2nd birthday party - guests pay entrance fee?

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I'm trying to plan where to have DS' 2nd birthday party. We gave him the choice of farm or train party and he picked a farm party. There's a local public working farm that is really kid friendly that we go to a lot. I was thinking about reserving their picnic area. The problem is that there is a $3 entrance fee per person. Would you cover this fee for all of the guests or just put something on the invite that it's $3 for adults/$2 for kids over 4? (under 4 are free).

[3timemom]

If I was inviting them to a party I would cover the cost. I would probably not go to a party where I was expected to bring a gift then pay my way to get in.

[telicious2]

Yup, I would pay for the guests to get in and probably not do a goodie bag in exchange. The farm doesn't have a party rate where you pay (for example) $250 to reserve picnic area and the admission of x-amount of guests? If they don't maybe you could make a deal with them.

[RiseAndWine]

Agree - you're hosting that should include entrance fees and food IMO.

[Deleted]

I would cover the cost plus food or cake.

[allydncr]

I would cover the cost. I agree with finding out if you can just pay a flat rate for the party. What a pain to have to figure out who is or isn't coming for sure in advance.

[pumpkinpeanut]

Yep, agree with the others, I'd pay the guests' entrance fees.

[Deleted]

We were at a friends son bday party at a later cal splash park last summer they tallied adults/kids at the front gate and my friends paid for the admissions at the end after it was over. Then you did pay for someone that didn't come last minute.