articles

2015 Northwest Arkansas Birthday Party Guide!

Need help planning your child's party? We've got it!

By Kara Ault, Macaroni Kid- Fayetteville Publisher November 25, 2015
Planning a birthday party for your child can be challenging and sometimes you don't know where to start. I have spoken with each of these local businesses and have all the info you need to start planning your child's party. Please tell the business you heard about them from Macaroni Kid! Clicking on the name of each business below will take you directly to their website for more information.

Cupcakes, Cakes & Custom Baked Goods:
Briar Rose Bakery-  Located on Main St in Farmington, just minutes from Fayetteville, this fairy-tale style, charming building is kid-friendly and family-owned. The building looks like a cottage and the name, Briar Rose, comes from Sleeping Beauty. There is even a kid-size door that the little ones love. Briar Rose makes custom cakes, cupcakes and more. You can also host small birthday parties in their "tea room".  To order, call 479-300-6027.

Royal Treats NWA- Royal Treats offers you the finest homemade, custom decorated gourmet truffles in Northwest Arkansas. Each truffle is hand rolled, then dipped in your favorite choice of chocolate. Special care is taken with each truffle designed to your specification. We prepare each order with the highest attention to the smallest detail. Allow us to cater your event with a theme of your choice. We offer custom truffles for any occasion, including Birthdays with the theme of your choice! Order online or call 479 799 5545 to order.

Sweet Little Sugar- Custom-designed cookies for every occasion. This local mom-owned business will create deliciously tasty, adorably-decorated cookies in your choice of party theme. Visit them on Facebook, or @sweetlittlesugar on Instagram. E-mail adria@sweetlittlesugar.com to order.


Party Venues:
Gymnastic's Joe's - Have a fun Tumble Party at this gym located inside the NWA Mall in Fayetteville. Party includes tables & chairs, set up & clean up, private use of the Tumble Gym & bounce houses for your party guests, unlimited popcorn, drinks (Capri Sun & water) and music. Go online or call 479 582 9567 to book your party today! Cost: $238.50 for a 1.5 hour party, no limit on kids.

Fun City Pizza- Located in Springdale. Pizza, fun & games for all ages! Birthday Party up to 10 kids- includes party room, 2 medium pizzas, a drink for each child, 300 tokens, invitations, plates, forks, cups, napkins, a spin on the Birthday Wheel & 50 additional tokens for the birthday child, and a Fun City t-shirt for the birthday child, plus you'll have a Birthday Party Captain to direct all the fun! Cost: $149 (plus tax)
Birthday Party Super Party Pack for up to 25 kids- includes a double party room, 5 large pizzas, drink for each child, 500 tokens, invitations, plates, forks, cups, napkins, a spin on the Birthday Wheel & 100 additional tokens for the birthday child, and a Fun City t-shirt for the birthday child, favor bags for each child, game of mini golf for each child, Super Ticket (100 tickets) for each child, 500 tickets for birthday child and a Birthday Party Captain to direct all the fun! Cost: $259 (plus tax). Go online or call 479 872 7529 to reserve your party.

Partytime Ponies- Located in Farmington, just minutes from Fayetteville. Have your party there or they will come to you. If you choose to have your birthday party at their location, it includes a 2 hour party with 4 ponies. The first hour of the party, the kids ride the ponies and the second hour is used for your cake, gifts, etc. Tables and chairs will be set up and there is no limit on the number of children you can invite. Cost: $265 plus tax
Parties at your location include a 1 hour party with 2 ponies and no limit on the number of children. Cost: $250 plus tax. They will travel all over Northwest Arkansas: however, there may be a small travel expense cost if it is a large distance.  Call 479 267 2101 to reserve your party.


Brick by Brick- Located in Fayetteville, Brick by Brick is a fabulous 2400 square ft state of the art learning center with over 100,000 LEGO® pieces to build the creation of your dreams. They offer 3 different party packages which include: 90 minute private use of the center, 2 party hosts to set up and clean up, 2 LEGO® themed games, custom invitations, paper goods & balloons & a Brick by Brick t-shirt for the birthday child. They will entertain your party guests from start to finish! Visit their website for party package prices and options. Call Amber 479-582-5346 for reservations.

