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Birthday Parties
A Great Ape Experience
314-308-2212 or 314-308-5758

A Great Ape Experience opens the door to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for families to experience a real live chimpanzee. From endangered awareness education to hands-on chimp play, A Great Ape Experience specializes in bringing the intriguing nature of chimpanzees to your home, school or special event. A pleasant surprise awaits you and your guests as these events encompass everything and anything you can dream of. Birthdays, company picnics and events, bar/bat mitzvahs, school assemblies, festivals and fund raisers are just some of events they can do. Their chimps will even accompany your student in his or her senior photos! Let your imagination run wild and contact them today with your ideas. Gift certificates are available.


Boo the Clown
www.bootheclown.com
314-878-3751

A party with Boo the Clown means every child will have a smile. Boo the Clown has been clowning for 14 years, and when he's not clowning, he's teaching. Parties include a fun comedy magic show and every child at the party will receive a balloon animal or hat. In addition to birthday parties, Boo does corporate events, store openings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, school carnivals, family reunions and any special event.


Bounce U
www.bounceu.com
Chesterfield   636-532-JUMP
South County  314-845-PLAY
There's nothing kids love more than being at the center of everything, and Bounce U's kids' birthday party packages offer an array of awesome inflatables and fantastic customer service to make sure your child's birthday celebration is truly special. Bounce U offers the most unique entertainment for kids' birthday parties. What's more, there is no need to worry about where to have the party or what to do to entertain guests - Bounce U does all the work for you. Call today to find out about the many birthday party packages offered at Bounce U.
Butterfly House
www.butterflyhouse.org
636-733-2339
Faust Park, Chesterfield

Birthday party packages are available at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House on Saturdays and Sundays, May through September. Kids can explore the 8,000-square-foot indoor Tropical Conservatory, where more than 60 species of the world's butterflies are in free flight, then meander through the exhibit hall to see creepy-crawly creatures, from cockroaches to scorpions to tarantulas. In the reserved party room, each child receives a decorate-it-yourself butterfly cookie, drink, goody bag, and the birthday child receives a special gift.



Dublin Farms
www.dublinfarms.net
636-285-2800
10 minutes from Eureka

Bring your friends for a Pony Palooza Party for your birthday or any other special occasion! Parties can include pony rides, mounted games, pony-themed adventures, games, party favors, hayrides and more. We'll create the party of your dreams. Dublin Farms is recognized statewide and nationally as a premier riding facility, specializing in teaching riders of all ages and levels to excell with their equine partners.


Kindermusik Academy
Kindermusik Academy
www.kindermusikstl.com
(314) 968-2855
Across the metro area
nlovekind2@sbcglobal.net

Kindermusik Academy will create a unique birthday party that will bring the joys of music and movement into your home. Nancy Love, an experienced Kindermusik instructor, will lead children ages 1 to 5 in singing, instrument play, musical fun and games, and provide a gift for the birthday child. At the end of the 45-minute program, guests will be given coupons for a free Kindermusik preview class.

The Lodge of Des Peres
www.desperesmo.org
314-835-6150

Birthday Parties at The Lodge are great for kids who love to swim! Indoor or outdoor swim parties include admission for up to 30 children and adults, room rental, and optional pizza and refreshments. Various party times are available, and you can even book a party leader to assist with games, guests and clean up. Build-A-Birthday packages are perfect for those who are not interested in swimming.



Mad Science
Mad Science of St. Louis
www.madscience.org/stlouis
(314) 991-8000
Across the metro area

Mad Science of St. Louis birthday parties entertain children of all ages with exciting, high-energy, interactive shows that come to you. These no-mess, hassle-free birthday parties typically last one hour with the option of special add-ons, like cotton candy making, bubbling potions and rocket launches. Children leave Mad Science birthday parties with fun and educational take-home experiments like slippery slime, fantastic Mad Science putty or super bouncy balls. Parties are perfect for kids ages 5 to 12 and appropriate for any size group. Register for a chance to win a free Birthday Blast from Mad Science.

Magic Storyteller
Magic Storyteller: Chris McBrien
www.magicstoryteller.biz
(888) 503-8669
Across the metro area

Vaudeville variety for children and families, the Magic Storyteller is St. Louis' most versatile family entertainer, providing top-quality entertainment for schools, libraries, company events, bar/bat mitzvahs, festivals and family nights. Family-friendly comedy, tons of audience participation, award-winning sleight of hand, amazing illusions, edge-of-your-seat stories, hysterically funny puppets, face-painting and more are packed into a show that can be powerfully motivational or just for fun. And it's all in the classic style of Vaudeville Variety updated for the 21st century. The Magic Storyteller travels six states and performs more than 350 shows year round. Free magic kit with every package and workshop! 


