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Parties at Home & On the Go

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Party Supplies & Rentals

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Party Places Active Bodies Active Minds 1567 Sedlescomb Drive Mississauga, ON L4X 1M4 905-602-5611 www.edu-playground.com Host your child’s birthday celebration Active Bodies Active Minds! Our unique facility and courteous staff will ensure your party is remembered and enjoyed by all. It is our priority that the birthday child and their guests have a fabulous time. Our staff is dedicated to support the host and make your event a stress free experience. Host a FUN and interactive LEGO party today and experience our unique interactive playground in addition to a LEGO workshop led by a member of our team. If your child is a LEGO lover, they will truly enjoy this party!

Air Combat Zone Inc. 5170 Dixie Road - Unit 101 Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3 905-602-4775 www.aircombatzone.com Make this year's birthday party a fighter pilot flight simulator experience! Give your child the excitement and action of flying live head-to-head air to air combat together with a birthday party at Air Combat Zone. Only Air Combat Zone offers your child the unforgettably fun experience of dog fighting with their friends in real jet fighter flight simulators. Perfect for all ages 10 and up. See our website for details.

Alpha’s Discovery Club 170 Ambassador Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 2H9 905-564-2511 www.alphasdiscoveryclub.com Alpha’s Discovery Club is an Indoor Playground and Party Centre in Mississauga, serving Brampton, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, and Etobicoke. We specialize in kids theme birthday parties. Our birthday parties are unforgettable, truly unique, and very entertaining. We are the ONLY indoor playground offering adventure theme private birthday parties. Our adventure theme parties include character entertainment and an organized program of activities as well as free play time in one of our private playgrounds. Visit our website to view our packages.

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Party Places Area 51 Lasertag - Planet Play 2501 Rutherford Road Vaughan, ON L4K 2N6 905-303-8393 www.planet-play.ca We are Vaughan's newest family entertainment centre. Planet Play is a 10,000 square foot multi-purpose family entertainment venue which caters to children and adults of all ages. Our party rooms are all equipped with the a 47”/50” LG Television for your kids viewing pleasure and access to the latest Xbox 360 Kinect for extra entertainment. And if that isn't enough, our party packages also include access to Orion's Playground or Area 51 Lasertag arena as well! Call one of our event coordinators today and give your kid a birthday they will never forget!

Avenue Road Arts School 460 Avenue Road Toronto, ON M4V 2J1 416-961-1502 www.avenueroadartsschool.com Rejoice when you see your child immersed in creativity and then listen with content when they exclaim ‘this is the greatest party ever!’ Such is the sight and sound when you have a birthday party at the Avenue Road Arts School. We offer visual art and drama parties for children ages 4-12 years. With projects ranging from Picasso Portraits to Animals in their Habitats, Magic Wands, and 3D Landscapes, your child and guests are sure to have a fabulous time! For more information and to book, please contact the School.

Ceramics Canada 385 Bloor St. West - Unit 4B Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5 905-728-6939 www.ceramicscanada.com Ceramics Canada is the only family friendly fired arts studio in Durham Region offering paint your own pottery, handbuilding with clay, pottery wheel classes, stoneware, and glass fusing. We also host pottery parties for kids of all ages! Whether you choose painting pottery, playing with clay, or glass fusing, Ceramics Canada puts the "ART" into every party. Perfect for all ages of boys and girls. Party packages start as low at $11.95 per child. Visit our website to view all our packages.

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Party Places The Circus Academy 2 Locations: Toronto East & Toronto West 416-938-6030 www.thecircusacademy.ca

Come one! Come all! Step right up to the greatest birthday parties in Toronto! After a warm up game and stretch, kids get a taste of the big top by trying floor acrobatics, mini-trampoline, juggling, stilt walking, and a variety of aerial arts including trapeze, hoop, rope, and silks. To top it all off, everyone gets their face painted and a balloon animal to take home! Celebrate your littlest one's birthday at the Circus with our Kinder Cirque Birthday Parties, upstairs in our smaller private studio where equipment is set up especially for our tiniest acrobats. Ideal for children 2-5 years old. Visit our website for more details.

The Clay Room 279 Danforth Ave. Toronto, ON M4K 2X4 416-466-8474 www.theclayroom.ca The Clay Room is an interactive ceramics studio where customers of all ages use the ground-level space as their studio. We host children's parties! You choose: Paintable Ceramics or Creative Clay (make and paint). Take advantage of our private party room that can comfortably accommodate up to twenty-five children. The private party room is brightly painted making it fun for all ages. Ceramic parties start at $14 per child. Clay parties start at $18 per child. Adult/team building parties too. Book your party now!

