KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTIES
LOVE to have them.. LOVE to host them.
However, if you are like me.. hosting them at your home is a lot of work!
I have struggled searching for the perfect birthday location in the Central Illinois area... but after researching the Central Illinois area for great ideas and locations.. I have found many options.
HERE IS A LIST OF BIRTHDAY LOCATIONS AND IDEAS (MINUS CHUCK E CHEESE) that I found for those MOMMIES and DADDIES IN THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS AREA
NOT RANKED IN ANY PARTICULAR ORDER
(HOWEVER, I will add my opinion on Price Point, Service and Birthday Package Offers)
GENERAL NON GENDER SPECIFIC BIRTHDAY LOCATIONS
1. Utilize Peoria Area and Surrounding Area Parks with Great Play Equipment
(IT's FREE (SORTA -Our Taxes help with the cost)... GREAT PLAY EQUIPMENT AND TABLE USEAGE - KEEP IN MIND.. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE)
Here are just a few Great Park Locations
Sommerplace Park on Koerner Road off of 150
(Soccer & Baseball Field, Skate Park, Bike Riding Trail and Awesome All AGES NEW PLAY Equipment - Excellent Covered Area for Eating)
**New Park .. Not a Lot of Shade ... can be hot in the summer time***
WASHINGTON Park in Washington, Illinois
Great Area for Running and Exploring, A great amount of Sheltered Picnic Areas and A Nice Big Play System
*** NOT Handicapped Friendly***
Pekin Mineral Springs Park in Pekin, Illinois
Wonderful Play Equipment Area, Renting of Paddle Boats, Beautiful Pond View & Paved Walk Way, Great Foliage Coverage for Picnics
*** The Down side is that this Park is always busy and has a very large Play System that is difficult to keep a watchful eye on multiple children.***
EAST PEORIA (HIDDEN PARK on SAVANNAH DRIVE AND CENTENNIAL DR- NEAR ICC COLLEGE CAMPUS)
Very Private... Enclosed in a Neighborhood Similar to Sommer Pace ... with a Fenced Play Area. ...Equipment is Amazing and is Very New... Covered Gazebo.... A Mist Water Fountain... Easily Accessible
**One of My FAVORITE Parks***
Fondulac Farm Park Playground Equipment
Great Sheltered Area for Picnic.. View of the Farm Park... New Built Play System Area... Area to Watch the Horses... Big Sand Pit... Lots of Space to Run.. Bathroom Available
(When the Farm park opens in April... include admission into your bday cost and have a tour of the farm park... It is one of our favorite places to visit! )
ASK for MYRNA in the gift shop... she is wonderful and will point you in the right direction
***ITS opened the last week of April Til Labor Day***
***Book your party as soon as you can***
Peoria Bicycle Safety Town
Great Fun for those Bicycle Riders
Remember Helmets and Know that there is limited picnic areas
so be prepared to bring lawn chairs
(It's Free)
Cost Driven Peoria Park District Bday Locations
2. Rave Motion Pictures Theater at Grand Prairie
Basic 2D Party Package is $16.00 per Child minimum of 10
3. Monkey Joes on Knoxville Avenue in North Peoria
Start at $150 per 8 children party package
***FYI- you do not get the entire facility to yourself***
4. Fired Up - Pottery Making Party in Peoria Heights
***Private Back room is not always available to your party... you may need to share this room with others**
5. Created Just By Me - Pottery Studio in Washington, Illinois
$6 per child studio usage fee plus add cost of clay piece
6. Rainbow Systems Play Center Birthday Party Hosting
Cost is $150 for 2 hour rental of space
***FYI... you do get the entire space to yourself ...plus great party room... area with microwave and sink...
BOOK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
***They will still have showroom open to public for sales purposes***
7. United Stars Academy in Morton
Cost is $150 per 10 children - birthday child is Free
**It is AMAZING... You will have personnel attendants to the party and one specifically for your child - they write all the gifts down.. set everything up ... and keep everything in order****
*** 2 GREAT BIG BLOW UP BOUNCY HOUSES AND CLIMBING WALL***
8. Morton Roller Rink
Cost is starting at $95 per 10 children
*** Great Private Party Location... just be prepared parents will have to help those that don't know how to skate. It is a great party package deal for what you get ***
My suggestion is to host a party for kids 5 and Up
9. Bowling Party at the New Bass Pro Shop
Cost is $130 per 10 Children - 2 lanes and Pizza and Birthday Party Food Included
Great Atmosphere!
10. Morton Indoor Soccer Arena Play Time Hours
A fellow Fabulous Housewife hosted her daughters party there... great idea! You have 2 hours worth of running and playing ... and the cost is $1 per child
Great Idea Jill!
11. Jillian's Game Zone at the Grand Prairie Mall
BDay Packages start at $16.95 per child min of 10 per party
GIRL SPECIFIC BIRTHDAY PARTY LOCATIONS
1. Her Majesty Tea Room in Dunlap, Illinois
*** You need to call and get reservations**
2. Nail Salons and Beyond
Take Advantage of your local beauty and nail salon shops to host a girlie fun nail and pedi party
3. Frozen Yogurt/Ice Cream Bday Parties
Spoonful in the Willow Knolls Shopping Courts
Ce Ce Sweets at Campus Town near Bradley
Spotted Cow Near Sheridan
Emack & Bolio in Peoria Heights
Great locations and lots of space on the inside for a party of 10
STAY TUNED TO MY NEXT BLOG FOR ADDITIONAL BDAY LOCATIONS AND IDEAS FOR KIDS BIRTHDAY ENTERTAINMENT