Birthday Party Discounts:
The Art Garage The Art Garage is the perfect place to celebrate! We provide a positive and engaging experience in a space that’s already decorated and stocked with awesome art projects. Your party is led by caring and professional artists who are happy to help every step of the way. Art party options include canvas painting, jewelry making, mosaics, tie-dye, glass fusion and paint-your-own pottery. There’s a project for artists of all ages to celebrate with!
Parties include:
- All instruction and materials to complete your chosen project
- 2 hours in a private party room with comfortable seating for 12 – 30 artists
- Personal instructor/attendant
- Personalized birthday sign
- Additional art project for your guests as they arrive
- Special gift from The Art Garage
Call to reserve you day and time. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Cost: $50 reservation fee, plus cost per person/per project at $12-20 each; minimum 12 participants, max 30 Location: 11190 Circle Drive Suite 202-4, Austin TX, 78736 Phone: 512-852-9900 Website: www.theartgarageAustin.com Discount: $25 off the reservation fee when you mention this guide
Ashley’s Playhouse Ashley’s Playhouse is a drop-in childcare center for children ages 6 weeks-12 years old. Our magical facility, complete with a two-story treehouse, acting stage, cinema room and outdoor play area, is perfect for your next birthday party!
Birthday parties are available on Sundays in two-hour blocks of time for a flat rate of $250 (limit 30 kids). Additional time can be added at $50 per half hour. Birthday Parties include two hours of full access to the facility, two caregivers to assist before, during and after the event and a gift bag for the birthday child! Ashley’s Playhouse partners with Double Dave’s Pizza so you can order pizza at our special rate and have it added to your bill or bring your own food/snacks. In addition, you are welcome to bring your own birthday cake. We will help with serving as well as take care of all the clean-up! To reserve your date/time, we require a $100 non-refundable deposit. This amount will be applied to your total the day of the party. Dates are first come first serve so reserve your spot now by calling, stopping by or emailing us at info@AshleysPlayhouseAustin.com. Location: 13343 N Hwy 183, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78750 Cost: $250 for two-hour block of time (additional time may be added at $50 per half hour) Phone: (512-872-2755 Website: www.AshleysPlayhouseAustin.com Discount: Pizza and drinks included for up to 20 kids!!
Austin Aquarium VIP Children’s Birthday Parties at the Austin Aquarium include: •Admission to the Aquarium for each guest • Reserved party table within the aquarium for 90 minutes • Educator to host your party • Educational interactive tour • Shark, fish, or bird food for the birthday child • Goody bag for each child in the party • Birthday party packages for 10 or 20 people (more if member of Austin Aquarium) Outside food, cake, decorations may be brought in for birthday parties.
Our facility features thousands of species! We have reptiles, warm and cold water fish, various exotic birds, and so much more! Among the exhibits, you can experience: • Sharks, Stingrays • Corals, and other invertebrates • Lorikeets, Toucans and Macaws • Tropical Fish, and Cold water fish including dozens of species of rockfish and flatfish • Rain Forest Area, including exotic reptiles and amphibians Cost: Regular Price $180 for 10 non-member adult of child guests. Location: Austin Aquarium, 13530 N. Hwy 183, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78750 Phone: 512-222-5586 Website: www.austinaquarium.com/activities-events/birthday-parties/ Discount: Check website for current special of $25 or more savings.
