Winter can be a tough time of year when you’re planning your son’s birthday party. The normal pool party is out of the question, and you’re at a loss for ideas. But there are lots of winter birthday party ideas for boys.

Use the snow to your advantage! If you live in an area that gets lots of snow around the time of your son’s birthday make the most of it; snow can be the theme of the party. You can go online and order decorations covered in snow flakes, including a personalized banner with the birthday boy’s name on it. For activities, you can start with a snowman building contest. Have guests divide into teams or pairs and try to build the best snowman. Make several categories of winners, including, funniest shape, silliest expression, coolest outfit, and best overall.

Once the snowmen have been built bring everyone inside for cake and hot chocolate. Then head back out again for sledding and tubing races, or even have a good old fashioned snowball fight. No Snow? No problem! If you live in a warmer climate where snow is a novelty, but it is still too cold for a pool party you can do lots of other winter activities. Find a local ice skating rink and let everyone have fun skating. You can divide guests into two teams and create fun relay races, or even let them play ice hockey. If it is okay with the manager you can bring a birthday cake and your own decorative plates and silverware to go with your winter birthday party theme for when boys get tired – maybe even one in the shape of an ice skate!

With a little creativity you can think of lots of winter birthday party ideas for boys that he’s sure to love!

Here are two themed parties for kids you might consider for your party:

Fire Trucks Party Supplies

Hot Wheels Fast Action Party Supplies