Child's Party in the summer- Weekday? YES OR NO

Would you do or attend a child's party on a weekday if it was in the summer? OR should I stick to a weekend.

I know obviously I would have to consider working moms.

Most of the kids that would attend, their moms are SAHM. I wanted to do it on her actual bday which falls on a Tuesday.
I am a PTWM and if I got an invite I would be able to go if it fell on my off day obviously. So I am confused what to do.

ETA: I am speaking about a kiddie party- like at White post Farms etc.

ETA: It seems that the issue, which I SO understand is working parents. I totally get it as I work but I do have flexibility, and if I didnt I would have a hard time attending a party on a weekday for sure.

I am going to have to consider the kids coming and if too many moms are working then I am not going to bother doing it during the week. But I do think most of them are SAHMs/ teachers with the summer off

Message edited 2/4/2013 10:25:05 AM.

Re: Child's Party in the summer- Weekday? YES OR NO

Nope... I WFT.

Re: Child's Party in the summer- Weekday? YES OR NO

As a corporate working Mom, I wouldn't (couldn't) do that - but, if most of the kids are with SAHMs or Teacher Moms then it would work for you -

If I knew far enough in advance, I'd probably take the day off so I could bring my son

I do it a lot in the summer w/ my friends who are teacher, and the boys friends' Moms -

They'll plan a huge play date and let us non summers off working Moms know in advance, we usually take the day to hang out -

Message edited 2/4/2013 10:19:36 AM.

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Re: Child's Party in the summer- Weekday? YES OR NO

Re: Child's Party in the summer- Weekday? YES OR NO

Depends if DH is off. I can't take her as I work full-time.

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Child's Party in the summer- Weekday? YES OR NO

I work full time so nope I wouldn't and even with enough notice I probably would not take off. I get limited amount of vacation time and I want to save those days for vacations of if DS is sick.

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It would not be my first choice, but with advanced notice, I guess it could work. I think all the working Mom's initial reactions would be annoyance though. I know I would be annoyed initially, but then probably get over it and be glad I had an excuse to take off in the summer.

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if the majority of the parents are SAHM or teachers - then I say go for it!

I am a SAHM..so I would go....

ETA - just wanted to add I went to one and a lot of people didnt come ...not sure if work was the reason...but she didnt make her min # at the place...

Message edited 2/4/2013 10:31:00 AM.

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I've been invited to bday playgroups during the middle of the week. This was part of a mom's group that is mostly SAHMs and PTWMs. This obviously would not work for working moms. These were small gatherings of 5 kids or so.

We like parties to be a family event with dads. I don't think you would get many fathers.

I definitely don't think you would get the same turnout as a weekend party.

Message edited 2/4/2013 10:34:29 AM.

Child's Party in the summer- Weekday? YES OR NO

I think it's fine, and especially in the summer, when many people have weekend plans. What time were you thinking?

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If all the kids you are inviting have SAHMs then yes, I would do it on a weekday. If you want kids that have FTWMs to attend also, then I would schedule it for a weekend.

Re: Child's Party in the summer- Weekday? YES OR NO

Re: Child's Party in the summer- Weekday? YES OR NO

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If you don't HAVE to have it on a weekday I would not. I am a FTWM and I would not take my DC.

Message edited 2/4/2013 11:51:20 AM.

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Child's Party in the summer- Weekday? YES OR NO

Sure, why not. You will never be able to accommodate everyone's schedules.

Re: Child's Party in the summer- Weekday? YES OR NO

Many kids do some form of camp or program at their preschool or town. Can you feel it out first ask the parents say I am thinking of doing x would you be willing to try for that or no? I have been asked that before.

Child's Party in the summer- Weekday? YES OR NO

Most of my friend's are teachers, I have taken off for birthday parties during the week. ( I work FT)

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I would go for it, especially considering that most of the parents are stay at home.

As a FTWM, if it were at a cool place (like WHite Post), with enough notice I would take the day off and take DS and make a whole day out of it.

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Re: Child's Party in the summer- Weekday? YES OR NO

You could do it in the late evening.

Otherwise, no.

there is a reason weekday parties are MUCH cheaper.

Child's Party in the summer- Weekday? YES OR NO

I would-I would love the option of having my kid's party on his actual bday.
just don't expect a huge turnout-but i think that is true about any day during the summer

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I'm a FTWM...I would dread a weekday birthday party, even in the summer..unless I made plans to take that day off...