Is your little one about to celebrate a birthday? Look no further, we’ve got all the ideas and contact info you could ever use to create a fabulous party for your child. So get started with your party planning and remember to tell our party people that you found them in Kids Directory!
Educational Fun & Creativity
DISCOVERY CENTER – 417.862.9910
438 E St. Louis St., downtown Springfield. Have your party at Discovery Center and your party participants get to experience more than 300 hands on exhibits! No matter what age birthday you are celebrating everyone will have a blast. Discovery Center staff will be
available to assist you in the Party Room and will help set-up and clean-up. If you have a Discovery Center membership, you will receive 10% off your total party price. Call Discovery Center for more details at 862-9910, Ext. 706 and reserve your party date or check the website at www.discoverycenter.org.
GOLD MINDS TOY STORE – 417.890.1926
2720 S. Glenstone in the Brentwood Center • info@goldmindstoys.com.
Strike gold with a birthday party at Gold Minds! Gold Minds Toy Store offers a variety of birthday party packages and themes for all budgets and ages. Let the Gold Minds’ pros plan, set-up, supervise and do the clean up while you sit back and enjoy. Or, you can rent the community room and design your own party! Gold Minds also offers birthday registry, baby registry and Christmas wish lists. Call Gold Minds Toy Store to book your party today. Visit www.goldmindstoys.com.
KINDERMUSIK BY ELLEN – (417) 883-6558 or (417) 343-8813
Ellen comes to your location to lead musical activities with creative movement. She provides instruments, scarves, music, and other props, allowing you and your guests to enjoy the musical activities. Each party features 30-40 minutes of entertainment. In the Springfield area, a party with up to 10 children costs only $60. For an additional cost, party favor bags, with instruments, or props are available with two weeks notice. Schedule your party at least two weeks prior to your chosen date. Call Ellen today for a memorable, musical party your birthday child will never forget!
P3 – PAINT, PARTY, PLAY – 417.581.7530
5055 N. NN Hwy. in Ozark. P3 – Paint, Party, Play is a paint your own pottery studio and bear express create your own stuffed animal party center. They never charge a studio fee and have the region’s largest selection of pottery. Offering classes in throwing, clay handbuilding, sewing, precious metal clay, airbrushing, raku firing and glass fusing. Pottery-to-go is also available. Party in one of 5 large private party rooms. Choose from eight party packages. Visit www.paintpartyplay.com for more info.
PAINT, POTTERY & MORE – 417.840.9976
Paint, Pottery & More is a fun and creative way to celebrate ANY kind of party! Have your guests come to your home, church, school - wherever you want and we'll bring the party to you. Check out our large selection of pottery, tell us what you want and we’ll customize your party for you. Call to schedule your party today!
PELLEGRINO’S SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ART – 417.887.2800
1269 E. Republic Rd. The best in music and art instruction just became more fun – if that is possible. Birthday parties and events that are easy on the family and “THE” place to bring your child’s friends. Rock out with music, lights, fog and fun. You can choose from a live band, a DJ or Guitar Hero. Be creative with art parties including musical painting, create your own masterpiece, decorate your cakes and have a messy blast (paint smocks provided) making the birthday child their own custom birthday canvas. Invitations, cake, drinks, balloons, decorations, t-shirt, paper goods and a very fun staff. Other activities, food and party favors are available. Customize the most perfect party for your child. Call Pellegrino’s School of Music and Art for pricing, details and to schedule. Visit is www.schoolofmusicandart.com.
VILLAGE POTTERY CAFE – 417.732.7272
210 N. Walnut in Republic. Your child will be treated like a king or queen at their paint your own pottery party! A large selection of items to choose from and Village Pottery Cafe has plenty of room for large parties. They also offer group rates for other occasions. Never a studio or paint fee. Give your guests two fun activities to do by adding candle dipping to any pottery painting package. Want to keep the party at home? Pick up one of their "Pottery on the go" bucket rentals! Visit www.villagepotterybysonya.com for more info.
Party with the Animals!
LIBBY FERGUSON TRAINING CENTER – 417. 888.0845
3580 E. Applehill Lane, located behind Cooper Estates in Springfield. Stirrup some fun with a party at Libby Ferguson’s wonderful equestrian facility complete with indoor arena. Experience this unique party concept with real four-footed party animals! Call Libby for more details and to reserve your party date or contact them at www.libbyfergusonhorsetraining.com.
