Unfortunately, most places charge around $7 to $10 per child. I totally understand not wanting the stress of having it at home, but you might rethink that. At 2 years old, there are a lot of fun things you could do at home without spending a ton of money somewhere else, like having a finger painting party or letting the kids decorate their own cupcake, things like that. My kids are 10 and almost 14, and I've gone both ways, the at home parties and renting a place out. Once, we even had a makeup party for my daughter, and her friends loved that. At this age, I really think you would have more fun having a party at home, or if it's nice outside, at a park, but of course in December it will probably be too cold for that. As they get older, they'll WANT to have parties at the more expensive places; I'd save your money for when that happens. Good luck!