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Make Your Birthday a Main Event

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June 24, 2016 By Autumn Rose Reo 31 Comments

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.


Main Event Birthday

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!

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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!) 

Main Event Party

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.

Main Event 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.

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And everyone signed a Pin for Jackson as a souvenir of his “main event!” 

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Really – that easy. All I needed to bring was the cake (gluten free at that)! THAT’S ALL!

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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.)

Main Event Party

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.

Create your birthday party at Main Event by calling even booking online at your preferred Main Event location.

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Comments

  1. AvatarLeidy Ruiz says

    June 27, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    We like having our kids bday parties at Chuck E Cheese. Thank you for the chance to win! GOD bless

    Reply
  2. AvatarLiz N says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    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!

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  3. Avataramy d says

    July 13, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    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.

    Reply
  4. AvatarKen Ohl says

    July 14, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    love to do it at Chuckie Cheese kids love it

    Reply
  5. Avatarkaren says

    July 14, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    Love to have birthday parties at the town pool complex

    Reply
  6. AvatarBusyWorkingMama says

    July 14, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    I love birthday parties at home. I also love them at the playground outside.

    Reply
  7. AvatarDiane Bare says

    July 15, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    We had a very enjoyable birthday party by renting out a movie theater!

    Reply
  8. AvatarLaura says

    July 15, 2016 at 10:52 pm

    Main Event is a lot of fun. I like hosting parties at our home too! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Avatarnatasha Lamoreux says

    July 16, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    I love hosting them at home. Lots of space and convenient for my visiting family.

    Reply
  10. AvatarJimmy says

    July 16, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    There is certainly a great deal to learn about this issue.
    I like all the points you have made. http://www.yahoo.net

    Reply
  11. AvatarLeigh Anne Borders says

    July 17, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    We like taking our kids to Chuck E Cheese for birthday parties. We have also held them at our local park too.

    Reply
  12. AvatarDebbie B says

    July 17, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    i used to do birthday parties at home when my daughter was small – wish there had been main event back then~

    Reply
  13. Avatarrachel says

    July 19, 2016 at 9:23 am

    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!

    Reply
  14. AvatarTee says

    July 19, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    Main Event is where i had my kids last few parties.

    Reply
  15. AvatarRachael says

    July 20, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    As a kid, we loved having them at McDonalds.

    Reply
  16. AvatarBert says

    July 21, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    I like having Birthday Parties at Home

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  17. AvatarBreanna Pollard says

    July 21, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    We love going to Main Event for functions!

    Reply
  18. AvatarKelly says

    July 22, 2016 at 9:04 am

    We’ve actually only ever hosted at home, but my boys would love an activity based party.

    Reply
  19. Avatarkelley foulk says

    July 23, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    i love to have parties at the parks. there is plenty of room for everyone

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  20. AvatarStephanie Larison says

    July 23, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    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.

    Reply
  21. Avatarsarah t says

    July 23, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    we love to have our parties at the bolingalley

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  22. AvatarCarole Spring says

    July 24, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    We had the last party at Chuck E Cheese. Sounds like having a birthday party at Main Event would be awesome.

    Reply
  23. AvatarCarole Spring says

    July 24, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    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

    Reply
  24. AvatarAnnmarie W. says

    July 25, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    I’ve always liked having birthday parties here at home…or even at a movie theater!

    Reply
  25. AvatarAnnmarie W. says

    July 25, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    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

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  26. Avatarrenee says

    July 25, 2016 at 11:41 pm

    I like having parties at my house as long as the weather is nice and we have a water slide to entertain the kids.

    Reply
  27. AvatarAngela Saver says

    July 26, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    My favorite place to host parties is at our home! The kids always have a great time!

    Reply
  28. AvatarMaryAnn says

    July 29, 2016 at 5:56 am

    My kids love to have birthday parties at Chuck E Cheese

    Reply
  29. AvatarKat says

    July 30, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    My favorite place to host birthday parties is Main Event! Kids love bowling!

    Reply
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