RUTLEDGE-WILSON FARM – 417.837.5949
3825 West Farm Road 146 in Springfield. Have your child’s birthday party at a real working farm! Rutledge-Wilson Farm features Party-Pack for up to 40 guests, includes table covers, plates, napkins, cups, silverware, balloons, temporary farm animal tattoos and a treat box for the birthday child. Choose from themes including John Deere, Horses or Barnyard Fun. Party also includes an animal meet & greet (choose from goat, miniature horse or sheep). Farm staff
handles setup and cleanup! Parties must be booked during regular hours (Tues-Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) and require a 50% deposit. Call to book your party today!
SAC RIVER STABLES – 417.742.4200
5798 North Farm Road 125 in Springfield. To horse around on your next birthday, trot on over to the Sac River Stables, LLC. Parties include a climate-controlled party room along with horses, tack, helmets & other equipment needed for riding in an indoor riding arena. All
parties are supervised by CHA-certified instructors at our CHA-accredited facility, using well-trained horses. Contact them today by email: info@sacriverstables.com, by fax at (417) 742-4200 or visit www.sacriverstables.com.
Party Destinations
JUMP MANIA – 417.881.5867
2745 S. Kansas Expressway. Jump Mania just won Best of 417’s “Best place to have a kid’s birthday party” category! Birthday Parties made easy! Jump Mania is THE place for kids to have a great time and Mom and Dad to enjoy a party with no effort. It's a BLAST! They provide everything you need for a memorable party. Jump Maniac Party Package provides invitations, balloons, T-shirt, pizza, cake, ice cream, party room, paper goods, and a party host to take care of everything. Other packages also available. Spaces are limited, so call soon!
PIGTAILS & CREWCUTS – 417.887.1301
4127 S. Kansas Expressway, Suite 120 on the corner of S. Kansas Expwy & Republic Rd, Next to Qdoba. Party with Pigtails and Crewcuts! Offering theme parties for boys and girls. Do you have a princess in training or a little diva who is ready to walk the red carpet? How about the little cowgirl or cowboy that is ready for the wild, wild west? If you have a little scallywag in the house, then a pirate treasure hunt is in store. Or get a little island fever and learn to hula! Visit www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com or call for details.
RIDE THE DUCKS – 417.266.7600
2320 W. Hwy. 76 in Branson • info@bransonducks.com. Celebrate … Duck Style. Join Ride The Ducks for a Quack-tastic℠ Birthday Celebration. Ride through the Ozarks, Splashdown into the Lake, Quack along with the Captain and music and Drive the Duck (if you want) all aboard a US Coast Guard Certified amphibious vehicle. Start or finish your Celebration in the party room. Sure to be the most unique party ever! Packages available for 15 or more. Visit www.bransonducks.com.
SPRINGFIELD'S INCREDIBLE PIZZA COMPANY – 417.887.3030
2850 S. Campbell in Springfield, just north of Battlefield. Are you ready for an affordable, hassle free, FUN experience for your child's birthday party? Incredible Pizza Company has the best indoor attractions in town. Their NEWest attractions include Laser Tag and a 4-D Movie Theatre. They also have go-karts, mini-bowling, bumber cars, more than 100 arcade/redemption games and a Tiny Town area for kids ages zero to six. Each party includes a private party room and dedicated party entertainer for 90 minutes! Check out their website for all of the great packages: www.incrediblepizza.com/springfield. You can take $15 off your party by booking online and using the coupon code IPC15.
TED E. BEAR’S TOY FACTORY – 417.823.STUF (7883)
South Glenstone @ James River by South Wal-Mart, near Kohl’s. Ted E. Bear’s birthday parties are stuffed full of fun! Party guests become toymakers as they choose animals from the price that fits your budget ($9.99/animal – 20-30 different animal choices; or $19.99/animal, 60-70 animal choices), choose the eye color (they’re the only store in the country where you can do this!), as well as help stuff it and complete it. For pre-arranged parties of four or more, each animal receives a FREE T-shirt or necklace of the toymaker's choice. They can imprint each shirt with the toymaker's name and graphics to match your party theme for just $1/shirt! Bring your own cake and enjoy it in our FREE party room. Our Mobile Stuffing Machine can also come to your location - call for details.
