Entertainers | Pony Parties | Rentals and Party Supplies | Indoor Fun | Arts and Crafts | Music | Theater and Dance |Outdoor Fun | Sports | Pro Sports Teams | Museums | Shows


Rocky Gorge Golf Fairway Miniature Golf, www.rockygorgegolf.com Route 29 between Columbia and Burtonsville. A 19 hole miniature golf course, baseball and softball batting cages, arcade room, and patio with tables and umbrellas. All ages. Call 301-725-0888.

ENTERTAINERS

Beale Street Puppets, 410-276-0776, www.bealestreetpuppets.com  A variety of Puppet Shows are available as well as face painting,.

D’s Magic, 410-812-9669, www.davemagic.com . Magician Dave Thomen of D`s Magic helps families and organizations make their events fun for everyone with an entertaining fusion of magic, comedy and audience participation. From the living room to the large stage, "Mr. Dave" has delighted audiences of all ages and continues his pursuit to entertain your special guests. He has a proven track record of success, performing regularly for small and large audiences, and will make your next event an exhilarating and unforgettable experience.

Dean Turner, 301-613-TRIK or 410 997 4802, www.tricks4u.net Dean has been entertaining audiences over 25 years. His skills range from balloon art and face painting to performing magic for children's parties, festivals & fairs, businesses and conventions, and Grand Illusions. An important aspect for Dean is to reach out to local schools and scout troupes and showing them how to make the most of his fundraising skills as well as teaching magic classes as part of after-school activities. Also in demand is Dean's illusion shows that includes his beloved exotic birds, doves and bunny. Floating ladies and other classics of magic can be tailored to your events.

Eric Energy, 410-336-8295, www.ericenergy.com . Educational and interactive shows for children. Choose from 4 Spectacular Science Shows, Amazing Yo-Yo Shows, Make your own Slime and Educational Workshops for parties, schools, camps and special events.

Jack Julius, Magician, & International Mime, Call 1-800-540-1482. www.jackjulius.com. Over 25 years experience. Available for birthday parties for ages 3-99, stage, schools and special events. Large stage illusions, doves appear while other things vanish. His performance is a combination of pantomime, magic & comedy.

Turley the Magician, 301-927-4408. www.turleymagic.com You've seen him on network TV, read about him in the The Washington Post and heard of his antics the ABC News. Turley performs in the Baltimore and Washington area's finest homes including the White House

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PONY PARTIES

Harrison's Happy Hooves, 443-277-2933. Pony rides for children of all ages and all occasions. See www.HarrisonsHappyHooves.com

Superior Pony Rides and Amusements, 443-513-0165, www.marylandponyrides.com. Pony Rides for a Child’s Birthday Party or any occasion.

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RENTALS AND PARTY SUPPLIES

Fun Bus, Call 410-531-6348. A full-sized purple bus filled with a ball crawl, hoops, bells, mini tramp, obstacle course, beanbag toss, slides, games, parachute, heating, air conditioning, lighting and music.

Moonbounce Now, 443-283-0085, 301-332-9011, www.moonbouncenow.com.  Moonbounces, slides, interactives, tables and chairs, plus much more for group events and parties.

