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Best start time for a 5yr old birthday party

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Havaword · 25/07/2021 21:31

Hi, I’m just thinking about organising a birthday party for my ds. I’ve never organised one so thinking of just doing a soft play one. I’ve looked at their website and the have starting times of 9am, 12pm or 3pm. They will provide food etc. I’ll be doing it a weekend probably the Sunday. Which time do you think would be the most convenient time for the most people? I thought 12 but I’m wondering I’d it will be awkward food time wise? Any thoughts?

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pilates · 26/07/2021 19:08

I would choose 12

PeskyRooks · 26/07/2021 19:12

I would hate a 3pm party! I would get my 5yo saying when are we going to the party? Is it time for the party yet? How many minutes till the party? All blooming day! 3pm on a Sunday I couldn't be arsed to go out by then! See I'm in the minority though!

Bunnycat101 · 26/07/2021 19:18

I’d go for 3. So many children have activities on Saturday morning so less likely to have classes if you go for the afternoon and better time with party food.

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Hellocatshome · 26/07/2021 19:28

im thinking about just inviting the friends from nursery but I know a few of them are going to his school so I hope I don’t cause a divide or it impact on future invitations for him, but he’s my first and I have no idea what the etiquette is. Help!

If you can afford it invite the whole class, Reception age parties especially the soft play type tend to be whole class affairs. Dont worry they probably won't all come.

Orangedaisy · 27/07/2021 07:27

Agree in reception try to invite the whole class if you can. Cheap and cheerful absolutely fine!

BikeRunSki · 27/07/2021 07:38

When is your child’s birthday?

DS was 5 within less than a week of starting YR. they were still on half days and we didn’t know half the class. So his fifth birthday was a day out with his best friend. By his sixth birthday we were much more up to speed on party protocol.

reluctantbrit · 27/07/2021 07:47

@Havaword

Thanks for the comments I think I’m set on 3 and hopefully that works for most. He’ll just be starting school in September so I hope that doesn’t throw up issues with the guest list as im thinking about just inviting the friends from nursery but I know a few of them are going to his school so I hope I don’t cause a divide or it impact on future invitations for him, but he’s my first and I have no idea what the etiquette is. Help!

DD had a classmate with a September birthday and the parents did a class party, too difficult to think about selected guests.

In Reception we had mainly class parties or at least all girls or all boys. They swapp their play alliances so fast, by the time of the party where you invite "my best friend" they may be mortal enemies and your child is crying while "my new best friend" is not invited.

icelollies · 29/07/2021 10:45

Is is a September birthday?
I think invite the whole school class, rather than the nursery, these are going to be his new friends and the friends who will hopefully invite him to their parties too. Then you could perhaps invite one or two from nursery who are not at the same school?
This also might be a nice way to get to know some of the parents too?

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