Austin Moonwalks
Austin Moonwalks is the reliable choice in Central Texas for moonwalks, water slides, carnival games and more. With over fifteen years in business, Austin Moonwalks has become a leader in providing a fun and safe experience for backyard birthday parties. The company offers entertainment options for toddlers up to teens. Call for more information. Location: 1102 S. Industrial Blvd. Suite B, Round Rock, TX 78681 Cost: Rental Rate $334.00 Phone: 512-585-5867 Website: http://www.austinmoonwalks.com Discount: 10% discount off a rental that includes a water slide and concession machine (snow cone or cotton candy) = $33.40 (Coupon Price: $300.60)
Freedom Party Rentals
Want to throw the coolest birthday party ever? Freedom Party rentals mobile laser tag birthdays, outdoor movies, and video game parties and water tag are extremely popular and entertaining. Serving greater Austin, we handle all your party details. With quality equipment, trained coaches and movie technicians, we are committed to bringing healthy entertainment to your doorstep. Interested in the new and popular sport of mobile laser tag? Your laser tag match kicks off in our one a kind “inflatable barricade” field that is very impressive looking. This is done to the heart pumping music of hits like Star Wars and Superman on our quality music system. We play games like capture the flag and elimination. Interested in an incredible outdoor movie experience? We provide cool backyard parties & larger crowd movie events. We have a selection of inflatable screens for any crowd size and won’t charge excessive fees if you move up to our jumbo screens. We don’t cut corners on quality, carrying state of the art movie projection and equipment. Furthermore, we offer unique overnight, drop off, pick up options for those outside of our delivery zone. Complete birthday packages start at just $129. Call today and let us bring the fun to you! Location: 15122 Honeycomb Drive, Leander TX, 78641 Cost: Mobile laser tag starting at $179; Outdoor movie starting at $279. Phone: 512-981-5557 Website: http://freedompartyrentals.com Discount: Free concession (popcorn, cotton candy, or sno-cone machine) with purchase of an outdoor movie or mobile laser tag package. $75 value!
Game Plan Entertainment
Game Plan Entertainment is Austin’s only private arcade and events facility! With over 4,000 square feet of arcade space, we have all your favorite Classic Arcade games, skeeball, basketball, air hockey, ping pong, and more, all set to free-play. Plus, we have retro consoles and even the latest gaming consoles, such as the Xbox One, PS4, and WiiU with all of the best games. We provide fun and entertainment for all ages when you have a party or celebration at Game Plan! Call us today to schedule your free tour to see what makes this Austin’s best birthday party destination. Location: 4175 Freidrich Lane, Suite 100; Austin, TX 78744 Cost: Parties starting at $299 for a 2 hour party with 15 game players Phone: 512- 588-9428 Website: www.GamePlanEnt.com Discount: $50 off a weekday party (Monday-Thursday)
The Little Gym Join us at The Little Gyms of Austin at Lakeline and Round Rock for what Parents Magazine rated the #1 place to host a child’s birthday party! Our awesome party package is available to both members and non-members, and is a great way to introduce your friends to some serious fun! Practically all inclusive, our standard birthday party package includes a team member and assistant to lead the fun, set-up and clean up, all the paper goods (napkins, plates, etc.), 16 guests (with the option to add up to 9 additional), drinks for each guest, a opportunity for a gift registry, a TLG shirt for the birthday child, and a TLG evite upon request! In addition to the standard party package, goody bags are available for guests as well at an additional charge. If your birthday boy or girl also happens to love Dora or Diego, we’ve got you covered, with Diego and Dora themed birthday bashes with specialized adventures and activities, sure to make this the best birthday yet!
Locations: The Little Gym of Round Rock 3203 S. Interstate 35, Ste. 590 Round Rock, TX 78664 512-687-4141 www.tlgroundrocktx.com The Little Gym of Austin at Lakeline 14010 N. Hwy 183, Ste. 445 Austin, TX 78717 512-918-9876 www.tlgaustinlakelinetx.com Discount: $25 off any package!