Missouri Botanical Garden
Birthdays in the Children's  Garden
www.mobot.org
314-577-0850
South St. Louis

Let your birthday child jump, climb, slide and explore with an outdoor "Missouri Adventure" celebration. Birthday parties in the Dorothy I. Schnuck Children's Garden are available Saturdays and Sundays from April through October. The Children's Garden offers nearly two acres of fun, hands-on activities and outdoor play. A birthday banner will welcome guests to the Town Hall covered pavilion and guests will enjoy exclusive use of the Town Hall for two hours, including party seating for up to 24 children. Party goers also enjoy unlimited access to the Children's Garden and the rest of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Parties are available between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at a cost of $200 per party. Parties are geared for ages 3-12.


Pixie Posie
www.pixieposie.com
(314) 685-4050
Across the metro area

Pixie Posie is a unique, boutique-style photography company specializing in children's photography and special events. Described as "overflowing with creativity and innocent energy," owner Jennifer Mannion is an on-location, natural light photographer with a fashion edge and fresh style. She plans themed events for families and children that include professional photography and lots of fun! Pixie Posie provides event photography coverage for non-profit children's event and donations of Jennifer's fine art to these organizations. In addition to volunteering on the event committee for Children's Home Society of Missouri, Jennifer is also an affiliated photographer with Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, an organization providing complimentary infant bereavement photography for families. She was also chosen as one of the Missouri Heart Gallery photographers, donating her photography talents to children waiting to be adopted in the state of Missouri.


Planet Fun
www.gotoplanetfun.com
636-397-7700

'Out of this world' birthday fun is what you'll find at Planet Fun! With a two-story indoor playground and separate 900-square-foot area for toddlers (ages 3 and under), kids of all ages are sure to have fun while burning lots of energy. Parents can play along or sit back and relax in the dining room or quiet area while watching TV or enjoying free wireless internet access. Parties include pizza, drinks, private party room, hostess and unlimited play. Parties start at just $99!




River City Rascals
www.rivercityrascals.com
636-240-2287
O'Fallon, Mo.

The River City Rascals professional baseball team offers affordable, family, fun for everyone at T.R. Hughes Ballpark. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, graduation, or simply for a good time, a Rascals game is sure to entertain your group from start to finish. Free parking, $5 - $11 tickets, firework shows, mascots, and more make for a fun, affordable family or group outing for any occasion.



Saint Louis Science Center
The Saint Louis Science Center
www.slsc.org
(314) 289-4400
5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis

Special occasions call for a special location! Have your next birthday party at the Saint Louis Science Center. Enjoy everything the Science Center has to offer, including more than 700 hands-on exhibits, plus birthday extras, to make party planning a piece of cake! The Flying Comets Birthday Bash starts at $220 and includes a quarter-sheet cake, ice cream and punch for 10 guests, plus a private party room rental. Additional guests, lunch for each guest and other paid Science Center activities can be added for additional charges. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance and, due to the popularity of the program, one month in advance is recommended. A $75 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a party, and is subtracted from the final bill. Birthday parties are held rain or shine! To schedule your Birthday party, please call (314) 286-4661 or e-mail aramark@slsc.org.

Technique Studios
Technique Studios
www.technique-studios.com
(636) 825-TECH (8324) 
Dougherty Ferry and Big Bend, West St. Louis County

Kids of all ages will love an action-packed birthday party at Technique Studios. Your special birthday girl or boy and their guests will be treated to 50 minutes of gymnastics, dance or martial arts and 40 minutes of cake, presents and party time. Your host will be one of Technique Studios' athletic professionals, each of whom selected to work at Technique Studios for the exceptional ability to interact with children. Birthday parties include games, entertainment, guided group instruction and free play, party tables with coverings and balloons, take-home party bags, and a free T-shirt for the birthday child. 

Vetta Sports Clubs
www.vettasports.com
Manchester (West County) (636) 391-1227
Concord (South County) (314) 842-3111
Soccerdome (Mid-County) (314) 962-9248
St. Charles (636) 498-4625

Vetta Sports Clubs offer high-energy, fun birthday parties for your child. We'll plan an indoor soccer party, swimming party or sports party your child and his or her friends will never forget. We also offer fantastic inflatable bouncers and inflatable indoor soccer options. Several different party packages are available for you to customize to your child's preferences, and all promise tons of memorable FUN. Have your child's birthday party at one of our locations, and leave the planning and mess to us.

Whimsical Creations Face Painting
www.whimsicalcreations.yolasite.com
636-578-5005

Bring your child's imagination to life and treat your guests to an interactive and personal art show. Picnics, family reunions, birthday parties, fairs, carnivals, and any event in need of a bit of whimsy - make your next event into something truly memorable by providing loads of entertainment and smiles for kids as well as adults. Whimsical Creations will transform your guests into anything from a zoo full of exotic animals, to swashbuckling pirates, to fairy princesses adorned in flowers and glitter.


YMCA of Greater St. Louis
www.ymcastlouis.org
314-436-1177
Locations across the metro area

Looking for a place to have your child's birthday party? How about the YMCA! There are a variety of themes to choose from including gymnastics, swimming, rock climbing, scuba, skatepark, princess, scavenger hunts and many more. Birthday parties begin as young as age 3 and are offered on a variety of days and times throughout the week. Visit www.ymcastlouis.org or contact your local branch to learn more.




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