Happy Birthday Nephew: Fun Ideas for a Birthday Outing

Your nephew’s birthday is around the corner. You are trying to figure out what you can do to say a special “Happy birthday, nephew.” As the good aunt or uncle that you are, you want to do something nice for him. An outing can be a great way to spend time with your nephew doing something fun together. You can arrange this for a few weeks on either side of his actual birthday. There are lots of great options in your city or town, or you could even make a mini road trip of the day.

In this article, we discuss some activities you can do with your nephew:

• Figuring out what your nephew enjoys
• Friends play date or outing
• A movie outing
• Museum or zoo visit
• Water park or amusement park

Figuring Out What Your Nephew Enjoys

Before you organize in detail the birthday outing for your nephew, you should first figure out what he enjoys. Let’s admit it. Boys can be very picky, especially during the teenage years. You may or may not have a lot of experience with children, but either way, it’s good to note a few things.

• Firstly, make sure the activity is age-appropriate. A 5-year-old and a 12-year-old do not enjoy all of the same activities. Similarly, a teen and a senior in university could have completely different interests and tastes as well. It’s good to have a general idea about what kids in your nephew’s age bracket enjoy doing.
• Secondly, you need to think about your nephew as an individual. What are his particular interests? A great way to go about the outing for an older child is to simply consult him. You can skip the guesswork needed to pull off a surprise and simply find out which of your suggested activities he wants to do. When he is involved in choosing the outing, you can rest assured that he is not going to feel forced into doing an activity he has no interest in.

In the next few sections, we discuss some specific outing ideas you can consider. If these are not possible because of weather or location, you can always find something that works for where you live and the month your nephew’s birthday falls in. If he wants to do a summer activity, but his birthday is in winter, there’s no harm in postponing the outing for a few months.

Friends Play Date or Outing

One thing that kids love is to spend time with their friends. You can make it simple by making it about them and taking them all out to lunch. You can even host them at your place for some hang out time or a play date for younger aged kids. The choice of activities depends on the age of your nephew and his friends. You can prepare some board games, outdoor games, movies to watch, or even video games, depending on what the group wants to do. There are also some fun outing ideas below. If you want to do something beyond what you can do at home, these activities are perfect. You can choose to go with just your nephew, with his cousins, or have him invite a couple of his friends to join you.

A Movie Outing

Most boys enjoy going out to the movies. Is your nephew into action, fantasy, comedy, thriller, or horror movies? Find out what he likes and see what movies are showing. There could be a movie that he’s dying to watch currently showing or coming up in the next few weeks or months. This outing idea is easy to plan and can be a lot of fun. You can make it a date on the weekend and grab lunch or dinner before you watch the movie or afterward. You can also order his favorite movie snacks when you get there.

Museum or Zoo Visit

Is your nephew interested in science and technology, history, or art? There’s probably a museum for that in your city or town and possibly in the next town over, if there isn’t one in yours. Consider having your outing at a museum, art gallery, or even at the zoo. There are always some new and exciting displays and presentations, even if he has been there before. The trip can be both entertaining and educational. You can even sign up to attend a talk or tour for even more interesting facts and information about the place and exhibits.

Water Park or Amusement Park

Spending an afternoon at a water park or amusement park can also make for a day well-spent. Whether your nephew enjoys the exhilaration of a high-speed ride or the dizzying heights of a giant water slide or not, these parks usually have something for all ages and all levels. There are many rides and activities for people who don’t enjoy speed, heights, and the adrenaline factor. The main idea is for your nephew to enjoy the day, so if you can research which rides he might enjoy ahead of time, you can avoid having him feeling bored or stuck on the actual day. One other fun thing you can do while you are at it is to try out the great snacks, meals, and carnival foods that they often have at these parks. Doing this can make it a fun-filled day not to forget.

Finding an outing idea for your nephew’s next birthday may require quite a bit of research. The main idea is finding an activity that he enjoys or a subject that he is interested in learning more about. You can ask for his opinion on the available options and even have him invite a couple of his friends if he wants to. Wherever you decide to go, be sure to take lots of great pictures of the fun time you had for memories’ sake. If schedules change and you can’t go out around his actual birthday, you can always opt for an idea such as a great gift. Your nephew is going to appreciate it either way, and you can always postpone the outing to an alternative date.