Is this is an unreasonable time for a party?

[Cuppacoffeeinthebigtime]

Trying to book class party for my 5 year old. The only slot left on the day I want (Sunday) is 4pm -6pm. I declined at the time because I thought it was a bit late but then my mum said it might not be a bad time. She said it's not bad because parents still have the chance to go out for the day and then drop them off while they get the uniforms ready. What do you think? My only other option is just after they break up for school holidays. It's my child's first proper party and I'm terrified that nobody will turn up.

[RunsWithScissors]

I took my DD to a party at the same time on a Sunday. Think most of those invited showed up as well.

Good luck!

[RunsWithScissors]

Forgot to say, it was a 6th birthday party.

[TrollTheRespawnJeremy]

I think it's fine so long as you do a party tea. (With it being around dinner time.)


Leaves enough time for home, a wash and bed for school in the morning at a reasonable hour

[ecuse]

Perhaps not ideal but not so-bad-I-wouldn't-take-my-kid

[EverythingIsTicketyBoo]

I have a 5 year old and that seems perfectly fine to me :)

[Minikievs]

I have a just turned 5 yo. If would be fine by me too.

[Ineedtimeoff]

I think it's a brilliant time. Like your mum said, families can still have the day together then party and home in time to wind down and bed.
Go for it!

[Pedestriana]

I think it's fine. Time to get home, wash/shower, lay out uniform etc. before bed.

[Griphook]

It's fine, my ds had a party at a very similar time, as long as you feed then tea it will be fine, I think parties are best either first thing or late afternoon, not slap bang in the middle of the day

[balletgirlmum]

4-6pm is a very common time for a party.

[ashtrayheart]

It's fine as long as tea is included!

[morelikeguidelines]

Seems a completely normal, common place time.

[Cuppacoffeeinthebigtime]

Thanks everyone. There will be tea provided. So seems ok?

[Cuppacoffeeinthebigtime]

My other option is 10am-12 literally the day after they break up for 6 week holidays. Do we agree the 4pm-6pm the week before is better?

[Pomegranatemolasses]

Completely normal time.

[Pomegranatemolasses]

4-6pm that is.

[electionfatigue]

Have to say I'd hate that and might not come depending on how far it was from home. My 5 year old was in bed with the lights out by 7.

[TaytoCrisp]

My dd turns 5 this week - I think that time is later than usual but still fine. I'd go with it.

[Cuppacoffeeinthebigtime]

This is my fear electionfatigue. Mine go about 8-8:30 so I would personally be fine with it but worry others would not be. It will be about 15 mins home for most parents.

[maddening]

in term time I think it's the best time -weekend mornings are more likely to interupt weekend actIvities saturday people may be away for the weekend but are back sunday afternoon and what better than a play and dinner sorted rather than having to cook tea before bath and easy bedtine with a shattered child :)

[Iloveonionchutney]

My 4 yr old has been to parties that time and it's been great, just home quick wash and in bed at 7. And as pp have said they still have the day to themselves.

[maddening]

in term time I think it's the best time -weekend mornings are more likely to interupt weekend actIvities saturday people may be away for the weekend but are back sunday afternoon and what better than a play and dinner sorted rather than having to cook tea before bath and easy bedtine with a shattered child :)

[DopeyDawg]

It's a better time than 10am on first day of hols when everyone will either be away or be chilling out at home.

[balletgirlmum]

At that age mine were in bed by 7pm too but a 6pm end means home by 6.30pm latest. Quick wash pyjamas & bedtime story. Lights off at 7pm b

[pregnantpause]

My 6yr old goes to bed at 6.30.

I'd take her to a Sunday 4-6 party and she'd go to bed later. Simple.

As a parent who puts my dc to bed earlier than most I have that much more flexibility. I have to accept that most don't go to bed that time. Many party's/ after school plays/ etc have dc attended that I've had to suck up and put her to bed later ( not to mention Christmas)

Honestly when you have an early to bed child these are the compromises you make.

Have a party. Everyone ( well not every one) will come - not too late at all. Even for early to bed children