wonder where did the time go. These years literally drag and fly by at the same time. Enjoy your firsts. By that I mean every new thing, make a mental note to enjoy your firsts and realize this is the only time you have to be young and discover who you are and who you want to be. Build good friendships by being a good friend even when it's hard and don't ever let a boy define your self worth or your ultimate joy. They will love you and hurt you but know regardless you are happy being you with or with out them. Best of luck to you :)
I'm turning 15 on October 29th which is a Thursday. Then Halloween is two days after my birthday so my party would not be that weekend. I'm thinking the weekend before either Friday after school or that Saturday. Anyways I live in Colorado so the weather can change fast. Plus I really don't know what to do at all. I don't want to spend much either.
My house is a little too small for 15 girls too, so a sleepover is out of the question. I really am just out of fun ideas to do. My mom doesn't want to do a big party until my 16th so this one is "big", but then again not really. So can you help me think of ideas of what to do? Thank you!I'm 14 and turning 15 in the middle of December. I have no clue what to do for a party besides the normal girly stuff which I want to stay way from.
Any ideas of what unique party idea I could do?You may receive more suggestions if you were to include a couple of things you're into or subjects you get excited about. Please DO NOT post anything too personal. Perhaps list your favorite school subject, type/genre of books, movies, music you most enjoy; or give a small example of what you would consider your perfect day.
Hopefully, this will help generate some really great ideas that you can use some or all of then go from there.
Wishing you the best
I'm turning 15 this month and need birthday ideas. Please help me. I am not allowed to have a party.
My birthday is on February 28th and I can't have a party. I don't know what to do.
Why not plan to do something you really enjoy with a few of your favourite people? Go to a concert or sporting event, movie or even a bite to eat at your favourite venue?
Have fun!
I'm turning 15 and my birthday is in the middle of winter. I have no good ideas for my b-day. Any good ideas?
If it were me I would consider a glow in the dark party. They sell all kind of really cool accessories now that are glow in the dark and you could get a black light. If you get some white poster paper you can hang it on the walls and everyone can draw, color, write you happy birthday messages or whatever and you can save it later in a scrapbook. You could have some cool music and some food, get dry ice for punch in an actual punch bowl and it will smoke that looks cool. There are a lot of neat ideas plus you will all have fun coming dressed in an outfit that is neon or glow in the dark.
I'm turning 15 on the 15th of May. I'm usually very prepared for my birthdays, like months before, but this yearI'totally clueless. I want to go out with my friends, somewhere fun. I want to be around my family as little as possible. I'm not a super girly girl, I'm not a tomboy either. I wanted to do a scavenger hunt, but my friend is doing that for her birthday and I don't want to take it from her. It can't be too expensive. Thanks :)
By Bre K. from Sydney, Australia
My 15th birthday is on the 4th of May and I need some ideas, like what I can do for my birthday? I can't invite any friends so there will be me, my mum, my dad, and my brother and sister. My parents are disabled so I can't do anything that is phisical. Btw I'm a dude. Any ideas?
By Callum
Since it is your birthday, the day should be about the things you like to do. Would it be possible to plan a family outing to someplace that you would like to go, like to a science center or to a special movie? If you just want to have something special at home, how about a family game night?
Find some favorite games, plan a nice supper, and then spend the evening together having a monopoly marathon or Clue or Trivial Pursuit. Or, you might have a family movie marathon. If cost is a factor, you can usually borrow games and movies from your library. Maybe your family likes to do jigsaws? There are always very inexpensive ones at the thrift stores. For the birthday supper, how about pizza, or a hot dog roast in the back yard? Maybe your siblings can be in charge of baking the birthday cake for you. Whatever you decide, think about creating a nice family evening while all of you are together at home. It will not be long before you are moving out and on your own, and a family party will be a great memory.
My 15th birthday is coming up soon and I don't know what to do. I thought about renting a place and getting a DJ and inviting friends, but it's too late to find a place. Can anybody help me find other ideas to do for my birthday? I want to do something fun with my friends, but I don't want it to cost a lot of money.
By Alexis G.
I will be 15 on the 4th of February, but I don't know what to do for my birthday. Can you give me some plans please?
By Alice
I'm turning 15 on December 18th and I want to bring 1 or 2 close friends to an indoor vmx park. I haven't been able to find any, but do you know any good indoor parks near Manassas, Virginia 20110? If you know please help me. My party is in a few weeks.
By Kyle G.
Well I think...who has been there for you the most? Do you have a bff?
What can I get my 15 year old daughter for her birthday? Adriana is 15 going on 25. She is smart, an A+ student, beautiful, should be a model, and very creative. Adriana puts her own video productions together that are on the web, YouTube, etc. She already got accepted to Full Sail college in Orlando.
By Keith L
If she is very creative I suggest getting her a Polaroid!
I need help please. My 15th birthday is in 3 weeks and I still don't know what to do espically cause there is going to be girls and boys there. It's at my house. I want it to be good and not lame so someone pls help.
