Looking for kids birthday party venues? A cafe party at a childs play centre is an economical option.

If you are looking for kids birthday party venues, then consider having it at a childs play centre. One of the most economical solutions that Dizzy's Castle offers is a kids' cafe party. You can book a table in our play centre's cafe area for only $20. The table is all set up with party plates, napkins and cups and all you need to do is order food and drink separately. This is a great option if you are looking for something simple, but want to make sure that you have a designated spot for your kids to eat and rest. Adults can order larger food platters like antipasto and dips and kick back and relax whilst the kids run around and have fun.

Check out our new video with details about our cafe party. Call Dizzy's on (03) 9318 1110 or visit us at Dizzy's Castle to enquire about making your booking. Enquire too about our other kids parties packages.

How Kid's Play Centres Help Combat Obesity in Children

Let's face it, obesity in children is a major concern for parents. Every-time I read in the newspaper that obesity is on the rise in children, I can't help but think about how much time kid's spend in front of the television, computer or playing with video games. According to a report in The Age, the numbers are not only extraordinary, but deeply worrying. One in every six Victorian children (aged two years old) is overweight or obese, and for children aged three, the proportion is almost one in five. Scary stuff.

The good news is though, that various programs that focus on healthy eating and active play can reverse the obesity trend and have a long lasting impact on children's eating, drinking and fitness habits. Kid's play centres are excellent vehicles for helping combat obesity in children. Dizzy's Castle was borne from an idea of linking fun, fantasy and fitness together. The owners of Dizzy's are health professionals (Nathan is a physiotherapist and his wife Helena is a dietitian), so there is a strong emphasis on a healthy menu for the cafe and children's parties.

Helena insists that there is a "no deep-fry zone" policy at Dizzy's, which makes a refreshing change from the sausage rolls and greasy chips available from other venues. Dizzy's Castle Indoor Play Centre also encourages healthy bodies and minds, with after school fitness programs, pre-school activities and cultural events that run throughout the year.

Kid's play centres offer a safe space for kid's to run around, blow off steam and have fun at the same time. The fantasy world setup at Dizzy's Castle also helps activate children's imagination and allows them to explore their creative side. Kid's play centres are a brilliant way for kid's to get exercise, because the emphasis at these venues is on physical activity.

We are proud that Dizzy's Castle provides a positive, healthy, fun and imaginative environment, where kids can really use up some energy. We feel that our kid's play centre is really helping combat obesity in children.

It is important to us that our venue is affordable and friendly for both adults and kid's, that's why we have designed the space so it caters to everyone's needs. From discount entry days, to free activities and glow in the dark mini golf during the week, Dizzy's Castle has designated toddler areas and five themed party rooms for children to celebrate their birthday parties.

So if you are looking for a fun filled afternoon or weekend, then come join us to eat, drink, dress up and play!

Cheers, Dizzy.

The Messiest Kids Birthday Parties You Would Never Want to Have at Your Home

If you are considering hosting your kids birthday party at home this year then there are a few kids parties ideas you may want to stay clear of. I can almost guarantee that you are looking for a memorable party event that will impress your kid and their friends.  There are some party ideas however you may just regret planning. In fact, if you read the rest of this kids birthday parties post, you'll discover the messiest kids birthday parties you would never want to have at home.

Kid's birthday parties require careful planning; you need to work out the time, date and numbers of guests, including what other adults will be there to help supervise and clean up! Invitations need to be designed and sent out, then stations set up for the day with kids activities and events. Having a messy party at home can include shaving cream, finger paint, water, chocolate and sprinklers. Any activities involving these elements can be fun in the beginning, but a real hassle to clean up at the end of the day.

One of the messiest kids birthday parties you would never want to have at home is a cooking party. Kid's can decorate their own cupcakes, with frosting and various sprinkles. Whilst the end result is finger licking good, the dishes and mess created require endless hours of work to get the house back to normal. 

It is really worth asking yourself if you are brave (or crazy) enough to throw a messy party at home?! If you really want the kids to be able to make as much mess as they want, then consider hosting your kids birthday party at an indoor play centre. At Dizzy's Castle kids can dress up as junior chefs and learn how to knead dough, bake and ice cupcakes and of course, throw flour at each other! The goal: encourage the kids to make as much mess as possible because you don't have to clean up! The result: The best birthday party ever! 

So the next time your kid suggests a themed birthday party you can confidently say yes knowing that you are not going to ruin your house because an indoor play centre will take care of all your needs!

Check out the video below to see how much fun the kids can have at messy kid's birthday parties and how much mess they make!

Big Kid Testimonial for Dizzy's Castle Indoor Play Centre

Why Are Kids Play Centres Becoming Such Popular Hangouts?

Indoor play centres are a wonderful experience for kids and families, whether it's on the weekend for a few hours or as a venue to host your children's birthday party event. In the last decade indoor play centre have popped up all over the place, so just why are kids play centres becoming such popular hangouts? Read on to find out...

Indoor Play Centres are huge spaces that are packed with many things to do

Kids play centres are a place where you can just let your kids entertain themselves, while you can have time by yourself or with friends, eating and relaxing with a hot coffee and a healthy meal.

Let’s face it, kids need serious stimulation and if they don’t have things to play with to keep them distracted, things can quickly spiral out of control! 

