Any ideas for a 5 year olds party, something a bit different.

[mummyloveslucy]

Hi, my daughter is comming up for 5, and I'm looking for ideas for a party for her.
There are 9 girls in her class including her. Our house isn't big enough for the 9 children and their parents. (The parents always stay at the partys)
I really like the idea of having it at home, but you can't invite some children from the class without inviting all of them.
I've been to a few partys at a soft play centre, but it's just compleate madness. I'd really like to do something a bit different but I'm not sure what.
The other option would be just to have a family party after school and invite the one friend she has who isn't at her school.
I'm wondering if I could hire someone elses house. Lol

How about a party at one of those pottery painting places?

Do you have a village hall or a scout hut you could hire.

Oh, that sounds good. We have one of those quite neer us. Do they do food etc? I'll look into that. Thanks.

What's your budget? Have you looked into hiring a church hall? They are usually not too expensive.

At 5 I think most of the girls would be fine without their parents if you just said it was a drop off party at your house. If any of the parents are worried about it they can stay and help out. You could hire someone to come and lead an activity if budget allows, or organise some crafts.

Where in the country are you?

At the one near us they will provide a cake but if you want a proper party tea you have to bring the food along. But they have a party room and will decorate the table etc.

I think you might have to do it yourself or get your own people in.

Yes we do have several village halls, we had her last party in a village hall, but it was quite hard work organising games, food etc. I didn't feel it was very personal either. I'm just not very good at that sort of thing.

when DCs were 5, we rented local scout hut and played traditional party games. It was very cheap and the children loved it. Most had only ever been to soft-
play /MacDonalds /clown type parties, which are great fun until you've been to lots of them.

i was going to suggest pottery painting too

It's a shame it's in the winter really. We could have a great garden party in the summer.
I remember my partys being at our house, playing traditional games and party food. It was great!
It seems now that parents are hirering entertainers, soft play centres, or village halls. I'm not sure if a home party would seem naff in comparrason.

traditional party in village hall/similar. Only way to go!

So why not have a family party now and have a party in the Summer for school friends. Get the bbq out kids running about in the fresh air etc.

My dd had a Build a Bear party (the parents mostly dropped them off), then we took them to Burger King after
They loved it - I didn't have to do party bags as they all had a bear to take home with them.

Twas good

ds (nearly 5) wants a science party - his birthday is next month but am thinking about contacting the local nature lot to organise pond dipping or something like that. We often have ds party later in the year cos of the weather. it just works better. He is having a family party with his dad's side weekend before and birthday tea with me next month. then april/may ish we'll do his birthday party with school friends

Oh, and I didn't have to do anything. And it worked out cheaper than a traditional party, but much less hassle