
Entertainers | Pony
Parties | Rentals and Party Supplies | Indoor Fun | Arts and Crafts | Music | Theater and Dance | Museums | Shows | Outdoor Fun | Nature | Zoos | Sports | Gymnastics | Martial Arts | Swimming | Pro Sports Teams |
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 . Puppet Shows, face painting, balloon animals, puppetry goody bags.
D’s Magic, 410-812-9669, www.davemagic.com . Make your party special and memorable for everyone! Invite Mr. Dave for some laughter, fun and magic! D's Magic provides professional and quality entertainment with over 150 birthday party performances each year. We provide a visual and innovative show that combines comedy magic, illusions choreographed to music, audience participation, and a classic appearance of Donatello, a live rabbit which children can pet after the show. Packages are available for preschool through school age children and can include puppetry, balloon sculpture, a magic lesson, and giveaways.
Dean Turner, The Dean of Magic, Magician, with over 25 years experience. Forty-five minutes of magic with bright colors, live animals, and lots of interaction. Face painting, balloon sculptures available. Call 301-613-TRIK or 410 997 4802 see www.tricks4u.net
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.
Made Up Face and Body Art, 410-298-7215, email: carren901@aol.com. “Let’s Make Believe” with Danita “Made Up” Cobbs. Unique face, cheek and body art, temporary tattoos and stickers, paper crafts, costumes, photos, personalized t-shirts, etc. For all occasions.
Madhana, A henna artist and can provide Henna tattoo services for birthday, bridal showers, baby showers, Graduation parties etc. www.madhuhenna.blogspot.com.
Turley the Magician, 301-927-4408. 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. www.turleymagic.com.
Wild & Crazy Hair, 410-552-0955, They style children's hair in pigtails, ponytails, and mohawks, they use colored hairspray and glitter spray for the final touch, they do fantasy faces (glitter makeup), beauty makeup and glitter nails. More than 11 party themes to choose from. www.wildandcrazyhair.com.
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PONY
PARTIES
Goodtime Amusements, 410-437-7881. Pony rides, moonbounces, cotton candy and much more for birthday parties and special events. See www.GoodTimeAmusements.com
Harrison's Happy Hooves, 443-277-2933. Pony rides for children of all ages and all occasions. See www.HarrisonsHappyHooves.com
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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.
Goodtime Amusements, 410-437-7881. Pony rides, moonbounces, cotton candy and much more for birthday parties and special events. See www.GoodTimeAmusements.com.
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.
Party Plus Rentals. 1 Beaver Court, Cockeysville, 410-771-1997 and 6656 Dobbin Road, Columbia, 410-318-8880. Offers moon bounces, inflatable amusements, tents, table, chairs, grills, cotton candy, sno-cone, popcorn & slush machines plus much more. For rental information call either location or visit www.partyplusrentals.com.
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INDOOR
FUN
Columbia Association KidSpace Parties, www.columbiaassociation.com. 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:
KidsSpace Party for ages 1-5 at all three locations.
Glamour Party for ages 5 and up and at the Columbia Gym.
Gym & Swim for ages 5-13 at the Columbia Gym and Supreme Sports Club.
Indoor Courtyard Party for grades K-8 at the Supreme Sports Club.
Pirate Party, for ages 4-8 at the Supreme Sports Club.
Spin Art Party for ages 3 and up at the Columbia Gym.
Moon Bounce Parties for ages 2-10 at the Athletic Club and the Columbia Gym.
Art Parties at the Columbia Art Center.
Wear a Doodle, ages 5-12 at the Columbia Art Center.
New Jungle Land Party for ages 3-6 at the Columbia Gym.
Karate Party for ages 4-10 at the Columbia Gym.
New, Dinosaur Party for ages 3-6 at the Supreme Sports Club.
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. Four different party packages to choose from. Birthday parties for a safe, secure, private party room and huge interactive inflatables that engage and challenge children. They take care of organization, supervision, set-up, clean-up, so parents can relax and enjoy the party too.
