SIGN UP
FORGOT MY PASSWORD
GUYS

Puppy love? Puh-lease

MORE
  • GUYS MAIN
  • GET A BF
    • CRUSH MUCH?
    • ICE BREAKERS
  • DATING 101
    • DUDES DECODED
    • CUTE DATE IDEAS
    • SPLITSVILLE
  • ASK BILL & DAVE
  • DEAR CAROL
  • WHAT GUYS THINK
  • SWEETIE
  • MEANIE
ADVICE

Wisconsin teen wins Doodle 4 Google contest!

MORE
  • ADVICE MAIN
  • IN THE NEWS
  • DEAR CAROL
  • FAMILY
  • FRIENDS
  • SCHOOL
  • TOUGH STUFF
  • ON THE JOB
    • GET STARTED
    • BABYSITTING
    • GOAL GETTER
    • DREAM JOB
  • DO GOOD
    • GET INSPIRED
    • TAKE ACTION
FUN STUFF

10-minute DIYs to dress up your bedroom

MORE
  • FUN STUFF MAIN
  • STAR SIGNS
  • BLUSH MUCH?
  • SURVEY SAYS
  • CLUBS
  • ADVICE QUEENS
  • CRAFTS
  • RECIPES
  • CONTESTS
  • WINNERS
  • ROCK YOUR WEEKEND
  • YOU WROTE IT
ENTERTAINMENT

Book series you’ve gotta start this summer

MORE
  • ENTERTAINMENT MAIN
  • GOSSIP
  • STAR STYLE
  • GL EXCLUSIVES
  • EDITOR'S PICKS
  • BOOK CLUB
STYLE

Exactly what to wear to your summer job interview

MORE
  • STYLE MAIN
  • FASHION
    • CUTE & CHEAP
    • STYLE 911
    • TRENDS WE HEART
  • BEAUTY
    • BEAUTY SPY
    • BEAUTY TRENDS
    • BEAUTY 911
    • HAIR STYLES
    • HAIR TIPS
    • SKINCARE
  • HOW TO
  • FAB UP YOUR LIFE
HEALTH & FITNESS

5 safest sunscreen picks of the season (and serious dos and don'ts)

MORE
  • HEALTH & FITNESS MAIN
  • WORKOUTS
  • RECIPES
  • EAT RIGHT
  • HEALTHY STUFF WE HEART
  • YOUR BOD
    • SKIN
    • HAIR
    • BOOBS
    • DOWN THERE
    • PERIODS, PERIOD
    • EVERYTHING ELSE
QUIZZES

Who's your celeb style clone?

MORE
MAG

Show some #GLcrew love, babes!

MORE
  • MAG MAIN
  • INSIDE THIS ISSUE
  • COVER SHOOT
  • BEHIND THE SCENES
  • BE IN THE MAG
  • EDITOR'S BLOG
  • OUR BOOKS
  • ABOUT US
VIDEO

Bella Thorne rocks WAT-AAH!'s Move Your Body Flash Mob

MORE

Caroline M.

is modding

Lauren R.

is modding

 
 
 

GL PROFILES

More Friends = More Fun

MY ACCOUNT

MY PROFILE

CREATE A PROFILE

 
 

GL
Tweets !

10 HOURS AGO #EdObsession: Primp out your keyboard for under $20: Click Here!

11 HOURS AGO Wanna go to college? Start saving your pennies now: Click Here!

11 HOURS AGO Why do you love your @Lip_Smacker? Share with #LipSmackerLove to get the gift of gloss today.

 
 
 
Girl's Life Newsletters

sponsored links

FUN STUFF | ROCK YOUR WEEKEND | PARTIES

29 Comments | Add Yours

Party on! 5 brilliant birthday bash ideas

 

Check these out, too...

  • 7 spring dates on the cheap
  • The easiest way to give back? A philanthroparty!
  • Tune into summertime with our ultimate summer playlist
  • 16 fun in the sun summertime dates
  • 6 ways to make sure your next party rocks
Havin’ a birthday and lookin’ for somewhere extra special to party? Here are five totally perf places for a summer celebration that’ll seriously take the cake.

 

Kickin’ It Carnival-Style

Your birthday comes around only once a year, and so does the carnival! Grab your besties and hit the rides because there’s something for everyone, from the most scaredy-cat chica to the most adventurous babe. You can all enjoy pizza and those fab desserts that are only found at fairs, like candy apples and funnel cakes. And maybe if you’re lucky, there’ll be a sweet band or even karaoke.

