Bay Area Kids Birthday Party/ Oakland, San Jose kids Birthday Party tips
Bay Area Kids Birthday Party Tips
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Let me start by saying that Just by getting this far, you are away ahead of the game. Follow these simple tips below and book Jungle Joe to entertain your guests and your party will be a great hit.
1. Bay Area Birthday Party Locations There is usually no better place to hold a children's birthday party than your own home. Children are usually better behaved in the home environment and much easier to control. It is always wise to make sure any valuable items are stored away in case of accidents. Outdoor parties can be a lot of fun. whether it's held in one of the bay area's beautiful parks or simply in your own backyard, you must ALWAYS have a contingency plan in case of bad weather. Outdoor kids parties in the San Francisco Bay Area are usually OK from May through October. If you feel your house is too small to accommodate the number of children you are planning to invite, then booking a local hall is a sensible option. Choose carefully and try to find one that has a carpeted floor. I did a San Jose kids birthday party once in a Large, echoey hall with polished floors. These halls amplify even the tiniest of noises which makes it difficult to make yourself heard and keep the children under control. When holding your party in a hall, be sure to make a thorough checklist of everything you will need to take with you for the party (Don't forget your music, prizes, matches or a lighter to light the birthday cake candles with!). Shows at a local restaurant can also be a great option for certain families in the Bay area.
2. Balloon Clues Finding the party venue can be a real headache - especially in the dark! A bunch of balloons (not just one - it will pop!) tied to your mailbox will prove of help to your guests and the entertainer. I did a children's birthday party in the Oakland hills once. Almost half the guests showed up really late because the roads were windy and the house number was hard to see. Balloons could of easily fixed that problem.
3. Birthday Party Badges It is a good idea to provide each child with a sticky label badge bearing his or her name. People tend to respond better when they are addressed by name. I once did a performance for a 6 year old boy's birthday party in Milpitas where the kids didn't know each other. The kids were shy and quiet. I suggested the badges to the hostess, she was amazed to how much that changed the kids response to the whole party experience.
4. Kids Birthday Presents Have a box or bag ready to put all the presents in as the children arrive so they can be kept safe to open later. If the birthday child is opening presents during the party, try to make sure they are removed to a safe place afterwards. Over the years I have seen many new toys trampled underfoot in the excitement!
5. Keep them busy Please do not attempt to settle the children down as they arrive by allowing them to run wild in a room filled with balloons, streamers, toys, etc. Funnily enough, this usually only happens in halls! More parties are ruined (and more guests are injured) by this than by anything else. Many children find the noise of balloons bursting frightening.I once did a kids party in Walnut Creek where a 4 year old ended up having to be taken home because of the balloon popping noise before the party has even begun. Use balloons as decoration only and save the squeakers for the goodie bags! Play a simple quiet game instead.
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