Would kids enjoy this? Classy yet reasonable B'day party...

[IluvKingLouis]

I have to admit to cringing at the idea of a Chucky Cheeses b'day party. We also have an AMF, and they do big parties too, but it's so loud and garish, and pricey.

My daughter is turning 7, and in the town next to ours (15 minute drive) is a lovely Italian restaurant that's family owned and they do a bang up job with events. I'm thinking I can order off of the kids menu ($6.00), and see if they'll put together a little buffet (pizza, penne, salad) for the grownups. I plan to invite about 10 children.

They have a wonderful singer who entertains on the weekend evenings, and I'm going to see if I can hire her. She really caters to the kids and knows every single Disney song. Would this be a little too sophisticated for 7 year olds? I mean, would they enjoy the singer? I also plan to have a neighbor friend who does wonderful balloon animals help entertain. Plus I wouldn't really have any games or activities. I would bring a cake and gift bags.

I think I can pull this off for much less then the corporate options in my area, and help out a local business. Here's the restaurant link if anyone is interested.

http://www.ladolcevitacastlepines.net/index.htm

 

[npmommie]

I have to admit to cringing at the idea of a Chucky Cheeses b'day party. We also have an AMF, and they do big parties too, but it's so loud and garish, and pricey.

My daughter is turning 7, and in the town next to ours (15 minute drive) is a lovely Italian restaurant that's family owned and they do a bang up job with events. I'm thinking I can order off of the kids menu ($6.00), and see if they'll put together a little buffet (pizza, penne, salad) for the grownups. I plan to invite about 10 children.

They have a wonderful singer who entertains on the weekend evenings, and I'm going to see if I can hire her. She really caters to the kids and knows every single Disney song. Would this be a little too sophisticated for 7 year olds? I mean, would they enjoy the singer? I also plan to have a neighbor friend who does wonderful balloon animals help entertain. Plus I wouldn't really have any games or activities. I would bring a cake and gift bags.

I think I can pull this off for much less then the corporate options in my area, and help out a local business. Here's the restaurant link if anyone is interested.

http://www.ladolcevitacastlepines.net/index.htm

what does your dd want for her birthday party?

 

[IluvKingLouis]

what does your dd want for her birthday party?

She would love this....I just don't know if the other children would find this very entertaining. I'd hate to have 9 bored kiddo's on my hands. DD understands the importance of making it fun for everyone.

 

[Traveliz]

I have to admit to cringing at the idea of a Chucky Cheeses b'day party. We also have an AMF, and they do big parties too, but it's so loud and garish, and pricey.

My daughter is turning 7, and in the town next to ours (15 minute drive) is a lovely Italian restaurant that's family owned and they do a bang up job with events. I'm thinking I can order off of the kids menu ($6.00), and see if they'll put together a little buffet (pizza, penne, salad) for the grownups. I plan to invite about 10 children.

They have a wonderful singer who entertains on the weekend evenings, and I'm going to see if I can hire her. She really caters to the kids and knows every single Disney song. Would this be a little too sophisticated for 7 year olds? I mean, would they enjoy the singer? I also plan to have a neighbor friend who does wonderful balloon animals help entertain. Plus I wouldn't really have any games or activities. I would bring a cake and gift bags.

I think I can pull this off for much less then the corporate options in my area, and help out a local business. Here's the restaurant link if anyone is interested.

http://www.ladolcevitacastlepines.net/index.htm

My daughter and her friends would have loved it at that age.

And Balloon animals are always a hit -make sure everyone gets one. I think they will like that more than the singer but I would definitely have the singer too!
Liz

 

[java]

I have a 7 year old. I wouldn't call eating out as "classy". With a lounge singer- my song loving 7 year old might be entertained but I don't know if he would think of that as a party. But it's your daughter and if that's what she wants - I'm thinking my son would get bored about half an hour into it.

