The holiday season is a time of joy, family, food, and gift-giving. This enjoyable time of year is often a time that we look forward to and cherish with wonderful memories. However, along with the joys of the holidays can come a significant amount of preparation, planning, and stress. Take some of that stress off your plate and find relief by turning your regular party into a holiday bowling party!
The beauty of hosting a party at a bowling alley is that you have a built-in game to play and subject to talk about, so there won’t be any awkward silences or forced conversations. Being in a bowling atmosphere is conducive to a good time no matter how well the participants know each other, because everyone can participate in a good bowling game! Bowling is a game that can be played by young and old, inexperienced and professionals! There are also food and drinks at the ready; essentials for a good party.
By deciding to host your holiday bowling party at a venue such as SpareZ, you can ease some of that stress by knowing that your party will be a memorable and fun time for all! Here are some tips to help make sure that your bowling party is one for the books!
1. Get an Accurate Head Count
Whether your bowling party is for co-workers, family, or friends, the first step to planning any event is to get a good judgement of how many people will be attending. This can be done with informal invites over the phone or email, or formally with written invitations. Any way you do it, it’s best to ask for people to RSVP by a certain date so that you have a solid cut-off date in order to make your reservations and plan your party in a timely manner.
2. Start Planning Early
The sooner you make your bowling party plans, the sooner you can breathe easy and focus on other holiday details! Venues can get booked pretty quickly this time of year, so it’s important to make your reservations as early as possible. It is also best to alert guests of what day and time your party is as early as possible, so they won’t have any other conflicting events or commitments that same day. You will need a general head count, and an idea of where you’re going, and what you’re doing. Decide what food you’d like to serve, and/or what holiday games you’d like to play.
Games such as “white elephant” will need a dollar amount limit set so that the attendees can plan accordingly and purchase the right gifts. A lesser dollar amount can be more inclusive to party attendees who have smaller budgets, but knowing your crowd is important; a higher dollar amount can be more fun for certain groups who can afford it. Be sure to run any big plans or ideas by your guests to make sure they agree with your plans, and the venue to make sure they are allowed.
3. Consider All Types of People
Being inclusive is the considerate thing to do. People have different backgrounds and religions and often celebrate different winter holidays. Be sure that you don’t focus on one holiday or another, but try a more inclusive approach and use the words “holiday party” so that no one feels left out.
You may want to consider serving or ordering a few different food items in the case that someone has an allergy or is vegan, or at least asking guests their food preferences. Even if someone with food allergies or aversions may eat prior to an event or bring their own food, by asking and being considerate it makes people feel thought-of and cared for. The holidays are a time of joy and togetherness, and by keeping that friendly spirit everyone will surely enjoy their time!
4. Have Fun!
If you want your bowling party to be a memorable hit, it has to be a good time! Incorporating dress themes like “ugly sweaters” or dressing up with holiday colors can be a fun addition to a regular bowling party.
It is important to remember that a party is meant to have a good time by all, so while some enjoy a more competitive game, some may just be bowling for fun. Keep the energy light and positive, and remember to cheer on participants even if they don’t have the best score.
Fun party favors are another way for guests to enjoy themselves. They don’t have to break the bank; simply party favors can often be inexpensive and can even be found at places like party stores or the dollar store. These fun treats will also go home with the guests, becoming a physical reminder of your fun holiday bowling party!
5. Contact SpareZ for Your Bowling Party Details
Feeling a bit overwhelmed with the task of hosting your holiday bowling party? SpareZ does an incredible job of helping you with your bowling party planning! Our “Adult Bowling Party” Package includes the following:
- 2 hours of bowling (Including Lighting Strikes when available)
- 2 Lanes (Ten Bowlers)
- Use of House Shoes (Ten Bowlers)
- One SpareZ Bowling Pin
- HammerJacks Wings (Platter of 50)
- 2 Whole One-Topping Pizzas
- Potato Chips, Pretzels & Popcorn
- Choice of Unlimited Soft Drinks (for 2 hours)
- Bowling Party Minimum 10
(We offer other party packages as well, such as our Birthday Bash Deluxe, Teen Bash Slam, and we even offer a package for school field trips!)
Contact SpareZ today at 954-434-9663 to book your party, receive answers to any questions you may have, or inquire about additional food for your guests! Or, you can simply book your party online!
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Don’t add any more stress than you need to this holiday season. Let SpareZ help you to plan the best, most fun, and most memorable holiday bowling party for you and all of your guests!
