Party Planner 2011

Theme Birthday Parties

CapeFearKids

www.OrchidIslandEvents.com

910-431-9770 

Birthday parties and more; we bring the FUN straight to your door! CapeFearKids specializes in themed birthday parties that come to YOU! Packages include decorations, paper goods, goodie bags, activities, Party People to set-up, host and clean-up, cake/cupcakes, 2 snacks, drinks for party children and a whole bunch of FUN. Party Add-Ons such a visit from a princess, a pirate or Dora the Explorer, a personalized story, crafts and more can make the party even more special. Basic package is $260 for 8 children for 1 and a half hours; $15 per extra child. Primo Package parties are 2 hours and include all of the above PLUS so much more!   Let their imaginations run wild while we plan, set-up, run and clean-up the entire party for you!

Indoor Play Parties

The Children’s Museum of Wilmington

116 Orange Street

Wilmington, NC 28401

910-254-3534

www.playwilmington.org

info@playwilmington.org

The Museum is pleased to offer parties featuring great themes that provide a worry-free experience for parents and an exciting time for children. Our celebrations will make everyone SMILE!

COME AND PARTY WITH US!

• Exclusive use of a private party room for 2 hours (adults are free, however siblings will be counted in the guest total)
• Full day admission for all party guests, so children can play after the party
• Children's Museum of Wilmington birthday invitations and envelopes
• Includes a fun, educational activity for all children. (Choose from one of our party themes, listed below)
• Party supplies include table decorations – napkins, plates, cups, tablecloths, spoons, candles and cake knife
• Each of the party guest will receive a goody bag full of fun trinkets to remember their day at The Children's Museum of Wilmington including a FREE child's return guest pass.
• Birthday child will receive a Children's Museum of Wilmington t-shirt
• Set up and Clean up by CMOW's friendly staff

SELECT A THEME!

• Become a REAL Princess! PRINCESS PARTY
• Activity – Make Lip Gloss!
• Arrrg! Mateys! PIRATE PARTY
• Activity – Go on a Treasure Hunt!
• Oooooh Ahhhh! SCIENCE PARTY
• Activity – Make Slime!
• Get Creative! ART PARTY
• Activity – Paint on Canvas!

Our themes are exciting and complimented by fun table decorations, props and party music. Birthday Parties are held in 2 great locations within The Children's Museum of Wilmington:

• Secret Cove under the Sea Room
• Make Merry Birthday Room

Both locations have plenty of room, fun designs and privacy for your child's special day! (locations are chosen based on availability) Contact our PARTY COORDINATOR at 910-254-3534 x 132 or email mypartyis@playwilmington.org

Simply Play

3818 Oleander Drive

Wilmington, NC 28403

910-791-0022

www.playsimplyplay.com

simplyplay@yahoo.com

Simply Play offers private birthday parties in their award winning 3200 square foot play center. You are welcome to invite 30 of your closest friends, play for 2 hours and the cost is only $155! Staff members will be available to assist with your party needs and play a few games too! The birthday child will also receive their very own Simply Play t-shirt. Parents are welcome to bring party decorations and food. We celebrate children ages 1-12. Simply Play birthdays are Simply the Best!

Fit for Fun Center

302 S. 10th Street

Wilmington, NC 28401

910-341-4630

www.fitforfuncenter.com

The Fit for Fun Center is a 4000 square foot facility, which can be reserved exclusively for birthday parties for children ages 12 months to 5 years. The professional staff is available to help customize your party, lead organized play activities, assist with art activities, and serve birthday goodies. Parties are 90 minutes in length; cost is $150 for 8 guests, each additional child is $15. Fit for Fun provides streamers, banner, and one tablecloth. Family provides cake, refreshments, and paper products.

Back to Nature

Halyburton Park

4099 S. 17th Street

Wilmington, NC 28412

910-341-0075

www.halyburtonpark.com

info@halyburtonpark.com

Birds, Frogs, Turtles and Snakes, Oh My! Discover nature at Halyburton Park for your child’s next birthday party. Children ages 3-9 will love a party including a nature hike, interaction with animals, and a craft. Parties last 2 hours, and cost is $150 for 10 children; $10 each additional child. Goodie bag items for your guests can be purchased at the Halyburton Park gift shop, if desired. Decorations are allowed, but not provided. Call 341-0075 or visit the web site to reserve your date.

