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ACC Leisure Services: Gymnastics Parties at Bishop Park
Parties consist of one hour of exciting gymnastics challenges and 30 minutes in one of the party areas. A personal party coach stays with each group of up to 15 children, and a personal party host will assist parents in the party area. Parents provide cake, juice boxes, additional favors and decorations. Plain paper goods including invitations, plates, napkins and forks for your party participants are provided. The birthday child will receive a T-shirt, and all guests will receive a special gift.
Cost: $120 for up to 15 children in attendance; $200 for 16 to 25 children; $30 for each additional birthday child
Ages: 3-12
Phone: 706-613-3589
Web site: www.athensclarkecounty.com/birthdays

ACC Leisure Services: Sandy Creek Nature Center Birthday Parties
Celebrate your birthday at Sandy Creek Nature Center! The two-hour party includes a 45-minute nature program of one’s choice. Program topics include: Turtle Time, Super Snakes, Wildlife Adventure or Dynamic Dinos. The remaining time is for cake, gifts, cleanup, etc. Partygoers will enjoy up-close animal encounters, Discovery Trail hikes and an inside party room with tables, chairs and kitchen access, including microwave, ice machine and refrigerator.
Cost: The cost for up to 20 children is $95 and $65 for Sandy Creek Nature Center, Inc. members. The fee is due in full at the time the party is booked.
Ages: 4-12
Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center
Phone: 706-613-3615
Web site: www.athensclarkecounty.com/birthdays

ACC Leisure Services: Zoo Parties at Bear Hollow Zoo
ACC Leisure Services: Zoo Parties at Bear Hollow Zoo Make your next celebration a wild affair! Our three-hour zoo parties include use of our air-conditioned Zoo Operations Building, a custom zoo tour and educational animal program. For an additional fee, a one-of-a-kind specialty gourmet zoo cake in the shape of your favorite animal and tableware can be included. 30-guest limit.
Cost: Basic Party Package ($75) and Deluxe Party Package ($125)
Ages: 2-12
Location: Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park
Phone: 706-613-3580
Web site: www.athensclarkecounty.com/birthdays

Active Climbing
Birthday parties in a separate room and private kitchen with plenty of spaces for parents and grandparents to sit and watch. The children will get the safety equipment, fancy climbing shoes and, with proper instruction, our staff will get them up on the wall in no time. We’ll even set up the table, plates and stuff, one drink for each climber, birthday climber gets a free T-shirt. We take care of the cleanups. In addition to climbing, we’ve got tunnels behind walls, a super slide, a rope swing and a friendly giant named Rocky that helps the children climb!
Ages: 6 and up (the little ones pay $10 to play, slide or swing)
Phone: 706-354-0038
Web site: www.activeclimbing.com/climbing-parties

Alice DePass Studio of Dance
Celebrate your birthday with a wonderful dance party! When you schedule your party, you may choose one of our themes or make a special request. You bring the food, and we provide the fun! Each party includes a dance class and crafts, and the opportunity to enjoy an energetic and creative time.
Cost: Call for details
Ages: 3 and up
Phone: 706-769-1177
Web site: www.depassstudioofdance.com

Ann Peden Jewelry
Celebrate with friends making beautiful handcrafted jewelry. Choose your colors and theme from the large supply of custom Ann Peden charms and materials. Includes instruction, games, cake and drinks. Everything you need for a wonderfully fun party! Located in the Town Center, downtown Watkinsville.
Cost: $12/participant; minimum 8, maximum 12. 90 minutes.
Ages: 6 and up
Phone: 706-769-2656
Web site: www.annpedenjewelry.com

ARTini’s Open Art Studio & Gallery
Let your children’s creative juices flow... ARTini’s has children’s sessions on Saturday afternoons at 1 p.m. called ARTeenies. You can hold your child’s birthday celebration during a regular ARTeenies session (you may bring whatever food you wish into the studio), or you may hold a private event. All supplies (apron, brushes, paint, canvas) are supplied, and your child gets to enjoy creating art in a space where a little mess is A-OK. Although aprons are provided, it is suggested that old clothes are worn. Private event pricing depends on the day/time of day and is tailored to your needs, so please call the studio to inquire.
Cost: $25 per child for regular two-hour ARTeenies session
Ages: 6-12
Phone: 706-353-8530
Web site: www.artinisartlounge.com

