Here are 22 outdoor birthday party ideas to help inspire your kid ... Pick a favorite local hike and dress the kids as park rangers for a hike that leads to a picnic, with hidden treasures ...

Remember when a child's birthday party meant cake ... in the woods followed by games in the backyard or a local park. Amy said her kids prefer boxed cake and icing from a jar over costlier ...

Kubin suggests another cheap birthday party idea: Plan the party at a neighborhood park. If you're going to ... or create an obstacle course for the kids to run through. It's easy for adults ...