Sweet 16 in North Central CT

Submitted by SecretLadyMe t3_zw5gt5 in Connecticut

My daughter wants to have a party and that's not usually her thing. Any ideas or recommendations for a fun teen party? She's not a makeup or spa kinda kid. More video games and music.

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MarthStew444 t1_j1u9dix wrote

I like the idea of a video game trailer, order pizzas, throw on a spotify Playlist and let them do their thing.

If I can chain smoke joints the whole time I'll dj for free for 2 hours. I'll bring my own pre rolls.

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blaze1234 t1_j1t2onq wrote

My kids still like the indoor blacklight mini golf and the trampolining places.

Escape room?

Ice skating

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necro_ill-bill t1_j1tc3wy wrote

Mmmm I think I once heard of something like a mobile Arcade in a trailer that will come to a party and let kids play for free. Like that?

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LizzieBordensPetRock t1_j1ug166 wrote

Nomads would be my suggestion for games and fun, but you might save some $ on renting a game trailer and hosting at home, depending on number of kids. It might keep them all more together vs doing their own thing too.

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n00dlegoat t1_j1u58te wrote

Indoor “Rock Climbing”? There is one in Glastonbury. Used to be one in Manchester, not sure if it’s still open.

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Cesarswife t1_j1u6pm2 wrote

I think there is a video game bus you can have come to your home. Idk the name though, sorry

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meesch_mosh t1_j1vtrod wrote

We rented a local hall for my daughter’s 16th and the kids played “minute to win it” games w/prizes and decorated cookies (ordered kits from a local baker). It was a lot of fun and cost effective. We’ve had parties at Dave & Busters and Spare Time in Bristol - both do a good job.

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briang71 t1_j1x4lyi wrote

Sounds like you have a great kid. I was just at foxwoods, they have escape rooms. You could have a party at the sugar factory in conjunction with that. I think the ct science ctr may do birthdays. You could also just do something at your own place curated to what she likes

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chacifer t1_j1xedqi wrote

Spare Time in Windsor Locks? They revamped it a few years back and it's fun. Arcade games and bowling.

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Efficient_Ordinary10 t1_j1sxoy7 wrote

Have you considered Dave and Busters? I'm not sure how many locations they have across the state, but it's something to think about.

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SecretLadyMe OP t1_j1syawf wrote

Thanks! I have a request to their party planner and haven't heard back. I also reached out to a couple of hotels with event planners. We are running into too old for the kids' stuff and not grown enough for the rest.

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Efficient_Ordinary10 t1_j1szsjw wrote

That's a rough spot to be in, stuck in the middle almost. Hopefully you hear back from the party planner in a few days, good luck with everything!

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IndicationOver t1_j1t1ujs wrote

makeup and spa kid at 16 lol? (or are things that bad these days) thats more like 20s

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SecretLadyMe OP t1_j1t1x08 wrote

Some of her friends have been having those parties since 10. It's a thing.

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ijuanaspearfish t1_j1uixqg wrote

Can confirm, my daughter had a spa day for her 11th birthday. Her 12th she did Nomads.

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