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Planning a fun birthday or special milestone party for kids or toddlers?

Then there's sure to be a restaurant chain, kids museum, activity center, or special venue especially geared to family-friendly celebrations in a neighborhood near you!

Also, let's not forget bowling centers, pizza places, sports clubs, gyms, dance centers, parks and playgrounds ...

Kids Party Location Planning 101

If this is your first time arranging a kids party outside the home, ask friends and neighbors for recommendations, or recall where your kids were invited to a party venue that they especially enjoyed. Then, schedule way ahead enough time (at least a month or two) to reserve a date and time.

When making a reservation, be prepared to answer questions about age of your child, the special occasion, and the approximate number of kids and grownups that will be attending.

In turn, be sure you ask about decorations, food and cake. Is there entertainment provided or can you provide your own? Does the party venue come complete with invitations and/or directions you can mail your guests?

To keep costs down, consider a community center in your area that simply rents out space while parents provide the food, decorations and entertainment.

Whatever you decide, it's always a good idea to have other moms or dads to help out with supervision, especially with toddlers in attendance.

If birthday gifts are opened, be sure to have a safe and discreet place to keep them. Finally, leave enough room in the car trunk to haul all that good birthday loot home!

More about kids party locations around the Web:

Just up ahead, check out more kids party venue tips and where to find a suitable party place in your area with our guide to US locations nationwide, along with top kids party Web guides around the planet for whenever and wherever you and the kids want to celebrate ...

Kids Party Venue Resources worldwide:

Kids Party Fun Directory - THE guide to major US kids party venues in all 50 states including listings for local kids party entertainers for hire, rentals & supplies.

Party Places List - Click on the US map and find party venues in all 50 states along with clowns and entertainment hire, cakes and party food caterers.

Toronto Kids Birthday Party Places - Find a venue in Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver, Canada including listings for indoor play & party activity centres, petting zoos and more including clowns and magicians for hire, caterers, inflatables, supplies and decorations.

Kids Party.com - Extensive directory browseable by region or neighborhood in London and throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland including party venues and kids entertainment hire, with helpful party tips and a venue checklist.

Paris & Ile de France Party Locations & Services - Directory of English-speaking venues including kids activity centers, indoor playgrounds, petting zoos and picnic areas in and around Paris.

Kidspot Australia - Kids Birthday Parties - Featured party places that cater especially to kids in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, or browse by region for descriptions including contact info and related Web sites for more information.

Kidzworld.co.za - Party Venues - A complete resource directory of kids playgrounds, party centers, conservation areas, parks and animal farms with party facilities throughout New Zealand listed by region.

Kiddie Party.ph - Directory of party venues, planners, caterers, entertainers, inflatables and more throughout the Philippines.

Birthday Party Venues in Hong Kong - A short list of top places to bring the kids including restaurants, activity centers.