Birthday parties are not my thing. I want to celebrate the day my kids were born, but not at my house. I don’t want to have to come up with decorations, activities, goody bags, etc. What I want is to make a Facebook event, show up somewhere that is not my home, have the place already decorated, and the activities already planned!
Bricks and Minifigs Monroe had everything I wanted to celebrate my son’s birthday and more! It was perfect. When we arrived they sent us back to the party room. My son was excited to see his name on the sign outside the party room welcoming him in; I was excited to see the nice spacious room with the fun decorations on the wall. They had everything all set up and ready to go. I did bring a few decorations just to make the food and present table a bit more festive. That took me a whole 5 minutes to set up the table with my décor, snacks, cupcakes, and juice boxes. My work was done! Our awesome host came in, introduced himself to me and told me exactly what he was going to be doing. He had the schedule down. 45 minutes of car building and racing, 30 minutes of snacks and presents, and then 15 minutes of minifigure building for a total of 90 minutes. He wrangled all 12 kids to the big table in the middle of room, got their attention, explained the rules for the day, and got them ready to build their cars. I took pictures, videos, got to enjoy watching the kids smile, laugh, create, and I think even sat down for a few minutes and relaxed! Amazing! I was a little worried that 45 minutes was a little long for building and racing cars but the kids just kept building, racing, building, racing, etc. The host was giving them tips along the way on ways to make the cars faster, telling the kids who the fastest was so far, and really interacting with them. He kept them engaged and wanting to keep creating different types of cars. He also was great about stopping the car racing right at 45 minutes; he handles the whole, “One more race” whining really well.
When snack and present time came around the plates, napkins, and everything we needed were already out on the table and ready for the hungry kiddos. The last part of the party was 15 minutes of minifigure making. Minifigures that they got to take home with them! All I could think about was that I didn’t have to put together goody bags! The kids really enjoyed being able to create their own minifigure; each one was unique. At the end of the party all I had to do was pick up the leftover food, the balloons I brought in (only because my son wanted them), and the gifts. Everything else was cleaned up for me. Score! My son, for being the birthday boy, got to pick a gift from Bricks and Minifigs; a second minifigure or a small container of bricks.
The Lego themed parties at Bricks and Minifigs Monroe are 90 minutes long for up to 12 people; kids and adults. The party includes –
– 45 minutes of free play. Includes building and racing LEGO cars, and photo ops. (Participates do not keep the cars.)
– 15 minutes of minifigure building activity (Each participant leaves with a minifigure).
– Birthday child receives an extra gift from us (choice of 2nd minifigure, or small cup of pieces they choose from our Brick Tables).
– 30 minutes for food & presents (Customer Supplied).
– Drinks must be boxed, pouched or bottled (no open cups).
– 20 Plates, 20 Napkins and 48 assorted utensils are provided.
– 15 Party Invitations.
The store will soon start offering the option of different Lego themed activities other than the car building and racing. Check with the store for more information! These parties are recommended for people ages 5 and older and need to be booked 7 days in advance of the party date. The price is $149 for Monday-Thursday and $189 for Friday and Saturday. For more information go to https://bricksandminifigs.com/monroe-party-package/ email monroe@bricksandminifigs.com or just walk into the store and chat with the great people behind the counter!
During our party I heard one child tell another that he was having so much fun. My son had a blast. I saw so many smiles, heard so much laughing, and experienced a lot of excitement. Bricks and Minifigs Monroe provided a party for my son that he will remember forever!