Canopy
Non-profit flying aerial dance trapeze, movement arts and performance center. Parties may include lesson and time on the trapeze. Trapeze incorporates elements of dance, yoga, play and circus arts.
Cost: 90 minute party includes one hour with Canopy-trained trapeze instructor(s)/ $160. Add a short performance at the end of your party for an additional $15. Performance gratuity is greatly appreciated.
Ages: 3 and up
Contact: Melissa Roberts, Director
Phone: 706-549-8501
Web site: canopystudio.com

Funopolis Family Fun Center
Make your child's birthday memorable as they play on a choice of our most popular attractions: inflatables, laser tag, go karts, bumper cars and bumper boats. The birthday package includes a private party room, hostess, brightly colored paper goods, balloon centerpiece, food, play cards (that can be used on the 100 arcade games or 15 attractions) and Funopolis T-shirt for the birthday child. You bring the cake and your hostess will do the rest so you can relax and enjoy your child's special day! Theme packages are available for additional cost, and some include a visit by the character of the theme.
Cost: Varied, depending on the package, starting at $13.95 per person, 8 guests minimum
Ages: All ages
Phone: 706-335-3866
Web site: www.funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com

Glitz Party Blitz
We offer online party supplies, decorations and favors for 1st birthdays, car racing, pink ‘tween, celebrating sweet sixteen and more. Our themes change often.
Phone: 866-282-2808
Web site: www.glitzpartyblitz.com

Good Dirt
Our two-hour clay party is the perfect opportunity for your child to have fun with friends and to make a unique, colorful earthenware creation. Instructors will demonstrate a variety of techniques for creating functional or sculptural hand-built projects, and partygoers will make their very own creation and decorate it with colored clay slips. All projects will be finished with a glossy food-safe glaze and fired in our kilns to make a lasting keepsake from your celebration.
Cost: $15/child; $150 group minimum, $75 deposit to reserve your time.
Ages: All ages
Phone: 706-355-3161
Web site: www.gooddirt.net
Note: Parents, come have your party with us, too--Adult Birthday Parties are $20/adult; $160 minimum

INK - Interactive Neighborhood for Kids
A hands-on children’s museum where children can role play and learn through practical experiences about being a banker, grocery store clerk, doctor, dentist and much more. All exhibits are designed to provide a unique experience and to actively engage young minds (not to mention, it’s just plain fun). A variety of birthday packages are available and include admission for 16 children and unlimited adults. Large party room, T-shirt for b-day child and you can even paint your own pottery.
Cost: $125 and up
Ages: Most ages will enjoy
Phone: 770-536-1900
Web site: www.inkfun.org

Jazzercise of Watkinsville
We offer birthday parties that include exercise and fun! We provide the set up, and you provide the guests, snacks and cake! They will have fun as they dance to the latest music and play games that will really get them (and parents) into a “groove”!
Cost: $150/2 hours
Ages: 4-11
Phone: 706-310-9878
Web site: www.jazzercise.com

Leap Trapeze - High Flying Trapeze School
Description: "Fly through the air with the greatest of ease." We are Georgia's only High Flying Trapeze School, located right here in Athens. Please consider us for your next birthday party. It will be an experience your kids and their friends will not soon forget! After a brief ground lesson, party participants will be flying on the trapeze (just like you have seen in the circus). All flying is done in safety lines and over a net. Our instructors were former Circus Instructors or Mini Club Counselors for Club Med. We know kids, and we know what they think is fun!
Cost: Starting at $225 for 1--2.5 hours depending on number of participants
Ages: 5 and Up Phone: 706-705-2055
Web site: www.leaptrapeze.com
Additional information: info@leaptrapeze.com

Lil' Miss Rainbow
Face painter, balloon artist, and clown with over 10 years of experience!
Cost: Visit my website for prices for hour and 1.5 hour events!
Ages: All ages!
Phone: 404-512-7289
Web site: www.lilmisrainbow.com

Miss Lollipop the Clown
Miss Lollipop will have you laughing at her silly attempts at magic. She will transform children into butterflies, princesses, Spiderman, Batman and more. She will twist balloons into animals, hats and flowers.
Cost: Call for prices on 1-hour parties and 1 1/2-hour parties.
Ages: First birthday, 100th birthday or anything in between
Phone: 770-378-2722
Web site: misslollipoptheclown.com

Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department
Several parks offer rentals for parties. Fields, courts, pavilions and activity rooms are available for rent. Phone: 706-769-3965
Web site: Visit www.ocprd.com for rates and details.