By Britney R
Hi! Ask your friends what their favorite music is and see if you can play it at your B-Day party. Do you guys like to dance? Watch movies? Go hiking? Play video games? You could give your party a theme based on an activity you and all of your friends like to do together. If I were you, I would invite close friends/family (not the whole school) so that it's easier to pick something everyone enjoys. Plus, you wont have to worry about the whole social status quo because it's just you and the people who care about you at the party. Whatever you choose, I hope you have a blast!
My birthday is in a week and 4 days. I'm a tomboy, so there might be a mix of boys and girls there. Should I go to the skating rink and then to see a movie, have a house party, or go out to eat (boring)?
By Marissa J.
How about a Scavenger Hunt? Hide multiples of inexpensive (go to a party store or $1 store for ideas) different items, make different lists of the various items and your friends have to search (if you have a yard or at a park) for the items? It's active and so the guests won't just stand there with their friends. The one with the most items wins some token award or prize. It's fun and interactive with everyone!
Or what about a Birthday Costume Party where friends dress up like their favorite whatever... sports star, celebrity, book character, painting, etc? Costumes let folks ''be someone else" and can be fun. Everyone takes turns guessing who they are and the winner gets some small token prize or award. Or you can award 'prizes' for funniest, most original, best of show, etc.
My birthday is in a week and I don't know what to do. I want it to be fun so please come up with some good ideas. ''''
By Elen
What do you like? What is your passion? Make the party about you, because it is your birthday!
Do you like music? Search Google for music-theme parties. Get your favorite music playing and make your living room into a "night club" atmosphere. Have someone serving mixed "drinks" (no alcohol of course) served up in fancy glasses. Play a few games like statue where you freeze in a statue pose when the music stops. Or put on a music video and dance along. If you have Dance Dance the video game do that.
Do you like animals? Call up the local shelter and ask if you can meet there with your friends and volunteer for an hour, then go to an ice cream place afterwards and talk about your experiences there.
Do you like shopping? Plan a trip to a local thrift store. Instead of a gift for you, tell each person to bring $10 or $15 if they can and they have 1/2 hour to shop and put together a fab outfit. Then go home and have a fashion show, award prizes for cutest, funniest, most for the money, most colorful etc. outfits and eat cake and ice cream.
Do you like sports? Plan your party for a local park, bring balls for playing soccer, dodgeball, badmitton if you have one of those sets, etc. Everybody have a picnic after. If it rains, have it at your house and play finger soccer on a table instead, buy one of those inexpensive indoor basket ball hoops and have an inside game or bat balloons around. Or you could have an obstacle course inside your house like crawling under a table, jumping from cushion to cushion on the floor, etc.
There is nothing like music and food, though, to make for a good party. Do not underestimate everyone just coming to your place and hanging out, chatting, listening to music and eating and drinking some delicious fare that you love!
Invite people that you enjoy spending time with anyway, and you will have a good time. Remember to keep it drama-free and serve birthday cake so everyone knows it is a birthday party!
My birthday is tomorrow and I don't really want anything. I don't have friends and it may sound stupid, but I do want to spend the day with my family, but they are gone....fun birthday right!? I don't want to stay home and do nothing so what can I do?
By Jenna N.
Happy Birthday! Make some new friends to share it with. Could you possibly make your own cake or cupcakes and take it to a nursing home, or senior center, or library during kids reading time? Share it with them and make new friends in the process. I would call ahead first to see if that will work and what time would be best.
My 15th birthday is on May 11th and I am on a cheap dad budget. Help me!
By Amari K.
Aww my birthday is on 12th of May and I'll go out with my best friend and watch like all the movies at the cinema ...haha. Hope that helps (:
I'm turning 15 in October. The past few years, I have had really fun and outgoing parties. This year I want to do something fun. I like to plan months in advance so I can add ideas or take some out. Thanks for nay help in advance!
By Kaylee
I don't know about you, but I'm turning 15 in September. I was thinking it would be cool to do like a themed "era" party like the Great Gatsby.
I have a bunch of friends that are boys. What kind of party can I have?
By Ashley
If you plan on inviting mainly boys, you might want to think about going to someplace like Speedzone Cafe. It's freaking awesome you can race in "cart" thingos, just tie your hair if it's long. (Don't want it to get sucked up by the engine on your B-Day!)
And there's also a huge-o arcade and there's a little kiddy track for 'kids' (no durr) The arcade is full of cool games and I'm sure there's at least 1 in there that you've never seen before (like the giant Fruit Ninja game). But it depends on where you live just do a bit of research, you'll find a place.
I will be 15 on the 14th of February and I usually go paint balling or go carting. I like something that gets you pumped with adrenalin and something that my friends will enjoy (I'm a boy). This year I want to do something that will give me the same experience, but I can't think of anything. My idea was to go on an expedition, but I don't know if I really want to to that for my birthday. So any ideas what I can do will be greatly appreciated :)
By Caelen
