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newBounceU is Eastside Madison's newest and coolest place for active family fun! Our bounce rooms feature HUGE inflatable play structures, all in a spotlessly clean, safe and secure environment. BounceU is the perfect place for private birthday parties, mom's groups, preschool play dates,
after-school fun and family fun nights. Host your child's next birthday party and let us do all of the work, even the clean-up. All you have to do is make sure you have batteries in your camera. Located at 4009 Felland Rd., Suite 102 (near the intersection of High Crossing and American Parkway). For more information, go to www.bounceu.com or call us at 608-244-4386.

special offers Bean Sprouts - Bean Sprouts hosts birthdays and tea parties! Join the Bean Sprouts Birthday Club- click here! Bean Sprouts is a kids' café featuring yummy, good-for-you food in a fun, hip atmosphere for kids and parents. 6719 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue, Suite 101 Middleton phone: 608.826.6YUM


Fired Up Pottery - <ages 4 & up> Get creative with a hassle free birthday party at Fired Up Pottery in Cottage Grove, WI. We offer a hour and a half birthday party just for 4 and 5 year olds. We paint pottery for a half hour, or longer if needed, have treats (usually cake and ice cream), then open presents. This usually fills an hour and a half party. A great project is for everyone to paint their own plate or cereal bowl. We fire the pieces, and they are ready for pickup in a week or less. The hostess delivers them to the guests. Its great fun, and one of the quietest and easiest parties you will ever have. Pricing varies according to the pieces chosen and the number of guests. For more information and pricing, go to www.fireduppottery.com or call 608-839-5000.
Kittelson Swim School - Kittelson Swim School offers a great birthday party option at our new Aquatic Facility in Fitchburg . Parents and children are can enjoy a private area of the pool with a lifeguard assigned just for their party. A 2-hour party with up to 8 children and the party room is $95. Additional children can be added for only $5 each. We provide invitations, beverages, paper goods and a free t-shirt. Kittelson can arrange pizza delivery for an additional fee. Party times are available Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Call to reserve a time at 441-KITT (5488).
Supreme Water Sports - <ages 5 & up> Party Hawaiian style with Supreme Water Sports, located at beautiful James Madison Park on Lake Mendota in downtown Madison, WI. We can plan anything from the simple "come on down and have a total blast kayaking for an hour" party, to the full blown "Holey cow, I just won the limbo contest after a day of sailing on the catamaran during this super sweet Tropical Luau with fire-breathing dancers and a live steel drum band" party. It really depends on what your budget and time goals are, and every party is unique and special to the kids. Supreme Water Sports professionally trained and certified instructors specialize in providing a fun, yet safe environment for all the kids. For kids as young as 5. For more info, please go to www.SupremeWaterSports.com or call 608-212-1568.
Hero's, The Party Experience
8233 Forsythia St, Middleton, WI 53562
At Hero's, we have created an incredible ALL INDOOR party facility located just outside of Madison, WI in Middleton. Step into the Hero's "Backyard" full of giant inflatables, play exciting games in "The Sandlot", enjoy the comforts of home in our private party rooms, and win prizes playing our crazy carnival games. Hero's The Party Experience is completely indoors, so your party will never be canceled due to rain or extreme heat. Our Party Team will handle all the details, including setup, personalized game preparation, food, and even cleanup. As a parent, you have nothing to worry about!

Happy Bambino's resource center classroom is available for private functions including baby showers, birthday parties, play groups and meetings. Click here for more information on renting Happy Bambino's classroom. 2045 Atwood Avenue, Suite 113
Kids Junction Party Place is Madison’s MOST UNIQUE place to celebrate birthdays! Let our energetic party team lead your guests through an array of fun-filled activities and games. Choose from 3 exciting packages including themed based rooms and parties. Special character appearances are also available! Ample space for all guests and parents. Let us take care of the set-up and clean-up! Located at 8040 Watts Rd , Madison (inside the Princeton Club West building). For more information or to schedule your next party please call (608) 827-5437.
Little Tea Parties - a dress up/tea party service for girls 4-9 years of age. Enjoy an elegant in home tea party experience for your child's special occasion. Gorgeous invitations and dresses, fun crafts, and a tea with real china will impress any child that loves to step into the magical world of make believe. With Christmas coming, special ornament making teas are available!
Allison Kemp
920-285-4591
mylittleteaparty@charter.net

