What can I do for my soon to be 2 yr old daughter for her birthday on Boxing day with no room at home?

Question

would like to give her a party with all her family but no room and struggling to find somewhere to hire in London. Any ideas

Answer 1

At 2 they really havent grasped the idea of parties yet or the fact that it is thier birthday and what it means. They just enjoy the excitement. She wont care if all the family is there or not if you get creative . At two they usually get tired pretty quick at parties and end up not having to much fun because of all the people. I have yet seen a 2 year old party where the two year old didnt end up crying and not really enjoying the party. They really dont start to enjoy parties until they start school and can have thier little friends to play with. Any time before that the parties usually end up being for the big people. Just make the day as fun as you can with just you guys and worry about a party party when she is around 5 or 6. At two she will be thrilled with just a cake and being able to open up a few presents. .

Answer 2

Big parties for really small children are really just for the grown ups as they don't realise at that age. Have a family get together at a time when it's easier to get somewhere and you can plan ahead in future for hiring somewhere for your child's next birthday. A cake and a few presents is all any child wants or needs at that age

Answer 3

Not much open on Boxing day, i.e. MacDonald's, Bowling Alley,and various other places that you could arrange a party at to save wiping jelly off the ceilings!

One suggestion came to mind, was how about a day out - some where like Woburn Abbey, ride around the Zoo Park, it IS open on BOXING DAY then MAYBE you could arrange a birthday party in their Restaurant?
Not sure if they do that, but worth a try??? Good luck

Answer 4

As she is only 2, she doesn't need a big party just family and maybe a few friends, see about asking if afanily member can hold it at theirs, or hire community hall,it's when she's older you'll get grieve about parties etc,but not at 2.

Answer 5

As she is only 2, she will not realise yet it is her birthday. Just a small celebration will be fine, with a cake, and when she gets older she could have an official birthday, like the Queen!
Does she have a saint's name? Some cultures give their children a saint's name, and that is there own special day. (and this is coming from someone who is totally non-religious!)

Answer 6

go to a jungle gym or a restaurant that has a play area like spurs, not much is open on boxing day why dont you wait a few days til everything is open then invite others along 2 is very young to be worrying about a big bash surely your family wont mind where it is held.

Answer 7

how about the london eye? ask them if you could throw a party in one of the pods, you can fit about 20 people in one, and what a great way to spend your birthday. but would she be scared? also make sure everyone goes to the toilet first!! even though it only lasts 30 min, you could ask to stay on for an hour.

Answer 8

Move out of london , and with the equity released from the sale of your house you can hire a small tropical island and fly your family there .

Answer 9

I bought my daughter a play kitchen when she was 2. You can get a small affordable one at Walmart. I used to get down and play in the kitchen with her. She loved it. She's almost 5 now and loves to help in the kitchen. She mostly makes a mess but she tries.

Answer 10

1. Check out the malls and some of the more youth oriented restaraunts
2. Community halls including church basements
3. Friends and family if they have larger homes