--- title: "Party Budget Calculator | Dreamscape Kids Entertainment" description: "Plan your child's party budget with our free calculator. 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[Home](/) 2. [Parties](/parties) 3. Budget Calculator Party planning tool # Party Budget Calculator Get an instant estimate for your child's next party. Adjust guest count, venue, catering and extras to see typical Melbourne price ranges. ## Entertainment pricing This calculator helps estimate the total cost to hold a party. It is not indicative of Dreamscape entertainer pricing. For our entertainment packages and rates, visit our pricing page. [View Dreamscape pricing](/pricing) ## How many guests? 20 Includes children and adults attending the party. ## Venue At homeFree No venue hire Local park$0-$100 Free or small reserve fee Community hall$150-$450 Covered space with tables Kids party venue$400-$900 Play centre or themed venue Function centre$800-$2,000 Larger private space ## Catering style No cateringFree Guests eat beforehand DIY snacks$8-$15/guest Home-made or supermarket platters Gourmet platters$15-$28/guest Ordered grazing boxes Catered party food$25-$50/guest Hot/cold buffet service Food truck / mobile$18-$40/guest Pizza, ice-cream, gelato ## Entertainment No entertainerFree Self-run games DIY activity kit$80-$200 Hire equipment or craft packs Single entertainer$280 1 character / performer Premium package$500-$950 2+ performers + extras ## Cake No cakeFree Cupcakes or other dessert Supermarket cake$35-$80 Ready-made themed cake Custom small cake$120-$250 Serves 15-25 Custom large cake$250-$500 Serves 30+ ## Party bags No party bagsFree Skip the take-home gifts Simple lollies$4-$8/guest Lollies and small toy Party Bags$8-$10/guest Match your character/theme Premium favour boxes$16-$35/guest Branded or personalised ## Optional extras Decorations & tableware$80-$250 Balloons, banners, plates, cups ✓ Printed invitationsFree Design + print custom cards for free [Make free printable invitations →](/invitations) Party photography$250-$600 Professional photos for 1-2 hours ## Estimated total Based on 20 guests and typical Melbourne prices. $875 Typical range: $720 - $1,030 Catering $160-$300 Entertainment $280 Cake $120-$250 Party bags $160-$200 This is an estimate only. 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