PARTY GUIDE
climb with friends? Adventure Zone is the place
to be! From kids’ parties to youth groups, you can
find everything you want. It’s fitness disguised as
fun for all ages.
ASHBURN ICE HOUSE
Affiliation: William Day
21595 Smith Switch Road
Ashburn, Virginia 20147
www.ashburnice.com info@ashburnice.com
(703) 858-0300
Ages: 3-15
Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Extended Day
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! 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 Exhibits
and Touch Tank, a themed craft activity, and use
of a Glen Echo Park classroom for refreshments.
703-359-5055 An award-winning boutique bakery in Fairfax,
VA celebrating 10+ years of business. We
offer parties and decorating classes. We pride
ourselves on attentive customer service, working
within specific dietary needs and the added
convenience of delivery.
HARMONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ART
KIDS FIRST SWIM SCHOOLS
harmoniaschool.org harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
204-F Mill St., NE, Vienna, VA
703-938-7301 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.
EWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM
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.
glenechopark.org/aquarium 301-955-6256; 7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD
JUST ASK MO CUSTOM CAKES
justaskmo.com; justaskmo@gmail.com
Opening Day
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kingsdominion.com; Doswell, VA
Explore our world-class roller coasters, thrill
rides, kids’ rides and Soak City waterpark slides
and attractions.
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!
LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK
ROBOT WORKS, LLC
leesburganimalpark.com; admin@
leesburganimalpark.com 703-433-0002; 19270 James Monroe Hwy.
Leesburg, VA
Go Wild at Leesburg Animal Park! Enjoy indoor or
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
KINGS DOMINION & SOAK CITY
SUMMER FUN CAMP
SkateQuest is the BEST place for
you and your family to cool off
this summer we have camps for
everyone – all ages – all levels!
Perfect for the very beginner
or recreational skater!
Ages 4.5 to 12!
$300.00 per week.
speed 25% OFF
Admission Tickets
Use Promo Code 25Washington
(Up to 4 tickets,
Monday-Friday only)
www.chesapeakebeach waterpark.com
lazy river
AGES: 6-11
dc.madscience.org 301-593-4777, 703-536-9897
Educational Activities.
waterfalls lap pool
character days
MAD SCIENCE
slides grille
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.
birthday parties
4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave
Chesapeake Beach, MD
24 WashingtonFAMILY MAY 2019
1800 Michael Faraday Court • Reston, VA
703-709-1010 • www.skatequest.com
information about birthday parties at Robot Works. provide a perfect location for your child’s
birthday party, outing, group event or a night
ROER’S ZOOFARI
out! Enjoy Fireworks, promotions, special events
roerszoofari.com; groups@roerszoofari.com
and more!
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, CARDINAL FENCING ACADEMY
experience animals up close and personal, or
44900 Acacia LN STE 108
have your party with us.
Sterling, Virginia 20166
www.cardinalfencingacademy.com/ info@cardinalfencingacademy.com
SHENANDOAH DISCOVERY MUSEUM
(240) 424-0749
discoverymuseum.net; business@
Our fencing programs introduce the Ashburn,
discoverymuseum.net Sterling, Reston and other North Virginia/
540-722-2020; 19 West Cork, Winchester, VA
Loudoun County area students to the many
We offer a fun-filled approach to birthdays
benefits of this Olympic sport. Beyond the
that allows you to have the party your way. We
fitness benefits, fencing promotes intellectual
pride ourselves on providing the most stress-
development, decision making skills, self
free party experience in the area! And if you are
looking for something a little different, check out discipline and confidence. All taught in a safe,
supportive environment.
our Discovery Museum Sleepovers. Spend the
We focus on Epee fencing: the modern evolution
night in your child’s favorite museum!
of the rapier duel. Epee fencing is the most
straight-forward of the three Olympic fencing
SKATEQUEST disciplines: the athlete that hits first scores the
skatequest.com touch and the whole body is target. The referee
703-709-1010 trusts the scoring machine completely and there
1800 Michael Faraday Ct. Reston, VA
are no right-of-way rules.
We are a twin sheet indoor ice skating center
Learn the Olympic sport of swords and join us for
with full service pro shop, café & party rooms!
a fun workout, fencing and new friendships!
Open year round!
TypesSpecial Activity Parties - Sports
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.
Educational Parties, Goodies For Your Party /
Party Supplies, Place to Have a Party, Special
Activity Parties - Other
PUPPETS 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
BOWIE BAYSOX
4101 Crain Hwy.
Bowie, MD
baysox.com; info@baysox.com
301-805-6000 Bowie Baysox (Class AA Affiliate of the Orioles)
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
703-548-1154 Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old
Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA
Celebrate your birthday with theatre! Our
birthday package includes a party room rental
before the children’s theatre performance, and
an exclusive backstage tour (for ages eight and
up) or cast and crew Q&A session (for ages
seven and younger). Plus, your child’s birthday
will be announced to the entire audience before
the start of the show!
FIBERART.STUDIO 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
1112 16TH STREET, NW, 2nd FLOOR
WASHINGTON, 20036
www.ymcadc.org Linda.Blake@ymcadc.org
(202) 232-6700
Contact your local Y for details on birthday
party packages. Each location offers something
different including walk wall climbing, aquatics,
cooking and more.
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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 240-600-0170; 9812 Falls Rd., Potomac, MD
Check out our website to schedule a custom
birthday party.
GAME GYM
7825 Tuckerman Lane #204
Potomac, Maryland 20854
gamegym.com Admin@GameGym.com
(301) 801-7122
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