Shadowland Laser Adventure, 9179 Red Branch Road, Columbia, Maryland, 410-740-9100, Gaithersburg, 301-330-5546, www.shadowlandadventures.com. See why we're Howard County’s most popular party destination. Our laser adventure experience takes place in a 6500 sq ft multilevel arena. Private events rooms, a party sponsor to help run the event, soda and all the paper products are included in our packages. These also make great outings for youth groups, sports teams, and business events.
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ARTS
AND CRAFTS
Columbia Association Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, Maryland, 410-730-0075. art.staff@columbiaassociation.com. Artful Parties - Parties include art instruction, decorated party room, invitations, goody bags, punch, art supplies and decorations. Projects include: mask decorating, jewelry-making, light switch plates, visor decorating and more! Each child takes home his or her own art creation. You pick the date, time, and art project. For Columbia Association members and non-members.
Create Arts Center, 816 Thayer Avenue, Silver Spring, Md. 301-588-2787, www.createartscenter.org. Clay creatures, baseball caps, keepsake boxes, canvas bag painting, stone carve mask making, t-shirt painting, and beading are just some of the theme parties available for birthday parties. Parties are available on Sat. & Sun.
Games Workshop, 1-800-394-4263, www.games-workshop.com. Glen Burnie, Maryland. Invite you friends to paint and play, 3 hours of fun at Games Workshop the largest and the most successful tabletop wargames company in the world. Play Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, or The Lord of The Rings Strategy Battle Game. Also, Games Workshop produces many specialist games, from Battlefleet Gothic to Inquisitor to Mordheim. Each guest takes home pieces which they’ve painted and played.
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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
Catriona's Castle, 301-972-7549, www.catrionascastle.com. Hands-on children's theater in your location for ages 2-12. Your children perform from a choice of 15 stories. Includes costumes, scenery and props. Invitations, cake and favors available. For birthdays, schools, camps and other events.
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 Musical, Hannah Montana, Hairspray, Wizard of Oz, Disney Princess, Grease, Broadway Bound and more. Favors, balloons, and invitations provided!
Kinetics Dance, 3280 Pine Orchard Lane, Ellicott City, www.kineticsdance.org, 410-480-1686. Birthday Parties Don’t forget to ask us about our birthday parties!!! Celebrate your birthday and have a blast dancing with up to 20 of your friends! Each party includes 45 minutes of supervised dance instruction and games with one of our dance instructors and 45 minutes for presents and goodies. Fees: $140 for non-Kinetics families; $130 for Kinetics families. Contact Emily Socolinsky at 410-480-1686 for more information.
Misako Ballet Studio 410-884-9690 www.misakoballet.com offers a selection of Ballet-themed Birthday Parties such as Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals, and etc.. All packages include a fun ballet class taught by an experienced teacher. Various add-ons (dress-up, craft, & game) are also available. A MBS Birthday Party is the perfect way to celebrate your young ballerina's special day!
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! The children's drama school and theatre, located on Rt 29 @ Rt 216, just five miles south of Columbia, hosts parties including an interactive Drama Workshop, Musical Theatre themes incl. High School Musical, Hannah Montana (ages 6-10) Annie (ages 6-9) and Grease (ages 7-12), including costumes and music, Makeup & Modeling Party concluding with a "fashion show" and an American Girl Party (ages 7-11) and Drama Tots Party (ages 3-5). Live Performances available as entertainment March -May, Oct and Dec. Party room and Packages available.
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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.
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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
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OUTDOOR
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. We have juices, water, snacks and ice cream and can provide you with a list of local pizza shops too. A special "Enchanted Forest Maze Guide and Activity Book" for the birthday child.
Larriland Farm, 2415 Woodbine Road, Woodbine, Md 410-489-7034, www.pickyourown.com. In September and October they offer hayrides, visit to the pumpkin field to choose a pumpkin, trip through the straw maze, a visit to the Boo Barn. Call for additional information and to schedule an appointment.
Old Maryland Farm Activities & Programs, 301-218-6770, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro. www.pgparks.com/places/nature/oldmd 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. Old Maryland Farm offers something for everyone this month. Call the facility for program dates, times, fees and reservation deadlines.
