Planning a party for your little one? Trying to find the ultimate spot? Wanting something new and different? With almost 275,000 kids under 14 in San Antonio, there are plenty of places to choose from. If you’re attempting to decide where to host your child’s next party in the San Antonio area, here are 15 fun locations to consider:
1. San Antonio Children’s Museum
http://www.sakids.org/
(210) 212 – 4453 (ext 1307)
305 E. Houston Street (Corner of Houston and Navarro Street)
Cost: High (Packages Start at $175)
If you’re looking for an enjoyable birthday party with an educational twist, the San Antonio Children’s Museum might be for you. They offer 2 packages – basic and premium. The basic package is $175 and the premium is $250 – both packages are for up to 12 children and 24 adults. (Additional children can be included for $7/each.) Both include a private party room for 2 hours, unlimited playtime for the guests, and a gift for the birthday child. The premium includes cake, lemonade or punch, invitations and more. Guests will love exploring the fun exhibits such as a kid-powered elevator, and an imaginary flight.
2. Clay Casa
http://www.claycasa.com/
(210) 402- 6656
502 Embassy Oaks, Suite 107
Cost: Medium to High ($14 per child plus a $20 painting fee)
If your child loves to paint, and you want a unique spot, Clay Casa may be the one. Guests can paint an item (plate, bowl, etc.) that they’ll cherish. It include 90 minutes in a private party room. A special hostess will help give them painting tips and more. You can bring cake & ice cream. You can also print invitations off the web-site. It’ll be a party they’ll never forget!
(210) 413-7620 and (210) 523-8883
14036 Nacogdoches Road and 7723 Guilbeau Rd, Ste 102
Cost: High (Packages start at $150)
It’s not Disneyland, but it’s just as fun. Pump it Up is a party zone full of inflatable jumpers and slides for your little ones. There are 2 locations to choose from in San Antonio. They offer a classic party, mini classic, ultimate classic and cozy classic. They vary on what’s offered (see the web-site for more details) but all include jumping, bouncing, and burning calories on the fun inflatable jumpers. It’s great exercise and parents will love you for wearing out their children.
4. San Antonio Zoo
http://www.sazoo-aq.org/
(210) 734-7184 ext. 1501
3903 N. St.Mary’s Street
Cost: High (Packages start at $125 for members)
What can be more fun that celebrating your birthday with monkeys, giraffes, and gorillas? The San Antonio zoo provides two fun birthday packages. The “Zoo It Yourself” party for 10 guests includes tickets to the zoo, train tickets, ice cream, and a gift for the birthday child. It is $125 for members and $200 for non-members. (You can add more guests for $12 each.) The “Safari Party”, which runs $225 for members and $300 for nonmembers includes a zoo presentation, brief tour, chance to feed goats or fish, and of course cake, ice cream, and invitations.
5. Royalty Parties by D
http://www.dsalonspa.com/dparty/
(210) 590-7174
13227 Nacogdoches Rd. St #2
Cost: Very High (Packages start at $295)
This one is is for little girls who want to feel like a princess. For 1 1/2 to 2 hours, your birthday child and her guests will be treated like royalty. They will enjoy dressing up, getting manicures, wearing make-up, and more. They offer a “Pampered Princess Dress Up Tea Party” for $325 for up to 8 children, and a “Royal Glamour Party” (doesn’t include a tea) for $295 for 8 children. Your little princess will never forget her special day.
(210) 495-3602 or (210) 927-5848 or (210) 680-3786 or (210) 509-2455
1403 N. Loop 1604 E. or 238 SW Military Dr.or 6874 Ingram Dr. or 11735 Bandera Road
Cost: Medium to High (Packages start at $10.99/child)
With four locations to pick from, Chuck E. Cheese is a popular hit among San Antonio kids. They provide 2 packages. The “basic package” is $10.99/child and includes a festive table for 90 minutes, pizza, soft drinks, tokens for the kids and more. The “super package” is $15.99/child and consists of additional tokens, prize tickets, and goody bags for the guests. Guests will love playing fun games to earn tickets and more.
7. Fiesta Farm Learning Center
http://www.fiestafarmlc.com
(210) 316- 3166
8497 FM 1560 (Between Culebra and Shaenfield Roads.)
Cost: High ($250, but it’s up to 60 guests)
If you want something that’s different but sure to entertain, a party at Fiesta Farm Learning Center is a great option. It’s a petting zoo where children can interact with a variety of animals including bunnies, pig, ponies, chickens and goats. They even have a horse named Laredo, who loves to give rides to children. Guests can spend up to 3 hours playing, and you’re welcome to bring pizza, cake and more. Fiesta Farm is sure to please everyone!
