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BIRTHDAY LOCATION IDEAS NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2021/2022
Once Upon A Wish is a children’s entertainment company that provides character experiences for birthday parties, community events, and more. We are based in Chico, but we are happy to travel anywhere in the North State to make magic! For more information visit onceuponawishevents.com, call (530) 327-8697, or send a message to hello@onceuponawishevents.com.
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Chico Creek Dance Centre
1144 W. 1st St.
(530) 893-9028 chicocreekdancecentre.com
Packages for kids of all ages, complete with a party room, decorations & a party specialist to ensure a great time. Options include roller skating, miniature golf, batting cages, arcade
Funland & Cal Skate of Chico
2465 Carmichael Dr. (530) 343-1601 funlandchico.com
Enjoy party packages for kids of all ages, complete with a party room, decorations & a party specialist to ensure a great time. Options include roller skating, miniature golf, batting cages, arcade time, a glow/ black light theme, bounce house, treat bags, Round Table pizza, Baskin-Robbins ice cream cake & more.
Gateway Science Museum
625 Esplanade
(530) 898-4121 csuchico.edu/gateway
Gateway Science Museum birthday parties are fun, 2-hr science-themed celebrations for ages 12 & under. Parties include a dedicated Curiosity Guide to lead your group through gallery exhibits. Private hands-on activity of your choice from a list of 11 science themes including nature, chemistry, physics & astronomy. Check website for information. Call to reserve.
KidsPark
2477 Forest Ave., Ste. 190 (530) 894-6800 kidspark.com
A personal party hostess will help plan, coordinate & clean up for your private party. Parties available for
ages 2-12 & include face painting, an art project & craft, group games, paper plates, napkins, forks, juice, & a spe- cial gift for the birthday boy or girl with snack options available. Parties available on Sun mornings & evenings.
Kinetics Academy of Dance
627 Broadway St., Ste. 100 (530) 345-2505 Kineticsacademyofdance.com
Kinetics Academy of Dance in Chico offers fun dance parties brought to a location of your choice. Book a darling 1.5 hour Fancy Nancy, Enchanted Fairy, Prin- cess or a Hip Hop Party (recommended for ages 3-10), that includes a themed dance lesson, use of props, a craft and games. Includes a goodie bag for each par- ticipating guest. Reserve your special date soon.
Rare Air Trampoline Park
1090 E. 20th St. (530) 433-5557 Rareairpark.com
For an active party that all ages will love, book jumping fun in 10,000 sq. feet of trampoline space. Packages offered for any day of the week & any size party. Includes party room, napkins, plates, drinks, setup & cleanup. Bring your own cake & for extra fun, choose add-ons like pizza, extra jump time, tokens & party favor goodie-bags.
Sweet Chico Confections
121 W. 3rd St. (530) 332-9866 sweetchico.com
For a unique & sweet birthday experience, Sweet Chico Confections offers themed Scavenger Hunts where party guests search the store for many fun candy treats to take home. Book a group party in their dedicated party room or add sweet fun to your birthday celebration with a candy buffet or center- piece. There’s something for all party sizes & budgets.
Terrain Park Climbing Center
931 W. 5th St.
(530) 809-0796. terrainparkclimbingcenter.com
Have your next birthday party at Terrain Park Climb-
ing Center. Includes climbing instruction in your own designated area, all the necessary rental gear, full access to the party room, ping-pong & foosball tables & an amazing party director. Each birthday boy or birthday girl will also receive a gift from the TPCC staff: a free 2-week climbing membership. Great for ages 6 & up.
US Airsoft World
4506 Panorama Point Rd. (530) 365-1000 usairsoft.com
Ages 8 & up can enjoy an exciting party on 10 acres of dedicated Airsoft space. Guests will play a variety of game scenarios, all supervised by US Airsoft refer- ees. Shaded picnic tables & concessions are available as well as 50,000 sq. ft. of indoor space. Book your party to play during regular open hrs or rent the facility for a private event.
Max’s Miracle Ranch
3476 Smith Ave, Biggs (530) 354-7168 info@maxsmiracles.org maxsmiracles.org
The opportunities to celebrate your family member while helping others in need are boundless at Max’s Miracle Ranch. Animals, a train and a playground are just a few things offered there. Max’s Miracles has been formed to provide hope and direction to fami- lies with special children dealing with heart defects, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Their goal is to provide assistance in times of need.
McCarthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park 24898 CA-89, Burney (530) 335-2777
This park has five miles of hiking trails winding through evergreen forests, including a stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail. The park’s centerpiece is the 129- foot Burney Falls. First come, first served or fill out a reservation application online.
Athletic Horizons Gymnastics Center
415 Otterson Dr., Ste. 70
(530) 893-4967 athletichorizons.com
Your party participants will have a “bouncing good time” enjoying a variety of energetic games & activities facilitated by a trained gymnastics instructor. Obstacle course, trampolines, in-ground foam pit, music, tables & chairs provided. Parties are available Sat. & Sun.
Chico Art School & Gallery
261 E. 3rd St.
(530) 570-3895. janet@chicoartschool.com chicoartsschool.com
Throw the best birthday party ever with a lesson at Chico Art School. Children get to experience how much fun art can be with their friends. Party-goers
will learn the basics of drawing or painting in a fun, supportive environment. Parties consist of a 1.5-hr lesson. Children work with various mediums, including charcoal, watercolor, tempera, colored pencils or wa- tercolor pencils. Party themes can be incorporated & are encouraged. Up to 10 children & rates start at $150.
Chico Creek Nature Center
1968 East 8th St.
(530) 891-4671 chicorec.com/ chico-creek-nature-center
Our birthdays range from 3-11 with most of our birth- days falling between 5-9. For the Meet Our Animals por- tion of the birthday our instructor has all the kids sit in a big circle inside our Living Animal Museum & brings out 3 different animals. She teaches them about each animal & then brings them around the circle so kids can have an up close look. We used to also let children gently touch but as of right now we’re no longer allowing that due to COVID. Reserve online at chicorec.com/birthday-parties, come in person or call the CARD Office.
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