Whether you’re a student in kindergarten or a parent who is dropping their child off at school for the first time . . . the fall signifies a new year for all of us. Yes, there is always New Year’s itself signifying a new calendar year, but there’s something special about the fall—signifying the start of “school in session.” And school back in session means kids growing developmentally, parents working while their kiddos learn, and colleges buzzing with campus activity. School back in session also means gearing up for fall birthdays around the corner. After all, school is where a lot of us have fond memories of birthdays and birthday parties as youth. (Special shoutout for all the June/July birthdays who never had their in-session classroom sing them “Happy Birthday”). Today, we want to help you plan a birthday celebration that creates more of those memories—memories made better with a whacky, larger-than-life inflatable obstacle course.
Bet you didn’t see that one coming! Well, maybe you did. You’re on the Fun Services Midwest website after all, and we’re known for inflatable rentals and moonwalk festivities of all types.
But there is another breed of inflatable rental that is perhaps the most interactive of all. The inflatable obstacle course is a work of art. An all-in-one fun-fest that kids can’t get enough of—and parents can’t either (if they’re honest with themselves). AND, an inflatable obstacle course is closer to you than you think. Let’s examine what these contraptions are, how to plan a birthday party around them, and why they’ll make any gathering better in 2021 and beyond.
Our Inflatable Obstacle Course Inventory
Lest you think we have one inflatable obstacle course we’re just renting out across the Kansas City metro, think again. We have a number of options (over 15 to choose from!) in our inventory—consider one of the following.
All-in-One Obstacle Course
Starting out with one of our most popular inflatable obstacle course rentals—the All-In-One Obstacle Course. This option might seem basic but it truly has the best of all inflatable worlds. From the giant inflatable slide to a giant rest area the kids can hang out in. This inflatable rental is the perfect option for your birthday any time of the year. (Yet if it’s the heart of winter, maybe consider an indoor space to accommodate this colorful contraption).
High-Voltage Obstacle Course
With our High-Voltage Obstacle Course rental, there is nothing “relaxing” about it. Are your kids or teenagers high energy? Are you looking for something to lure them away from a screen to truly be a kid? Consider some HIGH-VOLTAGE and place your reservation today. This option gets booked FAST throughout the year. If you have a big enough backyard, you won’t be upset with this decision—any birthday party is better for it.
Rat Race Obstacle Course
We’ve said a good amount about birthday parties, but what about a corporate business event?! Who said kids get to have all the fun? We highlight this option because it’s a perfect way to bring your team together—what’s better than a newer and more fun perspective on the “rat race” at hand? When your team and/or employees get so entrenched in the day-to-day grind, Fun Services Midwest loves to help teams regain perspective on life—that life is too short to work all the time, and we need to have some fun while we’re at it. Our Rat Race Obstacle Course will accomplish just that.
How to Plan a Birthday Party to Remember
Once you have your favorite inflatable obstacle course reserved, it’s time to get logistical. Consider a few of these “next steps” when planning a birthday party for your loved one(s):
- Picking a date—many weeks in advance! (Give others enough of a heads up)
- Creating a guest list.
- Brainstorming a theme.
- Reserving your inflatable obstacle course.
- Sending out invitations.
- Organizing a comprehensive meal plan.
- Enlisting help from a few friends for the day itself.
- Double-checking the weather.
- (Making a “back-up plan” should bad weather affect an outside party).
- Double-checking your list.
- And having a blast on the day of!
We don’t believe you should overthink a great birthday, but we do believe in this: “failing to plan is planning to fail.” Obviously, you can still have a decent birthday party without many of those bullet points involved. BUT, planning in advance does help. All that prep will help you just relax on the day off because everything is already taken care of.
Why the Perfect Inflatable Matters
With all that said, you might be thinking, “What’s the point of an elaborate birthday party? And why should an inflatable obstacle course have to make an appearance?”
Now, of course, we’re not saying an inflatable obstacle course has to make an appearance, but we are saying it’s a perfect way to make an impression when others might not be expecting it. And like we said at the beginning of this post, you have an opportunity to create moments that lead to lifelong memories. We know that the individuals in your life probably deserve a giant yacht birthday with fireworks and an all-you-can-eat buffet.
But when that’s not a reality (which is very much the case in Kansas City—hundreds of miles from any real ocean), Fun Services Midwest has you covered. Contact us today for more information!
When so much of our society feels like a real-life obstacle course, it’ll help your community remember that we’re all in this together. And sometimes it helps to pause for a couple of hours, bounce around, and make memories we’ll have for the rest of our lives.
