GURNEE EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Three Hours of Shared Bounce: Birthday Parties at FunFlatables, Gurnee
A non-private inflatable arena party for up to 10 kids with a dedicated celebration area, on-site snacks, printable invitations and staff-managed cleanup—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Three Hours of Shared Bounce: Birthday Parties at FunFlatables, Gurnee.
Host an unforgettable birthday at FunFlatables in Gurnee: three hours in a vibrant, shared inflatable arena with a dedicated celebration area, included snacks and invitations, and staff who handle cleanup so parents can focus on the party.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Shared Inflatable Play for the Whole Party
Your group plays in FunFlatables’ inflatable arena for the full party period—non-private, energized playtime that’s supervised by staff and designed to move through a steady rhythm of high-energy bouncing and activity.
A Dedicated Celebration Area Ready for Food and Guests
Each booking includes a celebration area with four 6-foot picnic tables and two 6-foot food tables (seating roughly 40), plus paper plates, cups, napkins and utensils—designed so you can bring outside food and focus on the birthday rituals.
What’s Included and How Capacity Works
Standard parties cover up to 10 kids (all minors under 18 in attendance are counted); the package also supplies 10 fruit snacks and 10 juice pouches, online/printable invitations, and clean-up handled by staff.
What the day feels like
How the Party Feels
Expect a tightly scheduled three-hour event where guests check in at the front desk, sign required waivers, then move into a shared inflatable arena for active play before decamping to a pre-set celebration area for food and gift time—staff provide snacks, invitations and cleanup so the host can concentrate on coordinating guests.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this party format suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Parties run roughly 2.5–3 hours depending on the booked package (standard non-private Classic Snack Party is listed as a 3-hour option); parties must end promptly at their scheduled end-time.
Bring outside food and drinks if desired (allowed); guests should wear socks for sanitary reasons; printable invitations and a waiver are available online to distribute before the event.
All guests must check in at the front desk; party arrival should not be earlier than 10 minutes before start time to avoid waiting and potential lost party time.
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required (transferable to a future booking if cancelled with 24+ hours’ notice), final payment is due upon arrival by cash or credit card, and a one-time 6% online booking fee applies via a third party.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many children are included in the base party price?
The standard package includes up to 10 kids; additional children are charged at $12 per child and all minors under 18 present are counted toward that total.
What time should guests arrive and how do they check in?
Party arrival should not be earlier than 10 minutes before the scheduled start; all guests must check in at the front desk and minors need signed liability waivers to enter.
Are outside food and cakes allowed?
Outside food and drinks are allowed; smash cakes are permitted if the customer assumes full cleanup responsibility or pays a $25 clean-up fee.
What are the deposit, payment and cancellation policies?
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required and applied to your invoice; if cancelled with 24+ hours' notice the deposit is transferable to a future party booking; final payment is due upon arrival by cash or credit card.
Are there penalties for running late or violating rules?
Parties must end promptly at the scheduled end-time; a $30 fee applies for every 15 minutes past scheduled end-time. Certain items (confetti, glitter, silly string, face paint, bubbles, removal of tablecloths) are prohibited and may incur a $25 fee if violated.
Is there an online waiver and invitation option?
Yes—FunFlatables provides an online waiver to print and online/printable party invitations for hosts to distribute prior to the event.
How is final payment handled?
Final payment is due upon arrival in cash or by credit card; credit-card payments require an in-person signature and a valid government-issued ID for the cardholder.