 

Step Back in Time…

Check out a Renaissance Fair for your birthday bash, and enjoy jousting, Shakespeare, fancy dresses, mythical creatures, and more. There are Ren Fairs all over the country in places like California, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Just find the one that’s nearest to you, and haveth a wondrous day – huzzah!

 

Sleepover With a Twist

All your BFFs have sleepovers for their birthdays, and ya wanna do something a little out of the ordinary. So why not have yours in your backyard? Tell the gals to bring their sleeping bags, and pull out the tents and s’mores. Everybody loves a good game of flashlight tag, and you can also have a competition to see who can catch the most lightning bugs. Then you and your chicas can stay up sharing ghost stories (or the latest deets on your crushes – your pick!).

 

Wet ‘N Wilder Than Usual

Pool parties are so done, right? This year, we’re diggin’ a trip to a water park instead. They’ve got all the cool of a pool with lots more excitement. Pick a park with a neat wave pool or a lazy river so that any babes who are afraid of heights won’t feel left out when ya head for the slides.

 

To the Ice Cream Parlor, Chauffer

Why wait ‘til prom or your wedding to rent a limo? You’ve got a special day comin’ up, so show it off with some of your chicas. Have them over for a fab dinner before rolling out the red carpet and climbing into your sweet ride. Tell the chauffer take you and the gals to the best ice cream place in town, and enjoy an evening of traveling like stars.

 

So chickies, what are some of your most memorable birthday bashes?
 
 

Loved this post? You’ll heart these, too!

» Salute the stars ‘n’ stripes with fab 4th of July fun

» A million ways to make this weekend rock

» Yum! Delish frozen treats to eat all summer

 

WIN BIG! Score a pile of sizzlin' summer beach reads

Want more ways to get GL? Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, Pinterest and Tumblr!    

BY CARRIE RUPPERT ON 7/25/2012 12:00:00 AM

POSTED IN weekend fun, party ideas, sleepover, summer parties, birthday parties, get outside

< PREVIOUS   NEXT >   

Previous123456NextShow All
29 Comments | Add Yours
SORT: OLDEST FIRST | NEWEST FIRST
 

Hi guys, for all of you saying "my birthday is in the winter" well, I think this article was for summer birthdays, the reason I think that is because it has stuff like "sleep outside" and "pool party" and "carnival" and it was posted in the summer. And I'm not saying this to be snobby at all, I'm just pointing it out so there isn't confusion.

report

by WinnieGirlie on 7/25/2012 10:21:12 AM

 
 

My friend had the best bday bash ever! she rented out a party room in cabela's and we went on a scavengar hunt around the store. It sounds weird but was crazy fun. we were running around trying to find a guy named bob for about 20 minutes! lol good times

report

by billabongbabe997 on 7/25/2012 10:19:33 AM

 
 

My birthday is in the winter and I'm def going to an indoor waterpark!!!

report

by Sarah510 on 7/25/2012 9:46:20 AM

 
 

Some of my most memorable birthday bashes were a colonial birthday party and a backwards birthday party.

report

by otter77 on 7/25/2012 9:37:25 AM

 
 

Are there any small ideas? My sister is having a sleepover birthday party this friday and i need some ideas to keep them entertained.

report

by GeeWhizler on 7/25/2012 9:28:56 AM

 
Previous123456NextShow All
You must be signed in to post a comment. SIGN IN or REGISTER

ADD A COMMENT


 

 

 

  • RENEW
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • GIVE A GIFT
  • DIGITAL EDITIONS
  • ACCOUNT STATUS
 
 
What go-to saying would you love to wear out loud?



 
 
WIN
TODAY
GRAND
PRIZE
GIVEAWAY
CALENDAR
Red Velvet

Flavor: Rich, sweet chocolate cake smothered with creamy icing. Mmmm!

Fab Fact: Indulge in this new 2013 flavor inspired by the popular cupcake.

Want to score a sizzling summer read...or an entire tote filled with books and a tablet? CLICK to enter.

Write your roots...and win a vacay for the fam!


Every family—and every girl—has an incredible story. Discover, write and share yours
to win an epic vacay for your fam!

CLICK HERE to enter GL’s
Write Your Roots! contest
 
Posts From Our Friends

sponsored links

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Home
  • Free Newsletters
  • Subscribe
  • Give a Gift
  • Renew

  • Model for GL
  • Pay Bill
  • Questions?
  • Contact Us
  • © 2013 Girls' Life Acquisition Co. All Rights Reserved.