I wouldn't worry about a bounce house or magician being too boring/immature for 8 year olds, if that is your plan. Ds attended a party last year for a boy turning 9 and both those things were a big hit! One thing we've done successfully for a smaller group (8-12 kids) is bowling. Keeps the kids pretty busy, they supplied almost everything except the cake; it was not as expensive as I'd imagined.

Last edited by chris1234; 09/05/09 03:18 AM.
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