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INDOOR FUN

Columbia Association KidSpace Parties, www.columbiaassociation.com/pdfs/BdayParties.pdf
Open to everyone, however pricing depends on membership level of birthday child. Parties are available at the Columbia Athletic Club, 5435 Beaverkill Road, Columbia MD, 410-730-5515; the Columbia Gym, 6151 Daylong Lane, Columbia MD, 410-531-8974 or 410-531-0800 x 2309 and Supreme Sports Club, 7080 Deepage Drive, Columbia MD, 410-381-6710, Columbia Art Center, 410-730-0075, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, Md. All KidSpace parties include 1 hour of activities and 30 minutes in the party room for pizza, cake, ice cream and soda or juice. Party coordinators, balloons, paper products and invitations included. Extra add-on packages available. Party options include:
Wee Space Party for ages 2-4 at the Athletic Club and Columbia Gym
KidsSpace Party,for Ages 5-12 at Columbia Gym and for Ages 3-5at Supreme Sports Club
Dinosaur Party for Ages 3-6, Supreme Sports Club
Indoor Moon Bounce Party, for Ages 4-10 at the Athletic Club and Columbia Gym
Gym and Swim, for Ages 5-13 at Columbia Gym and for Ages 3-5 at Supreme Sports Club
Jungle Land Party, for Ages 4-6 at Columbia Gym
Princess Party for Ages 4-8 at Supreme Sports Club
Karate Party for Ages 4-10 at the Athletic Club and Columbia Gym
Glamour Party for Ages 5-13 at Athletic Club and Columbia Gym,
Indoor Courtyard Party for Grades 5-13 at the Supreme Sports Club
Pirate Party, for ages 6-8 at the Supreme Sports Club.
Magic and Carnival Games Party for Ages 4-12 at the Columbia Gym
Extreme Sports Party for Ages 7-13 at the Supreme Sports Club
Artful Party for Ages 5-12 at the Columbia Art Center,
Wear-A-Doodle Party for Ages 5-12 at the Columbia Art Center
Jewelry Birthday Parties for Ages 5-17 at the Columbia Art Center
Ceramic Creations Parties for Ages 6 – Adult at Savage Mill, sponsored by the Columbia Art Center

Great Kids Village, 6570 Dobbin Road, Columbia, MD 21045 Phone:  410-497-PLAY Website: www.greatkidsvillage.com Great Kids Village partners with Andy's Parties to run theme parties for your children and to create a fun and stress-free environment for parents. Choose from a Themed Play Party or a Full Service Theme Party. Among the themes include Princess, Superhero, Pirate, Dinosaur, Glamour and Detective Parties. All of the parties are two hours of fun in the Great Kids Village facility. Great Kids Village has a 24,000 square foot facility in Columbia and a brand new 3,500 square foot facility in Silver Spring that are open seven days per week. The Columbia location features over 20 exhibits including a fire truck, ambulance, music room, play-store, sand room, and 6 Party Rooms. The Great Kids Village Cafe in Columbia is new and improved and now open 7 days a week serving a range of club sandwiches, salads, wraps, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, ice cream, healthy treats including fresh fruit and vegetables, and a variety of drinks including organic milk and 100% juice! They also offer pizza by advanced order

Pump It Up, 7184 Troy Hill Dr, Suite H, Elkridge, MD. 410-579-1122, and 11515 Cronridge Drive, Ste J&K, Owings Mills, MD 410-356-9050 www.pumpitupparty.com. Hosting a birthday party at Pump It Up is great for parents and kids alike. They offer everything you need for a fun time: Private indoor arenas, filled with gigantic inflatable slides, bounce houses, obstacle courses and more. Celebrate in your own private party room that our party coordinators set up and clean up for you. Available options including pizza, drinks, balloons and goodie bags make party planning stress-free. Personalized dedicated team of staff takes care of everything, just relax and enjoy your child’s birthday.

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ARTS AND CRAFTS

Columbia Association Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, Maryland, 410-730-0075. art.staff@columbiaassociation.com. For Columbia Association members and non-members. Parties include one hour of art instruction and 30 minutes to enjoy pizza, cake and punch. Each child takes home his or her own art creation.
Artful Parties for ages 5-12. Projects include: mask decorating, jewelry-making, light switch plates, visor decorating and more.
Art Wear-A-Doodle Parties for ages 5-12. Imprint your art work on a t-shirt, tote bag, Koozi, mouse pad, visor/cap, place mat or tea towels.
Jewelry Birthday Parties for ages 5-17. This party has two different jewelry projects from which you can pick for your party.  
Ceramic Creations Parties for ages 6 to Adult, at Savage Mill, sponsored by Columbia Art Center. Create your own coil dish or glaze your own small ceramic piece.