Dance Kids Canada 2 Locations in Thornhill & East York 416-422-5920 www.dancekidscanada.com

Dance Kids Canada offers parents a great opportunity to hold a fabulous birthday party for your child. Our party facility and dance studio provides entertainment and fun for everyone involved. We offer a wide range of music options and have a great deal of experience in create unique, fun, and safe parties for children. Contact us today for more details. Themes: Hip Hop Party, Ballet Party, and Princess Party.

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Party Places DP Lazer Maze Inc 31 Gaudaur Rad Vaughan, ON L4L 3R8 647-518-5055 www.lazermaze.ca DP Lazer Maze provides heart-racing fun for all in our massive 5,000 square foot laser tag arena. Enjoy pre-game entertainment like arcade games, watching your favourite sport, or catching up on news on the big screen TVs. A birthday at DP Lazer Maze Inc is an epic adventure as you explore a jungle adventure theme.  Your birthday party will be a memorable event! We have 3 party rooms and a wide variety of fun activities in our 9,000 square foot facility. Your party can be customized to create the perfect event, at a price that fits your budget!

Dune Kids 1 Promenade Circle Thornhill, ON L4J 4P8 289-597-4602 www.dunekids.ca Dune Kids is a Creative Play Centre with a world theme. Integrating art, play, learning, and culture in a vibrant space designed to serve young families and bring the community together. We offer two birthday party options: “Camel & Groove™” for toddlers and “Big Star!™” for ages 4-9 years. Our 2 hour Camel & Groove™ private party is designed for busy toddlers, full of fun with soft play, riders, and sensory experiences. Buckle Up! Our Big Star!™ Private Party is 2 hours of exploration and surprises as we journey through magical lands! Visit our website for more info.

Eyer Ropes Challenge Course 1045 Elgin Mills Road East Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M7 905-773-4630 x223 www.richmondhill.ca/eyerhomestead Set on a 1.75-acre park, the Challenge Ropes Course consists of five high elements, including a climbing wall with four different paths and 17 low elements. With the use of ropes and belay devices for safety, you’ll navigate through the course for a fun and rewarding experience! Adventure-seekers can celebrate their birthday on the High and Low Ropes Challenge Course and Climbing Wall, too!

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Party Places Fantasy Fair 500 Rexdale Blvd. Etobicoke, ON M9W 6K5 416-674-5200 www.fantasyfair.ca Fantasy Fair is Ontario's largest indoor amusement park located inside Woodbine Centre with over 150 shops and services. Let Fantasy Fair make your next birthday party an extra special occasion! Fantasy Fair features 6 birthday party rooms with different packages and options. For complete details, to book a birthday party, or inquire about group rates, please call or visit our website.

Fitness 4 Success 10 Westcreek Drive - Unit 17 Vaughan, ON L4L 9R5 905-850-2008 www.f4s.ca Host your next party at Fitness 4 Success! Our party experience is unmatched! Expert staff will guide your guests through the exciting games found in the XRKade, while the party room will be set up ready for your arrival. Our facility is perfect for: birthday parties, corporate socials, team parties and celebrations, school visits, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and every other special occasion. A 2 hour session includes complete access to XRKADE, a fully loaded party room, special XRKADE party invitations, and XRKADE score card. Contact us for more information!

Glama Gal Tween Spa Various Locations in the GTA www.glamagalstweenspa.com

The Glama Gal Tween Spa is the ultimate tween to teen spa experience. Come join us for spa birthday parties designed for girls of all ages. Indulge in dessert inspired manis and pedis or visit Glam Labs to create your own Ooh La La Perfume, Body Scrub Sundaes, Glosses, or Glitter Lotion. Glama Gal Tween Spa offers 6 packages to choose from: Glam Princess, Spa Tween, Diva Tween Spa, Crafty Tween, and Zen Tween. Choose from 5 locations: Ajax, Oakville, Vaughan, Unionville, and Toronto. We can also bring the party to you! Our mobile spa parties offer a one-of-a-kind home spa experience.

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Party Places Gymboree 1213 Bayview Avenue Toronto, ON M4G 2Z8 416-410-6386 www.gymboreeclasses.com Gymboree Play & Music offers a progression of developmentally appropriate play, music, and arts classes for children and their parents. Make your birthday boy or girl feel extra-special this year with a party Gymboree style! Bring the crowd over to our place and we'll wow them with colourful parachutes, tunnels, and bridges. We offer one-of-a-kind birthday parties! An enthusiastic teacher will lead your group in play and song with activities geared specifically for a first through fifth birthday. We'll handle everything from set-up to clean-up. Come out and play with us! Call us for complete details.

