My DD is turning 5 this summer. We didn't have a party where she invited friends last year, so this year I promised her a big party since 5 is a pretty big birthday, in our minds at least.

She requested a butterfly party, which takes place in the Museum of Natural Science. There is a butterfly exhibit and the museum does a nice job of setting up a butterfly themed party. We live in the burbs, though, so it takes at least 30 min by freeway to get there. All parties of her classmates have been at homes or local venues (we have done this before as well). I'm wondering if fellow parents from preschool would take the time and effort to drive their kids out to the party. I don't really want to fork out the $$ if no one is going to come.

Would you attend? And also what kinds of parties have you planned for your preschooler?