San Antonio Children's Birthday Parties

Tired of the corny mascots, stale pizza, and rushed atmosphere of the usual birthday spots in town? Looking for a new way to celebrate your child's birthday that will educate, entertain, and create fun memories for everyone?

San Antonio, Texas has much to offer in the "fiesta" department and here are a few of the best party venues I've ever experienced.

The San Antonio's Children's Museum

Located in San Antonio's downtown area, the San Antonio Children's Museum offers three floors of fun and interactive play. Each floor provides many different hands-on exhibits that are pretty hard to pull a kid away from. The first floor offers a market, bank, café area, and so much more to engage in creative play with. There is also a "kid-powered" elevator, an extreme virtual adventure video screen, and the bubble ranch where you can actually stand inside a giant bubble. (Be prepared to get a little wet!).

The San Antonio Children's Museum offers two party packages.(http://www.sakids.org/content/2008%20LowResBirthday%20brochure.pdf)

The basic party package includes:

A birthday party team leader.

A private room for 2 hours.

Unlimited playtime for 12 children and up to 24 adults.

Museum gift for the birthday child (t-shirt and small toy).

Fun activity in party room.

*Additional guests, $7 each.

The premium party package includes everything from the basic package plus:

A half sheet cake (serves 40+).

Lemonade or Fruit Punch (2 gallons).

Themed plates, cups, napkins, and forks.

Plastic table covers

20 full color invitations.

20 thank you cards.

*Additional guests, $7 each.

San Antonio Children's Museum

305 E. Houston St.

San Antonio, TX 78205

(210) 212-4453

Fiesta Farms

Another great alternative for your child's birthday is Fiesta Farms. Perfect for the birthday boy or girl that loves the outdoors and loves animals.

Fiesta Farms is a well-maintained 15 acre farm located in the northwest part of San Antonio. It offers a more personal and relaxed atmosphere for your guest while providing lots of outside fun and education. There are lots of friendly animals and shade to play in, misters, fans, and a nice clean barn complete with picnic tables for your party.

Fiesta Farms party package: (http://www.fiestafarmlc.com/Birthday-Party-Information-Packet)

3 hour party, Saturday or Sunday $250

Weekday evening $195

This includes:

Pony rides/Hay rides

Petting Zoo

Bubble Machine

Sandbox

Thank you notes

"Free Visit" coupon for each child.

*You may bring any food but no barbecues/grills, there is a freezer to store ice cream in and piñatas are welcome.

Fiesta Farms

8497 FM 1560

San Antonio, TX 78254

(210)316-3166

Oogles and Googles

Oogles and Googles is a party franchise that specializes in all-inclusive themed party packages for kids ages 4-10. 15 available themes, everything from Trains, to Dinosaur Hunt, Once Upon a Time, I Spy Detective School, Tea Party, and much, much more. Oogles and Googles parties include everything from set-up to clean up, but most of all, complete and total child involvement with games, theme-related toys, decoration, costumes and music.

Oogles and Googles theme party packages: $225-$350 (http://www.ooglesngoogles.com/birthday-parties.aspx)

2 hours of action provided by trained party professionals.

Postcard style invitations and thank you notes.

Structured, well planned party.

Themed Birthday cake.

Plates, cups, napkins, and flatware.

Unique party favors to match theme.

Souvenir photo for each child.

Special gift for the guest of honor.

Oogles and Googles

16350 Blanco Road

San Antonio, TX 78248

(210) 408-1717