Create Arts Center, 816 Thayer Avenue, Silver Spring, Md. 301-588-2787, www.createartscenter.org.  CREATE will provide all the art supplies needed for your art project, which will be led by two art teachers who will ensure that each child goes home with an original artwork they are proud of and excited about. Some projects that have been done include Mask making, Beads, figurines, magnets, pins with Sculpey (polymer clay), 3D collages, Book making, Puppets for a puppet show, Sewing and decorating pillow or bags, Special projects for 3, 4, and 5 year olds include butterfly wings, making play dough, puppets, and water color resist paintings.Or come up with an original project just for your child’s party with the help of our experienced staff. The possibilities are endless!

Glazed To Perfection, 2030 Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784. Phone: 410-552-9797. www.glazedtoperfection.com. They offer several options for groups of 8 or more to experience “Paint Your Own Pottery,” “Make Your Own Pottery,” PaintMe T-Shirts or Glass Fusing. They can customize a party package to suit your particular needs. Great fun for birthdays, of course, but also for baby or bridal showers, anniversaries, going-away parties, office events or any excuse to celebrate!. They can also do themed parties, including featuring their new line of Disney bisque

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MUSIC

Olenka School of Music, Columbia, Clarksville or Ellicott City location. 410-309-0770, www.olenkaschoolofmusic.com.  For ages 1-6. One hour customized music activities and games directed by an OSM certified music instructor - includes use of different instruments, hula hoops, a parachute, balls and other fun and exciting props. 30 minute use of party room, goodie bags for up to 12 guests, special birthday child surprise, printed directions to party locations. Call for times, dates, and locations.

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THEATER and DANCE

Drama Learning Center, 9130 Red Branch Road, Columbia MD 21045. Call 410-997-9352 or see www.dramalearningcenter.com. Drama-themed birthday parties. Choose from High School Musica 1, 2 or 3, Hannah Montana, Hairspray, Wicked, Disney Princesses, Grease, Camp Rock, Broadway Bound and more. Watch a performance of a select song by DLC staff, learn choreography and song related to selected theme, Add costumes/props if applicable, take a Backstage tour and perform the song learned on stage Favors, balloons, and invitations provided!

Misako Ballet Studio, Harper's Choice Village Center, 5485 Harper's Farm Road, Suite 203, Columbia MD 21044. Call 410-884-9690 or see www.misakoballet.com  offers a selection of Ballet-themed Birthday Parties for young children. All packages include a fun ballet class taught by an experienced teacher. Various add-ons (dress-up, craft, & game) are available for an additional price. A MBS Birthday Party is the perfect way to celebrate your young ballerina's special day! Themes include Sleeping Beauty,  Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals and Cinderella. Other themes may be available upon request. Basic Party Packages include 1 1/2 hour party for birthday child and 11 guests,  Ballet class taught by experienced teacher and a special crown for birthday child to wear during the party.

Young Artists Theatre Drama Birthdays, Located 5 miles south of Columbia on Rt 29@ Rt 216, Cherry Tree Center, 301-604-2844. www.yatheatre.com. The Young Artists Theatre offers a variety of theatrical birthday options, starring your child! Mix and match the following party options for your child’s special day: Attend a Live Performance and let them entertain you at a performance of one of their family-friendly musical comedies .Glee Workshop -A fun-filled, interactive hour of theatre games and skits based on the hit TV show concluding with a choreographed song from the show in costume on the Young Artists stage.  Drama Workshops-Children enjoy a fun-filled, interactive hour of theatre games, skits, improvisations and more on the Young Artists stage. Musical Theatre Workshops-they’ll costume the children and stage a musical number under the lights-a variety of Broadway and popular movie themes –choose your child's favorite for  performance onstage. American Girl Birthday- guests choose their favorite American Girl Characters and perform a short play based on the Birthday child's role in true-to-character costumes! Makeup and Modeling Workshops- Birthday guests model the latest fashions, get a makeup and manicure makeover,  learn the basics of walking the "runway" and put on a live fashion show! Drama Tots Party -Toddlers enjoy music, movement and playacting in a stimulating format geared to ages 3-5. Party room and Packages available.

