A birthday party is a big deal at our house. Friends, family, and fun are definitely required. Cake, ice cream, and presents are at the top of the birthday must-have list too. With 4 kids celebrating birthdays each year, I'm always looking for new ways to make each party memorable!

My daughter just turned 4 and we rang in her birthday with an all All Play Plus Extreme birthday party at Family Time Dine & Play in the Auburn Mall, in Auburn, Maine. This family friendly venue offers kids of all ages everything they could want in a birthday party...and parents too!
The kid's perspective: an endless supply of arcade style games, the Crazy Maze, a bounce house and inflatable slide, prizes, and favorite refreshments including soda, pizza, ice cream, and cupcakes!
The parent's point of view: your own personal hostess, no set up or clean up chores, no need for favors, totally tuckered out kids after the party, and a good time had by all!
We had such a good time! With a table reserved for 2 hours, we enjoyed soda, pizza, ice cream cups and cupcakes (from Grant's Bakery, another great local spot)! Our hostess, Tara, was incredibly friendly and helpful. Thanks to her tip about using a Sharpie, everyone kept their own soda to themselves and no one lost their token cups! It was really helpful to have someone guiding us along...when it was time for pizza, time for cake, time for tokens, Tara appeared and got us situated with whatever we needed. She was even kind enough to light the candle for the birthday princess to make a wish!
There are several different party packages to choose from to accommodate your budget! For a very reasonable price, you can throw your kiddo a birthday party they won't forget! Family Time Dine & Play is open until 9pm every day, but Sunday (open til 5pm) and they even have extended hours during school vacations! You can call them at (207)784-2400 for more details too.

If you are planning a birthday party, a weekend family outing, or just a fun night out, definitely check out Family Time Dine & Play! Their convenient location is really clean (even with a bunch of kids running around) and the layout is great too. Each area is separate and easily recognizable. There are games for all different ages...even the grown-ups were playing! I really love that they have an area just for the little kids too...no being run over by the bigger kids while they play. Our experience at Family Time was memorable and I've no doubt that we'll be back!