NBR: When would you schedule a 3rd bday party?

nycnola · February 2013

Morning? Afternoon? I am thinking a 3-hour party max. Any and all thoughts appreciated. TIA!

magdalina.h · February 2013

We just had Lucas' 2nd bday party. We had it from 3-whenever (it was just family) and almost everyone left at 5.

kcox123 · February 2013

My kids are 2, 4 and 6 so I've done this a few times. I usually do late afternoon of early evening on weekend night (Fri, Sat or Sun). I've also done late morning on Sat. I don't usually do weeknights and I HATE when parents of preschoolers do parties during traditional naptime hours (noon or 1-3ish). My kids have all been big nappers and I've actually turned down invites to parties during these times b/c I know my kid will be a nightmare.

I usualy do 2 hours but whatever feels right. I agree I wouldn't go longer than 3 hours at that age.

A friend our ours actually had her 4 year old's party recently from 5:30-8:30 on a Friday evening. I actually like that. I just picked my daughter up from daycare and took her straight there. Of course - she's 4 so most of us left our kids and didn't say - and I wouldn't go till 8:30p with 3 year olds..

I liked that the party wasn't smack in the middle of the weekend.

For that same reason - I like when people have late afternoon Sunday parties. That way, even if we go visit grandparents or whatnot that weekend - we can plan to be back in time for party.

I guess I prefer generally, as a host, the 3-5pm timeframe for lots of littles. That way, everyone can nap if they wish, I don't have to provide a meal, etc.

Goodysgirl · February 2013

After the most common nap time, so later afternoon. One of us has had to miss so many of DD's friend birthday parties lately because they're always during DS naptime.

BelhurstBride · February 2013

We usually do late afternoon-ish. 2 or 3.

Wedding on the Beach 2008 · February 2013

We did DD's from 11-3. It was perfect...we did Pottery/ had lunch/cake then want home just in time for naps

krystalanstey · February 2013

We just booked our daughter's upcoming 3rd birthday party and we're doing 11-2 on a Sunday (the only reason we chose Sunday over Saturday is because the indoor playground we're holding it at is less busy on Sundays). We know most of, if not all the kids invited don't really nap anymore so that's not really an issue for us.

Ms.Wax · February 2013

Another vote for 3-5 here.

transcriber87 · February 2013

I had DD's 3rd birthday party last year from 1-3 and some people stayed until 5. I think 2 hours is good.

rissa06 · February 2013

we either schedule from 11-1, so that I can make it to nap. or 3:30p-5:30p. like an above poster said, i hate it when someone schedules a birthday party during nap and we typically do not RSVP yes if it is during nap.my kids are big nappers and for right now, I'm not willing to give that up for the tantrums later.

Qmommy · February 2013

2/2:30 - 4/4:30. We are an early to rise, early to bed family and eat dinner at 5pm and bed by 6:30.

manda16 · February 2013

Around 11 . My son was a good napper and napped from 1-5 everyday

Liz4444 · February 2013

The ones I've been to are usually around noon.

melissabshelton · February 2013

Just had a 3rd birthday party for DD. We did 11-1. The kids played, we had pizza, opened presents, had cake, they played a bit longer, and then everyone went home. We either do the 11 am with lunch start time or a 4 pm with dinner start time. It works for our group of friends and family.

williswifey2 · March 2013

We just had our DD's 3rd Birthday Party this past Saturday. We had it from 10-12. It was held at a bouncy house, so the kids jumped for an hour, then we all went into the party room for pizza, drinks and cupcakes. Everyone was welcome to either leave or jump some more. I think it was a big hit. Also - the children we invited were all from her daycare class so everyone has the same nap schedule! 12:30-2:30. I loved having it this early as it wasn't eating up everyone's Saturday.

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