PARTY GUIDE
BUSCH GARDENS AND
WATER COUNTRY USA
buschgardens.com/va; Williamsburg, VA
Two great parks, one amazing summer. From
thrilling rides, captivating shows and animal
encounters of Busch Gardens to drenching rides
and water slides of nearby Water Country USA.
There’s no better place to enjoy the summer.
Exhibits and Touch Tank, a themed craft
activity, and use of a Glen Echo Park classroom
for refreshments.
HARMONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ART
harmoniaschool.org harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
204-F Mill St., NE, Vienna, VA
703-938-7301 DURBIN & GREENBRIER VALLEY RAILROAD
mountainrail.com, 877-686-7245
315 Railroad Ave., Elkins, WV;
242 Main St., Coss, WV
From vintage diesel to steam locomotives, our
trains will transport your group through the
scenic mountains of West Virginia in comfort
and style! Our trains range from 1½ to 8½
hours in length, so we have something for
everyone’s liking!
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
jccnv.org 703-323-0880
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax VA
Make your child’s birthday celebration one to
remember! Fun for the kids and carefree for
the parents, birthday parties are available on
Sundays from either 11 a.m.–1 p.m. or 1–3 p.m.
The first hour is reserved for party activities
while the second hour is reserved for food/
cake etc. Arts and crafts, cooking, games, gym
and jam, ballerina and hip hop-themed parties
are available.
GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM
glenechopark.org/aquarium 301-955-6256; 7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD
Make aquatic exploration part of your next
birthday party! GEPA hosts birthday parties
with the exciting themes, or we’ll help you plan
your own. Parties are available for ages 3 and
up and include a guided tour of the Aquarium
JUST ASK MO CUSTOM CAKES
justaskmo.com; justaskmo@gmail.com
703-359-5055 An award-winning boutique bakery in Fairfax,
VA celebrating 10+ years of business. We
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ourselves on attentive customer service,
working within specific dietary needs and the
added convenience of delivery.
KIDS FIRST SWIM SCHOOLS
kidsfirstswimschools.com contact@kidsfirstswimschools.com
See website for locations
The KIDS FIRST® Swim Schools are America’s
largest provider of year round warm water
swimming instruction, operating 24 locations
across five states, teaching over 100,000
students annually.
LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK
leesburganimalpark.com; admin@
leesburganimalpark.com 703-433-0002; 19270 James Monroe Hwy.
Leesburg, VA
Go Wild at Leesburg Animal Park! Enjoy indoor
or outdoor party areas, pony rides, animal
petting and feeding, kid’s play zone and more!
Or we can bring the zoo-to-you anywhere in
the DC metro area.
SHADOWLAND LASER ADVENTURES
shadowlandadventures.com; shadowlandbooking@yahoo.com
703-921-1004; 5508 Franconia Rd.,
Alexandria, VA
703-263-1004; 4300 Chantilly Shpg. Ctr.
Chantilly, VA
301-330-5546; 624 Quince Orchard Rd.
Gaithersburg, MD
Strap on a suit, enter the huge, 6500 sqft
multi-level carpeted arena and prepare for the
adventure of a lifetime!
ROBOT WORKS, LLC
robotworksacademy.net robotworks@cox.net
703-364-5418; 8992 Fern Park Dr., 2nd Floor
Burke, VA
We love robots and so do kids! Contact us for
more information about birthday parties at
Robot Works.
ROER’S ZOOFARI
roerszoofari.com; groups@roerszoofari.com
703-757-6222; 1228 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, VA
Roer’s Zoofari is a family zoo that covers an
area of 30 acres. Come on an open air safari
bus tour, experience animals up close and
personal, or have your party with us.
FAMILIES SCHOOL
GROUPS SCOUTS
BIRTHDAYS 7300 MacArthur Blvd
Glen Echo, MD 20812
301-955-6256 OPEN:
Saturdays 9-5
Sundays 12-5
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glenechopark.org/aquarium Visit
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Summer Camps
Three convenient locations
in DC and Maryland
Ages 1-18
Escape from
Peligro Island
A play where YOU
choose the adventure
imaginationstage.org | 301-280-1660
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Ages 6+
washington family
.com Puppet Shows
For All Occasions
(703) 444-9426
• Large and colorful marionettes
and hand puppets
• Lively music
• Audience participation
• Puppet-making workshops
• Goody bags
Susan Wall's
www.carouselpuppets.com
SHENANDOAH DISCOVERY MUSEUM
discoverymuseum.net; business@
discoverymuseum.net 540-722-2020; 19 West Cork, Winchester, VA
We offer a fun-filled approach to birthdays
that allows you to have the party your way. We
pride ourselves on providing the most stress-
free party experience in the area! And if you are
looking for something a little different, check
out our Discovery Museum Sleepovers. Spend
the night in your child’s favorite museum!
SKATEQUEST skatequest.com
703-709-1010 1800 Michael Faraday Ct. Reston, VA
We are a twin sheet indoor ice skating center
with full service pro shop, café & party rooms!
