ideas for cheap and cheerful 3rd bday party?

marrymemylove

It would be small anyway, just a few from his kindy class and 2 other toddlers whose parents are friends (1 has a new baby and 1 has a 4 year old).

So let's say 6 or so 3 year olds, an infant and a 4 year old.

Our backyard is too small I fear :-(

We could go to a cafe then a park. Or we could set up a card table at a park and just do snacks (fairy bread, fruit, carrot sticks, cheesesticks etc and cake)

Money is tight at the moment so spending $20pp at a venue isn't an option.?

?WWYD?

?Any ideas for snacky foods??

mags2041

BIL & SIL always have their kids bdays at the park under a ramada.  They either BBQ hamburgers or bring in a big sandwich and chips.  Its a great day for the kids.

Brideofranken

two words: taco bar

it would be super cheap and fun to set up on a table. the messiness would be fun outside, and it would be a perfect tie in to a pinata and you could have jelly beans as favors ( mexican jumping jelly beans)

you could have FLAN!

viva la taco party!

oparcm

It sounds nice if you have great weather.  There is a huge playground a few minutes from my house and it has numerous picnic areas around it.  It is actually at an elementary school.  I see quite a few ppl having parties there.  The kids have a great time and other than the food it is free.  If it rains, that could be a problem.

I also have done some parties with my friend when she had 3 little boys and money was tight (they're teenagers now).  We did a card table in her finished basement and the kids all played some of the old birthday party games like a pinata and such.  It was cheap and the kids had a blast.

brightning

I'd do it at a park. Make it a picnic theme. Have a giant sub sandwich, ants on a log, chips and cupcakes. Bring blankets and eat on the ground. They could play at the park after eating. I'm sure there are fun little crafty things they could make as a favor and an activity to keep them busy, but I'm drawing a blank at the moment.

marrymemylove

Thanks for the greast ideas!I love the taco idea but I worry it will be very messy. I know I am messy eating tacos. Also how to keep them warm?

All great ideas thanks!

I can probably borrow some card tables from the girl guides (friend of mine is a leader). ?