Best place to hold 3 year old bday party? - Western Suffolk

[nycbrooklyn]

Originally Posted by nuts2uiam

I am with you. Albeit nearly retiring age, I have attended some of the party places here on LI with friends, grandkids etc. and I would never have one outside my home. The party places are used over and over again and I think the potential for germs is too much of a risk. Just like the ball room at IKEA. I see tons of kids with coughs, colds, runny noses, you name it and yet the parents simply don't even give it a second thought! Oh well I guess I am getting old. Just my 2 cents. Yes it is a bit of work but I know how clean my own house is.

Wow it’s amazing to see how judgmental you people are. The OP asked for suggestions and we get the high and mighty parents. Have you ever considered that the OP may work long hrs and the last thing she wants’ to do is setup and clean up a party or spend the day before cleaning and cleaning after the party. I normally have home parties and I tell you what I considering using a party place.
1. I am lucky if I am home before 6:30 on a given day, and I normally have to take a day off from work to clean the home with 3 kids and another half day to shop for food and party favors.
2. It cost more to shop for the food and when you add the time to cook your now way behind.
3. I get to spend no time with my kid because I am too busy tending to this and that in addition to maybe working the grill.
4. I have to clean after the guest leave and I am shot the next day.

So you parents that do everything right I hope you continue to do so. The ones afraid of germs you must really not have kids. I know I know why add to the germs they already shower themselves in right but last time I check you cannot always protect them. So if you don't have anything to contribute keep the comments to yourself, however this is just my two cents and i guess everyone is entitled.

[nassau2suffolk]

Originally Posted by AimL72

I am considering Once Upon a Treetop, Wood Kingdom and a place in Smithtown called Hop and Bop.

Has anyone hosted a party at these places? If so, what are your thoughts? Or does anyone have a better recommendation?

Thanks for your help

Had a party at Treetop and thought it was great. Been to Hop and Bop and it was good as well. Thought Wood Kingdom was no better than any public playground.

[amyla]

Its too bad the OP asked a simple question and a few people have to jump in with the "trouble with parents..." blah blah blah-I dont remember some of the member of city-data being so judgmental when I joined 4 years ago-

To the original question-I just went to one for a 4 year old at Hot Shots in Plainview off of exit 46. Pump it Up is also over there.

Also a few years ago MATTS in Syosset did a really nice 2 and 3 year old party.

[I_Love_LI_but]

Originally Posted by BigBlue53

There in lies the problem. Excuses used by parents over why they can't or won't do anything for their children and expect others to.
We had home parties for our girls when they were young and how much effort does it take? Buy three large plastic tables clothes. First round each kid makes their own pizza.When it's baking the plastic clothe is rolled up and tossed.The next one is laid down and kids decorate their own visor. Out comes pizza and they eat. Into den to open gifts and up gets rolled clothe #2. Third one is put out and kids make their own sundaes. They eat them and cake and away they go.Roll up last clothe,sweep and wash kitchen floor and ta da....done.

Good plan +5!

I would also like to add call Uncle Magic for entertainment!

[I_Love_LI_but]

Originally Posted by nycbrooklyn

Wow it’s amazing to see how judgmental you people are. The OP asked for suggestions and we get the high and mighty parents. Have you ever considered that the OP may work long hrs and the last thing she wants’ to do is setup and clean up a party or spend the day before cleaning and cleaning after the party. I normally have home parties and I tell you what I considering using a party place.
1. I am lucky if I am home before 6:30 on a given day, and I normally have to take a day off from work to clean the home with 3 kids and another half day to shop for food and party favors.
2. It cost more to shop for the food and when you add the time to cook your now way behind.
3. I get to spend no time with my kid because I am too busy tending to this and that in addition to maybe working the grill.
4. I have to clean after the guest leave and I am shot the next day.

So you parents that do everything right I hope you continue to do so. The ones afraid of germs you must really not have kids. I know I know why add to the germs they already shower themselves in right but last time I check you cannot always protect them. So if you don't have anything to contribute keep the comments to yourself, however this is just my two cents and i guess everyone is entitled.

It's very understandable that many people simply do not have the time. Believe me, I understand, as I am lucky if I am home by 9:00 pm from work.

Not everybody can or wants to do the home parties. As kids get older they also have opinions on where they want their party to be and the kids I know tend to like to go somewhere else instead of stay home.

[mrtracey]

Adventureland is as Western Suffolk as you can get. My nephews had their birthday parties there when they were young, but this was almost 15 years ago. Now they act like they are too old (17!) to go there and dislike even passing the place. Adventureland is still the same place it was 15-20 years ago or has it changed?

[nuts2uiam]

I apologize if you consider that I am being judgmental. When it comes to protecting children from what I consider a less than clean environment, I still believe I am entitled to my opinion. My error is not in my opinion just in my response to a previous poster that I agreed with. That said, it was not the answer the op was looking for and there you are correct.

Originally Posted by nycbrooklyn

Wow it’s amazing to see how judgmental you people are. The OP asked for suggestions and we get the high and mighty parents. Have you ever considered that the OP may work long hrs and the last thing she wants’ to do is setup and clean up a party or spend the day before cleaning and cleaning after the party. I normally have home parties and I tell you what I considering using a party place.
1. I am lucky if I am home before 6:30 on a given day, and I normally have to take a day off from work to clean the home with 3 kids and another half day to shop for food and party favors.
2. It cost more to shop for the food and when you add the time to cook your now way behind.
3. I get to spend no time with my kid because I am too busy tending to this and that in addition to maybe working the grill.
4. I have to clean after the guest leave and I am shot the next day.

So you parents that do everything right I hope you continue to do so. The ones afraid of germs you must really not have kids. I know I know why add to the germs they already shower themselves in right but last time I check you cannot always protect them. So if you don't have anything to contribute keep the comments to yourself, however this is just my two cents and i guess everyone is entitled.

[Equal-Opp.]

Has any been to white post farm in the summer? I was thinking for taking my 7 yr old and 4 other kids for her birthdday. I will bring my own cake and balloons.