WHEN it’s that time of year again – that frenzied period when your little one clocks up another year – organising a party can be a big ask. Luckily, there are plenty of professional party people around bayside, so you won’t need to be a party pooper.
1. Magic Moments for Everyone, 395 Hampton Street, Hampton, call 9598 9033
This mythical, magical store is not only a great place to buy gifts and gorgeous fairy costumes, it also has a fairy cave party room. Magic Moments holds children’s parties on weekends, and weekday parties can be arranged on request.
2. Lollipops Playland, 234 East Boundary Road, East Bentleigh, call 9579 7491
Lollipops is an indoor play centre that offers a range of children’s party options to suit your budget. Children can have their own private party space and Lollipops can tailor party packages to include healthy food choices, lolly bags, balloons and invitations. There’s also tea and coffee, and adult food platters for the mums and dads. A weekday special is available.
3. Playdays Sandringham, 247 Bay Road, Sandringham, call 9532 2226
Perfect for tiny tots, a party at Playdays is special because two trained party instructors are on hand to make sure every child is safe and having fun. Children are kept entertained for two hours thanks to party games, jumping castles, a soft play obstacle course, ball play area and slides.