Winter 16th Birthday Party Ideas

Use winter weather to your advantage to plan a 16th birthday party.

If your winter birthdays are usually lame, you're likely anxiety-ridden over what to do for your 16th birthday. Winter is often looked to as a more challenging time for planning birthday parties thanks to a lack of opportunities for outdoor activities. Use winter weather to your advantage to turn your 16th birthday party from bland to bold.

Ice Skating

Ice skating is a fun seasonal birthday party activity that is also inexpensive. Visit an ice skating rink or hockey complex. Ice skates are normally available for rental and concessions might even provided. Sip hot cocoa while on the sidelines and bring along your birthday cake. Many rinks also take reservations for birthday parties.

Ski Trip

Have your parents rent a cabin and chaperon a ski trip for you and your friends. Enjoy an iconic winter experience, complete with firewood, mountain air and snow on your windowsill. Hit the slopes for an active day of skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing. Ski parks provide daily equipment rentals, clothing and lessons for beginners.

Dance

Host a formal dance in the comfort of your own home. Turning 16 is a birthday you don't want to forget, so make sure it's memorable by inviting everyone you know. Celebrate in style by requesting your guests come attired in their best suits and cocktail dresses. Clear a space in your living room for dancing and set up a buffet table of refreshments along one wall. Prepare to adjust the central heating in your house to make guests comfortable and designate a location for coat, scarf and glove storage.

Summer in Winter

Celebrate the warmth of the indoors to the extreme. Throw a summer in winter birthday bash that your friends won't forget. Guests should wear sunglasses, sandals and beach attire underneath their heavy winter coats. Turn up the heat indoors to replicate the long hot days of summer and provide hot weather activities. Utilize your hot tub or indoor pool if you have one. Serve picnic-type foods and snow cones for dessert.

References

• Family Education Network: Winter Picnic