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 two-hour event window**. No other drop-in guests during that window. Bigger headcount. Two hours in the party room. Different price point. Depending on when your event is scheduled, we may open later or close earlier that day — drop-in may still be available before or after your window.
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 two-hour event window** — no other public drop-in guests in the building during that time.
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 during your window — not shared with walk-in families during those two hours
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.
Outside your two-hour window, the facility may still open for drop-in play before or after your event. Hours shift by schedule — always check the **Today's Hours bar**.
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 during your **two-hour event window** — no other guests in the building during that time 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, during your **two-hour window**, your group has the building exclusively. Drop-in may still be available before or after that window — check the **Today's Hours bar** on our website before you drive.
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.