Hockey Hall of Fame Brookfield Pace 30 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M5E 1X8 416-360-7735 www.hhof.com A thrilling experience awaits the entire family at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Home of the Stanley Cup and the best of hockey, you can DO IT ALL... AT THE HALL. Celebrate birthdays at the Hockey Hall of Fame – games to play, the Stanley Cup and other trophies, a replica NHL dressing room, theatres, hockey’s first #D film, and an awesome collection of hockey sticks, pucks, and sweaters from around the world! Packages available for groups of 10 or more with special gifts for the birthday guest.

H2T Elite Dryland Training 573 Alness St. Toronto, ON M3J 2T8 416-645-0428 www.H2Tdryland.com Having a birthday party? Looking for something totally different? Well now you have found it! Have a birthday party at H2T Elite Dryland Training and explore a whole new type of fun. Select from a boot camp, warrior, or even a yoga themed party that your friends will absolutely love. Be active and having fun is what being a kid is all about. Every party comes complete with the use of our party room for your enjoyment as well. Starting at age 5. We even include the invitations for you.

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Party Places J’Danse Studio 150 Nantucket Blvd. - Unit 4 Toronto, ON M1P 2P1 416-830-5601 www.jdansestudio.com J'Danse Studio Children's Birthday Dance Party! Your choice of dance theme: Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop! Includes: 2 hour birthday, private party room, 30 specially choreographed dance routine, up to 10 kids (additional charge for more), loot bag for each participant, and we will set up table, chairs, and tablecloths. Add-ons (additional charge): Cake, Cupcakes, Pizza, and Balloons. Package price: $200 based on 10 children.

Jiggles & Giggles Indoor Playground 120 Carlauren Road Vaughan, ON L4L 8E5 905-264-8222 www.jigglesandgiggles.ca Jiggles and Giggles is a safe and clean indoor playground and party centre. Are you looking for a fun, clean, and private facility to host your child's next birthday party? We specialize in providing children ages 10 and under with plenty of physical activity and excitement. We have been proudly serving our customers in the GTA for over 6 years. We are passionate about what we do and what we provide. Contact us today and book your child's birthday party today! Private parties are available anytime!

Kidnetix 2 Locations Yorkdale: 416-904-2556 Brampton: 905-459-7529 www.kidnetix.ca Kidnetix is GTA’s premier Indoor Play Centre! We offer a memorable, exciting, and unique birthday experience for children ages 1 to 12; in a fun, safe, clean, and relaxing environment for parents. Parents relax and leave the stress of birthday parties up to us! We provide private and shared grounds parties. Our Party Planning Specialists are here to help! We make party planning stress-free, memorable, and fun! Hosting over 3000 kids parties and events over the past 8 years, Kidnetix will expose your children to new experiences that excite and stimulate the imagination.

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Party Places Kids Fun City 150 Lesmill Road - Unit 300 Toronto, ON M3B 2T5 416-444-4FUN (386) www.kidsfuncity.ca Kids Fun City has a unique party system and amazing staff that provide you with a great semi-private experience that you've never had before. We move the kids in groups from attraction to attraction while you sit back and enjoy our great food and drink options along with your party guests. If you are the type of person that wants everything unlimited and just for yourself, we have something for you as well! Our Private Parties offer great value at a great price! Special catering options available. Kids Fun City offers many different birthday party packages to choose from.

Kids Zone Family Fun Centre 12 Stanley Court Whitby, ON L1N 8P9 905-666-5437 www.kidszonedurham.ca Birthday parties are an integral part of the Kids Zone. We pride ourselves in a fabulous memorable experience for the children, their parents, and their guests. Our goal is to make each party personally memorable for the birthday child, hassle and problemfree for the birthday party parents, and so much fun for the guests that they’ll want to have their party here. We offer many different party packages, including Teddy Bear Workshop Parties and Laser Tag Parties. Extreme Laser Tag is recommended for ages 8 to 16. For more information on packages, visit our website.

Kidville - Yonge Lawrence Village 3420 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M4M 2M9 416-483-7070 www.kidville.ca Kidville is the premiere destination for families with young children, from newborn to age 8. Kidville is THE destination for birthday parties! Every Kidville party is as unique as the birthday child! If you can dream it, our birthday specialists can make it happen. From games, food, fun, and space, Kidville has it all for a hassle-free party! Having your party at Kidville is as easy as 1-2-3. Call to schedule a free consultation with our Birthday Party Manager.

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Party Places Krudar Muay Thai 2 Locations in Toronto Kensington: 416-923-5633 Don Mills: 416-444-5633 www.krudar.com Krudar is a family-friendly martial arts facility, offering birthday parties with energetic hosts and martial arts instruction. Kids partake in an exciting group martial arts class, and engage in various team-based activities and games. Parents can watch or join in on the fun! Staff can also assist with party decor and planning. Watch your child find their “inner-champion.” Call us today to book your birthday party!