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OUTDOOR FUN

Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States, Inc. Woodend Sanctuary, 8940 Jones Mill Road Chevy Chase, 301-652-9188, www.audubonnaturalist.org. Make your child’s next birthday extra special with a nature-themed party at our beautiful sanctuary in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Birthday celebrants spend an hour with a staff naturalist exploring nature and participating in nature activities and games. Festivities continue indoors at the Edwin Way Teale Center for the remaining half hour, for food and cake, provided by the participants. Up to 18 children may join the fun

Clark's Elioak Farm, 10500 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042, www.clarklandfarm.com , 410-730-4049. Your child and guests will be greeted by a guide who will take them on a personalized tour of the petting farm. The children will visit with the animals and have an opportunity to feed, pet, and hold some of them. Your farm tour will be followed by a hayride through our fields and end at your reserved table in our picnic area. Pony rides and facepainting optional. The guests will enjoy our Enchanted Forest Pine Tree Maze, a 1 1/4-acre maze filled with Enchanted Forest attractions, as well as others places for them to climb and play. Amenities included in all parties: Handwashing stations with running water and soap, bathroom facilities, and trash bins, Table(s) reserved for your party for two hours. You may bring any food and drink you would like.

Irvine Nature Center, 8400 Greenspring Avenue, Phone: 410-484-2413, x10, Website: www.explorenature.org A happy, hands-on celebration awaits your child during a Nature Birthday Party! They offer several fun-filled options to make your child's birthday memorable. On-Site Party: No matter which theme you choose, parties held at Irvine Nature Center run for two hours. The leader will direct party activities, both indoors and out, for one hour. Depending on the selected theme, activities may include trail exploration, stories, animal encounters, and an art project. The classroom is reserved for one additional hour for your guests to use when the party leader concludes activities. Off-Site Party: Their leaders can bring the party to you! This program will run for one hour at your desired location. The leader will arrive approximately fifteen minutes prior to the start of the party to set-up. The leader will present three live animals as well as other natural items (turtle shells, fur, snake skin, etc.) during an interactive presentation. You may select from a variety of reptiles, amphibians, insects, etc. Where weather permits, outdoor games and nature exploration may also be included.

Old Maryland Farm Activities & Programs, 301-218-6770, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro. www.pgparks.com  Located just a short walking distance from the miniature train station in Watkins Regional Park, Old Maryland Farm is an educational farm facility open to the public. Its agricultural exhibits, livestock, and display gardens provide a farming experience to visitors. Tour the garden. Enjoy a hayride. Host a barnyard party. Watch a farmer care for livestock or feed farm animals. Ride a pony led by staff. Meet & feed the farm animals. Call the facility for program dates, times, fees and reservation deadlines.

Piney Run Nature Center, 30 Martz Road, Sykesville MD. A Natural Choice for birthday parties! Combine learning about our natural world with the FUN of a Birthday Party at Piney Run Nature Center! Program choices include Reptiles and Amphibians, Raptors, seasonal themes, and more. For more information or to sign up for a nature-themed Piney Run Birthday Party, please call the Nature Center at 410-795-6043. or see www.ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/recpark/pineyrun/

Pirate Adventures of the Chesapeake, Annapolis. Call 410-263-0002 or see www.chesapeakepirates.com.  Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake is a magical place to celebrate a birthday. Fulfill your child’s dream of celebrating his or her birthday on a real pirate ship!   Children are always the stars of the show and a birthday boy or girl will receive extra special attention.  We make birthday parties easy and fun, children are entertained by our energetic staff and we have on on-site party room for cake and presents after the trip.

Sharp’s at Waterford Farm, 4003 Jennings Chapel Road, Brookville. 410-489-2572. Farm and Environmental Parties, enjoy a unique birthday party at the farm. Their birthday programs are fun and hands on. Three party packages to choose from spring and summer: Ponds & Creeks, Birds & Gourds, and Spring is Growing. September and November, four packages to choose from. All include a hayride and feeding our farm animals. Picnic sites available. Call 410-489-2572 or visit www.sharpfarm.com  for additional information.

