Birmingham Kids and Family Magazine 2012 Issue

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Please use this key to help you find information for your party.

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Tea Party Castle, p 27 205-529-0081 4 & UP 8(15 max) $349 23 Olmsted Street Birmingham, AL 35242 www.teapartycastle.com/alabama

Two hours of Princess themed fun! A singing princess adn fair maidens help girls updo, dressup, tea party, fashion show and and dancing! Licensed and Insured

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Pump It Up, Trussville, p. 23 205-661-5557 All Ages Up to 25 Various 4623 Camp Coleman Rd., Suite 101, Trussville www.pumpitupparty.com 2 hour PRIVATE PARTY on GIANT inflatables. Invitations, paper products, set up & clean up included. Glow in the dark, Super Hero and Pirate Parties now available! All parties are private. Licensed and Insured

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Pump It Up, Pelham, p23 205-663-4646 All ages Up to 25 Various 724 Chandalar Place Dr. NE, Pelham www.pumpitupparty.com 2 hour PRIVATE PARTY on GIANT inflatables. Invitations, paper products, set up & clean up included. Glow in the dark, Super Hero and Pirate Parties now available! All parties are private. Licensed and Insured

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Pelham Civic Complex-Ice Skating 205-620-6448

Up to 10 500 Amphitheater Road www.pelhamciviccomlex.com A 2 hour party including skate time with skate rental, party room, paper products and soft drinks.

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Oak Mountain Lanes 205-403-7466 Up to 18 Minimum 8 $14.99-$19.99/child l l 300 Bowling Lane www.oakmountainlanes.com All parties include 90 minutes of bowling, slice of pizza or hot dog for each child. All paper products, party hostess, and logo bowling pin for birthday child. Cosmic “Glow in the dark” parties available. Licensed and Insured $125

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Lightning Strikes 205-655-4500 All ages 8 Minimum $116 & up 3600 Roosevelt Blvd., Trussville www.lightningstrikestrussville.com No Muss, No Fuss, Have your child’s party with us! We have packages for all ages, all you have to provide is the cake!

A Play Place, p 27 205-903-5845 1-10 Up to 26 $160-$210 3231 Veterans Circle Suite 103 Trussville www.aplayplace.com 2 Hour Private arty that includes 26 invitations, 40 paperware & free arcade Gymboree Play & Music, p. 8 205-982-4444 1 - 5 15 - 20 $265 & up 4544 Chase Circle, Hoover www.gymboreeclasses.com Our parties are set in a room full of colorful, child-sized play equipment. Highlights include: parachute time, bubbles, songs and other one-of-a-kind activities. Licensed and Insured.

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Tea Party Castle, p 27 205-529-0081 4 & UP 8(15 max) $349 23 Olmsted Street Birmingham, AL 35242 www.teapartycastle.com/alabama

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Design A Cake, p 11 205-936-8373 3 and up Min of 8 $280 &Up Springville, AL http://design-a-cake-springville.blogspot.com We come to your party venue and bring cake for the children to decorate. They get to create with fondant, use candy and other

Clownin-Around, p. 25 205-422-0595

121 Rock Inn Trail www.clownin-around.net Balloon Art, Face Paint, Sing-alongs, Magic Tricks, games, Grand Openings, Festivals.

Arch Duncan - Magician, p. 23 205-823-6045 4 & up

2225 Chapel Rd., Birmingham web.mac.com/archduncanmagic

Parties made so easy for you! I come to your home and supply everything for my show except the kids!

Bunny included. Call or email today!

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Painted by U, p.19 205-988-8933 5 - adult 8 - 18 $13 & up l 1713 Montgomery Hwy. S., Suite 139, Hoover www.paintedbyu.com Packages range from $13 - $22 per child. Parents provide the food and plastic ware ... we provide the rest! All paints & materials as well as glazing & firing for fired arts projects are included. It’s a FUN & UNIQUE way to celebrate a birthday! Most paints are washable.

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An Art Affair, p.25 205-907-3442 5 - 105 10 - 75 $20/per painter P.O. Box 382484 www.haveanartaffair.com

An Art Affair offers a unique and interactive way to celebrate your special birthday girl or boy with a personalized painting party.

A Tiny Kingdom, p.25 205-802-8469 3-12 5-20 $350 and Up 2834 Culver Road Mtn Brook www.atinykingdom.com

Custom Party choices for Boys and Girls. Your theme comes alive with fun and surprises. We will make their birthday special!

Creative Arts Parties

Tree Top Family Adventure, p14 205-637-0333 All ages 10+ $164 and up 1012 Dunnavant Valley Road www.treetopfamilyadventure.com

Includes: party captain, party room, b’day themed table setting, 4 packages to choose from, drinks, invitations, arcade fun card Licensed and Insured World Class Tae Kwon Dom p 21 205-981-9636 4+ 20 $275 640 Inverness Corners Birmingham 35242 www.AlabamaTKD.com

Includes 1.5 hour party with Intro Class, Decorations, Cake, Drinks, Board Breaking Demo. Licensed and Insured

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Design A Cake, p 11 205-936-8373 3 and up Min of 8 $280 &Up Springville, AL http://design-a-cake-springville.blogspot.com We come to your party venue and bring cake for the children to decorate. They get to create with fondant, use candy and other l l

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Parent-Teacher Store, p. 13

205-979-7222 www.parent-teacherstoreusa.com

A Tiny Kingdom, p.25 205-802-8469 3-12 5-20 $350 and Up 2834 Culver Road Mtn Brook www.atinykingdom.com

Custom Party choices for Boys and Girls. Your theme comes alive with fun and surprises. We will make their birthday special!

Toys, Books and Gifts

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Shark Tooth Creek, p. 7 205-373-2605 4 & up

24114 AL Hwy. 14, Aliceville www.sharktoothcreek.com Take a hay ride down to the creek to hunt for shark teeth and fossils. Return to host your party and your turn at “Playworld” with a 150 foot cable ride.

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Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 205-668-3435 All ages Any Number Std $275 & Up 1919 Ninth St., Calera www.hodrrm.org Guests use the decorated Amtrak Party Car plus train ride tickets for 10 people. (Additional train ride tickets may be purchased for $8). Thomas the Tank engine themed party includes Thomas cake, ice cream, paper goods, drinks, and a Thomas balloon for the birthday child.. Licensed and Insured.

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Tea Party Castle p 27 205-529-0081 4 & UP 8(15 max) $349 23 Olmsted Street Birmingham, AL 35242 www.teapartycastle.com/alabama

Two hours of Princess themed fun! A singing princess adn fair maidens help girls updo, dressup, tea party, fashion show and and dancing! Licensed and Insured

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Painted Personalities, p. 25 205-907-0747 All ages

$100 & up P.O. Box 131115 www.paintedpersonalities.com Offering transformational face painting, henna, hand painted or air brushed temporary tattoos, and glitter tattoos for parties and special events. Some characters for parties with themes. Licensed and Insured.

Gamin’ Ride, p 3 205-368-2737 6 and up Varies on Packages Helena, AL www.gaminride.com Our mobile video game theater has vibrating seats, scent machines, lights and surround sound. We also offer laser tag, sumo, water tag and more. It’s a party at your house, not in it. Licensed and Insured.

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Girls through size 16 Boys through size 7 Adorable spring items arriving daily Check out our spring 2012 album on Facebook at whoopsiedaisykids Don’t forget we offer Dance shoes & apparel.

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