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Planning a fun birthday or special milestone party for kids or toddlers?

Then there's sure to be a restaurant chain, kids museum, activity center, or special venue especially geared to family-friendly celebrations in a neighborhood near you!

Also bowling centers, pizza places, sports clubs, gyms, dance centers, parks and playgrounds ...

Kids Party Location Planning 101

If this is your first time arranging a kids party outside the home, ask friends and neighbors for recommendations, or recall where your kids were invited to a party venue that they especially enjoyed. Then, schedule way ahead enough time (at least a month or two) to reserve a date and time.

When making a reservation, be prepared to answer questions about age of your child, the special occasion, and the approximate number of kids and grown-ups that will be attending.

In turn, be sure you ask about decorations, food and cake. Is there entertainment provided or can you provide your own? Does the party venue come complete with invitations and/or directions you can mail to your guests?

To keep costs down, consider a community center in your area that simply rents out space while parents provide the food, decorations and entertainment.

Whatever you decide, it's always a good idea to have other moms or dads to help out with supervision, especially with small toddlers in attendance.

If birthday gifts are opened, be sure to have a safe and discreet place to keep them and - last but not least - always be sure to leave enough room in the car trunk to haul all that good birthday loot home!

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More about kids party locations around the Web:

Just up ahead, check out more kids party venue tips and where to find a suitable party place in your area with our guide to US locations nationwide, along with top kids party Web guides around the planet for whenever and wherever you and the kids want to celebrate ...

Kids Party Venue Resources worldwide:

Toronto Kids Birthday Party Ideas - Find a venue in Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver, Canada including listings for indoor play & party activity centres, petting zoos and more including clowns and magicians for hire, caterers, inflatables, supplies and decorations.

Kids Party.com - Extensive directory browseable by region or neighborhood in London and throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland including party venues and kids entertainment hire, with helpful party tips and a venue checklist.

Kiddie Party Philippines - Directory of party venues, planners, caterers, entertainers, inflatables and more throughout the Philippines.

The Guide to the Ultimate Kids Party in Hong Kong - Here's a great list of top places to bring the kids including restaurants, activity centers and more with descriptions, photos, and contact details