Terrapin Adventures, Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD 20763 Phone: 301- 725-1313 Website: www.terrapinadventures.com. Terrapin Adventures creates memorable parties for children, teens and adults. Come for a unique & exhilarating day to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Packages include Escapades where ages 8 and up will enjoy fun and games on their low ropes course for about an hour. These ground based elements involve loads of fun while your group solves the various challenges Then each member of your party will scream with delight on either our 330 ft. Zip Line or Giant Swing with 2G's of force. Monkey Around - Soar through the air on the Giant Swing and Zipline with a Terrapin Guide. Each member of your party will scream with delight on our 330 ft. Zip Line then experience 2Gs of force on the Giant Swing. Soaring Heights -Tackle the Terrapin Tower that has 12 ways up and down including head first down via the Rainbow Serpent. After catching your breath, prepare to lose it again when you glide through the forest on the Zip Line or launch into the air on the Giant Swing. Treasure Hunt - Test your navigation skills as you learn how to use hand held GPS technology to find buried treasure. They teach you the basics and then you are off to find the treasure we have hidden in nearby Savage Park. Adrenaline Rush - Ratchet up the adrenaline as you and your friends challenge each other to do all 18 elements of our high ropes course. As you progress to all three levels, going higher and higher, you will find yourself saying wow and I can't believe it! Try the Cat Walk, Raider Bridge, Heebie Jeebie, Island in the Sky and Tyrolean Traverse. End your challenge with the Leap of Faith. After catching your breath, prepare to lose it again when you glide through the forest on the Zip Line or launch into the air on the Giant Swing.Gravity Independence - Try all 32 of our extreme elements. Balance high above the ground on the High Ropes Challenge Course. Glide through the forest on the 330 ft. Zip Line screaming all the way. Try the challenging routes of the Terrapin Tower including head first down! Defy gravity as you experience 2 G's of force on our Giant Swing!

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SPORTS

Columbia Association Birthday Parties are available at the various CA sport facilities. Birthday parties are open to everyone. Prices are based on the membership status of the birthday child. Please reserve early.
SportsPark/Skate Park with Skate Park, Miniature Golf and Batting Cages. Parties include one round of golf and 6 batting tokens per child, private table for 45 min., slice of pizza, soda, cake, invitations, and paper products. SkatePark can be added or substituted. 410-715-3054. Columbia Sports Park.
Basketball Parties for ages 8 and up.. Full court with games, referee for 60 min., use of party room, cake, pizza, soda, paper products. 410-381-5355. Supreme Sports Club.
Ice Skating Party includes admission, skate rental, slice of pizza or hot dog, soda, cake, paper products, balloons and private table. Group instruction optional for additional fee. Ten child minimum. 410-730-0322. Columbia Ice Rink.
Little Splashes Swimming Parties include ages 6 & under, includes ice cream, soda, invitations, party cake, paper products, table reservations, balloons. Columbia Swim Center, baby pool only.410-730-7000.
Splashdown Party includes unlimited water slide and swimming with ice cream, soda, hot dog, invitations, cake, paper products and table reservation. 20 child maximum, 10 child minimum. 43" height requirement. Columbia Swim Center, 410-730-7000.
In-Line & Roller Skating, for ages 5 and up. Three-hour skate session, party room or café for 35 minutes, cake, pizza or hot dog, soda, invitations, paper products, skate rental ($2.50 additional fee for in line skate rental). Parties held during public skate sessions or a private rental. 410-381-5355 Supreme Sports Club.
Outdoor Pools, for ages 6 and under, include coordinator, cake, paper products, balloon centerpiece, invitations, ice cream, games & activities. 410-312-6322.
Karate Parties for ages 4-10. Learn basic karate skills in a safe and fun environment. 15 child minimum. Includes hostess, paper products, balloons, invitations, pizza, cake, soda or juice. Athletic Club; 410-730-6744, Columbia Gym; 410-531-0800.

Columbia Gymnastics, 9200 Rumsey Rd, Suite # 2, Columbia, MD 21045, 410-964-2053. www.ColumbiaGymnastics.com.  Columbia Gymnastics offers birthday parties on Saturday and Sunday, with party times of 90 minutes. Children as young as four can participate. The instructor directed activities and games last one hour and then you have the use of our party room for the last 30 minutes. All the games and activities are geared to the age of the birthday child, and are intended for children with little or no prior gymnastics experience. Just some of the activities during you child's birthday party may include: trampoline, foam pit, obstacle course, parachute, and tumble track. We supply the invitations and envelopes, helium balloons, and all of the clean up!

Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex. 13950 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, MD 20707. Phone: 301-362-6060. Website: www.pgparks.com
Gymnastics Birthday Parties Children love having gymnastics birthday parties at Fairland! Parties are 1½ hours long, 55 minutes of gymnastic instruction and 35 minutes of "party time" for children ages 4 to 12 years old. The gymnastics portion of the party consists of a quick warm-up, rule time, obstacle course, trampoline, balance beam, pit play, and parachute. Parties are geared to the age of the birthday child, so please remember that too large of an age span is difficult for a successful party. Please call to schedule an appointment with the Gymnastics Birthday Party Coordinator.
Pool Birthday Parties Kids between the ages of 1 and 15 love having birthday parties at the Fairland pool! Rent the party room for one hour to open gifts or enjoy cake and ice cream. You also get a free 15-minute setup time and 15-minute cleanup time. The fee is based on the number of children, and includes the daily admission to the pool. The birthday child is free and is not included in the number of party participants. Please call to schedule an appointment with the Pool Birthday Party Coordinator.

The Gardens Ice House, 13800 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel MD 20707. Phone: 301-953-0100 Ext. 102 or 410-792-4947 x. 102 Website: www.thegardensicehouse.com Birthday Parties are$ 15.00 per person with a 10 person minimum. Package includes. Private party room adjacent to the Arcade or rink-side for two hours, access 30 minutes before public skating session for decorating, host/hostess to help you, set up and clean up, admission to public skating session, skate rentals, Mom and Dad of the birthday child skate free, personalized greeting on marquee at main entrance, 1/2 price coupons for party guests for future visits. Professional instruction is also available at an additional cost. Please request instructor at time of reservation. $25/half hour group lesson (15 person maximum).

Kids First Swim School, Columbia East Marketplace, 7361 Assateague Drive, Jessup, MD 20794 Phone: 443-755-0111 Website: www.kidsfirstswimschools.com. Birthday Splashes (Under 12 years old) Weekends are for parties....birthday parties, that is. Our basic package (for up to 25 children) includes an hour of private pool time, a one hour private party in our observation room and your own personal birthday host. Now that's something to celebrate!.

Rocky Gorge Miniature Golf, www.rockygorgegolf.com Route 29 between Columbia and Burtonsville. A 19 hole miniature golf course, baseball and softball batting cages, arcade room, and patio with tables and umbrellas. All ages. Call 301-725-0888.

Soccerdome, 7330 Montevideo Road, Jessup, Md, and 7447 Shipley Avenue, Harmons, Md. 443-755-0014, www.soccerdome.com.  Book your spring and summer birthdays now. Package includes up to 20 children, one hour of field time, party table area, referee, pizza, soda, invitations, t- shirt for party person and 20 games tokens. Call for your reservation now.

Top Flight Gymnastics Center, 9179-A Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045. Phone: 410-992-1600, Website: www.topflightgym-md.com A birthday party at Top Flight Gymnastics Center is a fun and exciting day for a memorable birthday party experience. Mature, skilled instructor(s) lead the children in cooperative games, relay races, obstacle courses, and fun gymnastics activities for one hour leaving the remaining half-hour of "party time" for refreshments and present-opening under parental supervision in our priviate party room. There may be times where the gym is occupied by other gymnastics groups. Special arrangements for other snacks or activities can be arranged with approval of the Top Flight Gymnastics staff. The Party Package includes Party invitations, Helium balloons and Free passes to attend one gymnastics class for each child

Wilde Lake Karate, 10451 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Birthday parties include pizza, juice, snacks, Martial Arts lesson, demonstrations, gift, decorations, food and prizes. You provide the cake. Call Kevin Agahi, 410-884-7340 or visit www.wildelakekarate.com

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SPORTS TEAMS

Aberdeen Ironbirds, Ripken Stadium, 923 Gilbert Road, Aberdeen, Md. 410-297-9292, www.ironbirdsbaseball.com.  Our packages are subject to change and require a minimum group of 20 people. Includes tickets to scheduled IronBirds game, IronBirds Hats, meal wristbands good limited choice of food, Custom Ironbird Cupcakes, Special Team Gift for Birthday Boy or Girl, Special Birthday Welcome over the PA system and Video Board.

