My Son Is Turning 7! - Hutchinson,KS

My suggestion is invite them, even if they can not skate they can still come and have fun and have cake and all that stuff, maybe you could have a particular job for them or something such as holding a limbo stick for limbo??? I don't know just a suggestion.

No, sinding invitations on the 19th would be fine for a party one the 24th. I used to send them before 1 week but found I get a better response sending it about a week before, may they get lost if it is too early or something!!

I think that a skating part would be fine. I think that they even let kids in wheel chairs in the rink. I would call and ask what the skating rinks policies are, it might not be a big deal.

I think a skating party is a great idea. Look for a skating rink that has other activities such as arcade games for any kids who won't be skating. You might also discuss this with the skating rink manager, they should have staff that's trained to teach skating, and they may be helpful. :)

I think letting the parents decide is just fine. Don't forget to find out what your school's policy on birthday invitations is. Our's won't let us send invitations to school. You may need to use a school directory, and at that point you can invite whomever you want. I don't think waiting till you go back to school will be too short notice, but it would be easier if you did have a school directory so you could call them. It sounds like a lot of fun. I hope he has a happy birthday!

You should invite all kiddos that are friends with your child. Being invited is an honor. Besides, some of my lifes favorite experiences were not easy for me & I wouldn't have tried if someone else hadn't of asked. ASK AWAY!

I don' think that it is too little notice.

Most skating rinks allow "observers" in for free. So as long as you don't mind picking up the party expense tab the children that can't participate in the skating could still enjoy spending time outside of school with the other kids and the pizza and cake or whatever you will have at the party.

In regards to invitations I know that it would be nice to have them out a month in advance, but most times I don't get them more than two, possibly three, weeks in advance. The two parties that we have this weekend on the 17th we got the invitation on the 8th and had to RSVP by the 10th.

My sister and Mother will tell you that I'm a little crazy about these types of things, but I always try to send invites one month in advance.
As far as whether to invite everyone or not, I personally would invite everyone and leave it up to the parents to decide. Some kids that can't skate may enjoy just being a part of the event and the parents will probably enjoy it too.

I would say invite them all. My 7 year old daughter has special needs and rides in a chair. She likes to be around others even if she can't do all the same things. I personally would have my feelings hurt if that was the reason she wasn't invited. Hope it helps and have a good time.