Omaha Family’s Birthday Guide

 Omaha Family’s Birthday Guide

Balloons and blowers, piñatas and presents, cake and candy, goodies and games—children love birthday parties with all the bells and whistles.

But for parents, party time can be stressful. Planning games and activities to keep kids happily occupied can tax any parent’s creativity. Pre-planning and preparation add more items to an already overwhelming “to do” list. And balancing the business of the birthday buddies with getting the next activity ready on party day can leave a parent frazzled and exhausted.

Following are Omaha businesses that specialize in kid’s birthday parties. By letting one of these businesses do the planning, work, and cleanup for you, your next birthday party can be a blast for both your child and you.

 

Amazing Pizza Machine-The MOST AMAZING birthday parties happen at

The Amazing Pizza Machine! Our multiple, all-inclusive Party Packages

feature BIG FUN Play Cards, a spin on the Prize Wheel, delicious birthday

cake and more! NEW Party Packages give you more options to customize

your party with unlimited ride passes, timed play, themes, favor bags and even

a Party Host. Your Party Host will take care of everything for you,

from serving fantastic food in your private party room to playing games in

the arcade. It might not be your birthday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have

a little fun, too! All non-hosted parties include a trip (or a few trips) to

the Amazing Buffet to fuel up for fun. With over 100 delicious choices –

pizza, pasta and nachos to name just a few – there’s something for even

the pickiest eater! Kids can finish off their meal with something sweet from

the dessert bar, or save room for birthday cake. Kids love the 150 video

and arcade games available in the Amazing Arcade. Thrills abound on the

Wild Ride roller coaster or the Grand Spree racetrack, just two of our nine

rides and attractions – all under one roof! With so many options it’s easy

to create the perfect party at a price that fits your budget. For extra special

offers, sign up your kids in-store or online for Cogswell’s Kids Club! You can

join our Big Fun Club for adult-size offers, too.            Visit AmazingPizzaMachine.com or

call 402-829-1774 to book your party today!

 

 

beads etc- Want a fun and unique birthday party with little effort on your part? Why not try a birthday party at beads etc! At beads etc. every birthday party includes postcard invitations, a goody bag, two bead projects / competed pieces of jewelry for each child to take home, games, time to open presents and time for whatever treats you bring. The birthday package includes the items above and a special charm for the birthday girl. Cost is $16.99 per child. All you need to do is send out the invitations, bring the treats, drinks, and utensils…beads etc. will do the rest! There is an 8 child minimum, 12 girl maximum. Ages 2nd grade and above to 12 years old. Your party will be an hour and a half with a party coordinator for the whole time. Want a smaller party for 5 to 6 girls? The fee is $99 and includes postcard invitations, a goody bag, two bead projects / competed pieces of jewelry for each child to take home and a few minutes for games. You will have a party coordinator for one hour. If you want to have treats and open presents at the store you can keep the room for an extra half hour without a party coordinator.  beads etc. has even more birthday party options for 12 and above. beads etc. is located at 17306 Lakeside Hills Plaza, 173rd and West Center Road. (402) 932-0820 or visit www.beadsetcomaha.com.

 

Clara’s Closet Dress Up Parties- If your little girl loves to dress-up then a birthday party at Clara’s Closet is perfect for your little princess. Parties include dress-up time, glamour session, pictures, crafts and time for presents and refreshments. Refreshments and paper products are provided by the parents.  Party favors are provided by Clara’s Closet.  Party themes include:  Wedding, Fashion Show, Tea Party, Hawaiian, Pageant and special request.   Parties are 11/2 or 2 hours long. Dress-up trunks are also available for rental and include both girl and boy themes. Phone: 289-9680. Location: 2822 N Main St. Elkhorn. Visit www.dressupparties.net for more information.

