Children's Birthday Party Venues in the Danville, Illinois Area

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Birthdays are always so special for kids. They are so much fun but it can get boring having the same old birthday at the house. So I have compiled a list of fairly inexpensive birthday party venue ideas in the Danville, Illinois area that you may consider for your next birthday bash!

ILLINI SKATELAND, LAZER TAG AND MINIATURE GOLF:

One of the biggest places in the Danville, Illinois area to hold a children's birthday party is at Illini Skateland, Laser Tag and Miniature Golf. There are a variety of activities that will keep your guests busy. There really is something for everyone. They offer 3 fun filled packages.

The first package is the Skating Party Package and is only $84.95 for up to 9 people. For each additional person add $8.00. Included in the Skating Party Package is admission charges, skate rental, 8" pizza for the birthday child, (2) 12" pizza's, 2 pitchers of Pepsi, a special birthday table with all the paper products, 20 game tokens for the birthday child and 4 tokens for each paid guests. Tokens can be used for arcade games. The second package is for a Laser Tag Party, which is the same price as the above package. You will receive 2 rounds of Laser Tag, 8" pizza for the birthday child, (2) 12" pizza's, 2 pitchers of Pepsi, a special birthday table with all the paper products, 20 game tokens for the birthday child and 4 tokens for each paid guest.

The third package available is the Ultimate Party. For $119.95 for up to 9 people with an additional $11.00 for each additional person you will receive: admission, skate rental, 2 round of laser tag, 8" pizza for the birthday child, (2) 12 pizza's, 2 pitchers of Pepsi, a special birthday table with all the paper products, 20 game tokens for the birthday child and 4 tokens for each paid guests.

The birthday child receives unlimited Pepsi in all three packages. For available times and updated information, please visit their website at www.illiniskateland.com.

MCDONALD'S PLAYLAND:

McDonald's Playland on Gilbert Street in Danville offers 2 birthday party packages. For around $50 you can book a party at the playland for 8 kids, each additional child is $4. There is a $20 deposit to hold the date and room for your event. Include in this package is the your choice of chicken nugget, cheeseburger or hamburger Happy Meal for each child (no substitutions), ice cream and the birthday child receives a gift. The room is reserved for an hour and a half for your party. For package B, you will receive cake and ice cream and the room is reserved for one hour at about $40. This is a super fun experience for all kids! Please call for updated information and prices and to reserve your party.

BLUE KANGAROO BOOKS:

One of the newest venues in the area to have a birthday party is at Blue Kangaroo Books. There are several birthday packages to choose from. All packages are for up to 10 children. The duration of the party varies depending on age group. For parties with children 5 years old and under, the party is for 1-½ hours. For parties with children that are 5 years and older, the party is for 2 hours.

Package A is their All Inclusive Package. For $135, you will receive a cake, ice cream, drinks, paper goods, decorations, invitations, party games and goody bags. This also includes set up and clean up.

Package B is their Bring Your Own Package. For $110, you receive a cake, decorations, party games and goody bags. This also includes set up and clean up.

Package C is their Bare Necessities Package. For $80, you get decorations, party games, goody bags, set up and clean up.

And package D is the basic Rent The Room Package. For $50 you get access to the room and they will clean up afterwards.

KENNEKUK COUNTY PARK:

There are several buildings to rent at the Kennekuk County Park for a birthday party. Since this is a nature preserve there is plenty of space for kids to run and play. If you want to hold outdoor games for your party but are worried about having enough space in your backyard, this is an inexpensive and fun alternative that you could do. This park is 3000 acres in size so you will definitely be able to find the perfect spot for your party. Visit the Vermilion County Conservation District website for fee/rental information, fees are determined by group number. Please call to reserve you building for your next party.

OTHER ALTERNATIVES:

There are several small parks in the area where you can have a birthday party and there will be no costs, some of which have a pavilion or picnic tables and of course having a playground there is nice too. Here is a map of the public parks in Danville that you can check out for your next birthday party, http://www.cityofdanville.org/files/53011234800050school-park-map.pdf.
There are also several hotels and a civic center that have rooms available for rent. Check the yellow pages for more spaces available.

Illini Skateland

8 N. Brewer Road

Danville IL 61848

www.illiniskateland.com

217-442-2140

McDonald's Playland

109 S. Gilbert St.

Danville, IL 61832

217-446-4084

Blue Kangaroo Books

142 N. Vermilion St.

Danville IL 61832