Berkeley Parents Network: Birthday Parties: 6-year-old

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Birthday Parties: 6-year-old

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Party ideas for active 6-year-old boy

Dec. 2002

I've checked the web and don't find exactly what I want - a bday party for an active 6 yo boy. We want to keep it small (7 kids), so we don't want to rent a big space but we want them to run around some place besides our house. Other problem - the birthday is in January so planning an outdoor party means we have to have a contingency plan. We were thinking about hiking and then picnic, movie and our house for cake if it rains. Is the Bkly Y too limited for the age? Is the climbing gym in emeryville suitable for a 6 yo? Has anyone done a bday party at the hammer park at Bkly Marina or have any other success stories to share? Lisa N.

Two great birthdays that we did have been bowling at Albany Bowl adn Adventure Playground at the Berkeley Marina. Both parties were a great time. The staff at both sites were wonderful and it was easy to bring the food, cake, etc. Bennett

We had my son's 6th birthday party at the rock climbing gym in Emeryville, and I thought it worked very well. Some kids really took to the climbing, and others weren't as into it; I brought supplies for drawing and an art project, which I think occupied people when they weren't climbing. It also helps if you and/or your partner learn to belay so that more kids can climb at once (it's pretty quick and easy to learn). I think it's an especially good site for a smaller birthday party--12 kids or fewer, although we had just over 20 and it was manageable. You might also want to investigate Albany Bowl--we had a 7th birthday party there, and it was a blast. Pam

Birthday adventure party for six-year old

Feb. 2000

I have just moved to Oakland from San Francisco and have been wondering what kind of birthday-adventure party that I could give my six-year old this year. Last year we had a western birthday party in Golden-Gate park, complete with pony rides. This March I was hoping to do a rodeo, but have been unable to find any. I have also considered Tilden Park, but their pony rides don't start until summer. I was hoping to find some kind of adventure themed party this year preferably in Berkeley. I like the idea of doing something that relates to nature in some way, animals or hiking, but anything adventurous is good-maybe a ride on a steam engine? Does anyone have any fun suggestions, I have to plan early and am stuck, as to what to do. Thanks.

We recently went to a great party at Bay Island Gymnastics (BIG) in Alameda for a six year old that was terrific. Check them out. Curryville

I don't have the perfect suggestion for a March birthday party in Berkeley with a rodeo or steam train theme (unless your son is not completely Tilden-steam-trained-out by this age!), but I thought I would mention another fun steam train outing which is within striking distance and which does run year-round, plus mention a fun rodeo which takes place in May. Eileen

The Niles Canyon Railway in Sunol ... (see recommendation for Niles Canyon Railway in Sunol)

As for rodeos, we took our 9 year old to his first rodeo last May ... (see recommendation for Rowell Ranch Rodeo

Entertainer for 6-year-old's party

November 2001

Can any body recommend a good entertainer for kid birthday in east bay? My son will turn 6 year old in December, I am thinking to have an entertainer to come over if I could find one. Thanks Xinli

Recommendations received:

Calamari Brothers Magic Show

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