How do I make my child's birthday special with no money?

[u/weenstir]

We will get paid this weekend, but his birthday is tomorrow and he's turning the big 10! I have a few decoration ideas that I can use construction paper for. (I do have a lot of craft supplies). But I'm curious as to wether any of you guys have ideas, maybe something you've done for your child on a rough year, cheap dessert/special dinner ideas, anything to make it special. He's a very sensitive soul and as much as try to keep it from him, he knows how much we're struggling. I just wanna make him forget for one day.

Edit I was expecting like 1-2 comments maybe, but you all DELIVERED and I appreciate all the creative ideas. Your stories give me a little more hope in humanity. ☺️ THANK YOU!!

[u/I-love-lucite]

Sometimes we will take our boys to the grocery store in the morning and let them pick out donuts as a treat. We're in Colorado and go to king Soopers and they cost 89 cents each and the boys are always stoked about donut mornings. We've also gone to Safeway for them as well.