What's the Best Time for a Kids Birthday Party? - Elevate Trampoline Park (2024)

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What is the best time to host a kids birthday party? ›

We suggest starting no later than 2 PM and ending before 6 PM so parents can still take their kids home at a reasonable hour. As for activities during a weekend birthday party, plan on having some fun games and activities that the kids can engage in while keeping it relatively low-key.

Request package deals- The first step in organising a successful birthday bash at a trampoline park is learning about their various available party packages. Most places charge a set amount for a particular number of guests and diners. This saves money. Some parks may even throw in a cake for the celebration!

Best Party Start Times

An event that starts at 7:00 p.m. gives you guests enough time to finish their workday. They can either come straight to your party after work, or they can eat dinner before arriving. The 7:00 p.m. start time also allows people to handle some family responsibilities in the evening.

Here are some general guidelines you can rely on: Child's friends—$20 to $25 is a solid amount to give in a gift card or to spend on a present. Relatives—$50 is a good amount to spend on younger relatives like nephews and nieces. Your child—Up to $100 is enough to gift your child when they're a preteen or teenager.

The most popular time for a party for children up to the age of eleven is the times that fit around usual eating times. So think about the 11am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm. We find that if your child is under six years of age, an earlier party means they aren't as tired when the party happens!

The younger the kids, the shorter the party should be. If the party is longer than two hours, be sure to provide lots of entertainment and snacks! Set up food and games Put out party favors Turn on music Set out notepad and pen for writing down gifts Rest!

Vibrant party decor and a cheery table setting are key elements to a standout birthday party. But there's no need to go all out with elaborate, expensive decorations. Even simple, plastic plates and utensils in bold, solid colors can create a festive setting.

Even though most parents would do cake first, if your child wants to open the presents, you might as well follow their cues and open presents first.

Generally, a birthday party for young children may last around 2-3 hours, while parties for older children, teenagers, or adults can range from 3-5 hours. It is important to consider the attention span and energy levels of the guests when deciding on the duration of the party.

How many hours should a first birthday party be? ›

Keep the party brief — an hour and a half to two hours at the most — so your baby won't be a wreck when the party's over or, worse, in the middle of it all.

While most etiquette experts agree that $20-$30 is perfectly reasonable for a child's birthday gift, you can spend up to $100 on the child of a close friend or relative, says Helen Holden, founder of Counting Candles, a website that helps parents plan birthday parties.

You also want to consider how much you are spending on their birthday party. A recent survey suggests that, on average, parents spend roughly $400 on a child's birthday party. If that number is out of your budget, you could instead spend money on an experience for your child, such as a trip to the zoo.

What you really want is to have enough children to get a bit of a party atmosphere going but not so many that the whole thing becomes unmanageable! Enough children to get a good atmosphere may far fewer than you think - I'd recommend around 8 children as a minimum.

Mid-morning or late afternoon, when the children are well rested, would be best. If you don't want to prepare a full meal, an ideal time is between 10am and 11.30am. Children this age aren't usually ready for a drop-off party, so you can count on most parents staying.

Sending kids' birthday invitations a month in advance gives other parents enough time to slot your party into their family's schedule. Young party-goers are a lively bunch, so creating activities that positively channel their excitement ensures a great time for everyone.

A Simple Formula for Children's Birthday Party Success

Take your child's age and add four. That's it. (I told you it was simple.) If your child is turning four, don't invite more than eight guests.

Choosing a time

Your baby will probably still be taking a morning and afternoon nap when her first birthday rolls around. If so, it's best to plan your party around nap times if possible. And if you're inviting other young guests, check out their nap times with their parents.