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre 1 Bass Pro Mills Drive Vaughan, ON L4K 5W4 855-356-2150 www.legolanddiscoverycentre.ca What’s the best way to celebrate your birthday? With a LEGO® themed birthday party of course at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Toronto, an indoor family experience with over 3 million bricks under one roof! There are rides, a 4D cinema, Master Model Builder workshops, and much more! See Toronto’s iconic attractions made out of LEGO in MINILAND®. It will be a party you will always remember! Join us at one of the top things to do in Toronto with children at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre. Contact us for more details.

Mess for Fun Indoor Playland & Ceramic 73 Alness Street - Unit 3 North York, ON M3J 2H2 416-736-7101 www.messforfun.com Mess for Fun is Toronto’s premier indoor kids playground and birthday party centre with one of a kind ceramic and art studio. We offer a safe, spacious, peanut-free environment with a designated play area and ceramic studio to host events and birthday parties. We offer variety of unique combination private parties with or without playground. You have option to just plan a playground party or add activities like ceramic painting, canvas painting, t-shirt making, animal show, cupcake decorating, or a musical show party. Bring your own food or order our food package. Clowns, magicians, DJs, and more, also available.

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Party Places More Fun with Bounce Indoor Playground & Party Centre 170 Bovaird Dr. West - Unit 8 Brampton, ON L7A 1A1 905-457-5867 www.morefunwithbounce.com More Fun with Bounce is a parent/caregiver supervised centre focussed around the entertainment and health benefits of children. We offer a safe, clean, peanut-free environment in our 4800 square feet facility with includes 3 colourful party rooms, a fabulous play structure geared towards children 4 to 12, as well as an additional play structure for toddlers. Host your next party at More Fun With Bounce! We offer many birthday party package options. Book a Friday evening and your party will be exclusive! Book a Saturday/Sunday morning party and we’ll add a complimentary 1/2 hour of play (a $50 value)! Visit our website for more details!

My Artlab 66 Lewis Street Toronto, ON M4M 2H3 416-778-9067 www.myartlab.ca Celebrate your child’s’ birthday party or book a private class for you or your group at My Artlab. A theme of your choice is a starting point for a class or project your kids will love to do. Refreshments are your responsibility and may be served in the last 15-30 min. of the party. Each child will create an original artwork based on the theme of your choice to take home. For birthday party package pricing, please visit our website.

Oh So Sweet 8099 Weston Road - Unit 15 Vaughan, ON L4L 0C1 905-265-9898 www.ohsosweet.ca Oh So Sweet is a specialty bakery in Vaughan, Ontario offering a wide variety of 100% nut-free handmade baked goods, including cupcakes, cakes, cookies, pastries, sweets, and party favours. Looking for a unique experience for your child’s next birthday party? Oh So Sweet hosts baking parties! With 2 packages to choose from, invite the guests and let Oh So Sweet take care of the rest! Included in each package: invitations, pizza, fresh fruit, and drinks, and loot bags.

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Party Places Ontario Science Centre Birthday Parties 770 Don Mills Road Toronto, ON M3C 1T3 416-696-1000 www.ontariosciencecentre.ca Celebrate your child’s birthday with amazing hands-on science activities full of concocting, examining, and experimenting! Choose the theme of the birthday party, then relax; leave the entertaining and activities to our two “Party Pros.” They will deliver a two-hour party for up to 20 children in your private party room. The fun is not over when the party is; you and your guests are invited to spend the rest of the day at the Ontario Science Centre!

Petits Chefs Academy 9661 Jane Street - Unit 1 Maple, ON L6A 3XE 289-553-4445 www.petitschefsacademy.com Come cook and bake up some fun with us during your allinclusive Cooking & Baking Birthday Party! Ask us about our Custom Parties and Special Events. Our parties are packed with age appropriate educational, hands-on, made-from-scratch fun! From toddler to tweens and teens, we’ll cover all your party needs. We are nut-safe, allergy-conscious, and culturally inclusive. We can customize your party to your needs, adults included. For party themes, times allotted, packages and pricing, and additional party options, visit our website.

Playtime Bowl 33 Samor Road Toronto, ON M6A 1J2 416-787-4533 www.playtimebowl.com No matter how old the birthday child is turning, hosting a bowling birthday party is a timeless and an easy way to get the whole family involved in a game of friendly competition. Combine state of the art lightshows, massive TV screens, delicious food, and a booming sound system, and you have all the makings of a birthday party that won’t soon be forgotten. Everyone loves our Cosmic Bowling, and if you have never tried it, you’ll be surprised with how much fun glow in the dark bowling can be! Last year we hosted over 500 birthday parties!