Open year round!
SMITHSONIAN EARLY
ENRICHMENT CENTER
National Museum of Natural History
10th and Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
seecstories.com, seecinfo@si.edu
202-633-9587 Have a one-of-a-kind birthday experience
that takes place in both the classroom and
the museum. Not only will children learn
something new, they’ll have a ball with our
playful, hands-on activities. We host parties for
children from ages 3-8 and have a variety of
themes from which to choose.
TINY DANCERS
tinydancers.com; info@tinydancers.com
703-385-5580; Fairfax City, Old Town Alexandria
and Mosaic District Locations
Dreams come true as the birthday girl and her
friends dress up in our hand-crafted costumes
and perform her favorite story, bringing fairy
tales to life with creativity and excitement.
Parties are 90 minutes, and include crafts and
goody bags.
PARTY PALS!
www.partypals.us laurakpartypals@gmail.com
571-265-3898 Indoor/Outdoor—we come to you! We
customize your event. Ages 1-13! Sports, Dance,
Parachute, Manicures, Crafts, Characters,
Treats, Face Paint & more! Masters in
Education! SPECIAL ACTIVITIES,
DANCE, GYMNASTICS,
MARTIAL ARTS
& SPORTS
ABRAKADOODLE abrakadoodle.com; swalia@abrakadoodle.com
703-538-4278 Northern VA, Prince William County, Loudoun
County, Montgomery County, MD
Abrakadoodle parties — no muss, no fuss, just
lots of fun!
BOWIE BAYSOX
4101 Crain Hwy.
Bowie, MD
baysox.com; info@baysox.com
301-805-6000 Bowie Baysox (Class AA Affiliate of the Orioles)
provide a perfect location for your child’s
birthday party, outing, group event or a night
out! Enjoy Fireworks, promotions, special
events and more!
COMPETITIVE EDGE ATHLETIC
PERFORMANCE CENTER
competitiveedgeva.com info@competitiveedgeva.com
571-398-2813; 14849 Persistence Dr.
Woodbridge, VA
Create awesome birthday memories at
Competitive Edge! We offer a one stop for your
birthday party needs. We’ll create an amazing
birthday experience full of memories for your
child and guests.
ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO
encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org
CAROUSEL PUPPETS
703-548-1154 carouselpuppets.com; requests@
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S.
carouselpuppets.com Old Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA
703-444-9426; Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Celebrate your birthday with theatre! Our
Puppet shows for all occasions! Large and
birthday package includes a party room rental
colorful marionettes and hand puppets. Our
before the children’s theatre performance, and
show has lots of lively music and plenty of
an exclusive backstage tour (for ages eight and
audience participation. Everyone gets a chance
up) or cast and crew Q&A session (for ages
to participate and use some of the puppets.
seven and younger). Plus, your child’s birthday
Suitable for all ages. Puppet making workshops
will be announced to the entire audience
are also available. Everyone gets to make their
before the start of the show!
own puppet that they can take with them. We
can also supply goody bags with lots of puppet
related items so everyone has something they
can take home.
PUPPETS FIBERART.STUDIO
240-600-0170; 9812 Falls Rd., Potomac, MD
Check out our website to schedule a custom
birthday party.
KIDS FIRST SWIM SCHOOLS
kidsfirstswimschools.com; contact@
kidsfirstswimschools.com See website for locations
The KIDS FIRST® Swim Schools are America’s
largest provider of year round warm water
swimming instruction, operating 24 locations
across five states, teaching over 100,000
students annually.
PLAY N’ LEARN’S PLAYGROUND
SUPERSTORES playnlearn.com
410-992-0992; 9033 Red Branch Rd.,
Columbia, MD
703-502-1864; 4102 Pepsi Place, Chantilly, VA
Let us host your child’s next party at our
Columbia and Chantilly indoor playgrounds
featuring the finest swing sets, trampolines,
basketball hoops, foosball and air hockey. Our
parties run for two hours and include party
supplies. Bring your own food and enjoy in our
colorful party room.
SHADOWLAND LASER ADVENTURES
shadowlandadventures.com; shadowlandbooking@yahoo.com
703-921-1004; 5508 Franconia Rd.,
Alexandria, VA
703-263-1004; 4300 Chantilly Shpg. Ctr.
Chantilly, VA
301-330-5546; 624 Quince Orchard Rd.,
Gaithersburg, MD
Strap on a suit, enter the huge, 6500 sqft
multi-level carpeted arena and prepare for the
adventure of a lifetime!
SKATEQUEST skatequest.com
703-709-1010 Reston, VA
We are a twin sheet indoor ice skating center
with full service pro shop, café & party rooms!
Open year round!
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON
ymcadc.org Locations all over the DMV - check website for
full list of locations
Host the best birthday party at the Y! Let the
Y family do everything for your child’s special
day. The Birthday Party Team will ensure a fun-
filled celebration with decorations, games,
activities, and much more. ■
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