yep all the kinder parties end up big bc of inviting the whole class but big families and outside friends... for 4 yo kinder you dont have to invite everyone so it will be more manageable. i think we will end up with 40-50 kids... NUTS. but the place i have hired is big ad there is outdoor space and i will do relaxed food and the clowns will do the entertaining... so 'breathe' it should be ok. some of the kinder parties are totally OTT (and some arent) - it is a little crazy, but i try to just think that noah is lucky he gets to go to them and experience it...we get back from hawaii 2 days before his party so i have to get organised beforehand (his actual bday will be there)