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Party Places Red Carpet Divas - Birthday Princess Party Spa 120 Carlauren Road Vaughan, ON L4L 8E5 905-264-8222 www.redcarpetdivas.ca Treat your daughter and her friends to the ultimate princess birthday party experience! Now open is Red Carpet Divas in Vaughan. It is the ultimate Princess Party Spa with three rooms for your birthday parties or just a girls day out. 3 rooms available: Slumber Party Room with Karaoke System, Princess Dining Room, and Princess Makeup Room. Or, let’s make it a Frozen themed birthday party with Frozen inspired treats and decorations. Book today... There is a princess in all of us!

RINX Entertainment Centre 65 Orfus Road Toronto, ON M6A 1L7 416-410-7469 www.rinxtoronto.com When it comes to birthday party places in Toronto, no entertainment complex comes close to what RINX has to offer. We are one of the best rental places for birthday parties with over 150,000 square feet of pure fun and games, all combined with top class amenities and delicious catering options. RINX is Canada’s only indoor amusement facility to offer private rentals on; glow-inthe-dark Mini Golf, Laser Tag, Cosmic Mini Bowling, Billiards Lounge, Whirlyball, Roller Rinks, 3 NHL quality Ice Rinks, and much more!

Sportplay Various Locations in the GTA 416-465-7439 www.sportplay.ca

Sportplay provides multi-sport programs and sports-themed birthday parties in the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons! Our child-centered, play-based programs are designed to develop Gross Motor and Athletic Skills in a positive, supportive, noncompetitive environment. Everyone has fun at Sportplay parties! Sportplay provides fun-filled games and activities based on the birthday child's preferences that all kids can enjoy. Book a party at one of our locations or a facility of your choice. Visit our website for more details!

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Party Places The Town of Richmond Hill 222 East Beaver Creek Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 905-771-8870 www.richmondhill.ca Richmond Hill offers fun activities for everyone, including fun birthday party packages and camps for kids. Did someone say party? Richmond Hill offers a variety of fun party options to make your special day one to remember. The Town offers party themes for all age groups and interests, including Mother Goose, Princess, Cupcake Decorating, Fire Fighter, Sports of all Sorts, Video Game, and much more! For complete details on our birthday packages, please visit our website.

The Wave Pool Lois Hancey Aquatic Centre 5 Hopkins Street Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0C1 905-508-WAVE (9283) www.richmondhill.ca/wavepool At the Wave Pool, swimmers can play in the waves, lounge on water mats, soak in the warm water of the swirl pool, ride the thrilling 160 foot twisting waterslide, or simply relax in the on-deck sauna! Richmond Hill’s Wave Pool provides fun for the whole family! Plan a visit while you’re in the area. It’s an attraction not to be missed. You can even host birthday parties at the Wave Pool. All this at the only indoor wave pool within the Greater Toronto Area, a year round sun and surf destination.

Wise Adventures Birthday Parties 3353 The Credit Woodlands - Unit 213 Mississauga, ON L5C 2K1 905-782-8110 www.wise-adventures.ca Celebrate your child’s next birthday with Wise Adventures. Does your child have a favourite character, movie, or book? If so, a themed birthday is the perfect party to celebrate their next birthday. Many different topics/characters to choose from including: Dora, Tinkerbell, Cars, Pirates, Spongebob, Strawberry Shortcake, Batman, and so many others. Packages also include Lego Building Parties, Painting, Rainbow Loom, Hands On with Animals, Rock Painting, Frozen - our most popular party, Minecraft, and more. Mention Toronto4Kids and get 50% off. Visit our website for more details!

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Party Places Wonderful World of Circus 2600 John Street - Unit 115 Markham, ON L3R 3W3 905-479-2411 www.wonderfulworldofcircus.com Wonderful World of Circus offers great parties. The kids enjoy forty five minutes in the gym which includes games, trampoline, and an obstacle course on circus equipment such as tight-wire, aerial hoop, and trapeze. The show can be customized with additional performances such as trained poodles, trained doves, clown magician, interactive clown show, aerial gymnastics, pair acrobatics, professional juggler, and inflatable clown. After gymtime, you may continue the party in our decorated party room. Party options are available: food, balloon animals, face painting, and more! Book your party today!

World Bowl 9 East Wilmot Street Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1A3 905-881-5927 www.worldbowl.ca World Bowl is a state of the art entertainment bowling centre. We have 40 fully automated 10-pin bowling lanes with computerized scoring all ready for you to enjoy. Hungry or thirsty? Don't worry! We also have a fully licensed snack bar and lounge all ready to provide you with fresh and delicious food. Planning a party? At World Bowl we love parties! We have many packages available to suit all your needs. We can do birthday parties as well as any other party you have in mind! We also provide catering services. Bowling is fun for everyone! Please contact us for more details.