Imagine Studios
- Located at Village on the Creeks in Rogers, Imagine Studios has everything you need for a birthday party if your child enjoys arts & crafts! Each guest at an Arty Party can make a fun, unique project they can take home with them. Projects to choose from include glass dessert plates, t-shirts & tie-dye, purses, picture frames, paint-your-own pottery, bulletin boards, flower pots and bath salts. Party packages start at $150 for 10 guests and the parties last about 1.5 hours. Includes all supplies to make up to 10 projects plus all paper goods and post-card invitations.  For each additional guest, there will be a $15 fee added.  They also offer a 2 hour party package, which includes making 2 projects, and the cost is $200 for 10 kids and $20 for each additional guest.  Call Melanie at 479-268-3190 or 479-619-6085 to reserve your party. 

Arvest Naturals Ballpark baseball game- Located in Springdale, this minor league baseball team offers fun Birthday Party packages during home games from April 16, 2015 to August 31, 2015. Check the website for specific dates available. Birthday child will be on the videoboard as their name is announced on the PA system. Packages range from $13- $17 per child, which includes tickets, food, and KC Royals KidsZone passes. Call 479 927 4900 to book your party. (Seasonal)


Community Creative Center- Located in Fayetteville across from Walton Arts Center. Party at our House!  Kids celebrate in the Community Creative Center studios making fabulous clay creations and having tons of fun. All supplies and art instruction provided along with a separate party space for refreshments.  Choose from one of our popular themes including Bugs and Critters, Woodland Creatures, Super Cool Stingrays, Fairy Princess Cottages and many more.  $250 for up to 12 kids--the birthday child is free!  For questions or to book your party, call (479) 571-2706 or email  joy@creativecommunitycenter.org

Creative You- Located just outside Fayetteville in Elkins. Birthday child receives a birthday present from Creative You, a certificate for a free child's class, a coupon for 10% off a cupcake at Nellie B's Bakery and a coupon for 10% of a child's meal from Tequila Grill. All guests receive a party favor bag. Party projects to choose from include child sized initial, cross painting on canvas, pillowcases for handpainting, owl door hanger & more. Party package also includes 10 free invitations, an area to set up with cake & drinks, cleanup & assistance with craft projects. Cost: $15/ guest; Birthday child is free if you have 10+ guests,  and you may bring decorations. Call 479 871 9146 or email creativeyoucrafts@yahoo.com to reserve your party.

PRO Martial Arts- in Rogers at Village on the Creeks. A karate birthday party at PRO Martial Arts will be a party your family will remember forever. Your child and guests will learn fun and safe karate moves while having a kicking good time! Party includes: 30 min karate lesson, 30 min of food & drink, 30 min of fun activities and games, pizza & drinks, paper products, free trial gift certificate for new students, & clean up. Cost: $249 for up to 15 children. (Each additional child is $10). Call 479-250-9899. And remember, no karate experience is required to hold a great party!
 
  
Entertainment

Pink-E-Pie's Play Palace of Fayetteville is a husband-and-wife team of professional clowns. They have been performing for over 24 years for kids of all ages and are now joined by their daughter as well. Yurple, Jo-Jo and little Pink-E-Pie perform clown shows for birthday parties. They offer several party packages that include 
skits, magic, games, face painting and balloon sculptures. Cost: varies depending on which package you choose and whether the party is at your location or theirs. They have performed at events such as: several circus', Disney, America's Thanksgiving Day Parade, World Wrestling Federation, weddings, picnics, grand openings, church events and birthday parties for all ages. Call 479-527-9400 or email mail@pink-e-pie.com to reserve them for your party. 

Barnyard Buddies, a local family-owned business & farm, specializes in bringing children's pony rides and an educational petting farm to your location for parties big or small. Some of the animals they can bring include ponies, pigs, goats and even a zebu. They are available all year long, depending on weather. Closed on Sundays. Cost: minimum $350.00. Call Paige at 479-466-8559 to reserve your party.

Balloon Twisting By Jo-Jo-  If you are planning a small or large gathering of any sort with a need for unique pizzazz,  Jo-Jo would be a great addition to your party.  Jo-Jo has a passion for engaging with people of all ages and creating fun in the moment. Jo-Jo makes every attempt to be prompt and professional, relaxed and flexible.  Charge is $50 an hour, travel fees may apply. Please call 479-684-9039 or 479-527-9400.
You can access this article all year to help you plan your child's birthday parties. Feel free to share this article on Facebook and with your friends. Enjoy! All businesses listed have been approved as kid-friendly by Macaroni Kid-Fayetteville.

~Kara