Birthday Party Ideas for 3 year old! Help!!!

maas1114 · 01-11-2007

Ok, here is my dilema...
Evan, my beautiful, pride and joy is turning 3 in February.
Here in Maryland, February can mean Snow, rain or 70 degrees, you just never know. So, to plan a party is kind of crazy. (As far as outside activities like a moon bounce or having animals, etc.) He wants to have a "Monkey George" also known as Curious George party, for about 10 of his darling little friends.
I don't really want to have the party at my house...but...if I wanna go to Playa this year..I'll have to bite the bullet and do so. (Instead of going to a place somewhere and paying about $500 like we did last year)
Any ideas of how to keep 11 3-6 year olds busy with birthday activites for about 3 hours??Thanks- Angelita

Look at this face... I have to have a great "Monkey George" Party!

Kellyk · 01-11-2007

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Originally Posted by maas1114

Any ideas of how to keep 11 3-6 year olds busy with birthday activites for about 3 hours??Thanks- Angelita

Look at this face... I have to have a great "Monkey George" Party!

OMG what a cutie!!! I have NO idea how to deal with that many kids at once...expecially boys. (I have nieces) But my sister is having a party for the 4 year old at a place called Pump It Up...inside bounce houses, obstical courses etc...she said it really wasn't that much..you have anything like that where you are? Maybe hire a clown with a monkey? See...I don't know

maas1114 · 01-11-2007

Last year we went to a place here called Fundamentals, indoor moon bounce, little train, indoor sliding board & activities, but it cost me about $500 when all was said and done.
I was trying to go cheaper this year- so that we can go to Playa. More like $250 or less.
(I guess I'm a bad mom...skimping on my son's party so that I can lay on the beach!)

TAPPY · 01-11-2007

You are a brave woman to have a kids party in your home.

We have a bowling alley near by who will do a nice kids party for about $100 They furnish pizza and soft drinks/paper goods and free bowling. You bring the cake. They put the bumpers up so the little kids can bowl and they use the lightweight balls. They also have a party hostess who does all the work.

NorthMinnesota · 01-11-2007

Our local Y also does fun parties for kids...price used to be around $200. Kids were able to do organized play activities with their staff and also swim. From the Y page:
our Kids Deserve a Birthday Party at the YMCA

The Southwest YMCA offers exciting Birthday Party options on Saturdays and Sundays between 12:30p.m. and 5:30p.m. Packages include crafts, games, swimming and gym time and a private party room.

We also have the bowling with bumpers and that is very reasonable.

We used to get a room at a local hotel so the girls could have access to the pool and have snacks, pizza and cake there. We just had the parents come along on a Sat. afternoon and they loved having drinks, visiting and supervising.

maas1114 · 01-11-2007

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Originally Posted by TAPPY

You are a brave woman to have a kids party in your home.

We have a bowling alley near by who will do a nice kids party for about $100 They furnish pizza and soft drinks/paper goods and free bowling. You bring the cake. They put the bumpers up so the little kids can bowl and they use the lightweight balls. They also have a party hostess who does all the work.

We went to a bowling party last month and we are going to another one this Sunday. Evan wasn't interested---he didn't like having to wait in line, then the resetting of the pins, etc.
I can always do Chuck E Cheese for $15/a child- but I hate the thought of that place. (Of course my son loves it!) And, if I do Chuck E Cheese, I still have to pay for the parents to eat--- and the pizza's there are like $20/each

Loree · 01-11-2007

have it at your house and rent a curious george costume for one of your family members to wear
have someone paint faces
eat bananas
make the living room a jungle
I dunno.........I have girls

UGAplaya · 01-11-2007

Check out this site for a birthday idea. Last June my youngest daughter turned 3 and we had her party here. Every kid had a BLAST!!!! Good luck
http://www.my-gym.com/locations.asp#MD

NorthMinnesota · 01-11-2007

Remembered that we rented a local school gym once and had the kids play games there...the high school girls bball team came in and played with them and then I made a donation to the program.

MsRubio · 01-11-2007

Oh have I got the idea for you...we did this for our son when he turned 4 and he loved it.....Fallston Volunteer Fire Company

...click HERE....for all the details. $100 for three hours...the kids absolutely loved it....they have full run of the firehouse....they even got to take a ride on a firetruck...oh and our son's birthday is in December so I know what ya' mean...

maas1114 · 01-11-2007

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Originally Posted by MsRubio

Oh have I got the idea for you...we did this for our son when he turned 4 and he loved it.....Fallston Volunteer Fire Company

...click HERE....for all the details. $100 for three hours...the kids absolutely loved it....they have full run of the firehouse....they even got to take a ride on a firetruck...oh and our son's birthday is in December so I know what ya' mean...

Oh my God! MsRubio- I love You!!!!
That it PERFECT!!!!! Curious George loves Fire Trucks!!!
I just called them- and they will have someone call me back.
I love Playainfo!

MWC · 01-11-2007

You could rent the Curious George movie, and have that running during the cake/ice cream/presents.

Get everyone a "Barrel full of monkeys". Have a contest to see who can make the longest chain of monkeys.

If you're somewhat crafty:
You could have a hunt in your house, maybe yard. Make bananas or yellow hats out of yellow tissue paper. Have a little prize inside, or a piece of candy.

If you're very crafty:
"Pin the Yellow Hat on the Man with the yellow hat"

Instead of "Simon Says", play "Monkey See, Monkey Do" (except you have to do everything the monkey/it does.

Okay, that's 15 minutes!

Make-your-own banana splits instead of bday cake.

maas1114 · 01-11-2007

Quote:

Get everyone a "Barrel full of monkeys". Have a contest to see who can make the longest chain of monkeys.