 

[cvjw]

I can't imagine a birthday party where a singer could keep 10 seven year olds entertained. I have boys though - girls could be a different story. I had a fall carnival birthday party when my younger son turned 5. We had so many different games and activites for the kids (boys and girls), and after a while, they were all bored anyway!

 

[IluvKingLouis]

Well, maybe I overstated when I said "classy".

I guess what I meant was white table clothes, vs. a costumed mouse (No offense to Mickey) and skee ball. It's just a different environment, and I wanted to make sure other kids in this age group would enjoy it.

 

[msmayor]

7 years old and a "dinner party"? With parents included? What about siblings? If parents are coming you can be sure they won't want to pay for a sitter for brothers/sisters. That could get pretty expensive on a per-person basis.

Whatever happened to kids' parties with cupcakes and ice cream and a craft/party games? These bigger celebrations, in my mind, just leave a kid wanting more and more from year to year.

 

[IluvKingLouis]

ms mayor,....this would be at 1 or 2 pm. Much like a Chucky Cheese party. The adult buffet is just enough to snack on and not a full meal. Don't kids get fed pizza etc, at other parties? And yes, there will be cake and ice cream.

Adults can drop off their kids and leave as it's near our town. (Much closer then the bowling alley and Chucky Cheese). I thought it would be nice to have some nibbles out for the parents that choose to stay.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

It could work if you make it into a fancy Italian ball. You know, send out royal invitations that request you come dressed to the nines etc. Let each kid make a grand entrance while you take photos of them. Give them drinks in champagne glasses, real dishes and silverware, flowers on the tables etc. Make it a really fancy event.

 

[IluvKingLouis]

It could work if you make it into a fancy Italian ball. You know, send out royal invitations that request you come dressed to the nines etc. Let each kid make a grand entrance while you take photos of them. Give them drinks in champagne glasses, real dishes and silverware, flowers on the tables etc. Make it a really fancy event.

I love this idea!

 

[Irin997]

I think it sounds really fun. Maybe have a few games as backup options. Also bring recordings of line dancing songs that kids love like the macarena and the cha cha slide.

We had DD8's birthday at home and I planned tons of games. Started off with those iron-bead decorating things, which the girls loved. Served pizza, then played a ton of games. Girls went outside (it was May) and played for a bit. Then opened presents and had cake. After 2.5 hours the girls were still having a blast and the party seemed like it could have gone on longer.

Sometimes less is better. We did DD8's party for probably less than $75 and I think it was the best one yet.

Therefore I think the girls will entertain themselves as a group more than you think.

 

[java]

I like the fancy ball idea! That's very clever!

Now my son has attended a "tinkerbelle" party so I don't think that alone would turn off boys. But is she is inviting only girls I say no problem with that party. Boys though might be a touch tougher.
They(my boys) sat for over an hour watching an ice sculpter- (no food either)There was a chain saw involved.

 

[IluvKingLouis]

I think it sounds really fun. Maybe have a few games as backup options. Also bring recordings of line dancing songs that kids love like the macarena and the cha cha slide.

We had DD8's birthday at home and I planned tons of games. Started off with those iron-bead decorating things, which the girls loved. Served pizza, then played a ton of games. Girls went outside (it was May) and played for a bit. Then opened presents and had cake. After 2.5 hours the girls were still having a blast and the party seemed like it could have gone on longer.

Sometimes less is better. We did DD8's party for probably less than $75 and I think it was the best one yet.

Therefore I think the girls will entertain themselves as a group more than you think.

I wish DD's b'day was in the Spring or Summer. Here in CO, January can be all over the board weather wise. Which is why I'm trying to do something nearby and indoors. We use to have some wonderful indoor options here (bouncy houses) but they have closed.

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Her best friend is a boy (our neighbor) so I will make it a point to invite a few other boys. I can't imagine anything worse then being the only boy at a party.