Who's had the experience of taking the kids out for a nice dinner at a restaurant only for it to turn into an absolute disaster. Food everywhere, babies crying uncontrollably and awful glances from other punters and wait staff that only enhance the suffering! 

What about taking the kids to an amusement park? Not only is it not great for the hip pocket, you have to have eyes on the back of your head to make sure you don't lose your kids!

The unpredictability of the weather is another factor in what parents can or cannot do with their kids on the weekend. If it is too cold or too hot, playing outdoors is often not the perfect choice.

However, Indoor play centre  are such popular hangouts because they offer a secure space that is packed full of things to do. All you have to do is take the kids inside the play area and let them entertain themselves endlessly for hours! 

These play areas include jumping castles, slides, trampolines, ball areas, toy ride-ons, basketball and soccer areas, mini golf, balancing ropes, mazes and much more. Kids have a ball and can amuse themselves for many hours. Kids play centres have cafés also where you can eat your dinner or just relax with a steaming cup of coffee while your kids run around and have fun. For toddlers, there are secure play areas which means you don’t even need to take care of the little ones while you are there.

On weekends Kids Play Centre are also used for celebrating birthday parties as these are the best venues for hosting your kid’s birthday party. Private rooms can be booked that are often themed so your child can have a special hosted birthday party with his or her friends.

It makes perfect sense to host your kid’s party in a play centre than in your own home. In a play centres, you really don’t have to do anything other than take your kids there and bring them back home. Everything else, including planning, entertaining, cooking and serving is taken care of by the management and staff at kids play centres. They even supply cake and goody bags if you ask them, or you have the option to bring your own. Getting your own cake designed can be really fun if you wish to match the theme of the party you are having or if your child loves a particular subject (like princesses cakes or monster cakes!). Importantly, you don’t have to cook and serve any food. 

BYO Monster Cake!

Kids play centres always have a healthy food menu to choose from and will cater to the various dietary needs your children may have. Indoor play centres have well decorated and themed party rooms where children can have food and eat the cake, after which they can go to the play areas for unlimited entertainment and fun. The best thing is you don’t need to worry about the mess the children make- it is not your job to clean it afterwards!

Dizzy's Castle Indoor Play Centre Melbourne is one of Australia's premiere themed play centres. It has a very nice café that offers healthy food, five themed party rooms, a separate play area for toddlers and very attractive party packages. Visit Dizzy's Castle Indoor Play Centre or phone (03) 9318 1110 for more information.

Indoor Play Centre Has Best Kid's Party Entertainers!

Kid's party entertainers are a brilliant way to delight children when they are having a birthday party. It certainly takes the heat off the adults during the day, however children party entertainers can be expensive (most starting from $300 a day). At Dizzy's Castle Indoor Play Centre they have a very special party host who is available for kid's parties for a small fee.

Dizzy the Dragon is a bright and bubbly kid's party entertainer who absolutely adores kids and loves having fun! Check out our new video with lots of pictures of Dizzy the Dragon having a blast!

Indoor Play Centres are an excellent alternative to having a party at home. Kid's parties at home can be not only time consuming, but costly affairs. At a kid's play centre you have the opportunity to kick back and relax whilst the kid's run around, burn off energy and have fun. Plus, the day can be made even more special by organising Dizzy the Dragon as your kids party entertainer!

Dizzy's Castle is one of Australia's premier play centres, incorporating 1300m² of fun and fantasy. From the moment your family enters the castle, your kids will be enchanted by our medieval fantasy world. You can relax with a great coffee and healthy meal whilst your kids are entertained for hours.

Our facility includes:

• • Giant 3 storey medieval play castle.
• • Safety trampolines.
• • Glow in the dark mini golf.
• • Kiddy maze.
• • Secure toddler area.
• • 5 amazing fantasy party rooms.
• • Gourmet style café.

For more information head to our About Us page or view our albums including our 2011 footy party.

Play Centres Melbourne: Hawaiian Themed Party A Fun Afternoon Out

If you are looking for a great afternoon out where the kids can run around and let their head down, then look to play centres melbourne for your weekly inspiration. At Dizzy's Castle Indoor Play Centre they play host to a monthly party event and on Friday 24 Feb they are holding their special 'Hawaiian Luau' themed party night.

Free entry for anyone dressed in something tropical, such as a hawaiian shirt, hula skirt or lei. I have attached some photos so you can be inspired. Kid's can meet our famous kid's party entertainer, Dizzy the Dragon and join her in some hula dancing in the disco dungeon. There are also free activities, giveaways and a FREE RAFFLE!! (Major prize is a free birthday party).

The night starts at 4pm and goes through to 7pm. Hawaiian themed parties are an excellent summer party event. The bright colours and 'holiday' feel to the costumes is a perfect way to unwind from a busy week!

Check out Dizzy's Castle for more information. Mention this blog and receive 5% off any drinks or cafe purchase.

Hawaiian Party at Dizzy's Castle

Grass Skirts & Lei's at Dizzy's Castle Indoor Play Centre

Bright sunglasses and pink Lei's make for a simple but perfect costume at
Dizzy's Castle Indoor Play Centre Hawaiian Themed Party!

These girls have awesome hair!!!

See you there!!!!
Love Dizzy