WWYD: DD's 1st BDay

We agreed not to have a big blow out bash (like we did for DS' 1st).

Her baptism was just in May, and it'd be the same people at her BDay. I felt her baptism was just everyone hanging out - the kids played in the basement b/c it was raining out. I was hoping to not have that same situation, but not sure what else to do. We have the room for this many people inside, but not in one common area - there were some in the kitchen, some in the den, some in the dining room and some in the living room. I was exhausted making the rounds to talk to everyone.

There will most likely be:
1 - 6 month old
2 - 1 year olds
1 - 3 year old
1 - 4 year old
3 - 6 year olds
1 - 11 year old
1 - 12 year old

Any ideas/suggestions????

We're looking at approximately
19 adults
10 kids (ages 1, 3, 4, 6, 11, & 12)

I considered having it at a party place, but not sure I want that b/c I have SO many crafty ideas I want to do (thanks to Pinterest), but at the same time, I want to "sit & relax" a little. And I also considered just going to dinner with immediate family (that'd be 9 adults & 6 kids) at a restaurant, but the same issue with lack of crafty things I can do.

WWYD: DD's 1st BDay

What about a VFW hall or a firehouse? That would give you a common space and the tables to do the crafts, and you could always do some kind of catering so you can relax and enjoy the party.

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We have previously looked into the Fire house, but it was $500 just to rent the space. Add food, decorations, etc $$$$$

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I'd try to book a restaurant. There are SO many with party rooms that accomodate your amount of guests...

What areas?

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