Birthday Party Services for Kids in Boston

Your kid's birthday is coming up, and you don't know what to do to celebrate that special day. Here are a few ideas for all of you Boston parents who have a little extra cash--check out these venues that can add a little something extra to your child's birthday party.

A Girl's Place (100 Cummings Center, Suite 131-Q, Beverly):
Looking for a themed party for your daughter? A Girl's Place provides parents dress up parties, American Girl parties, spa parties and other themed parties. Be prepared to dig deep into your wallet because these events can run up to $425 for 8 to 10 girls.
www.a-girls-place.com

Mad Science Birthdays (37 Whitcomb Street, Waltham): Looking to raise your child to be a Nobel Prize winning scientist? You can peak his interest by organizing a Mad Scientist party. Guests can play with slippery slim, putty, super bouncy balls. The package starts at about $160 and offers extra goodies like invitations and goody bags!
www.madscience.org

Barefoot Arts Birthday Parties:
If your child is more interested in the arts than the sciences, then look into Barefoot Arts. Susan Paino leads guest for about an hour and a half in creative movement and drama exercises. The birthday girl or boy can also chose a theme for a special performance such as ballerinas, music, fairies, or animals. Parties are limited to 15 kids and parents must supply the refreshments. The one-time fee is $200.
www.barefootarts.org

Game Universe (1251 Worcester Road, Rte 9, Framingham): This arcade/venue has video games on several large 50 inch HDTVs as well as arcade games. Parents will be charged $12 per person for a 2-hour party.
www.myspace.com/gameuniverse

Kids Place for Fun (33 Highland Avenue, Needham): An interactive art studio for kids, Kids Place offers freeze dance and a craft of choice for your birthday guests. You can choose from painting ceramics to making edible art. Kids Place is also willing to incorporate a party theme into the activities. Goody bags, balloons, cotton candy, tattoos and sandy candy are some of the extras available to you and your artistic child.
www.kidsplace4fun.com

Simons IMAX Theatre Birthday Parties (Central Wharf, Boston): Simons IMAX Theater and Faneuil Hall Marketplace have come together to offer a birthday party package that includes an IMAX movie, a special birthday greeting, and lunch/dinner at one of the participating restaurants (Bertucci's, Cheers, or Slugger's). Extras include admission to the New England Aquarium and behind-the-scenes tours. Prices range from $20 to $30 per child.
www.neaq.org/visit_planning/imax_theatre

Kids Playground: With a large tube maze, a tunnels 'n' slides area, and a tree house, Kids Playground offers all kinds of fun experiences for kids. The birthday boy or girl can choose from princess parties, pirate parties, standard parties, lazer tag parties, or High School Musical parties.
www.kidsplayground.com

Monster Golf (1560 Boston Providence Hwy): An 18-hole indoor black-light minigolf course with a monster theme, Monster Golf also has arcade games, glow-in-the-dark air hockey and skee ball, and more. Parents can rent a party room for about 90 minutes before playing a game of miniature golf. Prices range from $100 to $150.
monsterminigolf.com