Children’s birthday parties in Lagos can be small and simple or as big as an owambe, with a bouncy castle, an MC and souvenirs for every guest. Either way, a little planning saves stress.
Where
- At home or in the estate, with space for games and a bouncy castle.
- Play centres and restaurants, which run party packages.
- Halls and event centres, for big parties.
Choose somewhere close to most guests: traffic decides who comes and when.
Vendors
Cake, food and small chops, decorations, entertainers and face painters, bouncy castles and party packs. Agree each in writing, with the time they arrive, and pay the balance after.
The guest list
Invitations grow: siblings, cousins and parents come too. Plan food and souvenirs with a margin.
Keeping children safe
- A responsible adult watching the bouncy castle and any water.
- Gates closed, and a clear rule about who may collect each child.
- Ask about allergies before serving food.
- Shade, water and fans: Lagos afternoons are hot, and power fails.