party guide

Party Places, Entertainers & Vendors

• Adventure City

1238 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim (714) 236-9300, www.adventurecity.com

What a day of excitement! Play in Adventure City as long as you like, enjoy one-hour in the whimsical Party Station eating pizza and other treats served by your own party hostess, take a private train ride with your child as the engineer, and much more. Adventure City provides everything from invitations to wonderful memories. Parents can relax and enjoy the party. Party for 12 includes park admission with unlimited ride pass and access to Thomas and Friends play area and the petting farm, two pizzas and drinks, T-shirt for the birthday child, and special birthday train ride, plus a party hostess––all for only $36.95 per person (prices subject to change without notice). See ad on page 19.

• Art Steps

1525 Mesa Verde Drive E., #119, Costa Mesa 18212 Imperial Hwy., Yorba Linda

24741 Alicia Pkwy., Suite G, Laguna Hills (714) 524-2248, www.artstepsclasses.com

Art Steps teaches realistic classical drawing and painting skills for ages four to adult. Get hands-on guidance in their Costa Mesa, Yorba Linda or Laguna Hills art studios. Birthday parties or scout classes at Art Steps are fun, mini art classes. Each child proudly brings home a beautiful, finished drawing in crayon, marker or pastel, as a party favor or as work toward an art badge. See ad on page 12.

• Best Parties By Erin & Co. (562) 901-0111, www.bestpartiesbyerin.com

With more 20 years experience, party specialist Erin and her team of talented performers can give your child the best birthday in town. They customize every party and event according to theme, age group and number of children, so you can sit back and relax, while they run the show. Face painting, balloons, characters and magicians, relays, obstacle courses, games and specialty-themed parties. No child is too young or too old, and no event is too large or too small, for these party experts! Have an idea or theme of your own? Give them a call and let them create the perfect entertainment for you. Also see Acting Out summer camp on page 3. See ad on page 28.

• Blue Submarine (562) 494-0242, www.thebluesubmarine.com

The Blue Submarine offers fun, educational adventures in marine biology. They bring live tidepool animals to you, adding an unforgettable experience to your birthday party or special event. The Blue Submarine allows your guests to visit the tidepool without getting wet! English/Spanish bilingual programs also available. Call today to book your party or special event! See ad on page 20.

• Brettso the Great Los Angeles & Orange County Magician (714) 392-2270, www.brettsothegreat.com

Brettso the Great is a professional magician specializing in entertaining children and family audiences! If you’re hosting your kids’ birthday and need someone to keep your guests entertained, not only can he help you do that, but he can also make your kids birthday the most fun and unforgettable event ever! Brettso performs over 200 magic shows a year for children’s birthday parties, preschools, daycare facilities and other family-friendly events in the Orange County and Los Angeles area. To get started, please go to his website and click on “Birthday Party Packages and Pricing” and find the right birthday party package for your child’s party. You can also book online, too. See ad on page 37.

• East West Ice Palace

11446 Artesia Blvd., Artesia (562) 809-6200, www.eastwesticepalace.com

Fun party package includes public skating admission, private party room, pizza, cake, soft drinks, party decor, plus skate time. Skating lessons available upon request. Also offers public skating and skating classes for kids (3+) and adults. See Skating Rinks on page 35; ad on page 33.

• Golf N' Stuff Family Fun Park

10555 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk (562) 868-9956, www.golfnstuff.com

Have your child's next birthday party, team par- ty or scouting event at Golf N' Stuff Family Fun Park! Pizza Party packages can include easy or challenging miniature golf and exciting rides, including go-karts, bumper boats, and kiddie train. While there, guests also enjoy the latest in arcade games, great prizes, snack bar, and indoor and outdoor party facilities. Where the 5 and 605 freeways meet. See party deals on the back inside cover, and ad with coupons on page 29.

• My Gym Children's Fitness Center Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns www.mygym.com/longbeach

Birthday parties are My Gym Long Beach's specialty where every party is a perfectly planned celebration created especially for the birthday child. All their parties feature nonstop actionpacked activities, unique games and songs, and more. Relax and enjoy! They're happy to handle it all! Beyond the fun, they can also manage every detail, such as paper goods, party favors, theme, and food. They want you to focus on the moments that matter most on this very special day. To see more about their amazing birthday parties, including packages, capacity, and upgrades, visit the website. See ad on page 17.

• Skatedogs - Skateboarding (714) 313-8787, www.skatedogs.com Skatedogs comes to your home with portable ramps and rails to create a custom skatepark for a one-ofa-kind birthday party. Guests can ride ramps and get skateboarding tips from an experienced instructor. See ad on page 19.