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10 Tips To Have A Happy Birthday At Fairytale Town

Fairytale Town has been hosting birthday parties since 1959, and they're just as magical today as they were then! Expect Fairytale Town to provide the fun - not only will your child have a party that he or she will never forget, but Fairytale Town is bursting with exciting things to do and see, such as favorite fairytale play sets like the Crooked Mile and Jack's Beanstalk, friendly farm animals, daily activities, weekend face-painting and Magic Story Boxes.

1. PLAN AN AGE-APPROPRIATE PARTY

If your child is age 3 or younger, we recommend a Sherwood Forest party so that you can conduct it at your child's pace, and design your own activities and games appropriate for your little ones. Castle and Garden parties are perfect if your child is turning 3 or older, because older children have a longer attention span for the stories and games we provide, and are more comfortable with having a Fairytale Town employee host the party.

2. USE THIS WEBSITE

Download a planning sheet, or call our birthday information hotline at (916) 264-7061.

3. BE PREPARED WHEN YOU CALL TO BOOK YOUR PARTY

Know the number of party guests, whether you need items such as party bags, invitations, t-shirts, magic keys or CDs. Select two to four possible party dates before you call.

4. IT'S BEST TO BOOK FOUR TO EIGHT WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR PARTY

There are a huge number of phone calls every day, and dates book up quickly, especially spring and summer weekends. Leave a complete message if you do not reach a staff member rather than just trying to call back. We want to know you called!

5. BRING EXTRA PARTY BAGS

If you bring or purchase party bags, have a few extras on hand for siblings or surprise guests. Please think about the items you are bringing to the park - straws, pinatas and balloons are not allowed for the safety of our animals, for whom they can be a dangerous snack!

6. INCLUDE A MAP

Include a map on the back of your invitation to make finding your party easy. Fairytale Town does offer invitations for sale with pre-printed directions.

7. PARTY GUEST ARRIVALS

Have a set time and location to meet your guests at Fairytale Town. Please invite guests to arrive at least 30 minutes before the party is scheduled to start. If you booked a late party time, please invite guest to arrive one to two hours early to play in the park and meet our friendly farm animals. Our farm animals go to bed between 3pm and 4pm daily.

8. KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR CHILD'S GIFTS

Bring a toy wagon or a wheeled storage container to make this easy.

9. PLAN A THEME PARTY

Whether your child's party is in Mr. McGregor's Garden, Sherwood Forest or King Arthur's Castle, a theme makes everything more fun. Encourage your guests (and even their parents) to come in costumes that relate to a favorite story or to one of the sets at Fairytale Town.

10. NO DECORATIONS NEEDED

Don't worry about decorations. There is very little time between parties to put up and take down decorations, and the sets are exciting, clean and beautiful already.