 

Doodle Cakes- Introducing a new and unique way to celebrate your child’s birthday! Doodle Cakes: “Decorate-A-Cake” parties! Let your child be a “Cake Boss” for a day! This all inclusive party includes: invitations, chef hats (that guests decorate and take home), a two-tiered mini cake for each guest, cake decorating lesson on making simple borders, stars, polka dots, etc., two pastry bags and four tips for each guest to use, doodle cakes aprons for each guest to wear, cupcakes, drinks and all paper products for each guest, PLUS a balloon for each guest. Parties last one and a half hours in our private suite. The parties are best suited for kids ages 5 and up but we can accommodate younger children with parent participation. Great for boys and girls! Everyone loves a fun, edible art project! Perfect for birthdays, scout troops, day cares, women’s groups and bridal showers. Ask about our new children decorating stations at your wedding reception. We also have terrific add on activities to create even more FUN! We are located at 14732 Grover Street . (South of 149th & Industrial Road ) Call (402) 697-8702 or visit www.doodlecakes.com.

 

Gymboree Play & Music- The perfect place to host your child’s first through fifth birthday. From set-up to clean-up the stress is taken out of party preparations. Gymboree parties are available to everyone! It is a 90 minute private party with all the elements you love about Gymboree. Equipment play time, music activities, parachute time with bubble oodles, songs and games starring the birthday child and lots of fun! There is even more… all parties include a present for the birthday child, Gymboree branded invitations and paper goods.

Not only do we facilitate terrific birthday parties, we offer classes too. Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children for over 30 years. Designed by experts, our age-appropriate activities help develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play. Our programs are also recognized for their unique approach to parent involvement—which encourages participation in and understanding of each child’s development. From sensory stimulation to problem-solving games and storytelling, our classes use play-based activities to stretch the body and mind. Inspire your child’s imagination and self-expression with a world of hands-on art activities. Through painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, dramatic play and more, our art classes encourage confidence and support artistic potential.

Call us at 402-330-1864 to schedule your free preview. Mention that you saw us in Omaha Family Magazine and we will give you $50 off a birthday party package and/or $50 off a new family enrollment! Offer expires March 1, 2012, call today!

Henry Doorly Zoo- Animal lovers will love the themed zoo parties at Henry Doorly Zoo. Parties include invitations, face painting, games, favors, cake, ice cream, punch, a T-shirt for the birthday child, and zoo admission. Choose from the themes “Party with the Birds” or “Wildlife Carousel” in April-September and “Aquatic Splash” or “Jungle Safari” in October-March. Parties are not available in December. Phone Number: 733-8400. Address: 3701 S 10^th St.

 

It’s Yours Pottery- HAPPY 2012 to all… and lets make it a year of CREATIVE and MEMORABLE Birthday celebrations for your family!  IT’S YOURS POTTERY has changed up their Birthday  offerings…adding even more for your creative at heart.  Try one of our POTTERY Birthday Packages with options for all ages, and reasonable priced to fit most family budgets. *  For those 9 years and up, we offer a super fun GLASS FUSION party, making a colorful night light along with a pendant or magnet. *  If playing with CLAY sounds like fun…we have it!  Get a little muddy creating one of many hand building clay offerings. *  For a creative MAKE & TAKE party, try our MOSAIC option…gluing tesserae glass or beans and seeds on a picture frame or shape of choice… sure to keep the kids busy!  And…our NEWEST option … CANVAS PAINTING!  Let your inner artist out painting with acrylic on stretched a canvas board. ”Creating in Clay and More” is truly what we’ve become over the years!  Give us a call, check us out at WWW.ITSYOURSPOTTERY, LIKE US on FACEBOOK…or stop by anytime!  Refer to our advertisement in this addition and SAVE 10% off any Birthday Package throughout the entire year ! ! !

 

Kroc Center -The Salvation Army Kroc Center has offered Swim Birthday Parties since opening two years ago.  Swim Parties became so popular that the expansive community center has added more themes including Pottery Parties, Princess Parties, Cooking Parties, Dance Parties, Sports Parties and more. Rachael White, special events manager said, “Our birthday parties are such a hit that people come from all over Omaha.  Kids always leave smiling, happy, and excited and parents tell us how easy it is for them to plan.  We are finding many families keep coming back as their kids grow.” Party packages include up to three hours of celebration, a fully decorated private Party Room; hot dogs and chips or homemade pizza and a dedicated Party Host.  During Swim Parties, kids splash and slide in the Kroc Center Recreation Pool with the big water slide and lazy stream.  Pottery Parties give kids a chance to make their own piece of pottery.  Princess Parties include time to dress up, play and have a fashion show.  During Cooking Parties, kids make their own treats.  Dance and Sports parties are filled with movement and fun. Kroc Center birthday parties are as low as $12.99 per person (plus tax) with a minimum of ten children.  Parties can be reserved by calling Rachael White at 402-905-3531 or sending an email to KrocBirthday@usc.salvationarmy.org.  More information can be found in on the Kroc Center website under Quick Links at www.OmahaKroc.org.

