play p y Christmas is a time many families like to venture out. Start planning now how you can attract more to your venue with exciting themed activities
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Keeping children entertained while out for a meal can be a challenge for parents. So, to make their lives easier (and score brownie points!), think about what easy activities you could engage the children in that don’t involve screens! Festive colouring-in is a simple one. Download and print ready-made pages, provide pens or crayons and offer them out when families arrive. On your kids’ Christmas menu, add fun riddles or puzzles such as spot the difference to keep the children entertained while they wait for their food. Consider putting together a special
pack for young diners who visit your venue as part of a pre-booking. Include items such as a wooden puzzle or mini jigsaw, a small pot of Play-Doh, colouring pages or activity sheets and crayons and an I-spy game. Make sure all the activities you include are sedentary to keep children at the
table! Use social media and traditional advertising to let customers know that all your festive pre-bookings for children include a fun play pack to encourage sign-ups. Though this type of activity doesn’t need to be expensive, it will add value to the family experience and you’ll be remembered for future occasions.
find out more Download Christmas colouring pages for free from Netmums: brws.it/christmascolouring
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