[Judy]

He wants a dance party with girls. I have time to plan since its not until Nov 12th.

His day program supervisor says she can get girls and boys to attend from local group homes and other programs in the area. So, I need suggestions to keep it at a reasonable cost.

I know I have to find a hall for an afternoon. plus music and some food/drinks and a cake. any and all suggestions would help.

[Chelsea]

I would do finger foods and cupcakes. Chips, dips, party meatballs or cocktail sausages, finger sandwiches or even your local sub shop may do like those 6ft party subs that they can cut small.

[Kate]

Not sure where in Ontario you live but back in high school we had some gatherings at the local community centre and legion that ended up being pretty reasonably priced!

Maybe also try a local restaurant with a party room.

Don’t miss: I need tips on things to do & places to go on my birthday coming up, without breaking the bank

[Tammy]

Just keep it simple maybe some photo props for them to take pics like other kids do.

[Rachel]

Since you have time to slow walk this, make the cake yourself. If you don’t have a big pan, no problem just bake more in what you have. Wrap them tightly and freeze them.

If you need to provide drinks, start buying equal parts ginger ale and white grape juice.

It makes a beautiful mock champagne and didn’t slam your budget.

[Debbie]

Would the day program allow it to be held there? That would be nice! I know it might be a slim chance, but worth asking!!

[Jade D.]

Local fire halls are usually cheap! I’d say for food stick to hotdogs (which can be cooked in crockpots or roasters!) chips/pretzels, and cupcakes.

For décor I’d highly recommend the dollar tree for a few packets of balloons, streamers, table cloths and party hats.

Explore these too: His birthday is on Father’s Day

[Karen]

I’d check with your local Elk’s Club, they do a lot of charity and good deeds, maybe they can give you a deal.

[Elizabeth]

Our town trustee rents a hall to local residents very reasonably. Also, local fire departments, boys/girl clubs, and such may rent space. Maybe even library or school gyms.

I’m sure a family member has speakers and sound system. Husband used to do this free or cheap to fund his music acquisitions.

I’d suggest a theme in music—60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2000.

Maybe think “old school prom” with punch and hand held food.

[Becky]

If you explain the situation just like this on your city’s community Facebook page you might get some community volunteers to help with a lot of it.

[Marianne]

I think that’s a great idea! If you explain the party upfront, maybe you can get discounts or even a volunteer DJ, etc.

Since it’s a birthday party, you could say something like this to guests, we aren’t expecting gifts, but feel free to bring your favorite snack to share.

Would you also like to explore: I have 3 birthdays and Father’s day, and My parents anniversary coming up – I need gift ideas. I’m thinking roughly $30 each

[Annie]

Check with community centers or local places of worship. I know my church doesn’t charge for use of the gym for birthday parties and such.

[Kathy]

I used to do contract work for an adult group home and wittnessed many wonderful parties.

The things I saw that were favorites:

1) pasta bar. They had several types of sauces and two types of pasta – grated cheese and garlic bread as well as salad.

2) art station everyone had a gift bag with a plain stuffed animal from a dollar store in it- there was a table full of things to decorate their animals with. They had pink and blue bags for male/ female.

Another party had t shirts to decorate in the bag- another small blackboards.

3) line dancing led by someone.

4) they ALL loved having a bathroom attendant to assist the ladies with make up and hair perfume

And the men’s side had a few different after shaves and someone to spruce up their hair.

All made several trips to the bathroom to get fixed up!

[Kelly]

Second the photo prop idea. Blank wall or birthday banner back ground. A volunteer to take photos with a smart phone simple dress up props- ask friends for donations/ dollar store boas, funny eye glasses, hats- borrow Halloween costume items etc. consider passing out a few disposable cameras- you will get a lot of candid photos- nice for an “ event” birthday

[Robyn]

I would suggest seeing if a local dance studio would host you. I own a dance studio and we do birthday parties.

People just have to bring their cake, we take care of the rest and for something like this, I would probably offer a discount because I have worked with the community and I know a lot of parents of dependent adults are footing the bill for a lot. Maybe look for a studio which offers classes for people with disabilities or inclusion classes as they will have experience.

[Jill]

Is there a women’s club or rec center nearby? Or maybe even a good friend had a big yard?

If you have a Costco close by, they have good cake for a reasonable price. I sometimes get a blank cake of just have them write HBD xxx, then add figurines to fit my kids’ interest/party theme.

Nacho bar or dominos pizza is pretty cheap and easy.

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