Quote:

"Pin the Yellow Hat on the Man with the yellow hat"

Instead of "Simon Says", play "Monkey See, Monkey Do" (except you have to do everything the monkey/it does.

I am going to use these ideas Thanks

**SunKneeMarie** · 01-11-2007

MWC, you are SO good. I love your ideas. So thematic, you are!!

When my kids were that age, we rented the bounce houses. Kids took turns; two dads manned the entrance/exit. Bad weather? Put it in the garage. For the kids who were not jumping, I had a craft inside for them to do. Jumping, eating cake/ice cream, opening gifts, it was a pretty quick 2 hours. And you definitely get out for under $250.

Loree · 01-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsRubio

Oh have I got the idea for you...we did this for our son when he turned 4 and he loved it.....Fallston Volunteer Fire Company

...click HERE....for all the details. $100 for three hours...the kids absolutely loved it....they have full run of the firehouse....they even got to take a ride on a firetruck...oh and our son's birthday is in December so I know what ya' mean...

Monica..............that is fantastic!!!!!!!!!
I'll remember that when our baby boy arrives in April.
Of course it will be a few years, but still so awesome

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maas1114 life=playa Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 549	Birthday Party Ideas for 3 year old! Help!!! Ok, here is my dilema... Evan, my beautiful, pride and joy is turning 3 in February. Here in Maryland, February can mean Snow, rain or 70 degrees, you just never know. So, to plan a party is kind of crazy. (As far as outside activities like a moon bounce or having animals, etc.) He wants to have a "Monkey George" also known as Curious George party, for about 10 of his darling little friends. I don't really want to have the party at my house...but...if I wanna go to Playa this year..I'll have to bite the bullet and do so. (Instead of going to a place somewhere and paying about $500 like we did last year) Any ideas of how to keep 11 3-6 year olds busy with birthday activites for about 3 hours??Thanks- Angelita Look at this face... I have to have a great "Monkey George" Party!

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NorthMinnesota añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,600	Our local Y also does fun parties for kids...price used to be around $200. Kids were able to do organized play activities with their staff and also swim. From the Y page: our Kids Deserve a Birthday Party at the YMCA The Southwest YMCA offers exciting Birthday Party options on Saturdays and Sundays between 12:30p.m. and 5:30p.m. Packages include crafts, games, swimming and gym time and a private party room. We also have the bowling with bumpers and that is very reasonable. We used to get a room at a local hotel so the girls could have access to the pool and have snacks, pizza and cake there. We just had the parents come along on a Sat. afternoon and they loved having drinks, visiting and supervising. Last edited by NorthMinnesota; 01-11-2007 at 02:13 PM.

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01-11-2007	#3 (permalink)
maas1114 life=playa Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 549	Last year we went to a place here called Fundamentals, indoor moon bounce, little train, indoor sliding board & activities, but it cost me about $500 when all was said and done. I was trying to go cheaper this year- so that we can go to Playa. More like $250 or less. (I guess I'm a bad mom...skimping on my son's party so that I can lay on the beach!)

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TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15,128	You are a brave woman to have a kids party in your home. We have a bowling alley near by who will do a nice kids party for about $100 They furnish pizza and soft drinks/paper goods and free bowling. You bring the cake. They put the bumpers up so the little kids can bowl and they use the lightweight balls. They also have a party hostess who does all the work.

01-11-2007	#7 (permalink)
Loree añejo Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: north of Pittsburgh Posts: 9,477	have it at your house and rent a curious george costume for one of your family members to wear have someone paint faces eat bananas make the living room a jungle I dunno.........I have girls

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UGAplaya añejo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Just a little south of Atlanta Posts: 2,404	Check out this site for a birthday idea. Last June my youngest daughter turned 3 and we had her party here. Every kid had a BLAST!!!! Good luck http://www.my-gym.com/locations.asp#MD

01-11-2007	#9 (permalink)
NorthMinnesota añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,600	Remembered that we rented a local school gym once and had the kids play games there...the high school girls bball team came in and played with them and then I made a donation to the program.

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MsRubio añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Top of the Chesapeake Bay, Md Posts: 6,508	Oh have I got the idea for you...we did this for our son when he turned 4 and he loved it.....Fallston Volunteer Fire Company ...click HERE....for all the details. $100 for three hours...the kids absolutely loved it....they have full run of the firehouse....they even got to take a ride on a firetruck...oh and our son's birthday is in December so I know what ya' mean...

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MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6,017	You could rent the Curious George movie, and have that running during the cake/ice cream/presents. Get everyone a "Barrel full of monkeys". Have a contest to see who can make the longest chain of monkeys. If you're somewhat crafty: You could have a hunt in your house, maybe yard. Make bananas or yellow hats out of yellow tissue paper. Have a little prize inside, or a piece of candy. If you're very crafty: "Pin the Yellow Hat on the Man with the yellow hat" Instead of "Simon Says", play "Monkey See, Monkey Do" (except you have to do everything the monkey/it does. Okay, that's 15 minutes! Make-your-own banana splits instead of bday cake.

01-11-2007	#14 (permalink)
SunKneeMarie character encapsulator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 26,829	MWC, you are SO good. I love your ideas. So thematic, you are!! When my kids were that age, we rented the bounce houses. Kids took turns; two dads manned the entrance/exit. Bad weather? Put it in the garage. For the kids who were not jumping, I had a craft inside for them to do. Jumping, eating cake/ice cream, opening gifts, it was a pretty quick 2 hours. And you definitely get out for under $250.

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