WACKY WORLD KIDZ – 417.889.KIDZ (5439)
4234 S. Reed Ave. and 2103 E. Rockhurst – both in Springfield. Have a "Wacky" birthday for your child at Springfield's newest indoor inflatables and family fun center – now with two locations! They will plan, prepare and provide a spectacular party in your own private party room after your kids enjoy air hockey, X-Box games, and playing on the inflatables with their group. Fun for all ages, and no mess to clean up! Visit www.wackyworldkidz.com for
information and pricing.
Party Resources
BARBARA NEELY DESIGNS – 417.844.4966
Specializing in custom invitations, personalized stationery, announcements, thank you notes, stickers, address labels, doodle books, cd labels, water bottle labels, gift/favor tags, cupcake toppers, banners, napkin wraps, tote bags, gift/favor bags, iron on transfers, bibs, place cards, candy labels... All personalized to make your special occasion truly one of a kind! Need something else? Just ask! Visit www.barbaraneelydesigns.com. See ad on page 15.
CAKES BY MANDI – 417.234.0255
If you can Dream it, Mandi can Bake it! Celebration cakes of all kinds with many flavors, fillings and frostings to choose from. Sheet cakes, round cakes, shape cakes or 3-D cakes. All cakes, frostings, fillings and fondant are homemade. Free delivery in 15-mile radius of Ozark! Visit www.cakesbymandi.shutterfly.com.
MARTY THE MAGICIAN – 417.581.1664
Birthday parties are a specialty with Marty Hahne, "Marty the Magician!" He offers two packages to help make your child's birthday an unforgettable experience. Their 35-minute birthday show features funny, colorful magic, tons of audience participation and a live bunny rabbit! The deluxe package includes the show, plus a magic class, giveaways and a magic set! Call today for more details and to reserve your party date. For info, visit
www.martythemagician.com.
LOVES 2 JUMP – 417.689.4206
With seven inflatables to choose from, Loves 2 Jump can put the bounce in your child's birthday party! They bring the fun to your home or the location of your choice and set up instant entertainment for your energetic partygoers. They also offer kids-size tables and chairs for rent. Jump onto their website at www.loves2jump.com for more info.
Sports & Fitness Fun
ALL-STAR GYMNASTICS & DANCE – 417.725.1304
On Tracker Road in Nixa between 160 and Main Street. Enjoy your best birthday party ever in your own private 6000-square foot gym with your own private gymnastics coach! All-Star hosts parties on Saturdays for ages 2-12 years featuring an inflatable, a 50-foot long trampoline, games, contests, an obstacle course and more. They provide the paper products and invitations. All you have to provide is the cake/food. Prices are $135 for non-members, $125 for members. $40 deposit required to reserve your party time. Call All-Star Gymnastics & Dance for more details and to reserve your party date.
DYNAMIC EDGE MARTIAL ARTS – 417.889.8900
Kansas Expressway and Sunset in Springfield. Give them a party they will never forget! Your child can train like a Jedi. Parties include an authentic Martial Arts class, games and prizes, pizza, drinks and paper products. They do the work while you have the fun! Birthday child can bring up to 20 friends and receives a free Karate Uniform and gets to cut the cake with a real sword! Visit www.DynamicEdgeArts.com.
DYNAMICS GYMNASTICS – 417.890.0946 or 417.334.1667
2100 E. Pythian in Springfield and 111 Warehouse Dr. in Branson. Your kids will flip for a party at Dynamics Gymnastics! They will provide a number of fun and safe structured activities. You can expect age appropriate gymnastics instruction, games, obstacle course, parachute, foam pit and more. Parties start at just $100 for up to ten children. This includes one hour of gymnastics and games with a qualified instructor and 1/2 hour for cake and presents, all paper products provided. Visit www.dynamics-gymnastics.com for more details.
MARTIAL ARTS USA – 417.886.3331
2121 W. Republic Rd. Featuring Karate Parties with a curriculum just like their classes. Every minute is filled with safe, fun and meaningful activities. Instructors are educators and convey a message of positive enforcement in every skill and drill that the children do. Instructors keep everyone entertained while teaching cool martial arts skills. Kids play games to build confidence, teamwork and focus. Your child and their friends will break boards, eat cake, punch and kick while having a fantastic time. Fun games and events such as dodge ball, karate baseball, gladiators, freeze tag, relay races and more. The birthday child gets to choose the games and events. Your child will smile with confidence as he or she celebrates the martial arts way! Visit www.springfieldkarateparty.com for details.