Oconee Gymnastics Center
Kids love gymnastics parties! Parties include use of the facility (up to 20 children), white paper goods (cake plates, cups, napkins and spoons) and two party instructors.
Cost: $199
Ages: Anyone can rent the facility for any type of party (birthday, team, holiday)
Contact: Katina Buffa
Phone: 706-769-1239
Web site: www.oconeegymnastics.com

Pump It Up
Bouncing. Sliding. Climbing. Tumbling. Private party facility filled with interactive inflatables that engage and challenge children. Pump It Up takes care of the organization, child supervision, party set up and cleanup so that parents can relax and enjoy the party too! Check out our new glow and themed parties for pirates and superheroes!
Cost: Check Web site or call for party plans
Ages: 2 and up
Contact: John Begnaud
Phone: 706-613-5676
Web site: www.pumpitupparty.com

Southern Belles & Beaus
Two party packages to choose from: Tea party for up to six children begins in the dress-up room, and guests are served finger sandwiches, fruit, lemonade “tea” and cupcakes on our china. Package includes party favors, decorations and small cake for birthday child. Visit with Belle or a special Princess who will do girls make-up, sing and spend special time with party girl and guests. Space provided for cake, presents, etc.
Cost: 1.5-2 hours. Tea party $175 for up to 6 children, $8 each additional child.
Ages: All ages
Contact: Marjorie or Brenda
Phone: 706-769-5375

Ten Pins Tavern
Enjoy bowling and great food for your special day. Parties include all shoes, bowling sodas or juices, up to three pizzas and time periods of about 1.5 hours.
Cost: $250
Ages: 4 and up
Phone: 706-546-8090
Web site: tenpinstavern.com

Tommy the Clown/Thomas the Mime
Celebrate your party or event with Tommy the Clown or Thomas the Mime. An innovative blend of European style clowning, mime, magic, comedy, juggling, rola, bola, plate spinning and glitter tattoos. Tommy has performed in 30 states and seven countries. Performances for parties, festivals, pre-schools, children, youth groups and more. You name it; he has done it.
Cost: Party fees start at $165.00 for one hour
Ages: 2 and up
Phone: 678-462-1009
Web site: www.drtomisi.com

Treehouse Kid and Craft
We work with each family and create a project specific to your child's theme or interests. If you don't have a theme we can give project suggestions too. Families are welcome to bring food and drink and stay while their child or children craft!
Cost: $150 for up to six kids and $20 for each additional child.
Ages: 3 and up, we suggest adults to stay with their child
Email: treehousekidandcraft@gmail.com
Web site: www.treehousekidandcraft.com

Up ‘N’ Away Balloons/Mr. Clown
Mr. Clown’s honoree receives a bouquet of balloons attached to a sweet, candy-filled anchor! Then he sings an appropriate song before making balloon animals, and he does face paints for all the kids at the party! We do offer extra entertainment by The Classic Chicken, Stilla Gorilla or The Grim Reaper for older kids and the young at heart. ***This upcoming holiday season, you can arrange a visit from Santa Jeff. He attends public and private events, corporate events, home party and 'Sneak a Peek' home visits on Christmas Eve. Email Santa Jeff at santajeffwilks@gmail.com for more details!***
Cost: Mr. Clown fee is $ 120.00/hour; all other characters are $75.00 FOR a 10-15 minute routine.
Ages: All ages
Phone: 706-543-8622
Web site: www.upnawayballoons.com

Wild Child Arts
Children and adult parties, ladies’ night out, wedding showers… Choose your type of party: glass fusing, painting, clay, tie-dye or drawing. Parties range from 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours. They can be held at Wild Child Arts or at a location for your choice. Paper products supplied, and a gift is given to the birthday person (original piece of art). Cost: Varies depending on the activity
Ages: 4-adult
Location: 2 S Main St in downtown Watkinsville
Phone: 770-855-3340
Web site: www.wildchildarts.net
Additional Info: wildchildarts@yahoo.com

YoDawgs Frozen Yogurt
“Athens’ Funnest Yogurt Experience!” Enjoy free yogurt on your birthday, and find us on Facebook for special deals. On Baxter Street between Milledge Avenue and the UGA dorms. Phone: 706-850-5744

Z Entertainment
Featuring Ziggy the Clown and DJ Ziggy. Z Entertainment can make any party better with face painting, balloon art, magic, juggling, DJ and more. For additional fees, Ziggy can also provide stilt walking, fortune telling and fire juggling.
Cost: Varies depending on services requested
Ages: All ages
Phone: 706-248-0844
Web site: www.ziggytc.com