Helpful Tips For Planning A Kiddie Party

Children’s parties can be a delight to plan or pure hell. The trick is to step into their shoes and get their opinion on what will work.

Planning the menu

First things first, the menu. Kids love sweets, hot and cold treats and ‘fun’ eatables like cotton candy and sno cones. You can balance these with nutritious foods. Keep drinks simple and healthy with fresh fruit juices and shakes. Avoid very filling foods to account for the small appetites of children. If you must, have a separate menu for the grownups.

Choosing the venue

Keep the venue simple but large enough to accommodate everyone. An outdoor party is a great idea but you’ll need to get permits. Enquire and ask people who’ve recently organized children’s parties for venue suggestions.

If the party will be held at home make sure there’s enough space for play, meals, and mingling. A good idea is to hire party tents if there’s not enough space in the house. There are simple popup models that are cheap but small. You can hire several. Or, you can choose a larger pole tent capable of accommodating over a dozen people. There are fancier varieties too that are much larger and come with all the trimmings such as windows and walls.

Picking the rides

There are rides modeled along amusement park rides that can be hired for very reasonable rates. Choose them depending on the age of your child and his friends. You can also consult the rental service for recommendations.

Slides: Slides are fun and perfect for young children. Activities do have to be supervised but since only a few kids are allowed on them at any one time, it’s an easy job. You can hire water slides and dry slides for variety. Make sure they’re age-appropriate and don’t allow adults on them unless stated.

Trackless trains: Trackless trains are another super fun ride that all kids love. They’re very safe and are operated by trained personnel. What’s even better is that they can be used by adults too. An average train can accommodate around two dozen people.

Cup and saucer rides: Cup and saucer rides are old favorites. Like trackless trains, adults can also enjoy the thrill of spinning around in whimsical cups. The size of the ride varies but one which is 20 feet in diameter is ideal for larger parties. It can safely hold two dozen people.

Jumping castles: No party is complete without jumping castles. They encourage physical activity and come in various sizes. You can pick smaller ones for young children and heavier duty models for teens and adults.

When choosing jumping castles, take the time to search for good quality products. They should have heavy bases to keep them stable and must be inflated by powerful enough blowers. Always stick to the age restrictions. Jumping castles can support certain weights and exceeding the limit can cause dangerous deflations.

Bumper cars: A truly family-friendly ride is bumper cars. They’re fun and easy to use. The only restriction is setting them up which requires sufficient space and a sturdy floor. Another option is taking guests to the party rental’s bumper car setup or one at an amusement park. It’ll save you money too.

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