Pirate Adventures of the Chesapeake, Annapolis. 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. Call 410-263-0002 or see www.chesapeakepirates.com.
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.
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NATURE
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. The birthday child’s parent(s) or other responsible adult must be present.
Irvine Nature Center, 8400 Greenspring Avenue, 410-484-2413, x10, www.explorenature.org. A happy, hands-on celebration awaits your child during an Irvine Nature Birthday Party! The leader presents 4-6 live animals in our classroom during an interactive one-hour presentation featuring fun and interesting natural history information. Children will have the opportunity to ask questions and touch many of the animals. A nature hike may also be incorporated, weather permitting, that may include activities such as a log search or sweep netting. Props and natural artifacts are incorporated as appropriate. The classroom is reserved for an additional one hour for your guests to use at the conclusion of the presentation. Duration is 2 hours.
Kinderfarm Park, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville, MD 21108, 410-222-6115 (P), 410-222-6117 (F), www.kinderfarmpark.org. A 288-acre park which offers a variety of natural and recreational activities including hiking, biking, bird watching, fishing and picnicing. Tables and grills for picnicking are located throughout the park. Kinder Farm Park has a large playground and tot-lot ideal for children of all ages.The park has a 2.4 mile paved perimeter trail and several miles of natural trails. Pavillions are also available for renting.
Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Lane, in Rock Creek Regional Park, Rockville. 301-924-4141. www.mc-mncppc.org. A 2.5 hour party at the Nature Center includes: A 1 hour fun educational program presented by the park naturalist (includes craft), A nature center coloring book and crayons for all participants, Time to setup and open presents, Free time to explore the nature center, Birthday Party Themes To Choose From Include: * Scutes and Scales - Reptiles and Amphibians (live animals), * Bugs Rule! (live animals), * Birds of Prey (live animals), * Dinosaurs!, * A Pioneer Child's Life, * Seasonal Themes (i.e., Pumpkin painting, gourd critters etc.), Parties may be booked six months in advance! Ages 3 and up are welcome. (20 child limit). Call Meadowside Nature Center for more information and reservations: 301-924-4141
Wild Things Birthday Party, Watkins Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD. www.pgparks.com, 301-218-6702. Your birthday party package includes: A 30-minute Wild Things animal show featuring a variety of our resident animals, such as reptiles, amphibians, insects and/or birds of prey. 3-hour use of our workshop room, including set up, party, nature program, and clean up time. Available from 1-4 pm on a Saturday or Sunday. Receive a free nature coloring book for each child in your party. These will be provided the day of the party. Receive a 15% discount in our Little Shop of Nature gift shop on the day of your party or the day you reserve and pay for your party. Group Size: Up to 25 child guests. The room capacity is 50 including adults and children. Party Time and Date: For reservations, please call 301-218-6702. Please call at least two months in advance, as we tend to fill up fast no matter the season.
Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Information: 301-218-6757. www.pgparks.com . Watkins Park Train, Miniature train, Carousel & Miniature Golf - Season Opening, This seasonal destination offers train rides, antique carousel rides, miniature golf and outdoor children's birthday parties.
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ZOOS
Catoctin Zoo, US Route 15, North, Thurmont, www.cwpzoo.com, 301-271-3180. Parties at the Zoo are available May through September only. One of the most popular private zoos on the East Coast, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo offers animal birthday party packages sure to please the nature lovers in your family. Parties are available most park operating days. Parties may begin only at 11 a.m., 1 p.m, or 3 p.m. to maximize your enjoyment of the scheduled shows and encounters. The Animal Zoo-lebrity visit and any upgrade items will be presented at the Pavilion 90 minutes after your scheduled arrival time. Be prompt! This will be the last activity for many groups and makes it easy to get everyone together for gifts and song.
Maryland Zoo at Baltimore, Druid Hill Park, www.marylandzoo.org, 443-552-5277. Celebrate your child's birthday at the wildest place in town! Birthday parties are self run.
