Party at the park
There's nothing like a park birthday party when the budget is tight. Reserve tables through your local parks and recreation center. You can organize activities such as soccer, flag football or a water balloon toss. Bring drinks and munchies, and don't forget the birthday cake. For sports where the kids take sides, consider T-shirts with different colors for the teams as party favors.
To get you started, here's the link for reserving a space at a Dallas park.
Nancy Churnin