When you being a children’s event organizer, you have to be creative and know the children’s demand. Many parties for youngsters are based on a theme, and you have to keep current. Harry Potter may be just so yesterday by the time of your event. Among the challenges: goodie bags, piñatas, lawn games. Do you need to rent a clown or a pony? Is the client’s backyard an appropriate and safe location? How far into the house can the children venture? What happens if it rains?
Meet with the parents first to understand their expectations and limitations; then include the child to hear his or her expectations. If the party is to be a surprise, the parents will have to be able to speak on behalf of their child. Be sure that the parents have a realistic idea of the number of guests they intend to invite. Twenty kids in a three-room apartment with one bathroom is not going to be pleasant; six kids in a formal dining room may meet a kid’s definition of boring. Make a presentation that includes area amusement parks, museums, restaurants, and theaters that will host a party.
Explore themes for home parties. For instance, if the child is a fan of TheWizard of Oz, suggest decorating the client’s home with a yellow-brick road into the Emerald City. Avoid unnecessary exposure to liability. We’d suggest staying away from trampolines, bounce houses, and anything else that increases the risk of children being hurt. Even a pool party involves potential danger unless it’s heavily supervised. But, the most important thing is that you have to make sure that your contract should limit your exposure to liability, especially for any danger that already exists at the home or party location.