8. Home Court America
http://www.homecourtamerica.com
(210) 344- PLAY
8131 Pinebrook Drive
Cost: Medium to High (Packages start at $189)
Home Court America is the perfect place for your sports enthusiast. They offer three different packages: sports ($189/15 kids), extreme ($249/15 kids) and combo ($279/ 15 kids). All packages include court time with a personal coach, games, 30 minutes for cake and food in the party room and more. This place will provide lots of fun and exercise in one.
9. Embassy Miniature Golf
http://embassyminiaturegolf.com
(210) 496- 5847
500 Embassy Oaks
Cost: Low to Medium ($6.95 per guest)
Putt-putt golf is always popular among children. Embassy Miniature Golf offers parties starting at $70 for 10 guests, and includes 18 holes of golf, use of the party room for an hour, invitations, and drinks. For an extra $2.00/guest they can play “water wars” a fun activity with water balloons. If you’re looking for an entertaining place that’s not too expensive, this may be the one.
(210) 651-6101
Located at Exit 175 off of I-35 on FM 3009
Cost: High
If you’re searching for something unique, educational, and amusing then a party at Natural Bridge Caverns is an excellent choice. What can be more different than having a party around stalagmites and stalactites? They offer two packages – the “birthday caver” is $16.95/person and the “birthday explorer” is $29.95/person. Both packages include a private tour of the cave, pizza, cake, a group photo and invitations. The explorer package also includes rock climbing and a small bag of mining rough for each child. This will be a party that everyone will talk about for ages!
11. Local Park or Playground
http://www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/inventory.asp
(210) 207-7275
Various Locations Throughout the City
Cost: Low
You can never go wrong with a playground birthday party. San Antonio has multiple locations to choose from. You can add in a few fun games such as capture the flag or a water-balloon fight to give it a twist. Don’t forget the cake and ice cream too. This is a great choice, and it won’t empty your pockets.
12. Sandlot Baseball and Fastpitch Academy
http://www.sandlotsa.com/
(210) 494-3177
11909 Starcrest Drive
Cost: High ($16.95- $29.95/child)
Does your child breathe, eat, and dream baseball? If so, this is the place to go. Your child and guests will enjoy playing in the indoor prograss turf cages, as well as playing cageball, whiffleball, or dodgeball. They offer two packages. The “home run” package includes 1 1/2 hours of playtime and 1/2 hour in the private party room, goody bags, pictures, pizza, drinks, popcorn, and a t-shirt for the birthday child. It runs $16.95/child. The “grand slam” package includes the same as well as a t-shirt for each child and deluxe goody bags. It goes for $29.95/child. How fun can baseball and pizza be for your little guy? (Or girl!)
(210) 826-6361
223 Recoleta
Cost: High (Starts at $119.95)
Skating parties are always in style. Kids love to skate, and its great exercise too! At the Rollercade, you can choose from a private party ($279.95/ 25 skaters) or during a public session ($119.95/ 10 skaters.) Packages include free skating for each child, ice cream sandwich, games and entertainment and more. This one is sure to please everyone!
14. Swim Party at a City Pool (Summer Only)
http://www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/swimming.asp
(210) 207 -3113
Various Locations Throughout the City
Cost: High ($190, up to 50 guests)
All children love to play in the water and swim – a pool party is a great option! Fees include 3 lifeguards to keep everyone safe. Don’t forget to play marco polo or water volleyball. You might add in a few water toys too. It’ll be a fun and “cool” birthday party!
15. Malilbu Grand Prix
http://www.malibugrandprix.com
(210) 341-6664
3330 Cherry Ridge Drive
Cost: High (Starts at $12.99/person)
Just because this is last on the list, doesn’t mean its the last choice. Malibu Grand Prix offers a birthday party with lots of variety – guests can ride go karts, play in the game room, or enjoy a round of miniature golf. They offer three packages. The basic package runs $12.99/person and includes pizza, one hour of table time, popcorn, round of miniature golf, soda, invitations, and 10 tokens for each child. The deluxe package ($15.99/person) includes the same plus bumper carts and go carts. The ultimate birthday party package ($19.99/person) unlimited golf, bumper carts and go karts and an MP4 player. A party Malibu Grand Prix will be a hit for sure!
Don’t forget you always have the option of hosting a party at your home. Sometimes those are the best parties! Happy Partying!
