11th Birthday Party Ideas

By

et573

Go bowling, then come back for a sleepover.

By

Iluv2craft

A Hollywood Glam Party: everyone can dress nice...decorate with stars cut out (spray with craft glitter spray), have guests names on them...hang them up around the room or create a "wall of fame" where everyone gets to post something nice about each person (attach the star to pretty paper), then guests get to take home with them & have nice memory.
Get feather boas to place around, have helium balloons tied in bunches (again sprayed with glitter spray for sparkle)--can even weight them down & have at various heights in a bunch..cover the weight (a rock) with pretty tissue paper. Pick favorite colors: hot pink and silver.

Have a "paparazzi" take lots of photos as guests arrive (hint to them ahead of time to make a grand entrance!)....for foods:
Label them with award winning titles: like this>>
BEST APP (short for appetizer) IN A LEADING ROLE: pick an appetizer..even fruit pieces on fancy picks for kabobs
BEST DRESSED: Tuxedo Strawberries (http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes ... x?cm_mmc=eml-_-rbe-_-20110217-_-1023)
BEST DESIGN IN A MOCKTAIL: (serve sparkling juice in fancy glasses)
BEST ENSEMBLE CAST: Layered Pizza Dip>>serve with bagel crisps
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes ... mp;WT.mc_id=Newsletter_BC_12_20_2010
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS DESSERT: (pick something interesting that's decorated)..can make small brownie squares sandwich filled with cool whip, drizzled with choc icing, top with candy purple flower

Hand out awards...even if you make them with cardstock...
Best Supporting Actress in a Friendship
Best Actress in a Comedy Role (someone who's funny, cracking jokes)
Best Actress in...(name other things like Athletic role, Helpful Role, Drama Role, etc)

Play games: as guests come in, pin a famous person or cartoon character they would know on their backs...they have to go around and ask questions that can only be answered by "yes or no" to guess who they are.

Game: get together some fun props: hats, etc and give girls 15 min to put together a "skit" to perform...have 2 teams (or more, depending on how many guests).
Have music playing and have a good movie on hand to play.
Decorate your food table in elegant style, fan paper napkins out
At end of party...hand out "SWAG BAGS">>lip balm, little mirrors for their purse, candy kisses or mini m&m's...bracelet of friendship, etc...line bags with pretty tissue paper and ribbons on handle. (and don't forget to give them their star with all the signatures!)

By

christiane0112

I just did a Spa Sleepover for my daughters birthday this past September. The girls came at 5, we had healthy snacks, did mani/pedi's and make your own mini pizza's for dinner. After dinner, I put on relaxing spa music and they all got into their PJ's for facials(homemade recipe), cucumbers over their eyes and guided meditation, they nearly fell asleep! We made soap and lip gloss and then had a spa themed cake(girl with a facial mask and cucumbers over her eyes, turby twist towel on her head!). After cake I let them do mad libs and their own games for a while. They watched a movie and played with our bunny till who knows when! Not much sleeping but they had a blast! I gave them each a goodie "bag" (makeup purse) with a washcloth, nail polish, headband, toothbrush and toothpaste when they arrived so they had all they needed. Exhausting, but totally worth it!

By

cs_jag

My daughter is also 11. I wouldn't think a murder mystery party would be too violent - especially if you used a kit. You could also come up with a clue hunt based on the Clue board game. Since it's based off a board game they've probably all played and no one is the "victim" that would help. Or you could make it a robbery mystery instead of a murder. A scavenger hunt with clues to figure out might be another alternative.

One of my daughter's friends had a party where they went to the local beauty school and got pedicures (5 girls I think). It was her favorite!

By

AuburnCheryl

I'd combine the best of our ideas. Something along the lines of Make-Your-Own-Pizza or Make-Your-Own-IceCream-Sunday combined with rented movies and provided popcorn. I'd also ask the birthday girl to help provide the music in the background while the kids "bake".

By

lindal

Ask her what she has done at othe parties that she really liked. Pick and choose the most popular things. A movie party with popcorn, candy in boxes like the ones that sell for $4 at the movies (Dollar Store item). Maybe a craft based on the theme of the movie? Make own pizza or burgers with buffet of toppings, then of course, cake, or decorate your own cupcakes.

Have a slumber party and have the girls bring a sleeping bag. Let them bake cookies and decorate them with supervision. Have popcorn and a couple of good movies. Have you seen the Waterhorse? or Flicka? Have a Barbie Party and give the girls each a Barbie Doll. Have sloppy jo's, baked french fries and pizza, chocolate cake and ice cream floats. Have fun.

By

Vaylmer

If she's set on the mystery party, maybe you could do a "who stole the party favors?" or something less violent like that. You could also do some kind of craft or cooking activity - kids that age love to make stuff, and the more grown-up and real, the better. You can find kits for making soap or candles at craft stores, or you can find more ideas online. Good luck.

I'm turning 11 on April 19th and I'm going to have my party next weekend and I need party ideas soon.

I am having my 11th birthday on the 29th of March and I am not allowed a sleep-over. My mum wants something cheap and easy.

I am having a birthday party at our home for my 11 yr. old son next week. I need fun ideas please. We are having a pinata but other than that I don't know what to do with 6 boys and 2 girls. Thank you very much!

Tammy from TN

My son will turn 11 soon and he wants to have a party at home with a few of his friends. What are some activities we can do that aren't boring and will keep them interested?

I need help with birthday party ideas for an 11 year old.

I am throwing an 11th birthday party for my granddaughter at the golf club and I want to make it a special day for her with her friends. I want to know what sort of activities I should do and ideas for finger food for the kids.

What are some ideas for a b-day party for an 11 year old?