Artsy Parties

Mini Monets Birthdays

Greater Wilmington Area

910-399-1708

www.minimonets.wordpress.com

Does your artistic child have a birthday coming up? Why not celebrate with an art project designed especially with your child in mind! Art projects range from drawing to painting and clay and are created with the help of your child. Mini Monets will come to your party, bring all the supplies and materials, and the party guests get to keep what they make! Projects are enjoyed by children 2 - 10 years old and the cost is $100 for up to 10 children. Please call or email for more details. I look forward to seeing you on your birthday!

Gymnastics

Carolina Gymnastics Academy

3529 Carolina Beach Road

Wilmington, NC 28412

910-796-1896

www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com

contact@carolinagymnasticsacademy.com

Our birthdays are the best in town with our Superswing, Bungee Slingshot, Inflatables, and Foam Block Pit. Party guests will play in the gym for an hour under the supervision of our coaches, and then spend the next half hour in the party room eating and opening presents. No cleaning up for the parents—our staff does it all! Cost of the party is $240—the number of children you are allowed to invite is unrestricted. You provide paper goods and food. Call now to book your party @ 796-1896, or reserve online @ www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com. Click on “Events” and “View monthly event calendar,” then follow the prompts.Watch Me Play Mini-Parties at Carolina Gymnastics Academy Want a less expensive party alternative for your young child? If you want to have a relaxed play place to host a party for 5 or fewer children, and are willing to have it during the hours we are open to the public, a Mini-Party is just $25. If you would like to have a private party, or you are inviting more than 5 children, with a maximum of 10, you can schedule that for $50. Just call the gym to reserve your time, 796-1896.

Port City Gymnastics

6724 Amsterdam Way


Wilmington, NC 28405

910-793-1921

www.portcitygymnastics.net

PCG1@Bellsouth.net

BIRTHDAY PARTIES are a BLAST at PCG! Just ask anyone… We Throw the BEST Birthday Parties in Town!! Our parties include 60 minutes on our fabulous gymnastics fun floor and 30 minutes in our party room. All parties include balloons and tablecloths, along with our special invitations for the Birthday Guest of Honor and 12 of their fabulous friends. Our Deluxe Parties even include the cake, drinks, decorations and paper products. Parties are hosted on most Saturdays and may be booked up to 3 months in advance. The cost for our Deluxe Party is $200 (includes everything, just bring the kids and have a great time). Our Basic Party is $150 (includes tablecloths, balloons and invitations). All parties include the Birthday child and 12 friends, additional children may attend at a cost of $8 per child. Call today to reserve your ultimate party!! Your child and their guests will never forget the fun they had at their party hosted by
Port City Gymnastics!! 910-793-1921

Ice Skating

The Wilmington Icehouse

7201 Ogden Business Lane

910-686-1987

www.wilmingtonice.com

Have Your Birthday Party at the Ice House!! Party Packages are not just for Birthdays - Get a group of friends together and have an Ice Skating “PARTY” just for FUN! Parties can be booked almost anytime. Monday - Friday: Call for available public session times. Saturdays: 1:00 - 4:00pm or Saturday evening session (see schedule for session time) Sundays: 1:00 - 3:45pm or 1:00-4:00pm.The Ice House offers the following Birthday packages: Standard Birthday Party -- admission for up to 10 children, (additional guests are $9.00 per), skate rental is included. 2 ptchers of soda - refills included, balloons and table set up, all paper products, party hostess to help the party run smoothly Cost: $110.00 for 10 skaters. Party rooms hold a maximum of 15 skaters per party. One or two parents may skate with the children at no additional charge to supervise the ice skating. Premiere Birthday Party -- 10 children, (additional guests are $11.00 per), skate rental, 2 pitchers of soda - refills included, balloons and table set up, all paper products ,1 slice of pizza OR 1 hotdog per party guest, 1 large bowl of popcorn, t-shirt for birthday child, party hostess to help the party run smoothly. Cost: $140.00 (for 10 skaters), Maximum of 15 skaters per party. One or two parents may skate with the children at no additional charge to supervise the ice skating. Add extras to any package: Group Ice-skating Lesson -- $70.00 for a 30 min. group lesson (10 skaters); $6.00 each for additional skaters. Contact our Skating Director Karen Butler to schedule a Party Lesson. We allow you to bring in your own cake.