Pump It Up - Inflatable party zone for kids ages 2 and up. Indoor airconditioned/heated areneas to hold your next birthday or team celebration. Eight oversize inflatables (slides, coliseum, bouncers, obstacle courses.) Party rooms for pizza, cake and ice cream. Perfect for your next private party, up to 26 children. 2911 Marketplce Dr. Madison, WI 53719 Telephone: (608) 442-6386
The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites is delighted to provide you with an exciting Birthday Party at Crawdaddy's Cove, Madisons only indoor waterpark. Included with your Birthday Party:
Waterpark Passes for 10 People
Pizza & Soda for 10 People
Delicious Personalized Birthday Cake
Poolside Room for Changing
Party Area Designated for Your Group
Birthday Themed Plates, Cups, Silverware and Napkins
Ask about our Birthday Party Extras!
Reservations may be made through our Sales & Catering Department at: (608) 826-0500, extension 5107 or email: tnemmers@wiscohotels.com

Madison Children's Museum - Madison Children's Museum is a great place for a birthday party. We make it easy for you! Take advantage of the benefits of membership and receive a discount on any party. Choose from one of our three packages.
SwimWest - Come Splash With SwimWest! Guests ranging from in age from 3 years to adults are invited to celebrate any special event or Birthday at SwimWest! Our Deming Way location offers parties on Saturdays at 1:30 & 2:30 and on Sundays at 12:30, 1:30, & 2:30. Each party runs for 2 hours and cost $125.00 for the birthday child and 8 swimmers. SwimWest in Fitchburg offers Private Parties on Saturdays at a cost of $200.00 for 2 hours. This price includes up to 20 swimmers, and you can choose a 1:00 or 3:00 party. SwimWest will also include 3 Large Cheese pizzas from Papa John’s Pizza on Maple Grove for your Private Party! Certified Lifeguards are always on duty for our parties, and we take care of all party supplies as well as the clean-up! We’ll have all paper products, utensils, cups, and drinks for the guests, plenty of toys, noodles, and a basketball hoop in our 90* warm water, indoor pool. Reserve your time today… call our West Madison location at 831-6829 or our Fitchburg location at 276-SWIM.
Keva Sports Center - Forysthia St. Middleton, WI 53562 608-662-7529
Plan your party ages 2-adult!
Birthday Parties- 3 packages Basic $155, Deluxe $195, Premium $265
All 1 hour 35 minutes/ 50 minutes of sports play and 45 minutes in a private party room
Basic and Deluxe up to 14 children/ additional $5 per child the day of the party
Premium up to 18 children/ additional $5 per child the day of the party
Deluxe and Premium include drink, invites, party gift bags, cake, and all paper products.
Pizza is separate - $10 for 8 slices

Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Celebrate your Birthday with NATURE!
For ages 4 & up. Choose a nature theme for your birthday party!
• Animal Tracking (best in winter or wet seasons)
• Incredible Insects
• Scavenger Hunt
This is just a small list of ideas... our expert naturalists will tailor their programs to meet your needs. Click here for more birthday party information with the ALNC.

Ten Pin Alley, Fitchburg
6285 Nesbitt Rd.
Fitchburg, WI 53719
Telephone: (608) 845-1010
Great for all ages. They have shoes for the kids (starting at size 9-- otherwise kids can keep their own shoes on), ramps and light bowling balls, and automatic bumpers. They offer three choices for birthday parties, and are a large new clean facility.

planning
Oogles ‘n Googles - All-inclusive, themed birthday parties and enrichment programs for children ages 3 – 10. We are truly a "party service". Birthday parents don't have to lift a finger and can enjoy the entire party when they hire Oogles 'n Googles.
food'n'drinks
Craig's Cake Shop - 604 West Verona Ave. Verona 608-848-6331

Scotts Pastry Shoppe, Middleton - Great birthday cakes, 3 locations.


Karen the Cake Lady - DeForest. 846-2446
Carl's Cakes - on Madison's east side (608) 222-3322
entertainment
Funny Faces For Kids - Corporate or children's parties - they mix balloons, face painting, and more to make your event a memorable one. With two children of her own, Tami provides practical, hands-on experience and creativity for all your entertainment needs. 608.848.2284
new Great Scott Magic -- performing fun, magical entertainment for children in daycares, at birthday parties, and anywhere you might choose to gather a group of youngsters to be entertained. Shows can include magic, music, puppets, and balloons. And silliness -- we can't forget that.

Sound like fun? Yes, it is. Visit Scott at www.wisconsinmagician.com to find out more.

newWayne the Wizard has amazed audiences of all ages throughout Wisconsin for over 25 years. This astonishing magician performs his dazzling array of illusions for a wide variety of events. Wayne is also an accomplished ventriloquist and has a number of different characters to fit any occasion. (608) 274-9411

 

 

 

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