my son will be turning two in January. I'd love to do a park party but being that its January, it will be cold and i don't want kids getting sick on my account. Our house isn't very spacious. any advice?
You could do something like just have it at McDonalds and the kids can play in the playplace or just a small family party at home or the home of a relative that has a bigger house. I have had my daughters party early or later so the weather is better.
It's nice to have your son's birthday party somewhere where someone else is hosting the party. Typically, you don't have to worry about entertainment, decorations, cleanup, etc. Depending where you live... we had my son's 2nd birthday at "My Gym" (similiar to Gymboree). You could also have a birthday party at Chuckee Cheese, where they host it. I live in Santa Rosa and I know where my son plays soccer (Sports City), they also do birthday parties.
Good luck!
It's best to do an activity. Go somewhere, let them do something (At two that would be play in specific way...gymnastics, tumbling, music, indoor swimming, etc.)
West Valley gymnastics does b-day parties. We've never ha nor been to one, but my daughter works out at the gym and loves the activities and has since a toddler.
Swim Parties....
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco - www.jccsf.org
3200 California St, San Francisco - ###-###-####
Peninsula Swim School - www.peninsulaswim.com
We did a mommy and me swim lesson with a Nemo theme. It was a great time. We gave everyone a Nemo swim ring or kick board for a parting gift.
Stephanie
1602 Stafford St, Redwood City - ###-###-####
My daughter is turning 2 in February and I am going to have her party at the Little Gym (similar to Gymboree). I won't have to worry about the clean up or the weather and they do a class for the kids the 1st hour. My daughter has about 15 friends under the age of 4, so I don't really want them all at my house anyway.
Gymboree is a fun place also Pump it Up has a junior bouncy course for the younger kids. It is also easier to get into.
You could hold a party at Johns pizza Co. in Roseville. It's like a Chucky Cheese but it's a pizza buffet and salad bar as well as a full arcade with rides for the little kids and games.
Try a jumper place, there is room for them to run around, they burn off energy.....they're awesome.
Or Habitot in Berkeley is fun and educational for kids too.
My daughter's birthday is in January and I know how hard it can be. Since he is only 2, you might want to do just a tiny party with only 2-3 kids. If that's not an option and having it at a bounce place, etc is too expensive, condsider opening up your garage. Move the cars and set up tables and decorate. Kids that age just want to play and don't really do organized games so have one table full of play dough, one table full of crayons and paper and one table full of snacks. We did that for a birthday party and let the kids play as they wanted and it worked great. Have fun!
Kidspark is a great place. I just had my son's 2 year party there. He had freinds that we 2 months old to 6 years old and everyone (the kids) had something to do. They have 2 activities of your choice, it's indoors in 1 room (so the parents can relax), inexpensive and they do all the work. It's worth checking out if you have one near you.
chuck e cheese is a good place enjoy
Gymboree Play and Music does great birthday parties (prices vary by location). January is a big party season because of the weather so if you decide to go that route, I would recommend booking early. You can find locations and birthday party information on the individual site's info page. The general website is www.gymboreeclasses.com. Please let me know if you have any questions.
J. F.