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Parties at home & on the go Chocolate Tales 1-800-905-2858 www.chocolatetales.ca

Chocolate Making Parties... That Come To You! At Chocolate Tales we specialize in children entertainment and provide age appropriate chocolate making experiences. We provide chocolate-making parties on the go. Our one-of-a-kind parties can take place in your home, or anywhere else that suits you. Your party is hosted by a chocolatier in traditional chef attire. We supply all the necessary equipment and supplies, there are no special layout requirements and we guarantee its mess free! It's as much about entertainment as it is about chocolate!

Creative Minds Kids Servicing the Aurora Area 289-466-5086 www.creativemindskids.com

Creative Minds Kids offers birthday parties to children from age 4-10, all in the comfort of your home. Let us be part of your child’s big day and help to make this a memorable one! The Colour Your Own themes let the children put their creative minds to work and create their unique pieces. The Build Your Own themes let the children have some great hands-on time and have a fun toy to play with during and after the party. We offer unique themes, party favours are included, and we offer competitive prices!

Dynamix Kids Birthday Adventures 1703 Victoria Park Avenue - 2nd Floor Toronto, ON M1R 1R9 647-477-7615 www.getdynamix.com Learn, build, and play, all while celebrating a birthday... that’s the party that Dynamix delivers! Your kid craves adventure, fun, and action! You want a memorable party where every kid has fun! Have the birthday party everyone’s talking about with Dynamix! Boys and girls love the crazy, intense challenges. Activites will trigger children’s lively imaginations and build their selfconfidence. Great fun, great prizes, and great birthday memories, right in your home or community venue! Ages 5-12. Visit our website to see all the fun!

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Parties at home & on the go Fiesta4Kids Servicing the GTA 905-738-5437 www.fiesta4kids.com

Fiesta4Kids is a one stop shop for all your party equipment rental needs. We have proudly served the Greater Toronto Area since 2002! Our goal is to make Toronto that much more colourful by providing unforgettable entertainment for our community – especially kids. That’s why we offer a one-stop shop for all your party equipment needs and a large assortment of performers, inflatables, bounce houses, jumping castles, games, and amusement rentals. We’ll make sure that your next event is a hit!

Glama Gal Mobile Spa Parties Servicing the GTA www.glamagaltweenspa.com

The Glama Gal Tween Spa is the ultimate tween to teen spa experience. Our mobile spa parties offer a one-of-a-kind home spa experience exclusive Glama Gal invitations, use of our fluffy waffle spa robes, slippers, colourful spa decor, goody bags the girls will love... and of course, no spa party would be complete without use of our famous high heel shoe chair for the birthday girl! Yes, we bring it to your party! Come join us for spa birthday parties designed for girls of all ages.

Kreative Kidz Art Bus Servicing the GTA 416-879-0550 www.kreativekidzartbus.com

Kreative Kidz Art Bus is Toronto's first complete mobile art studio designed to allow kids the chance to get messy and have fun! Let the art bus come to you and the mess stays with us! Our birthday parties are 2 hours in length and our bus size can accommodate your party of up to 12 kidz (2 groups of 10 for 1 hour each). With each package, the children will decorate a banner to present to the birthday child in front of the art bus. Parents are more than welcome to take photos and come onto the bus during the party. The bus will remain parked for the duration of the event. Our art bus will fit on any driveway.

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Parties at home & on the go Mad Science of Toronto Servicing the GTA 416-630-5282 toronto.madscience.org

Mad Science birthday parties are a unique experience not only for children but also for parents. Your child will enjoy being amazed by the fast-paced and high energy presentation, along with the cool take-home activities such as slime and Mad Science putty. Parents are most impressed with the sense of professionalism that you will experience every time you interact with the Mad Science office. You will equally be impressed with the quality of presenter that comes to your home anywhere in the GTA to engage your birthday child and your guests.

Par-T-Perfect Servicing Toronto West, Halton & Peel 905-510-5102 www.par-t-perfect.com

Whether it’s a kids’ birthday party for 8, a corporate party, or festival for several thousand; whenever kids are involved, let ParT-Perfect create the perfect party for you! We offer bouncy castles, activity crawl zones, balloon typhoons, carnival games, crafts, and much more! We also offer clowns, princesses, pirates, and elves to face paint or balloon twist. Let us do it for you! More fun than you can imagine. Serving Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and surrounding areas.

Precious Moments Mobile Spa Servicing the GTA 647-539-1880 www.preciousmomentsmobilespa.ca

Every girl deserves to be pampered and adored. With our mobile spa parties we offer one of a kind spa experience in the comfort of your home which your little girl will adore. These are the precious moments that make a memory! Choose from manis and pedis, facials, hair styling, glam photo shoot with dress up accessories, and more. Also provided are pink bath robes and head bands for girls to wear in order to have the full spa experience. Child spa loot bags are also available upon request. Visit our website to view our packages!

