By Kimberly Davis Guerra
Tired of throwing the ‘same old same’ birthday party? Looking for something unique & exciting for the kiddos this year? Here are some great ideas for an out of the ordinary birthday bash!
For Your Mad Scientist
Mad Science: this is a fun party for ages 3-12! Packages start at $225. www.houston.madscience.org
For Animal Lovers
Landry’s Downtown Aquarium: Ultimate Sleepover Party at the Aquarium for ages 6-14! Packages are $85 per child; min 10 children. www.aquariumrestaurants.com
For the Sun Lovers
Schlitterbahn Pool Party: One of the coolest parties ever, packages start @ $450 for party of 10, www.schlitterbahn.com
For the Active
Games2u: Laser Tag & Video Games, oh my! For ages 7+, packages start at $299. www.games2u.com
For the Baseball Fan
Minute Maid Park: The park is yours, at least for Non-game times, and your 30 guests ages 3+ starting at $450. www.houston.astros.mlb.com
For the Messy
FoamRox: This looks like so much fun for ages 4+, packages start at $340. www.foamrox.com
For the Nostalgic
Dairy Ashford Roller Rink: For ages 5+, Roller skating party packages start at $129.50, www.skatedairyashford.com
For Nature Lovers
Houston Audobon: For ages 4-10, packages start at $250 for up to 16 children. Parents bring the food & utensils, they provide the fun. www.houstonaudobon.org
For the Princess
American Girl: A little girl’s fantasy come true! For ages 3+, Party packages run $29-$45 per child and $19-35 per adult. www.americangirl.com
For the Budding Actor
Movie Madness: Studio Movie Grill, Cinemark & Alamo all have packages to choose from! Cinemark is the only one that offers the party room, though. Packages start at $400 for 20 guests. Includes the movie + snack pack. www.cinemark.com
For the Cultured
Houston Museums: Health Museum, ages 3-12, packages start at $250 www.mhms.org; Children’s Museum, for the younger kids, packages start at $275, www.cmhouston.org; HMNS, for older kids, packages start at $350, www.hmns.org
For the Daring
iFly: No experience required, ages 3-103! Packages start at $XX www.houston.iflyworld.com
Killer Cakes!
Looking for the perfect cake? Something a little over the top? Check out these bakers:
It’s a Piece of Cake: in Champions/Klein area, serving all of Houston 832.582.1409 @ www.its-a-piece-of-cake.com
Sparrow Cake: 713.870.1928 @ www.sparrowcake.com
Carrie Made the Cake: 713.204.4732 @ www.carriemadethecake.com
Dacapo’s in the Heights: 713.869.9141@ www.dacapospastrycafe.com
Three Brothers Bakery: 713.364.2253 @ www.3brothersbakery.com
Take the Cake: 281.550.8448 @ www.houstontakethecake.com
Julies Cakes: 281.261.8229 @ www.juliescakes.net
Who Made the Cake?: 713.528.4719 @ www.whomadethecake.com
Rustika Cafe & Bakery: 713.665.6226 @ www.rustikacafe.com
Fluff Bake Bar: 832.374.8340 @ www.fluffbakebar.com
