Party Ideas
Tips for a successful Party
1. Plan more activities than you will need that way if some "bomb" or take
less time than you anticipate, you are not stuck wondering... What Now!!!
2. Plan age-appropriate activities. If you are having a mixed age group
party, make sure there are activities that will appeal to everyone. A
freeplay party works well, or have different setups in adjoining areas such
as an L-shaped room where everyone is still able to party together.
3. Plan, plan, plan! People say to me "Your parties always run so
smooth." That is because I start planning them 6 months in advance of the date.
4. Have your child participate in all the planning stages, after all, it is
THEIR party. This will ensure that it is exactly what they want.
5. Be flexible - children are unpredictable and if you can "go with the
flow", the day will not leave you an emotional mess LOL!
6. The key to a successful party is to have FUN!!! If you are having a
good time, your guests probably are too!
Party Themes
Barbie
Cinderella
Circus
Dinosaur
Halloween Party
Harry Potter
LadyBug
Little Mermaid
Mouse Party
New Year's
Science
Safari / Jungle
Star Wars
Super Heroes
Teddy Bear's Picnic
Party Resources
The following numbers and addresses are for people living in Mississauga (Ontario, Canada), Toronto, and the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).
Rivergrove Community Center Pool Rental: 858-5800 x239
This Community Center offers awesome pool facilities - a waterslide, leisure pool area, and hot tub for your party at very
reasonable rates. Book early to avoid disappointment - we rented this
facility in January 1999 and at that time, it was available only on
Saturdays from 7 - 8 p.m.
Pool rentals are also available at other Community
Centers in the city as well: 615-4242
Party rooms can also be booked at the facility at extremely reasonable rates
Room rental:615-4242
Clown'n Around: 416-410-5410
This company offers magicians, characters, and clowns that you can book to entertain at your parties. We had Barney come and do a show at my daughters' 2nd birthday party and he was AWESOME!!! Very
professional, reliable, and they put on an amazing performance. I
highly recommend this company.
Arena Rentals: 615-4242
Party Packagers: 607-2789
Located in the Erin Mills Business Center (Dundas St. (East of the 403 ramp), Mississauga)
Absolutely the best party store I have ever been to! They have
everything you can possibly need (gifts, stuffers, balloons, party ware, an amazing assortment of loot bag items, premade loot bags, costumes, craft supplies, and more) to throw any kind of party.
Related Sites
NUTRITIONOWLEDGEABLE KIDS - party kit rental (fundraising opportunities also available)
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