Children's parties in playrooms and holiday studios are gaining more and more popularity - they not only provide great memories for children, but also make it easier for parents to organize parties.

Advantages of organizing a children's party in the playroom

If you choose to hold a celebration in the playroom, both parents and children will benefit. Lauma Lukstiņa, the creator and manager of the holiday studio Forest of Dreams , says that there are many advantages of organizing a party away from home. Starting with the fact that it is a different environment for the child than home, which is everyday, and ending with the fact that parents do not have to receive guests in their personal space. Not to mention the fact that choosing to celebrate in the studio eliminates the most unpleasant process after the party - tidying up and washing dishes. However, Lauma Lukstiņa advises to make sure about this aspect in advance, because there are also studios where you have to clean up after the party.

For busy parents, celebrating a child's birthday in a studio is the fulfillment of all wishes, because their only task is to choose a date and send out invitations to guests (they are also prepared), because the studio offers to take care of everything else (again, make sure that the studio you choose offers it, because there are celebration places that specialize only in renting out the room).

Lauma Lukstiņa from Forest of Dreams adds that another good news for parents is that the party in the studio is limited in time, which means that you are automatically released from the situation when there are guests who tend to sit down and drink their third coffee while you are already planning how to politely say that it is time to go home, because you still have a lot to do.

Kids Planet representatives also agree that having a children's party in the playroom has many advantages. In this studio too, parents won't have to clean up after the party and wash the dishes, because cleaning is included in the price. Children have a fully equipped, safe room with entertainment, where children will not be bored and adults will have time to talk with relatives and friends. Kids Planet representatives recommend to arrange the required date and time in advance (at least a month before the party), as well as book animators, if available.

Gita Pjulze from the celebration room Infinite story believes that the main advantage of organizing children's parties is the exchange of positive energy - both children, event organizers and parents benefit from such events. The biggest benefit for parents is that they can be present at their children's celebrations and enjoy them with them without thinking about the event and entertainment. An additional benefit for children from children's parties in playrooms is that they acquire additional knowledge, skills and spend time meaningfully. This is especially important for Endless Story , so they try to create an imaginative environment in their premises so that children can let their imagination and play run free.

Recommendations for parents: what to take care of when organizing a children's party

When planning a party for their children, parents want everything to be perfect - for it to take place in a beautiful and comfortable place, for delicious food, for exciting entertainment. Representatives of children's playrooms tell what is important to organize and what is not so important, as well as what parents should do themselves and what the playroom will take care of.

What to invite to a children's party

Lauma Lukstiņa from the holiday studio Forest of Dreams says in her experience that it is not important to invite as many guests as possible, because the child's closest friends are important. She has had to experience such parties where little guests are invited who do not want to make friends and play with each other. That's why she wholeheartedly recommends evaluating every little friend you put on the guest list, because it's the day of the little one's birthday and you have to do everything to make him feel good! It is very often seen that the jubilee is calm, quiet, introverted, but 15 friends are invited, who crash their party, which does not suit the jubilee at all, and he gets sad, sometimes cries, shuts down. This advice would be for parents who have emotional, calm and fragile babies.

The advice for parents of active and energetic children is different - Lauma Lukstiņa believes that the most important thing is to choose an appropriate room for the party. Don't invite 15 active, energetic children who need to vent their emotions, run, jump, freak out and blow off steam to a small, cozy and delicate studio, where they won't enjoy what's on offer either. This type of party is better planned at a trampoline center where there is plenty of room to run around. In such a place, you can invite an animator for a while, who will give some structure to the event, so that it is not like a normal day in the big playground.

Preparation for the holiday

Gita Pjulze from The Endless Story says that it is very important for them to make it as easy as possible for parents to prepare for children's parties in order to leave more time for celebration. Therefore, the kitchen area is equipped with everything you need to set the festive table and you don't have to bring extra things from home such as drinking water, a knife for a cake or milk for coffee.

But actually The Neverending Story is excited when parents are very prepared for their children's holiday and have thought about the appropriate decorations, costumes, themed cake and even personalized thank you gifts. It creates a special atmosphere and solemnity at any event. But parents often overdo it, so what The Neverending Story reminds all of its customers is that your child just needs best friends by his side and a packet of chips to be happy! Each family must decide for themselves what is important for the child on his holiday and what is important for the parents, because they are two different things, and then together we must try to make it happen!

Entertainment for children's parties

Lauma Lukstiņa, the creator and manager of the holiday studio Forest of Dreams , says that what kind of entertainment there will be at a children's party depends solely on the parents' ability to pay and their ambitions. It is possible to make a party very economically, but then you have to devote your time and imagination to it.

If your wish list includes an animator, a beautiful room, a delicious cake, balloon decorations, a creative workshop, a special theme and delicate treats - the economical option will not be found here. The positive aspect of celebrating holidays in a studio is that you are working with a person for whom everything listed above is everyday, he has many years of experience in it. When reserving party rooms, take advantage of the fact that its representative has knowledge and experience, express your wishes, ask for advice, ask questions.