Baltimore Blast, 1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore Street, Baltimore. 410-558-4360. www.baltimoreblast.com.  Make your next birthday party a Blast! The Birthday Package Includes: 10 lower-level tickets in the Birthday Party Section A visit from Blaster the mascot A party favor for every child in the party The Birthday Child Receives: Blast t-shirt, Autographed Blast pennant, Pre-game locker room visit to meet the players, Pre-game introduction with favorite Blast player, Name on the arena scoreboard, The 10-ticket Birthday Party package allows one Birthday child to participate in the locker room tour and player introduction ceremony. For more information on the Baltimore Blast Birthday Parties, please call 410-558-4294 or email Amy at akeller@baltimoreblast.com

Bowie Baysox, Prince George's Stadium, 4101 Northeast Crain Highway, Bowie, Md. 301-464-4885, www.baysox.com.  Choose from two party packages. Have a party at the ballgame with all you can eat buffet, special seating, souvenir pennants, a Happy Birthday serenade on the dugout along with and activities at the stadium. Ages 3-12.

Frederick Keys, Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick, Md. 301-815-9900, www.frederickkeys.com.  There’s no need to look any further than Harry Grove Stadium to host your child’s birthday party. The party starts in the Fun Zone where each member of your party receives a kid’s meal (Hot Dog or Pizza, chips and a canned soda) complete with a ballpark souvenir and complimentary fun zone tickets. The birthday child also receives a scoreboard message, public address announcement and a player autographed birthday card. Reserved box seats for the game are included.

The Washington Wizards, MCI Center, Washington DC, www.nba.com/wizards,  202-628-3200, ext. 4630. Let the Wizards host a birthday bash for you during a regularly scheduled game. Call for details

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SHOWS

Many places in the area offer children's and family shows. Although they may not have a special "party package", most have group rates. Check ahead to see what is running on that special day.

These facilities offer shows for families and children. Some offer only children's shows while others include some family programs mixed with other performances.

1st Mariner Arena (formerly Baltimore Arena), 201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore MD 21201. Phone: 410-347-2020. www.baltimorearena.com . Adult and children's shows.

Adventure Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo MD 20812. Phone: 301-320-5331. www.adventuretheatre.org . Children's shows.

Bethesda Academy of Performing Arts, Imagination Stage, 11301 Rockville Pike, N. Bethesda MD. Phone: 301-881-5106. www.imaginationstage.org. Children's shows

Chesapeake Center for the Arts, 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn MD 21225. Phone: 410-636-6597. www.chesapeakearts.org . Adult and children's shows.

Class Acts Arts, INC, PO Box 3580, Silver Spring MD 20918. Phone: 310-588-7525. www.classactsarts.org . Children's shows.

Discovery Theater, Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building, 900 Jefferson Dr., S.W., Washington D.C.. Phone: 202-357-1500. www.discoverytheater.org . Children's shows.

Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Ft. Washington MD 20744. Phone: 301-203-6070. www.pgparks.com/places/artsfac/hhrc.html. Adult and children's shows.

The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St., N.W., Washington D.C., 20566. Tickets: 800-444-1324 or 202-467-4600. www.kennedy-center.org . Adult and Children's shows

Lorenzo's Children's Theatre, Timonium Dinner Theatre, 9603 Deereco Road, Timonium MD 21093. Phone: 410-560-1113 or 1-877-560-1113. www.timoniumdinnertheatre.com Children's matinee shows.

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis MD. Phone: 410-263-1906. www.mdhallarts.org . Adult and children's shows.

National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington DC. Phone: 202-628-6161. www.nationaltheatre.org . Adult and children's shows. Saturday morning free children's shows. Call 202-783-3372 for recorded information.

