If you’ve had a birthday party at the Falls Church Fire Station

[Anonymous]

How much decoration do I need? Do I need additional entertainment for the kids? They provide white table clothes. Will I wish I had brought something snazzier? How far is the walk from the parking lot to the party room (for carrying drinks and other heavy things)? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

We did a party a few years ago. The room is plain and I don’t think I decorated but I’m a pretty minimalistic person. No need for additional activities. The tour and firefighters are great! The walk is fine...I don’t remember it being too hard to bring stuff in.

[Anonymous]

Not hard to bring food in. I brought birthday balloon of favorite character for DS but otherwise they provided balloons. I also brought a cake and had a friend do pretty budget face painting. Simple Piñata at the end. Party was a big hit!

[Anonymous]

We went as guests for a 4 year old party. Don't remember the tablecloths or decorations in their room used as the party room. I think they hardly had any (as no character theme or anything sticks out). But the activities were more than enough. Kids absolutely loved getting on the fire truck and touring.

[Anonymous]

Walk to entrance is short. Plus as hosts, couldn't you unload at the entrance anyway.

[Anonymous]

It's been a few years, but we had a party for DC there. The station provided plastic fire hats, a fire-safety coloring book, and balloons. We brought food and cake; the walk from parking is short and there's an elevator to the second floor if you need it. No need for additional activities - the gear demonstration by a firefighter and the tour of the firehouse are enough (like a PP said, the kids loved seeing the trucks).

[Anonymous]

Walk is not far. I think they do balloons and that’s fine for decorations. I personally think you need other activities. The parties are pretty boring except for the tour.