Bowling party?

Question

I've decided to throw my daughter a surprise party this year. It was supposed to be at a local park, but decided to change to indoors cause it might rain. I decided to have it at the local bowling alley. Do you think thtat will be ok for kids her age? Would they enjoy a party like that? (she'll be 6) or, is that something for older kids? What other suggestions do you have?

Answer 1

I had bowling parties several times with this age group. It's probably one of the best ideas for a party. The kids keep busy, you can see them all at the same time (as opposed to an arcade place or park) and I found it to be the least expensive per child. Have fun!!

Answer 2

6 years old is not too young to go bowling. They have 6 pound balls, so dont worry about the balls being too heavy... I would definitely suggest bumpers though for that age. Bowling alleys often cater to kids parties despite what another poster said. I always had birthday parties from about the time I was 10 and up. Though I was older, that was because I was really into the gymnastics before that, and so I had my parties there, it wasnt because the bowling alley was inappropriate. In fact most children have never bowled before, and its a great chance to introduce them to a new sport. They may decide they enjoy it and then sign up for one of the junior programs.

IF there are any kids that dont really enjoy the bowling, dont force them, maybe they can go back into the party room with another adult and start a game of pin the tail on the donkey, or simon says or something.. Many bowling alleys also offer arcade games, but they get expensive... The important thing is to be flexible.

Answer 3

My son just had a bowling party. He loved it. He just turned 7. He was the one that wanted the bowling party. At our alley they have bumpers that they put in the gutters. So you are guaranteed to get some points. And they have 6 lb. bowling balls. If that is still too heavy to throw for them, some of them have a little ramp thing to roll the ball down. It will be fun.
Call your alley to see if they do partys. Most do. They usually have a girl helping with everything. I didn't even need her. She brought out the pizza and drinks and that's all I needed of her. They may not bowl the whole time but who cares. They had fun. Our alley had cosmic bowling going on at the same time. He wants his party there next year too.

Answer 4

Great idea. I did it for my daughter and she and her friends had a ball (same age). Ask them to do bumper bowling for them because they are a bit young (they put up the bumpers so the ball won't go into the gutter). See if they have any deals...I got the party done for $13/per child that included their choice of drink plus a choice between burger, grilled cheese, or hot dog along with a huge side of fries.

The year before that I did glow in the dark mini-golf, that too was amazing. And this year I'm doing an indoor play place with everything from a mini roller coaster to a dress up section.

I'm sure your daughter and her friends will all have fun.

Answer 5

I took my daughters Girl Scout troop bowling over the summer. The bowling alley offered bumper bowling, ahot dog, fries and a drink, I made the cake. My girls had a blast!! Some had never been before and others had gone lots of times. We had lots of laughs. The girls ranged from 6-9 and some siblings tagged along, younger and older.

http://www.familyfun.go.com had a great bowling ally cake you make with 2 - 9x13 cakes, fruit by the foot and gum balls. The local party store sells bowling pin candles. Even all the employees loved the look of the cake.

Answer 6

Six might be a bit young for bowling. You're taking a chance that all the kids will know how to bowl, be able to hold the bowling balls, and will behave. If you're the only adult, you could have your hands full.

It's not original, but what about a Chuck E Cheese (sp?) or something like that? It's geared at young kids and the staff will help you - not like at the bowling alley.

Answer 7

my son is 6 and he has been to a couple of bowling parties and they were ok just dont expect to much out of the kids and if there are going to be younger kids they might get really bored remember to ask the alley to put up the gutter guards in some alleys they even have a ramp the kids can line up and roll there ball down but make sure you have enough lanes for the amount of kids comming if you have 20 kids and 2 lanes there going to be wiating forever for there turn and get bored and loose intrest not to mention you will be there forever trying to finish one game does your bowling alley have an arcade room for the kids to play while they wait there turn?

Answer 8

That is a great idea! Ask your daughter if she would like to have her party at the bowling alley.If she says yes then you should have the party at the bowling alley,If she says no then ask where she would like to have her party. Try to have a Open Mind about her ideas.

I have a cake idea 4 u, go 2 ur local bakery and ask them to make a cake into a bowling pin or get a reg cake with her fav cartoon character, Or just make a homemade cake with a bowling pin in icing or their fav cartoon character in icing. Good Luck!

Answer 9

I've been throwing bowling parties for my twin sons since they were 5 years old and it's a great way to spend their special day. No messes at home, nothing to clean (the bowling center staff takes care of cleanup) and everything is included in the price, such as food, drink, bowling, party favors, room rental and rental shoes. The food can range from pizza to burgers/hot dogs. It's just a great social gathering for both the kids and adults!

Answer 10

I threw my son a bowling party when he turned 6. I invited his entire class. They had a great time. I also bought glow necklaces. We just didn't keep scores. Bowling partys are great because they usualy include pizza and soda. Which is a plus.