Barnyard Parties

Old McFaye’s Farm

2814 Peter Springs Drive

Castle Hayne, NC 28429

910-602-7845

Pony rides, hayrides, feeding the farm animals, and grooming Bubbles, the miniature horse, are just some of the fun activities partygoers will experience at Old McFaye’s Farm. You provide the party supplies (cake, drinks, plates, decorations, etc.) and Old McFaye’s Farm will take care of the fun! The farm provides picnic tables and a grill, or a fire pit is available to roast hotdogs and marshmallows. Appropriate for all ages, your 2-hour party costs $225 for 20 children; additional children $8 each. Call Faye Hodges for more information.

Salon Parties

Ribbet – Salon & Shop for Kids

3610 S. College Rd

Wilmington, NC 28412

910-399-4252

www.RibbetSalon.com

Manager@RibbetSalon.com

Give those girls what they love – the girlie treatment! When she has a salon party at Ribbet, she and her 10 party guests will get a color hair extension, light make-up, glitter sprinkle and a manicure. They’ll choose from our huge selection of polish colors including glow-in-the dark and glitter! No need to worry, all our products, nail polishes and make-up are all-natural or organic so they’ll have a naturally beautiful time! Packages range from $185 - $225 and include 2 hours in our party room, invitations and complementary use of our DVD player or IPod dock. Feel free to bring your own food or let us create an all-inclusive package for you providing pizza and/or cake with all the plates, utensils and drinks for an additional $35-70. Custom packages available, just ask!

Inflatables

All About Fun Party Rentals, LLC

910-471-2277

www.allaboutfunonline.com

Get your party started with fabulous rentals from All About Fun! We have just what you need for kids of all ages: Pirate Bounce w/ basketball goal, Tropical or Castle Bounce, 3-in-1 Combo, Wet and Dry Slides and a 30’ Slip ‘n Slide! Inflatable rentals range from $150 - $250. Sno Cone, Cotton Candy, and Karaoke Machine rentals are available for $50 each (supplies extra). All About Fun will deliver and set up before your guests arrive and pick up after the excitement is over. Call James Merritt to make YOUR next event “All About Fun!”

Jumpin’ Party Rentals, LLC

109 Wingate Drive

Rocky Point, NC 28457

910-264-1528

www.jumpinpartyrental.com

mictewall@yahoo.com

Jumpin’ Party Rentals provides JUMPIN’ good birthday fun for all ages, toddlers and up! Your child and his/her friends will have all day to jump in the Castle Bounce or the 4-in-1 Combo Unit, or try out the 14’ Dolphin Slide or the 18’ Tower Slide! Rentals start at $155 for a single unit within a 20-mile area; discounted rate available with the rental of 2 or more units. Your rental fee includes the set up and take down of the inflatable(s). Please call Jumpin’ Party Rentals for additional units and pricing information.

Princess Parties

Wilmington School of 
Ballet & Creative Arts Center

3834 Oleander Drive

Wilmington, NC 29403

910-794-9590

Treat your daughter like the princess she is with a fairy princess birthday party! Your princess and her friends will enjoy a day of dress up, runway, dance, crafts, and bounce house time in the birthday rooms at the Wilmington School of Fine Arts. Please see the office for availability and reservation of your birthday party. We will provide the table, chairs, decorations, instructor, princess gear, and loads of fun. You provide refreshments, paper products, & cake. The cost is $150 for 1.5 hour. Catering and add-ons are available. Inquire at the office for details.

Birthday Wish Box Registry

Learning Express

Progress Point, 1437 Military Cutoff Road

Wilmington , NC 28403

910-509-0153 or

Hanover Center , 301 Oleander Drive

910-251-6636

www.learningexpresstoys.com/wilmington/

Learning Express offers a Birthday Wish Box gift registry for kids who love to make birthday wishes. It¹s popular with kids and convenient for busy parents who can also call and shop by phone. The birthday child fills a jumbo bucket with wished-for toys ten days before his/her party. A “Birthday Box” is created, and friends and family can call or come in and choose a gift from the child¹s box. The elves at Learning Express will help with party favors, personalize, and even wrap your gifts, free of charge. Birthday kids can also make an online wish list and email it to friends and relatives.