National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 202-633-4800, www.national.si.edu. Your child and your child's friends, equipped with safari hats and expert tour guides, will explore the Zoo for an unforgettable day. Birthday parties are two hours long and are for children ages four to eight. A FONZ Birthday Party includes: A choice between three indoor decorated party rooms: the Rainforest Room, Lion's Den, or Tiger Turf. You are welcome to add personalized banners or extra decorations that can be hung with removable tape. (Sorry, no balloons are allowed at the Zoo, and our party rooms cannot accommodate piñatas.) An engaging walking tour of selected Zoo exhibits led by FONZ staff. Rain or shine, the Zoo tour will be fun and educational for all party-goers. Please ensure that children dress appropriately. A Zoo-themed goody bag of party favors for each child, including a safari hat to take home. A special birthday gift related to the tour you choose, including a plush animal, a Fujifilm photo, and a personalized certificate. All the table setting items such as tablecloths, napkins, plates, and forks. Snacks include juice, goldfish crackers, and ice cream. You are welcome to bring additional food including birthday cake or cupcakes. One guaranteed parking space for the birthday party family. Discounted parking passes can be obtained for your guests for $10 each when you register for a party. Parking can be difficult at the Zoo.
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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.
Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex. 13950 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, MD 20707. www.pgparks.com/places/sportsfac/specialized.html#Fairland%20Sports Gymnastics birthday parties are 1 1/2 hours long, and include one hour of gymnastics instruction, and a 1/2 hour in the party room. Children must be between the ages of 4-12. Call Wendy or Beth, 301-953-0030.
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.
Night Hawk Golf Center, www.nighthawkgolfcenter.com, 410-721-9349, 814 Md Route 3, Odenton. Choose from miniature golf and bankshot basketball, miniature golf and batting cages, miniature golf driving range or miniature golf and par 3.
Arundel Golf Park, www.arundelgolfpark.com, 1501 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, 410-761-1295. Choose from two party packages, each includes 2 hours of unlimited miniature golf and party pavilion.
Severna Park Golf, 1257 Governor Ritchie Highway, Arnold, 410-647-8618, www.severnaparkgolf.com. Driving range, par 3 and miniature golf.
Mid Atlantic Golf Center, 3701 Norbeck Road, Silver Spring, 301-924-8444.
White Flint Golf Pack, 5451 Marinelli Road, Rockville, 301-230-7117, www.golflink,com/miniature-golf.
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.
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GYMNASTICS
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!
Emilia’s Acrobatics & Gymnastics Training Center, 9525 Berger Road, Columbia, Md 21046, www.eagcgym.com. They will host a birthday party for your child which includes 90 minutes of birthday fun. Supervised gymnastics, and trampoline, games and goodie bags. Party room available for drinks, food, cake and presents. Call 410-381-7565.
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MARTIAL
ARTS
Macon Karate, 8141 Telegraph Road, Severn MD. Call 410-674-2077. Karate birthday parties offered. Call for details.
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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SWIMMING
Cascade Lake, 3000 Snydersburg Road, Hampstead, MD 21074, www.cascadelake.com, 410-374-9111, 410-239-4708, . A family oriented water park in which to relax, play and enjoy the outdoors. Admission includes swimming, waterslides, (150 ft. waterslide with 5 twists and turns), fishing, picnicking and the use of the grounds. Admission to the petting zoo is $1 and includes a bag of feed. This is a treat for kids of all ages.
Columbia Swim Center, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia. 410-730-7000 www.columbiaassociation.com. Includes two 360’ wet and wild water slides, a chance to swing Tarzan style on a rope into the water and use of the other pools in the complex. On Saturdays and Sundays a table is reserved for your party for 1 hour and 50 minutes, but guests are welcome to stay for the entire session. Book at least 2-3 weeks in advance. For the little swimmers, the center offers a Baby Pool Party open year round. 2-7 year olds enjoy birthday cake, soda, Popsicle, party supplies and balloon decorations. Party invitations included. Premium party packages. Call for more details. All ages.
Fairland Aquatic Center, 13950 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, Md. 301-206-2359. www.pgparks.com/places/sportsfac/specialized.html#Fairland%20Sports One hour room reservation, with open swim from 12-4pm.
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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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