 

[Irin997]

I wish DD's b'day was in the Spring or Summer. Here in CO, January can be all over the board weather wise. Which is why I'm trying to do something nearby and indoors. We use to have some wonderful indoor options here (bouncy houses) but they have closed.

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Her best friend is a boy (our neighbor) so I will make it a point to invite a few other boys. I can't imagine anything worse then being the only boy at a party.

Haha, I know CO weather....I lived in the Denver area for 10 years! Littleton for 6 and Parker for 4! Used to go into Castle Rock all the because my HS shared the football field with DCHS.

 

[Mrs. Charming]

It could work if you make it into a fancy Italian ball. You know, send out royal invitations that request you come dressed to the nines etc. Let each kid make a grand entrance while you take photos of them. Give them drinks in champagne glasses, real dishes and silverware, flowers on the tables etc. Make it a really fancy event.

Ohhh there ya go. Even if you got the plastic wine glasses and served grape juice (if you don't have white carpets!)

I like this idea! I think the princesses would too!

 

[IluvKingLouis]

Haha, I know CO weather....I lived in the Denver area for 10 years! Littleton for 6 and Parker for 4! Used to go into Castle Rock all the because my HS shared the football field with DCHS.

Then you definatley know how crazy Colorado winter weather can be! Tee shirts one day, heavy parka the next!

We have a lovely playground and park a block away. I keep thinking maybe we should start celebrating my daughters half birthday instead!

 

[smkiya]

It could work if you make it into a fancy Italian ball. You know, send out royal invitations that request you come dressed to the nines etc. Let each kid make a grand entrance while you take photos of them. Give them drinks in champagne glasses, real dishes and silverware, flowers on the tables etc. Make it a really fancy event.

I think it sounds really fun. Maybe have a few games as backup options. Also bring recordings of line dancing songs that kids love like the macarena and the cha cha slide.

Therefore I think the girls will entertain themselves as a group more than you think.

Ohhh there ya go. Even if you got the plastic wine glasses and served grape juice (if you don't have white carpets!)

I like this idea! I think the princesses would too!

Definately great for girls! I don't know about boys though. Will the singer be interactive, talking to the kids, asking for participation in common songs? It sounds like a real-llife 'tea party'. Fun.

 

[espana94]

I have to admit to cringing at the idea of a Chucky Cheeses b'day party. We also have an AMF, and they do big parties too, but it's so loud and garish, and pricey.

My daughter is turning 7, and in the town next to ours (15 minute drive) is a lovely Italian restaurant that's family owned and they do a bang up job with events. I'm thinking I can order off of the kids menu ($6.00), and see if they'll put together a little buffet (pizza, penne, salad) for the grownups. I plan to invite about 10 children.

They have a wonderful singer who entertains on the weekend evenings, and I'm going to see if I can hire her. She really caters to the kids and knows every single Disney song. Would this be a little too sophisticated for 7 year olds? I mean, would they enjoy the singer? I also plan to have a neighbor friend who does wonderful balloon animals help entertain. Plus I wouldn't really have any games or activities. I would bring a cake and gift bags.

I think I can pull this off for much less then the corporate options in my area, and help out a local business. Here's the restaurant link if anyone is interested.

http://www.ladolcevitacastlepines.net/index.htm

When my oldest turned 7 we had a dress up tea party for her birthday party. All of the guests, boys included, were asked to come to the party in their "Sunday best." The kids loved it. The girls got all excited about putting their party dresses on and getting all prettied up for the party.

Perhaps you could throw that element into your DD's party. Since you are going to an upscale restaurant, ask the kids to dress up and make it an "afternoon out on the town."

BTW, I love that you are looking to support a local, independently owned business. They need all the help they can get during this economic storm.

 

[AndreaDM]

My DD who is turning 7 in January would love going to such a party. She loves dressing up and drinking out of fancy glasses, etc. You could print up fancy little place cards to put at each child's place too. Be sure to post pics if you decide to go with this!