First Birthday Party Ideasby Alexis Collazo Your one-year-old doesn't know a birthday from an elephant, so this is your chance to celebrate your anniversary as parents as well as your child's milestone in a way you can all enjoy - and that you'll all remember.. From a First Zoo Trip to a Time Capsule Gathering and a Birthday Brunch, here are a handful of birthday celebrations that do not involve clowns or goodie bags. 9 Awesome Ways to Celebrate Together 1. A Birthday Brunch 2. A Birthday BabyQ 3. A Grown-Up Cocktail Party 4. Baby's First Zoo Trip 5. A Time Capsule Gathering 6. A Homemade Carnival 7. A Birthday Garden 8. A Mommie Group Gathering 9. A Baby Dance Party First: A birthday brunch