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Parties at home & on the go Sportplay Various Locations in the GTA 416-465-7439 www.sportplay.ca

Sportplay provides multi-sport programs and sports-themed birthday parties in the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons! Our child-centered, play-based programs are designed to develop Gross Motor and Athletic Skills in a positive, supportive, noncompetitive environment. Everyone has fun at Sportplay parties! Sportplay provides fun-filled games and activities based on the birthday child's preferences that all kids can enjoy. Book a party at one of our locations or a facility of your choice. Visit our website for more details!

Studio Starz Servicing the GTA 647-230-9401 www.studiostarz.ca

Move over Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, One Direction, and Katy Perry! YOU will be the next big superstar! It’s time to get glamorized, glitterized, and sing your way to stardom with this totally unique party experience! Strike your best pop star pose for the paparazzi then choose your CD cover! If you would like to treat your guests to a unique, memorable, and fun experience, a Studio Starz party is unlike any other! We transform your home or venue into a fully functioning digital recording studio where you sing and we work our magic! It's fun for all ages, and suitable for all kinds of celebrations. Just imagine the possibilities!

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Party Supplies & Rentals AdventureMania Servicing the GTA 905-864-3290 www.adventuremania.ca

AdventureMania is a one stop shop for all your event needs! AdventureMania has a wide selection of bouncy castles. Your small children can expect to experience a world like no other with our Toddle Fun and Interactives. To keep everyone coming back for more we have Mazes, Plasma Cars, Paddle Boat Rides, and Trackless Train. We also carry Sports Interactive Games and Carnival Games. We have clowns for hire that will do amazing balloon animals and balloon twist along with face painters, entertainers, jugglers, caricature artists, magicians, and illusionists. Visit our website for more details!

Bounce Events Servicing the GTA 416-967-3333 www.bounceevents.ca

Welcome to BounceEvents.ca where we want your kids to Bounce, Play and Slide at your next event. We can handle an event as small as a Backyard Party or something as large as a Canada Day Event. We don’t stop the entertainment with just bouncy castles and slides. We also offer a large number of party games and carnival food. We also have clowns for hire, entertainers, caricature artist, jugglers, and magicians. Visit our website for more info!

Fiesta4Kids Servicing the GTA 905-738-5437 www.fiesta4kids.com

Fiesta4Kids is a one stop shop for all your party equipment rental needs. We have proudly served the Greater Toronto Area since 2002! Our goal is to make Toronto that much more colourful by providing unforgettable entertainment for our community – especially kids. That’s why we offer a one-stop shop for all your party equipment needs and a large assortment of performers, inflatables, bounce houses, jumping castles, games, and amusement rentals. We’ll make sure that your next event is a hit!

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Party Supplies & Rentals Par-T-Perfect Servicing Toronto West, Halton & Peel 905-510-5102 www.par-t-perfect.com

Whether it’s a kids’ birthday party for 8, a corporate party, or festival for several thousand; whenever kids are involved, let ParT-Perfect create the perfect party for you! We offer bouncy castles, activity crawl zones, balloon typhoons, carnival games, crafts, and much more! We also offer clowns, princesses, pirates, and elves to face paint or balloon twist. Let us do it for you! More fun than you can imagine. Serving Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and surrounding areas.

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Party THEMES Looking for the perfect theme for your child’s next party? Here are 10 amazing birthday ideas.

Robot Theme Party This robot birthday party theme will send kids into orbit. With personalized robots, an outer space atmosphere, and a robot cake, guests’ imaginations will soar. www.bhg.com

Down on the Farm Party All kids love animals, and a trip to a farm or petting zoo is a fun experience. This happens to make for an excellent party theme, and kids can share their love of barnyard animals together! This is especially fun for kids growing up in a city who don’t often get to experience the ambiance of a farm and farm animals. www.themeparty.com

A Frozen Theme Party Create a whirlwind party adventure for your child with this year's most popular movie. Plan an adventure fit for a princess and entertain your guests in true Disney Princess style! www.thegirlinspired.com

Circus Theme Party Come one, come all to this amazing circus-themed party. Filled with colourful, festive paper products and lots of fun animal details, this is one party that's totally tops... big tops, that is! www.popsugar.com

Princess Fairy Tale Party Throw your little princess a fairy tale princess theme party she'll always remember. This party is perfect for any little girl who loves being a little princess. www.karaspartyideas.com

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Party THEMES Looking for the perfect theme for your child’s next party? Here are 10 amazing birthday ideas.