The Little Yoga House
We are the first and only kids & family only yoga studio in Austin! We offer a variety of classes for kids of all ages as well as family yoga, pre/postnatal yoga, camps, our unique approach to preschool/mothers-day-out program, and specialty yoga birthday parties! Our yoga parties range from Simply Yoga where we provide a themed yoga adventure pizza & juice, to Everything Yoga where you provide the guest list and theme and we do the rest (i.e. invitations, decorations, cake, etc.)! We have a list of amazing specialty parties to chose from including a Spa Yoga Party, Paint a Yoga Mat Party, Glow-in-the-dark Yoga Party and more! We also offer a variety of a la carte items such as a photo booth, yoga inspired party favors, henna tattoos, coffee for adults and many more! We are located conveniently in the heart of the city just north of downtown in the lovely Clarksville neighborhood. Location: 1211 Parkway, Austin, TX 78703 Cost: Please see website as costs vary Phone: 512-861-5639 Website: www.thelittleyogahouse.com Discount: $25 off
Races2U Slot Car Racing
Digital Slot Car Racing is fun and exciting entertainment for all ages. Rent one or more of our slot car tracks for Birthday Parties, Bar Mitzvahs , Car Shows, Corporate Events, Fundraisers, Team Building, or Trade Show Booth. Our mobile slot car tracks can be setup virtually anywhere, indoors or out! Races2U® is an excellent fundraising option for Schools, Churches, Scouting, and other organizations. With mobile tracks in Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, and Texas, we can easily travel anywhere in the US. You can also visit our retail location in Austin, Texas. Races2U®-small cars, BIG FUN! Location: 13945 N. US 183, Austin, TX 78613 Cost: Normally $299 ($274.99 with discount) Phone: 512-761-RACE (7223) Website: www.races2u.com Discount: $25 off any party package of $299 or more
Austin Sports Center The Austin Sports Centers are state of the art facilities with over 20,000 square feet to rent for Sporting Events, Special Events, Birthday Parties, Meetings, SAQ Fitness, and Private Lessons. ASC is home to the Austin Junior Volleyball club, a non-profit youth organization founded in 1984 and has steadily grown over the years to include 35 teams of all levels ranging from 10 year olds to 18 year olds. The Teams participate extensively throughout Texas and in other tournaments around the country from late November through early July. Locations:
- South Austin – 425 Woodward St., Austin, TX 78704
- Cedar Park – 1420 Toro Grande Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613
Cost: $100/hour for birthday parties Phone: 512-220-6936 Website: www.AustinSportsCenter.com Discount: $50 off entire party
Heartsong Music Move, groove, sing, and play with a musical party at Heartsong Music! Music brings people together and what better reason to come together than your child’s birthday! Heartsong Music’s parties are fun, educational, and engaging for children from birth through age 7. The two-hour party includes use of Heartsong’s entire studio where attendees can make crafts, have an ongoing jam session, and enjoy refreshments that you provide. It will also include a 45-minute Music Together® class where parents and their children will sing, dance, and have a blast playing with musical props and instruments. Your child’s special day will be celebrated with music and will be lively, entertaining, and memorable for all who attend! Location: 2700 West Anderson Lane, Ste. 320, Austin, TX 78757 Cost: $350 for a two-hour party for registered families and $375 for non-registered families Phone: 512-371-9506 Website: www.HeartsongMusic.net Discount: $25 off the Birthday Party Fee and a musical instrument for the birthday child.
Safari Champ Safari Champ is an indoor kid’s entertainment center. We offer Group admission rates, Drop-off services, birthday parties, camps, and much more. Location: 1400 E Old Settlers Blvd. Round Rock, TX 78664 Cost: Range of $140 – $330 Phone: 512-828-0000 Website: www.safarichamp.com Discount: $20 off any birthday package
More Party Ideas and Ways to Save:
Magic Camp If you’re looking for ways to avoid having the party at your home, Fantastic Magic Camp offers parents the option of hosting a party for 30 or more children in their Fantastic Magic Camp location at Highland Mall for only $50 (magician fees are additional). For more info call 512-850-4677.
Summer Splash Pads and Pools If you’re celebrating your birthday during the summer months, the local splash pads and pools are also a great way to have an inexpensive party. Check out Free Fun In Austin’s 2014 roundup of locations to cool down in the water:
Austin-area Parks and Recreation Centers We all know that there’s nothing as easy and successful as a party in the local park — assuming the weather cooperates. With the links below, you can start browsing info for all parks in your area (and find details about facilities such as covered areas, grills, etc.).
- Austin Parks: http://www.austinparks.org/our-parks.html
- Austin Rec Centers: http://www.austintexas.gov/recreation
- Cedar Park Parks & Rec: http://www.cedarparktexas.gov/index.aspx?page=238
- Hutto Parks: http://www.huttotx.gov/index.aspx?nid=121
- Lakeway Parks & Rec: http://www.cityoflakeway.com/index.aspx?nid=60
- Leander Parks & Rec: http://www.leandertx.gov/parksrec
- Pflugerville Parks & Rec: http://tx-pflugerville2.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=29
- Round Rock Parks & Rec: http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec/
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