PARTY DIRECTORY
ANIMALS JUST ASK MO CUSTOM CAKES
CLARK’S ELIOAK FARM
clarklandfarm.com clarkselioakfarm@hotmail.com
410-730-4049 10500 Clarksville Pike (Route 108)
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Plan a petting farm birthday party. Visit and feed the
animals and go on a hayride, take a pony ride, travel
on the cow train, have fun in the play area and take
a break in the picnic area. Many Enchanted Forest
attractions are available. Open April through early
November, Tuesday through Sunday. Fall parties
include a visit to the pumpkin patch. Gem mining
also available as a party add-on select weekends.
LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK
leesburganimalpark.com admin@leesburganimalpark.com
703-433-0002 19246 James Monroe Highway
Leesburg, VA 20175
Go wild at Leesburg Animal Park. Enjoy indoor or
outdoor party areas, pony rides, animal petting and
feeding, a kids’ play zone and more. Staff can bring the
zoo to you anywhere in the Washington metro area.
PONIES PLUS LLC
poniesplus.org; poniesplus1@msn.com
571-283-2408 12780 Aden Road, Nokesville, VA 20181
Discover pony rides, a petting zoo and ice cream
truck for any occasion. Smiles are the specialty.
REPTILES ALIVE LLC
reptilesalive.com; reptilesalive@gmail.com
703-544-9304 Kids go wild for Reptiles Alive! Bring a fun, exciting
and engaging live animal show to your next party,
school assembly or special event. The group’s 20
years of experience in delighting audiences of all
ages guarantees your event will be a success.
CAKES, CUPCAKES
& CINNAMON BUNS
CINNAHOLIC – GAITHERSBURG
cinnaholicgaithersburg.com 301-963-1200
230 Crown Park Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Cinnaholic is proud to serve create-your-own
cinnamon rolls and other sweet treats like made-
from-scratch brownies, cookies and edible cookie
dough. All products are freshly baked and 100%
vegan, dairy and lactose-free, egg-free and
cholesterol-free. Contact us for your party’s sweet
treat needs. Staff can create a custom cake, cookie
platter and more.
justaskmo.com justaskmo@gmail.com
703-359-5055 An award-winning boutique bakery in Fairfax,
Virginia, celebrates 10 plus years of business. Just
Ask Mo Custom Cakes off ers parties and decorating
classes. The staff takes pride in providing attentive
customer service, working within specific dietary
needs and off ering convenient delivery.
ENTERTAINERS AND FUN THAT
COMES TO YOU
MAD SCIENCE
Ages: 6-11
dc.madscience.org 301-593-4777, 703-536-9897
Learn about virtual and in-person birthday parties.
Give the gift of science with a Mad Science
celebration like no other. At Mad Science’s birthday
parties, kids discover the fun side of science as they
take part in spectacular demonstrations, including
chemical reactions and amazing bubbling potions,
plus all the extras like goody bags and cotton candy.
PLACES TO
HAVE A PARTY
DURBIN & GREENBRIER
VALLEY RAILROAD
mountainrail.com 304-636-9477
315 Railroad Ave., Elkins, WV 26241
Cass Depot
12363 Cass Road, Cass, WV 24927
From vintage diesel to steam locomotives, the
trains will transport your group through the scenic
mountains of West Virginia in comfort and style.
The rides range from 1½ to 8½ hours in length, and
we have something for everyone’s liking.
GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM
gepaquarium.org 301-955-6256
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Make aquatic exploration part of your next
birthday party. GEPA hosts birthday parties with
exciting themes, or the team will help you plan
your own. Parties are available for ages 3 and older
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.
JCRAFTS CENTER FOR
JEWISH LIFE AND TRADITION
jcrafts.org/birthday info@jcrafts.org
301-235-2728 14803 D Southlawn Ln, Rockville, MD 20850
Purchase a group ticket and join a public JCrafts
event or treat your birthday superstar to a private
JCrafts workshop of their choice! Chocolate
making, mad science, candle making and pottery
(beta) are just some of the available options.
Visit our website to learn more!
