C.E. asks from Rocky Hill, CT on September 19, 2008
Wanted: Suggestions for Location to Hold Halloweeen/Fall Party
I am on the planning committee for a Halloween/Fall party for a small non-profit organization. We have a very small budget. We are having a difficult time finding a place to hold the party within our budget. Last years place was donated but not available this year. I am hoping you can help with suggestions of inexpensive places to hold the party (within Oakland county) and any suggestions for affordable entertainment. This is a family party for approximately 60-120 adults/children. Light food is typically served buffet style.
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J.C. answers from Detroit on September 21, 2008
C.,
Check out Rivercrest Banquet Hall on Avon and Livernois (near Rochester College) in Rochester, MI. We had an event there for our non-profit in May and are planning another one for November 8th. They are fabulous, and will give you a deal if you are a non-profit. I highly recommend them, excellent to work with, and they took fabulous care of us in May for our first event.
J.
L.R. answers from Detroit on September 20, 2008
C. -
Bowers Farm in Bloomfield Township (on Square Lake between Adams and Squirrel) has a corn maze beginning September 27 and running through November 1. This is a big, public event, but I know you can get a group discount. Your group could do the corn maze, there are plenty of animals for the kids to visit and there is a gazebo you could use as a gathering point for refreshments. I believe they also provide hayrides. It may not be the type of thing you've done in the past, but it's a great venue for kids with built in entertainment. Could be a different, affordable option. You can get details at www.BloomfieldMaze.com or by calling ###-###-####.
Good luck with your planning. L.
S.K. answers from Detroit on September 20, 2008
Have you tried camp dearborn? http://www.campdearborn.com/ It's actually in Milford. But friends of ours have used it before and they have a nice pavillion. They rent jumpers, etc., have hayrides, decorate pumpkins, make s'mores, etc. Also, I think Kensington Metro Park has a room you can rent. Best of luck to you.
S.
S.T. answers from Detroit on September 20, 2008
Maybe there is someone in your group that belongs to a church you could utilize. You could offer a small donation, and there may be plenty of space, depending on the church. Your other option could be to try a local park that had a indoor space, too.
S.S. answers from Detroit on September 20, 2008
Your local parks and rec probably has space available for pretty reasonable. Waterford's does. If I can help more, let me know!
S.
G.K. answers from Detroit on September 20, 2008
The Royal Oak Community Center only rents to non-profits and I think they are supposed to be pretty reasonable.
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