Looking for a great birthday destination that makes it easy by taking care of all the details so you can have all the fun? With games, food, an event coordinator and a special party room, Main Event is the right place for your main event!
Thank you to Main Event for partnering with MamaChallenge so we could enjoy this milestone birthday without all the work! #FUNstigators
I love hosting birthday parties for my kids. We’d plan for months what was the theme, what would we do, what we would eat – I liked the whole process working with my kids to make it a special day for them and to be honest, for me, too! (And the fun we had!)
Unfortunately, there is this unofficial age that every kids approaches when they ask to have their birthday somewhere else. And even more unfortunately, there is a realistic parent that realizes that they don’t have the one iota of creativity, patience, or time to create a great birthday party.
This year was that year for us. My son wanted to have a Pac-Man birthday party and an opportunity to just hang out with his friends and have fun. Mom’s list of requirements was a little bit more picky, but it included a one-stop shop experience where the destination took care of everything and we just showed up for the party. And air conditioning…lots of air conditioning!
Main Event was exactly the right place for us. We wanted to do something out of the norm of all the other party locations and because Jackson wanted a Pac Man theme and I wanted a place that not only wasn’t too far to drive, but the parents could have just as much fun as the kids (no matter the age or experience level bowling!)
When I called to book the birthday – it was so easy because it all came in a package. I let them know the date, how many kids to expect (although that would change) and what kind of food/drink to serve. A pizza party is always a homerun, but even with two kids allergic to gluten (mine), they still had me covered with a gluten-free version (that was good!) They even provided an evite template for me to use to invite people to the party.
We also added a few fun platters to serve for the adults that were so good including wings, artichoke dip and even a fruit/cheese tray. The activities were all built in with an hour of bowling, 30 minutes for laser tag and a $5 Funcard for each kid to use in the arcade.
And everyone signed a Pin for Jackson as a souvenir of his “main event!”
Really – that easy. All I needed to bring was the cake (gluten free at that)! THAT’S ALL!
When we showed up for the party that day (just a few minutes before the party started), we met our event coordinator that managed our special day! While anyone knows I think I’m the hostess with the mostest (or at least try to be), she had me beat. She kept the party going the whole time from making sure the kids were having fun, the drinks were all full, and when it was time for the official party time, she kept that moving too. Even the parents were saying how great she was to take time to ensure all kids were engaged – even remembering each of their names. Her fun attitude and her over-the-top service made it where there was really nothing for me to do but have fun and take photos (something I never get to do as the mama.)
And the cost? A package like ours is considered The Extreme Event, but birthday package ranges from around $15-20 a person. Even if that seems high to you, when I did the math of the last five birthdays we’d done, it still was way cheaper. And they did the setup, food, and the cleanup.
Main Event Grapevine Birthday Party Packages
The Extreme Event – $19.95 per person+ tax
- Minimum group of 10
- One hour of bowling
- One session of laser tag
- A $5 FUNcard for each child
- Souvenir Bowling Pin
- A selection from our Party Menu
- Must be 48″ tall to play
Power Up Party – $14.95 per person + tax
- Minimum group of 10
- One session of laser tag
- A $5 FUNcard for each child
- A selection from our Party Menu
- Must be 48″ tall to play
The Big Blast – $14.95 per person + tax
- Minimum group of 10
- One hour of bowling
- A $5 FUNcard for each child
- A selection from our Party Menu
At the end of the day though, the birthday party is really for the kids, right? I heard things like “best birthday EVER” and “that was awesome mama” so I think it was a slam dunk or better said, a strike!
I admit, I’m a little sad that my yester-year birthday parties no longer hold rank as #1, but considering signing the check with a well-deserved tip and taking our gifts to the car was all I had to do, I didn’t cry for too long.
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We like having our kids bday parties at Chuck E Cheese. Thank you for the chance to win! GOD bless
We’ve had birthday parties at WhirlyBall (it’s played on a basketball court inside and everyone is in their own bumper car). It’s great because it’s air conditioned (perfect for Texas) and something everyone can play because no one is naturally good at it! Plus, it’s great for large groups because you need 10 to play!
Main Event would combine bowling and arcade games. Got a little bit of fun to suit everyone. Bowling can be a social and active game.
love to do it at Chuckie Cheese kids love it
Love to have birthday parties at the town pool complex
I love birthday parties at home. I also love them at the playground outside.
We had a very enjoyable birthday party by renting out a movie theater!
Main Event is a lot of fun. I like hosting parties at our home too! 🙂
I love hosting them at home. Lots of space and convenient for my visiting family.
There is certainly a great deal to learn about this issue.
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We like taking our kids to Chuck E Cheese for birthday parties. We have also held them at our local park too.
i used to do birthday parties at home when my daughter was small – wish there had been main event back then~
I love having birthday parties at zoos. The kids are outside, active and usually learning something but still having fun (and treats). Best, I don’t have to prepare and then clean my house!
Main Event is where i had my kids last few parties.
As a kid, we loved having them at McDonalds.
I like having Birthday Parties at Home
We love going to Main Event for functions!
We’ve actually only ever hosted at home, but my boys would love an activity based party.
i love to have parties at the parks. there is plenty of room for everyone
Chuck E Cheese was a lot of fun for my 6 year old. She’s wanting to do it at the local bounce house place this next time around.
we love to have our parties at the bolingalley
We had the last party at Chuck E Cheese. Sounds like having a birthday party at Main Event would be awesome.
My computer gave me an error msg that the FB link was broken, but I went around that and found and visited Main Event without your link
I’ve always liked having birthday parties here at home…or even at a movie theater!
Your FB link for Main Event wasn’t working…but I went to their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Main-Event-Entertainment-141635335883061/?fref=ts
I like having parties at my house as long as the weather is nice and we have a water slide to entertain the kids.
My favorite place to host parties is at our home! The kids always have a great time!
My kids love to have birthday parties at Chuck E Cheese
My favorite place to host birthday parties is Main Event! Kids love bowling!
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