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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have 3 kids so we try to stick to ~$500 per party but even that is tight and we often go over and spend closer to $600-700. This is for basic play place, rent a park pavilion, nature center, etc. type parties.

I just don’t know how to feed and entertain a group of kids for less than that. We aren’t as over the top as the bubble and crepe people, but do stuff like hiring a character, renting a bounce house (those can be $400+ easily), plus pizza. We don’t even do the whole class, usually just the same gender kids or set a cap and let our DCs pick that number (like 12-15 kids). It’s a lot of money, I know plenty of people can’t afford this.[/quote]

Agreed.  We hadn't had a party in 3 years (winter birthdays so hard to do during the pandemic) so didn't worry too much about the cost this year, but it's definitely expensive for any sort of venue.  We also spent around $500 per party and had under 20 kids at each.  That said, some of their classmates are having parties at local parks/playgrounds this spring and just showing up early to get tables rather than renting anything.  That sort of setup would make me a bit nervous as a host (particularly if there are no bathrooms available) and hard to do in the winter, but then all they are paying for is food and some favors.[/quote]

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