Mahoney State Park: Located near Ashland, just off of I 80 at exit 426, Mahoney nestles on 690 acres along the picturesque Platte River. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park offers year-round accommodations and recreational use. The Activity Center provides year-round entertainment with an indoor playground, activity simulators, concession stand and an ice skating rink is available November through March (weather permitting). Mahoney Park offers three packages for birthday parties. Packages A and B include admission, reserved area for an hour and a half, cleanup, one game pass per guest for rock climbing simulator, T-Shirt for birthday child and a party hat. Either package includes a small pop, bag of chips and a hot dog or slice of pizza. Park entry permit required per vehicle. Fees are per person, based on the package option selected. Birthday cake may be brought in with a scheduled party only. Reserve parties at least seven days in advance. For more information, call 402-944-2523.

 

Moylan Ice Plex- Does your child have a birthday coming up? Come celebrate your special day with us! We offer a great birthday party package to help make the day a memorable one. For only $12 per child you get: admission for public skating, skate rental, a meal (Choice of cheese pizza or hotdog, chips and fountain pop), party room for an hour prior, during or after public skating. You can bring in your own dessert. Group Lessons available for an additional charge. *There is a 10 person minimum pricing for birthday parties. Contact us at 402-431- 0335 to schedule your next party. Moylan Ice Plex is located at 12550 West Maple Road. Visit www.moylaniceplex.com for more information.

 

 

Omaha Children’s Museum: Omaha Children’s Museum sets the perfect stage for a fun and memorable birthday party for your child. The museum offers party rooms for birthday festivities, hours of play in its interactive exhibits and each party includes a party host. Plus, we make it easy by giving you your choice of themed paperware and invitations for the party and a tee-shirt for the birthday boy or girl. And, kids will delight in their name being announced over the museum loudspeaker on their special day!

Party Package: one hour in birthday room; admission for a minimum of 12 people (all sizes of parties can be accommodated); personal party host; invitations; tee-Shirt for birthday child; name announced in the museum after conclusion of party. The following themes are available: Dino-Mite!; Surf’s Up!, Pirate Party, Princess, Howdy Partner, Rock Star and Welcome to the Carnival. To book your party, or for more information, please contact the groups coordinator at groups@ocm.org or at (402) 342-6164 ext. 424.

 

 

Papio Fun Park hosts birthday celebrations for all ages.  Activities include Lazer Runner (a laser tag game available year round) or miniature golf and go-karts (both outdoors and usually available only March-October ).  You can select to do just one of the activities; two activities; or, unlimited use.  Packages range from $8-$20/person with a minimum of 6 attendees.  All packages include unlimited rotations in the two trampoline games, Spaceball and Jumpshot.  There is no charge for adults not participating in the activities.  With a reservation and $20 deposit the celebration package includes invitations, a two-hour reserved decorated table with helium balloons, paper products for the cake the birthday parents bring, and a gift for the birthday child. Your choice of food packages can be added: a hot dog, canned soda and bottomless popcorn bowls is $2.50/person; or, order whole, large, single topping pizzas for $13-$15/each depending on number ordered. No outside food or beverages can be brought in except the birthday cake.  Parties can be scheduled any time the park is regularly open.  Also available, but not included in the packages are batting cages and arcade games.  These operate with quarters.  For large groups, private events can be scheduled at times when the park is closed.  These start at $300 which includes the first 25 participants.  Papio Fun Park is located two blocks east of 84^th St in the heart of Papillion at 210 East Lincoln Street.  More details are available at www.papiofunpark.com or call 592-5671 to arrange your event.

