One of the downsides of being born in mid-January is that it's always snowing, which leads to a certain inertia when it comes to birthday parties. People don't like to expend the effort to come to a birthday until they think it's going to be exceptionally fun. [more inside]
posted by wolfdreams01 on Dec 3, 2012 - 11 answers

Super casual party games just for those will actually participate?... [more inside]
posted by a_green_man on Jan 24, 2012 - 24 answers

You’re throwing a party. How do you invite some, but not all, members of one of your social circles with the minimal amount of hurt feelings and drama? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Nov 29, 2011 - 34 answers

Help me throw a birthday party that doesn't suck for my soon-to-be-two-year-old. [more inside]
posted by shiu mai baby on Sep 28, 2011 - 22 answers

Ideas for making a 50th birthday party interesting and fun. [more inside]
posted by terrier319 on Jul 23, 2011 - 10 answers

I want to have a Sock Puppet Party and a Grilled Cheese Party that will have people tripping out, throwing up, and talking about it for years to come. I need all your tips on how to throw the sickest shindigs of all time. [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Mar 3, 2009 - 70 answers

Planning a work party in a few weeks in Seattle and looking for ideas. It's a 21+ party on one of those 3 hour Lake Union cruises for about 100 people. [more inside]
posted by crunchyk9 on Nov 16, 2006 - 4 answers

We're getting married in October. We've always avoided drinking and dancing at other people's parties, and we'd like to avoid having our own wedding consist primarily of drinking and dancing. What are some entertainment alternatives for a fun party? [more inside]
posted by dmd on Jan 18, 2006 - 47 answers