Why is it worth entrusting planning and organization to a professional? Because he will tell you from experience if your planned activities are too many and intense, will put everything in a logical order, will not forget about the candles for the cake, will take the cake itself out of the refrigerator at the right time, will control the clock for you, will invite a proven animator or will find another photographer at the last minute if he suddenly fell ill.

Studio Forest of Dreams combines space rental and party planning services, everything has been thought of and parents can come with their hands in their pockets - the table will be laid, balloons will be blown, a cake will be waiting in the fridge, an animator will arrive at the right time and guests will also be welcomed, flowers will be placed in vases and coffee will be served to everyone according to their wishes. There is always a person in the studio who takes care of everything and allows the parents to enjoy the party, making the life of the parents as easy as possible.

Gita Pjulze from Infinite story reveals that she usually cooperates with and recommends an animator who can get into any character and entertain the celebrant and guests with various games, or master classes that can be adapted to the children's age and interests. As for hiring other professionals, such as nannies, this is usually not necessary in this studio, as the rooms are not very large and have a maximum number of people, and most often private birthdays are celebrated here with family and close friends. Talking about the theme, the theme of The Neverending Story is the forest and everything green, and it must be said that green is special in that it is easy to adapt. I would like to think and say that green can be combined with everything! It has been successful so far.

Adaptation of activities for different age groups

Often at children's parties, especially if not only the same group but also relatives' children are invited, there are different age groups and you have to think about how to involve everyone in the celebration and ensure that everyone has an interesting time.

Studio Forest of Dreams is excellent for children aged 2 to 7 years. Children of this age find here what is interesting and appropriate for them, and they do not interfere with each other, but complement each other. The head of the studio, Lauma Lukstiņa, recommends to talk in advance with the big brothers and sisters that this is a holiday for the little one, to talk that they can be great helpers who help make the party even nicer, by playing something together, looking after, controlling, thus giving them the opportunity to feel big and important, but it is always special for the little ones that the big ones are playing with them and paying attention. She also advises parents to devote a moment of undivided attention to their child at the party and play a role-playing game for a moment - the child will appreciate and remember it so much!

Gita Pjulze no Bezgalīgā stāsta atzīst, ka aktivitāšu salāgošana dažāda vecuma bērniem ir diezgan grūts izaicinājums. However, the studio has thought about it and that's why there is a play corner and a slide for the smallest ones, a ball pool for a little bigger ones, and a movement game just dance for even a little bit bigger ones. Respectively, it was important not to put everything in one corner, but to divide it into zones so that each of the guests can find something relevant for them.

On the other hand, in the party room Kids Planet there are both active play areas with slides, a trampoline and a pool with balls, as well as themed houses where you can play role-playing games with friends. The room cooperates with animators, decorators who can help organize a themed party with your favorite characters. It is also possible to order different types of show programs, such as a chemical show with experiments or a bubble show. Usually, animators have experience with children of different ages and are able to adapt the program so that it is interesting for everyone.

For larger and active parties, the family entertainment center Forest of Miracles will be perfect. It offers both rooms for parties and the rental of various inflatable attractions for outings. You can also rent ball pools and igloos for your house party. For those who want something more unusual, especially during the summer season, a foam party is a great idea. Also, the little celebrants will be delighted with the cotton candy offered by the Forest of Miracles .

But the party room Whipped cream will be perfect for a tasteful and sweet children's party. Guests of all ages will feel comfortable and carefree in it - there are many things and games available for children, while adults will be able to enjoy being together. The team of the party room will make sure that the party is beautifully presented and decorated, as well as that the necessary dishes are available. Balloon decorations, master classes, and baking small pancakes are available - all this to make the holiday something special!

Practical nuances and costs when organizing children's parties

Gita Pjulze from The Endless Story reminds us that when planning a children's party, we should take into account the specifics of our weather and seasons. In the cold weather, it is recommended to book the rooms about two months in advance to be sure that there will still be some time available on the selected date. On the other hand, in warm weather, you don't have to worry so much about booking rooms, because then last-minute reservations are relevant, when the weather changes drastically, and you have to look for indoor rooms for the planned event.

The costs of planning children's parties are very different and they correspond to the financial possibilities of each family. Because, for example, you can buy balloons and inflate them yourself, or order strings worth 200 euros, or not put them at all. Everything depends on how relevant and financially possible such additional attributes are for each family. Kids Planet also agrees that costs depend on family preferences. The timing of the party also affects them. For example, weekday evenings here have lower prices than weekends. Therefore, there is a high demand also for weekdays and rooms should be reserved in time.

The bigger the party is planned, the more timely Lauma Lukstiņa, the creator and manager of the holiday studio Forest of Dreams , recommends preparing. Evaluate which is the right date, time of day, as well as the place of the celebration, preferably 3 months in advance. Understand if you will have time to get involved yourself or if you want everything ready. Maybe you want to organize something yourself, but entrust something to the studio. Other times, everything can be organized 3 days before the ball, but then you have to take into account that you may not get the right photographer, animator, cake baker, balloon color, and the guests may already have other plans! However, we are all so different - someone likes to plan everything on time, another enjoys doing everything at the last minute, the main thing is that the end result is that the child says after the party - it was my best birthday!

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