It may not be easy to pick the right birthday party venue for your child; might this list of options help?
The most important thing that you as a parent or caregiver will need to do is to find a suitable location. All this means is that you should understand the age of your child and their friends, their likes and dislikes and the personality of your child - easy!
The indoor playground: Something that wasn't really an option when we were growing up, but is now extremely popular is the indoor playground. There are so many exciting, challenging and stimulating toys within an indoor playground that you won't need to worry about keeping them entertained just about keeping them awake on the way home.
You can hire a party room for storing all your belongings, the presents and for eating party food and the birthday cake (which most indoor playgrounds are able to provide for you.) Although the birthday boy or girl's parents are typically charged per expected guest (plus extra for any parent whose child refuses to allow them to leave,) young children love them and they are hassle free for you as a parent.
The petting zoo: The great thing about petting zoos is that most offer a group child rate and what child is less than enamoured with small, cuddly and cute things? Petting zoos are fantastic for birthday celebrations, especially for little girls. Some are well used to this type of event, have a cafe and can specifically cater for your group. With some advance notice, you may be able to choose a specific set menu.
If there is no cafe, then there will be a picnic area. Ask if you can reserve a child friendly picnic area - preferably the one by the playground, and if you might be able to courier some balloons to them to be tied to the picnic tables and/or zoo entrance on your child's big day. You could invite everyone on animal shaped invitations, make zebra sandwiches (choc spread/white bread/choc spread / white bread) or even make fish bowl jelly (blue or green jelly swimming with chocolate fish!)
The family restaurant: Most of the more popular chains of family and fast food restaurants will offer themselves as birthday party venues with a set big day menu, a cake and best of all, a children's host. The host will get the kids going with party songs and games which relieves you as the parent and enables you to relax and join in with your child's special moment. A birthday tea party is great for younger children who will wear out after an hour - just don't forget to invite a few parents, especially for those more active children.
Out of this world: Although usually the most expensive places to hold your child's big day, there are places available that provide customized parties to match almost every aspect of your child's fantasy world - fairies, aliens, pirates and princesses to name but a few and best of all, pre-school children will believe every moment of it.
These kinds of places put on a great show, are specially decorated with plenty of props and provide costumes, games, activities, and have at least 1 party host to pull it altogether. The hosts are used to dealing with groups of kids, so you won't need to rely on other parents staying to help. Everything will be provided; the invitations, the games, the cake and the goodie bag. A great choice for a superbly exciting fairytale day.
Whatever party venue you choose, there are two things to confirm and one thing to do: Confirm what is included in the charge and confirm a specific end of party pick-up time. What is left to do? Enjoy!
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Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Sara Leadbetter is a Business Advisor specialising in Internet Marketing. She works with Children's Birthday Party Venues and Indoor Playgrounds across New Zealand. This article is written with regard to her work with http://www.northshore.lollipopsplayland.co.nz/ Contact Lollipops Playland North Shore for more information.
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