Party Food

Marie’s Amazing Concessions

6914 Masonboro Sound Road

Wilmington, NC 28409

910-799-3982 or 910-612-6914

There is no event too big or too small for Marie’s Amazing Concessions! Whatever the event, Marie’s make it SPECIAL! Choose from novelty ice cream items like Spiderman, Sponge Bob, Snoopy, among others. Marie’s also carries lots of Mega Missiles, Toasted Almond, Shots, chocolate eclairs, strawberry shortcake, choco tacos, several flavors of ice cream sandwiches, frozen fruits, snow cones, popsicles, Two-Ball Screwballs, and, of course, ice cream cups and more!!! A full-service Ice Cream Truck (complete with appropriate tunes) arrives at your party with adequate staff to accommodate all your party guests. Service is usually for 1 hour for all ages, but can be longer if needed. Please call for pricing.

It’s Magic!

No Sleeves Magic

910-632-9942

www.nosleevesmagic.com

Voted Wilmington’s Best Party Entertainer since 2006! If you want to give your child one of the craziest and most FUNnominal Parties they will never forget, then take a RUN on the Wacky-Side with No Sleeves Magic. We provide an adrenaline rush of Magic mixed with slapstick, music, and sometimes, live animals. Some party packages include magic tricks and interactive games! So, Sit Back, Relax and Laugh, while No Sleeves makes your event a success!To find out which package is best for you, contact PARTYOLOGIST, Michael Rosander. Several party packages and performances are available. No Sleeves also provides: Present Deliveries. Summer magic camps available for kids ages 7 – 13.

Edu-tainment

Mad Science

910-458-4740

www.madscienceofcoastalcarolina.com

Call Mad Science and introduce your birthday child and guests to the world of science with fun, interactive demonstrations and activities! Appropriate for ages 4-12, a Mad Science party (1 hour–base party) includes 6-8 hands-on experiments plus make-your-own slime or putty, and more, for just $159 (and we come to you!). Other options are available; contact John Garcia at 458-4740 or visit www.madscienceofcoastalcarolina.com for more information.

Bowling

Thunder Alley Family 
Entertainment Center

1224 Magnolia Village Way

Leland, NC 28451

910-371-0119

www.thunderalleybowling.com

The area’s most Family-Friendly Entertaintment Center is FAMOUS for their Birthday Parties! Choose one of their great party packages at this fabulous Smoke & Alcohol Free facility. The “Thunder Party” package includes bowling, shoes pizza, drinks, Brand new bowling pin with balloons, $55.00 in Arcade Game Play, free future bowling passes, all paper products and a personal “Party Hero” so Mom Can RELAX!!! The cost is only $149.95 (for 10 or fewer guests); & $8.95 for each additional child. You may bring your own cake, or purchase a Thunder Alley Bowling Ball Cake. The “Lightning Party” Package is $48.00 which includes 1 hour of Bowling, all shoe rental, 1 extra large pizza, soft drinks, $5 game card for Birthday Honoree & free future game passes for a maximum of 6 people per lane.

Nintendo Wii Parties

Ribbet – Salon & Shop for Kids

3610 S. College Rd

Wilmington, NC 28412

910-399-4252

www.RibbetSalon.com

Manager@RibbetSalon.com

Oh yeah, these parties are fun! Both boys and girls enjoy our party room with four 50” high-definition TV’s each with its own Nintendo Wii so they can play individually or in large groups. We have all the top games (over 40 to choose from!) and accessories including steering wheels, golf clubs, tennis rackets, Dance Dance Revolution pads, Band Hero with guitar & drums and microphones for karaoke. They’ll play, dance, swing, jump, sing, drive and jam the time away! Packages range from $140 - $180 and include 10 guests for 2 hours in our party room, invitations and complementary use of our IPod dock. Feel free to bring your own food or let us create an all-inclusive package for you providing pizza and/or cake with all the plates, utensils and drinks for an additional $35-70.