Private Birthday Party Rental vs Package: Which Should You Book at Off The Wall Kids?

We want the whole place to ourselves — is that even a thing?"

Yes. And also: maybe you do not need it.

That question lands on our phone more than you would think — usually right after someone has scrolled our birthday page, seen **private facility rental**, and wondered if the standard 12-kid package is secretly the wrong move. Other times a family of forty is trying to squeeze into a package built for a smaller crew.

We are Off The Wall Kids at 539 First St in East London (Argyle, near Fanshawe College). This is the straight guide to **standard birthday packages** vs **private facility rental** — what each one actually is, who each one fits, and how play time works in both cases.

The two products in one sentence

**Standard birthday package** — private party room for 90 minutes on your booked schedule, your guests play in the **main indoor playground** (the building stays open to drop-in families), unlimited play in the facility until we close, food credit from our kitchen, free adults per package tier.

**Private facility rental** — you book the **whole building** for your event. No other drop-in guests during your rental. Bigger headcount. Two hours in the party room. Different price point.

Live package details and current pricing: offthewallkids.ca/kids-birthday-parties-london-ontario

Standard packages — what most London birthdays book

Our entry tier covers up to **12 kids**, with **24-kid** and **36-kid** packages above that. Every standard package includes:

90 minutes in the private party room on your booked schedule (for example, a 10:00am party uses the room until 11:30am) Unlimited play in the indoor playground until we close — party room access ends when your 90 minutes are up; guests may keep playing in the facility Free adult admission per package (12, 24, or 36 free adults depending on tier) Food credit for our concession — you choose what to order, not a fixed menu box

That 90-minute room block is on a schedule — there are usually parties before and after yours on busy weekends. Your guests are welcome to stay and play in the facility until we close; they just do not have access to the party room after your scheduled 90 minutes.

Full cost breakdown and what to compare at other venues: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/what-does-a-kids-birthday-party-cost-in-london-ontario

Party food rules (outside cake, allergies, GF/DF): offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/birthday-party-food-at-off-the-wall-kids-outside-food-cakes-allergies

Private facility rental — the "whole building" option

Private rental is for families who want **exclusive use of the facility** during their event — no other public drop-in guests in the building.

Up to **150 people** (75 kids and 75 adults) **Two hours** in the party room (not 90 minutes) **$150 food credit** applied when you pay your food balance at the end of the party The indoor playground is yours for your group — not shared with walk-in families that day

This is a different vibe and a different budget than a standard Saturday package. Think bigger guest lists, school celebrations, family reunions with a lot of cousins, or a host who simply does not want strangers in the building during the party.

If you are planning drop-in for other families the same day — that is not this product. Private rental means the public side is not open during your event.

Which one should you book?

Book a **standard package** if:

Your guest list fits a 12-, 24-, or 36-kid tier (with free adults included per package) You are fine sharing the main playground with other families — parties use a private room; drop-in guests use the same play structure You want the best-value path most London families choose You do not need the entire building closed to the public

Book **private facility rental** if:

Your headcount is well above a standard package or you need a much larger adult count You want **exclusive use** of the facility — no other guests in the building during your event You need a **two-hour party room** block instead of 90 minutes The experience is worth the step up in price for your group

Still not sure? Call **519-914-0551** with your guest count and date. We can talk through tiers without making you decode the website at midnight.

"What about drop-in families — are we in their way?"

On a **standard package** day, drop-in families and party guests share the main indoor playground all the time. That is normal Saturday life here. Parties use a **private party room** for cake and food — not the entire building. Our capacity is well over 300; even at peak, parties use roughly 75 spaces, not the whole facility.

More on that conversation: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/birthday-parties-and-drop-in-play-capacity-off-the-wall-kids-london

On a **private rental** day, drop-in is not happening — your group has the building. Check the **Today's Hours bar** on our website before you drive if you are visiting on a day that might include a private event.

Practical stuff either way

**Socks** — everyone past the admission counter, any age. Grip socks $3.54 at the counter. **Waivers** — everyone past the admission counter. Digital waivers good 12 months: offthewallkids.ca/waiver **Outside food** — generally not permitted. Inspected bakery cakes and cupcakes allowed in your booked party room only (receipt required). **Weekend slots** — about four weeks out, the best times are often gone. Book early.

Parking on busy Saturdays: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/parking-at-off-the-wall-kids-london-ontario-parties-weekends

Quick decision guide

Small crew, shared playground OK? → **Standard package** (12 / 24 / 36 kids). Need the whole building to yourselves? → **Private facility rental**. Not sure on headcount? → **Call us** before you book the wrong tier.

Book a party: bookeo.com/off_the_wall_bookings

Party page with live pricing: offthewallkids.ca/kids-birthday-parties-london-ontario

Most families land on a standard package and have a great day. Private rental is there when your celebration outgrew the math — or when "just us" matters more than "best value headline." Either way, we will walk you through it.