The Ultimate LEGO Party Kids love LEGOs, and, let's face it, parents can't get enough of them either. So why not throw a LEGO-themed birthday party for the little brick lover in your life? www.simplyrealmoms.com

Superhero Birthday Party Make your child's superhero birthday party a wham-bam-pow success with these super cool ideas! www.karaspartyideas.com

Cowboy Theme Party Kick up your heels with this wild party for cowgirls and cowboys alike! This will be a Wild West adventure your little one will never forget! www.karaspartyideas.com

Spa Party At this full-service celebration, little girls get treated to facial masks and have their nails done in any shade they choose. Pamper the birthday girl and her friends with these spa party ideas! www.paperblog.com

All Star Sports Birthday Party Is your child a sports fanatic? Throw a party he or she will love with this all star sports party. Get partygoers moving with these fun sports birthday party ideas. www.wonderfullymadeevents.com

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Loot Bag Ideas Looking for cool ideas for loot bags instead of dollar store trinkets that end up in the trash? Here are 10 fun and practical ideas so you don’t feel like loot bags are a waste. 1. Candy Kebabs - Make a fun skewer for each child with mixed gummy candy from the bulk food section. Wrap in clear cellophane with a pretty bow. 2. Comic Books - These are inexpensive, popular, and it will give the kids something fun to encourage them to read. 3. Donations to Charity - Give a donation to a meaningful cause instead of loot bags and give a card to the child instead. 4. Playdough - Although playdough is inexpensive, you can make this yourself in all sorts of colours and scents with ingredients you probably already have at home. Wrap in pretty packaging. 5. Lovable Labels Party Packs - These party packs are packaged to impress with 6 multipurpose sticker labels, 8 press n’ stick clothing dots, 1 set of shoe labels, and 1 mini metal tag! All personalized! For more information, visit www.lovablelabels.ca. 6. Mini Figures - LEGO and Playmobil have little sealed toy packs you can get with different little figures inside. These are super popular with all kids! 7. Chocolate Lollipops - Pick up molds from the candy making section at the bulk food store or Michael’s craft stores. 8. Re-useable Sandwich Wraps and Bags - These come in fun patterns and colours and will last long after the party is over. You can find them at all kitchen stores. Fill them with treats! 9. Upcycled Crayons - Have lots of broken pieces of crayons at home? Melt them down into fun, crazy shapes. Wrap in cellophane. 10. Art and Craft Supplies – Kids all love to create so why not make up a gift bag of fun supplies; colourful glue pens, an art palette, glitter, stickers, and more!

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Best Cupcake Ideas These inspired cupcake ideas will make your birthday celebration even sweeter.

Smiling Lions Cupcakes www.bhg.com

Frozen-Inspired Olaf Cupcakes www.family.disney.com

Rainbow Cupcakes www.sheknows.com

Sundae Cupcakes www.bakerella.com

Clown Cupcakes www.ivillage.com

Dr. Seuss Cupcakes www.goodlifeeats.com

Rubber Ducky Cupcakes www.ivillage.com

Pirate Cupcakes www.bettycrocker.com

Mater Cupcakes www.bakerella.com

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Best Cupcake Ideas These inspired cupcake ideas will make your birthday celebration even sweeter.

Big Hero 6 Baymax Cupcakes www.thechicsite.com

Jungle Animal Cupcakes www.bettycrocker.com

Toy Story Alien Cupcakes www.magicalrecipes.net

Ice Cream Cupcakes www.marthastewart.com

Butterfly Cupcakes www.bakerella.com

Despicable Me Minion Cupcakes www.ericasweettooth.com

Sea Turtle Cupcakes www.bhg.com

Sports Cupcakes www.bettycrocker.com

Confetti Cupcakes www.bhg.com

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Birthday Party Checklist It's easy to lose track of all the little details when planning your child's birthday party. Make things a little easier with this quick birthday party planning checklist. It will help you keep track of everything you need to get done right up until the big day! 4-6 Weeks Before ☐Choose your date

☐Choose your guest list ☐Decide on the location, venue, and entertainment ☐Decide on the theme ☐________________________________________ 3 Weeks Before ☐Send your invitations

☐Make a schedule of activities for the party ☐Plan menu or reserve caterer ☐Make a master list of supplies needed ☐Purchase decorations ☐Line up any help you may need ☐________________________________________ 1 Week Before ☐Order the cake

☐Plan or order loot bags ☐________________________________________ 1-2 Days Before ☐Order balloons

☐Purchase perishable food ☐Empty memory cards and charge batteries ☐Prepare food or confirm catering ☐Confirm entertainment ☐Finish as much of the cooking as you can ☐Decorate! ☐________________________________________ Day Of ☐Pick up cake

☐Pick up balloons ☐Display food ☐________________________________________ 3 Days After ☐Send your birthday thank you cards

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