Pumpkin Theatre, shows at the Hannah More Arts Center, St. Timothy's School for Girls, Baltimore. Reservations: 410-828-1814. www.pumpkintheatre.com . Children's shows

The Publik Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Chevery, MD 20784. Phone: 301-277-1710. www.pgparks.com/places/artsfac/publick. . Adult and children's shows.

The Puppet Company, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo MD 20812. Phone: 301-320-6668. www.thepuppetco.org Children's shows.

Rainbow Theatre, Slayton House, Wilde Lake Village Center, Columbia MD 21044. Phone: 410-730-3987. www.columbiavillages.org/wildelake . Children's shows.

Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia, 5900 Symphony Woods Drive, Columbia MD 21044. Phone: 301-596-6161, 410-730-8311 or 410-995-1969 and 5625 O’Donnell Street, Canton, MD, 410-649-1660. www.tobysdinnertheatre.com Adult and children's shows.

Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick MD 21701. Phone: 301-228-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org . Adult and children's shows

MUSEUMS

Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, 216 Emory Street, Baltimore MD 21230. Call 410-727-1539X3018 or visit www.BabeRuthMuseum.com.  Ten (10) party invititations, Museum admission with guided tour, Interactive orientation with a museum docent, Take home activity book for each child, 10% retail discount for birthday child's family, Complimentary return pass for each child (good with paying adult), Use of private room for two hours

Baltimore Street Car Museum, 410-547-0264. 1901 Falls Road, Baltimore MD 21211. You will have use of the Visitor’s Center facilities.  The auditorium features their own Trolley Treatre where children will watch a video about streetcars.  Includes a Streetcar rides, from their collection, they have cars built in the 1800’s and 1900’s available. Also costumes available for your child’s picture of the special day.  Call for details, 410-298-5034.

College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park, MD 20740. Call 301-864-6029 or see www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com. Aviation Adventure Birthday Parties for ages 3-12. Exclusive party room decorated with colorful windsocks, Exploring the museum and all of its family-friendly hands-on activities, Aviation games and crafts, Pilot badges the children decorate and wear, Museum T-shirt, "I'm Flying" photo of entire party group, Goody bags for all the children to take home.

Landon House, 3401 Urbana Pike, Urbana, Md. 301-305-6600, www.landonhouse.com.  A 250 year old Civil War estate hosts themed birthday parties. Dress in period clothing, choose sides and sing Civil War era songs, tour the house and play capture the flag.

Maryland Science Center, 601 Light Street, Baltimore, Md. 410-685-5225, www.mdsci.org.  Celebrate A One–of–a-Kind Memory Filled Birthday at the Maryland Science Center! You set the date, available Sat and Sun,  and they’ll do the rest. For children ages 5-12. Your Celebration Includes: Admission to three floors of entertaining, hands-on exhibits (the third floor Kid's Room is restricted to children 8 and younger) Tickets to the IMAX Theater, Celebration refreshments include: a festive personalized birthday cake, pizza, party beverages, and all paper ware, A Science Center Celebration Favor Bag for each guest.

National Aquarium, 501 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, Md. 410-576-3833, www.aqua.org.  A birthday at the Aquarium is one that your child will never forget. Children age 4 and up will interact as the window volunteer during the dolphin show. Immersion tours help make your special occasion even more memorable. Our expert guides will lead you on a fascinating trek through our aquatic world, and help you experience life at the Aquarium from an insider's perspective. You'll discover a world behind the glass that is full of surprises.

Port Discovery, 35 Market Place, Baltimore, Maryland. Party packages are available including a private party room, invitations, T-shirt and certificate for the guest of honor, balloons, food, and admission to the museum for each guests and return a return pass for each guest. For ages 2-10. Call 410-864-2657. www.portdiscovery.org.

Rose Manor Museum, 1611 N. Market Street, Frederick, Md. 301-600-1646,  www.rosehillmuseum.com.  In addition to the children's museum, there are picnic pavilions available for modest rental fee. Seven party themes to choose from.