Indoor Birthday Parties
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Jan 2006
Hello
My daughter's 3rd birthday is coming up in January and we are
looking for a place to hold a party that is indoors (in case of
rain) and provides some fun, unstructured play space/activities.
Ideally it would be not too expensive, but able to accomodate
kids of mixed ages (min of 5 but possibly as many as 10), and all
of their parents (up to 20 people!) plus a few other adults...
Does anyone know if the Albany YMCA still does parties?
thanks much for any advice. We are new to the area.
Claire
Mosaic Forest Art Studio offers art birthday parties. The price
is per child, so you can control the cost, and the fee provides
your child and her/his friends 1 1/2 hours of an age-appropriate
art activity with instruction. At no extra charge, you may use
the art studio for an hour following the activity for snacks
and/or cake that you bring. The studio is located in Oakland,
near 35th Avenue at 3315 MacArthur Boulevard. For more
information, check out the website: http://www.mosaicforest.com
or call 510 - 759 - 6074
Jill
Nov 2005
My daughter turns 3 mid-January and we are looking for an
indoor play space to have her birthday. We've checked the
archives and know about the Y and Habitot but are wondering if
anyone has anything new to add. I'd like a place that can
accommodate 10 three-year olds and 10 - 20 adults. Also, since
my kid loves art, a place that is conducive to being creative
(read: getting messy) would be a bonus. If anyone has used the
Arlington Park club house for a party, I'd like to hear how you
liked it.
Since her birthday is less than 2 months away and I'm getting
worried about things filling up, it would be great if you could
send me your suggestions directly. Then, I'll compile all the
responses and post them for the community.
Thanks!
shari
I have not been there yet, but my kids were invited to a birthday
party at Play Cafe in Oakland (it has been mentioned on this site
several times). I think it is near the Oakland zoo. It sounds
like a great place for a party with both adults and kids.
Susan
hello,
try a gymnastics party, perfect for this age (and time of
year!). kids in motion on piedmont avenue does a great job.
they provide a loose ''class'' as well as free play time. you
bring cake and plates and the kids have a wonderful time. go
check it out. it's nice because parents can sit nearby in the
parent area, which is not separated from the gym area by a
wall.
''Picture Perfect Party'' will open mid-December in Dublin. It is
a children's party center just for toddlers and
kindergarteners! Ages 0-6 can enjoy a huge playroom filled with
preschooler toys. Party Coordinators will take digital party
photos of the children so you can enjoy the time with your
birthday child and his/her guests! These pictures will be
flashed on a big screen in the party room for everyone to enjoy,
and you can bring home a complimentary CD of the party photos!
Wep page: www.pictureperfectparty.biz Phone: (925)828-3311
Marlene
MOCHA in downtown Oakland is a great place for an art party. You
can talk to the artist-teacher who will lead the activity and
design it for your child. My daughter had a clay birthday, and we
have been to a collage birthday, and a hats birthday. Then, after
the project, you provide the food and enjoy the party. There is
no rush (the way there can be at the Y), and the kids get to take
home their project. Parking is ok, and the neighborhood is fine
in the day (ok at night if you park to the east). Guests can also
take BART or AC there.
loves Mocha
The Albany Y on Solano has ART birthday parties.
Pamela
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