Make your occasion extra special with these venues and entertaining possibilities.
Akron ArtWorks
Akron ArtWorks, a family-owned art studio, offers fine art instruction and therapeutic groups for children, teenagers and adults. The studio’s teaching philosophy emphasizes the artistic process, teaching students to focus on exploration during skill development, so that the final product can be a true expression of their unique point of view. 1720 Merriman Road, Ste. A, Akron, 330-983-9983, akronartworks.com
Flower Entertainment
The premier children’s entertainment agency books the best balloon artists, clowns, face painters, magicians, inflatable amusements and much more. 440-944-0278, flower-entertainment.com
Goldfish Swim School
Plan your child’s next birthday party at Goldfish’s 90-degree indoor pool. Birthday parties at Goldfish Swim School offer fun for the kids and no hassles for parents. Goldfish Swim School – Cleveland East Side: 216-364-9090; Goldfish Swim School of Fairview Park: 440-333-5393; Goldfish Swim School of Hudson: 234-380-4400; Goldfish Swim School – North Canton: 330-822-6921, goldfishswimschool.com
Great Lakes Science Center
Engineer an out-of-this-world birthday party at Great Lakes Science Center! Family-friendly activities, plus hundreds of hands-on exhibits, create the perfect atmosphere for any child’s party. The science center offers customizable packages including food and beverage options and live science demonstrations. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, 216-621-2400, greatscience.com
Jungle Terry’s Traveling Zoo
Official animal entertainer of Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine. Jungle Terry does educational animal shows for birthday parties, schools and many other special events. 440-275-1331, jungleterryandfriends.com
Hands on Pottery
Celebrate your birthday at Hands on Pottery Studio, a great place for birthdays, holiday parties, family get togethers and more. Party packages include a private room, instructor and the project for each guest. Choose from pottery painting, glass fusing or succulent gardens. Help with set-up and clean-up is included. Food and drinks are welcome. 5660 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst, 216-292-4844, handsonpottery.com
LaCentre Conference & Banquet Facility
LaCentre has set a new standard of elegance for special events in Northeast Ohio. Providing the finest personal service by experienced professionals, LaCentre features the most advanced capabilities in the area. Within its warm and relaxed atmosphere, you’ll discover an ambiance that embraces the uniqueness of the area’s culture. 25777 Detroit Road, Westlake, 440-250-2000, lacentre.com
Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
Celebrate your birthday at the center! Are you wild about wildlife? Enjoy a live animal presentation where you will meet (and touch) the center’s animal ambassadors. Are you out of this world? Get ready to blast off as you and your guests explore the galaxy and beyond in Schuele Planetarium. 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, 440-871-2900, lensc.org
Make Believe Family Fun Center
When you book a birthday party at Make Believe Family Fun Center, you are creating a celebration your family will never forget. Make Believe takes care of all the set-up, provides the fun with its attractions, serves the food and cupcake tree, and in the end takes care of all the clean-up. A dedicated party host will accompany your kids to each attraction, giving them tips to make sure they play harder and laugh longer, all the while making sure your birthday child is the star of the show. 8303 Day Drive, Parma, 440-385-5500, makebelieveparma.com
Melt Bar & Grilled
This holiday season, wow your party or event guests with deliciously decadent comfort food including gourmet grilled cheese, awesome shareable appetizers and fresh salads from Melt Bar and Grilled. Ten locations including Lakewood, Cleveland Heights, Mentor, Independence, Akron and Avon. meltbarandgrilled.com
Play Arcade + Kitchen
The best kids parties are at Play. Arcade games, food and fun. Play Arcade + Kitchen is the party place for ages 1 to 100. For birthdays to weddings and everything in between, it offers full-service party planning. For more information, contact the event manager at [email protected]. 5900 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Hts., 440-442-4263, playmayfield.com
Pure Image Photo Booth
Pure Image Photo Booth helps make your event fantastically fun. It will have your guests raving and sharing their custom-designed photo strips — after all, who doesn’t keep and share a great photo of themselves? 216-446-5178, pureimagephotobooth.com
Scene75 Entertainment Center
You bring the people, Scene75 brings the fun! Whether you’re celebrating a kid’s, teen’s or an adult’s birthday party, Scene75/Cleveland’s birthday parties will make your celebration one you’ll never forget. 3688 Center Road, Brunswick, 234-803-1100, scene75.com/cleveland
Snapology of Cleveland
Looking for a unique party idea for your Lego fan? Choose a Snapology birthday party, pick a theme and the Snapologists will take care of everything. Your guests will have a great time building and making memories at the awesome Discovery Center in Beachwood. 3365 Richmond Road, Beachwood, 216-990-8988, cleveland.snapology.com