The Elias Bar Mitzvah, 10/11/08, was one of the first events that I, the space rental manager, had a hand in planning and it was a real pleasure to work with this family. They had an excellent array of games and crafts for kids to participate in while the adults were left to their own devices. I might add that most of the adults at one point or another joined in the fun.
It's a little bit tough to see, but they had a family slide show projected up onto the front wall of the Great Hall and they had a small Art Gallery set up for the guests on the stage.
Clinton from Strictly Business Catering did most of the food for this event and provided recyclable plates and flatware, which looked very nice in black and white square pieces.
This is what they left me to pass on to you in case you are interested in the same kind of kid-friendly entertainment..
Balloon decorations:
Balloons Instead
-Denny, 389-7722 or 343-6150
-very nice website (google), affordable, delivered
(FYI) Kosher food:
Creative Kosher Catering
-Dina Ross 901-1729
-very tasty
Spray tattoos etc:
Mike the Balloon Guy
-Broker for incredible amount of things: balloon artists, t-shirt painters, spray on tattoo artists. They also do everything from magicians to juggling, etc. Website gives full details. Very easy and friendly to work with.
I particularly enjoyed their choice in color for the center pieces: hooray periwinkle!