 

Premier Gymnastics- Premier birthday parties – the fun is at the gym!
Birthdays are special times for all, so take the stress out of planning and enjoy your child’s birthday as much as possible. Let Premier plan your child’s next Birthday Party with 90 minutes of fun and fitness. For one hour, children ages three and up will have the opportunity to use their natural energy while they BOUNCE, ROLL, SWING and JUMP in our 12,500 sq. ft. main gym. Our birthday party staff will lead the children in several different structured activities including exploring our giant inflatable, bouncing on our in-ground trampolines and swinging from rings into a giant foam-filled pit. Children will also enjoy 30 minutes in our party room where they can have cake and open presents, or any other creative ideas you may have. We do the clean up when your done celebrating. Parents can just relax and enjoy while the children are having a blast!  We provide invitations which includes a map to our facility, a goodie bag, and a helium balloon for each child.  We also offer add-ons such as: pizza, cupcakes, and/or juice boxes.  Parties are Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.  For more information check out our website at www.premier-gymnastics.com, call Premier today at 402-571-6630 or stop by our facility at 10702 Browne Street. The fun is at the gym!

 

Rock Paradise- We are partying like a rock star at Rock Paradise. Bring out your child’s inner rock star with full stage, lights and plenty of action. Singing and dancing parties is Omaha’s newest party craze! Say ALOHA to our all inclusive birthday party package: invitations, electric guitar to decorate and take home, rock star sunglasses, rock star removable tattoos, sing karaoke on the enormous stage, (Got a shy one? Don’t worry we have multiple microphones so everyone can join in the fun!) learn the latest dance craze or just a dance party on the main dancing floor with our LED light show, limbo contest (with a special trophy for the winner), gift bag and balloon for each guest, cupcakes, drinks, and all paper products! Plus an extra treat for the birthday boy or girl. Ask about party add-ons and our special packages for scouts or day cares! We are located at 14732 Grover Street (South of 149th & Industrial Road) For more information call 402-697-8702 or www.rockparadiseomaha.com.

 

SkateDaze: Celebrate your next birthday at SkateDaze! SkateDaze is nationally recognized as one of the top three roller skating facilities in the U.S. SkateDaze is more than just skating!  Offering  Roller skating, Playdazium, Best of Omaha Lazer Tag, Roller Coaster, Bumper Cars, Amusement Games and the Rock Climbing Wall. Parties include party invitations, ride tickets, game tokens, pizza or hot dog, unlimited drinks, 2 for 1 return coupons, party host/hostess available, PA announcement, paper products, favors and utensils, party room. The birthday celebrity receives one month of free skating, helium balloons and a visit to the “Wind Machine”. For more information visit SkateDaze at 132^nd and B Street. Call 333-3555 or visit the web site at www.skatedaze.com!

 

Swimtastic- At Swimtastic Swim School, your birthday party will be a Splash!  Come enjoy the 90° water, water slide and optional games before relaxing in our observation room after you swim.  Our courteous and helpful staff will supervise the party both in the pool and out and make sure kids of all swimming abilities enjoy their time at Swimtastic.  For those kids who are not strong swimmers, we offer lifejackets so they can enjoy the pool with their friends.  Moms and dads are welcome to join in the fun at no additional charge as well.  Choose from Bubbles of Fun, Fun and Games or Private Party. Call today to reserve your time and give your children a party they will surely remember! Call or stop by today for more information or to book a party. 496-SWIM or visit us on our website at www.swimtastic.com

 

That Pottery Place- ‘Paint Your Own Pottery, Mosaics & glass fusing’.  Celebrate at ‘The Birthday Place’.  Creating memories since 1997 That Pottery Place welcomes parties for all occasions and ages. Special party packages are available for children’s parties of eight or more. Each child will paint a piece of pottery and create a work of art.  Their keepsake will be glazed and fired.  Choose from four packages starting at $12 per child or customize your own. Parties run one and a half hours including time for refreshments and opening gifts.  We also offer parties to go!  Let us pack up everything you need for a great in-home party.   Want something different?  That Pottery Place also offers No-Grout Mosaic Frames for ages seven years and older.  These masterpieces will be ready to take home the day of the party.  We also offer glass fusing with a choice of nightlights or pendants.  A custom birthday plate with your child’s name on it is available for $18. and complimentary with all parties over $135.  Invitations are complementary and available to download from our website .  Make your reservations for an unforgettable birthday by calling 392-1166 (7828 Dodge St)

 

YMCA: If you’re looking for something new and unique to do for someone’s birthday, celebrate it at the YMCA. You can use the pool, gym and party room. Your kids and their friends will love it. Call your local YMCA for more details.