Richmond, VA 13-14 Year Old Birthday Ideas

Submitted by SothebysVA t3_117j2er in rva

Hey Reddit,
I am tasked with coming up with a fun birthday party this weekend for some 13-14 year old boys.

I am really stumped, such a hard age and don't have ton$ to spend. I really want them to do something that would be more young adult than kid stuff. These kids did not have great birthdays during the pandemic so want this to be cool.

Any tours that are exciting.... Ghost tours maybe?
Any Comedy clubs for kids other than Comedy Sports?
Paint ball maybe? So many parents seem squeamish with gun events right now but open to the idea.

Thank you for any advice in advance!

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jeb_hoge t1_j9bwykp wrote

Laser tag might be a better choice than paintball.

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ArtsyKoalaBear t1_j9by5o8 wrote

My 13 year old requested rage room and loved it! Hotel Greene is fun too!

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jakeryii t1_j9byjl2 wrote

Gforce go karts!

Also there's some more modern indoor electric karting too I just prefer gas

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100835 t1_j9c2mgg wrote

Bowling + arcade room at Uptown Alley

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Sherlockandload t1_j9c3ktw wrote

Its a little pricier, but the birthday parties at some of the rock climbing places are quite amazing.

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StarHeroPixels t1_j9c4agd wrote

Depending on your budget and group size, Escape Room RVA. My nephew is that age and obsessed with that place.

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MKrushelnisky t1_j9c77lu wrote

I know you can rent out a movie theater screening room? A friend did it was maybe $100 or so? But another cool option

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BubbleWrapGuy t1_j9co7av wrote

Replying to lemonartichoke (#1,889,222)

This is my vote. A giant, live-action arcade game where you compete against friends by hitting balls.

I know cost is a factor, so I would go earlier in the day as pricing adjusts throughout the day. One bay holds 6 players so if there are more than 6 you would need an additional bay. Also, the hourly price is for the bay, not per player.

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DriveRVA t1_j9de9pg wrote

Applebee's or Chili's to split a bunch of apps, then the new Ant Man in IMAX 3D

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dshuby t1_j9dn4ve wrote

Circut, video arcade…most old school games still take quarters…so $5 lasts a long time

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vcuamsandmda t1_j9do2ct wrote

Axe throwing? The one in Scotts Addition has ninja stars.

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Colt1911-45 t1_j9etj7s wrote

Paintball. I can't think of anything that would more fun when I was a 14 yr old boy. Wish this was more popular 25 yrs ago.

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MediocreMuseRVA t1_j9f2n9e wrote

One year, I was lucky enough to find a weekend intro to archery class through Parks & Rec. It was a perfect activity and cheap for multiple kids. It was a big hit.

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Early_District_2796 t1_j9f6272 wrote

Father of 3 boys checking in.

You basically need 2 things at this age, food and fun.

Cheap food is pizza at Costco.

Free:
Mountain biking at Pocohantas or Belle Isle
Skateboarding at local skatepark
Organize a scavenger hunt in your neighborhood or a park.
Buy a couple of red ryder BB guns or youth archery kits
Play the start with a penny and trade up game

Paid but on the cheaper side:
Richmond Draftcade is pretty sweet ($10 per person)
The spring race at RIR can be done pretty cheap for kids.
Take the train to DC for the day. Tickets for kids are 50% off right now

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