KINGS DOMINION & SOAK CITY
kingsdominion.com 804-876-5000
1600 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047
Explore the world-class roller coasters, thrill rides,
kids’ rides and Soak City waterpark slides and
attractions. ROER’S ZOOFARI
roerszoofari.com groups@roerszoofari.com
703-757-6222 1228 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, VA 22182
Roer’s Zoofari is a family zoo that covers an area of
30 acres. Experience animals up close and personal.
SHADOWLAND LASER
ADVENTURES shadowlandadventures.com
shadowlandbooking@yahoo.com 410-740-9100
9179 Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045
703-921-1004 5508 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
Strap on a suit, enter the huge 6,500-square-foot
multi-level carpeted arena and prepare for the
adventure of a lifetime!
SHENANDOAH VALLEY
DISCOVERY MUSEUM
discoverymuseum.net business@discoverymuseum.net
540-722-2020 19 West Cork St., Winchester, VA 22601
The museum off ers a fun-filled approach to
birthdays that allows you to have the party your
way. Its staff takes pride in providing a stress-free
party experience in the area.
SKY ZONE GAITHERSBURG
skyzone.com/gaithersburg 240-454-9768
15813 Gaither Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Get ready to soar in open jump arenas, play
trampoline dodgeball, do flips, perform somersaults
and climb with friends. Sky 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. Learn more by visiting the Sky Zone
website and contacting the on-site party planning
personnel for information.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES,
DANCE, GYMNASTICS,
MARTIAL ARTS AND
SPORTS BOWIE BAYSOX
baysox.com info@baysox.com
301-805-6000 4101 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD 20716
The Bowie Baysox (Class AA Aff iliate of the Baltimore
Orioles) provides a perfect location for your child’s
birthday party, outing, group event or a night out. Enjoy
fireworks, promotions, special events and more.
CLIMBZONE LAUREL
climbzone.us/laurel/parties-and-events laurel@climbzone.us
301-708-2700 13200 Mid Atlantic Blvd., Suite 130
Laurel, MD 20708
Experience a revolutionary concept in family
entertainment, the most unique climbing experience
ever created. Visit the website for information about
party rooms, party reservations, party hosting and more.
THE THEATRE LAB
theatrelab.org terah@theatrelab.org
202-824-0449 900 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Bring the magic of theater and improv into your home
and to your virtual party guests. An experienced
Theatre Lab teaching artist will lead the group in theater
exercises and improv games. Expect lots of laughs,
creativity and celebration. The Theatre Lab off ers parties
for kids (ages 3-12), teens (13-18) and adults, and the team
is happy to incorporate a theme upon request. Allow a
maximum of 12 participants per party.
SUPPLIES FOR
YOUR PARTY
TALK OF THE
TOWN ENTERTAINMENT
tottevents.com 301-738-9500
14650 Southlawn Lane, Suite 23
Rockville, MD 20850
Celebrating a birthday? Talk of the Town
Entertainment has lots of games, entertainment and
supplies to make anyone’s birthday one to remember!
Editor’s Note: To view more listings from our
party resources directory, visit our website
at WashingtonFAMILY.com/annual-party-
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Parenting Path s
Cros s
Single Mothers Share
Importance of Community
BY SASHA ROGELBERG
Yana Bailey (left)
with her
daughter, Lauren,
and son, Lee.
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PABLO RAYA
I t may take a village to raise
a child, but every village
looks diff erent.
For single mothers Yana Bailey and
Lonyetta Yamoah-Manuh, their village was, in
part, each other.
Bailey met Yamoah-Manuh about 10 years ago at
church, when Bailey was tabling for Lupus awareness. At
the time, both women were working single mothers with
young daughters and connected over their similarities.
Soon, Yamoah-Manuh, a 42-year-old mother in
Fredericksburg, would bring her daughter, Lauren, now
17, over to Bailey’s to play with Ayana, now 19, every week-
end. The daughters and mothers became fast friends.
“It’s like having a second sister, a second mom, that
extended family,” Yamoah-Manuh says. “It’s somebody