Its DDs 4th birthday this weekend. We're a bit low on funds atm so decided to have a picnic at a local national trust site, we did it last year and it was ideal, cute little picnic for the kids and the site has loads of outdoor games (like giant Jenga and connect four and kites to fly) so they all played with those, minimal effort and cost for me but they all had a lush time. BUT the weather is looking awful this weekend. So naturally I'm worrying a little about how it'll go. Our back-up plan was to commandeer a few tables in the cafe on site and move everything in there, but that
a) feels a bit cheeky - how annoying will we be trooping in with ten 4 year olds and their parents!
b) I'll need to buy the food in the cafe instead of the picnic (they do pizzas so thats fine for the kids but it means £££ for me) and
c) I'd need to think of some games and things to keep the kids entertained in the cafe and still make it 'party' vibes
Looking for ideas I think - for games if we move in indoors. I was going to get a little wand-making craft kit, and do pass the parcel, but I don't even know how I'll do that in the cafe as I can't exactly put music on in there? The other option is to maybe hire a local village hall if I can find one cheap enough thats available... wondering if thats the better option? And making it an indoor picnic instead...? All ideas/party planning advice much appreciated. I'm checking the weather app every hour hoping it'll magically change but I think we've definitely in for a stormy weekend ðŸ˜