CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER
1301 WESTERN AVE., QUEENSGATE, (513) 287-7000, CINCYMUSEUM.ORG It’s one of the top ranked children’s museums in the United States. Climb, crawl, and interact within the museum’s grocery store, post office, and veterinary clinic. Capacity: Maximum 25 guests Cost: $200 members, $225 nonmembers
CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER
4949 TEALTOWN RD., MILFORD, (513) 831-1711, CINCY NATURE.ORG Take in nature at the Nature Center; walk the trails and play in the play scape. Capacity: Maximum 15 children, 30 guests Cost: $225–$250
CINCINNATI PARKS
7754 CAMARGO RD., MADEIRA, (513) 561-1888, MADPOTTERCINCINNATI.COM Choose from a selection of bisque ware and paint away. From pasta bowls and chip and dip platters to vases and mugs, the kiddos paint a new creation and the folks at Mad Potter will take care of the firing. Capacity: 20 Cost: $12–$18 per child
NEWPORT AQUARIUM
ONE AQUARIUM WAY, NEWPORT, (859) 581-7529, NEW PORTAQUARIUM.COM The adventures at the aquarium are endless. Guests enjoy the numerous aquatic exhibits and can head over to a party experience at GameWorks at Newport on the Levee. Capacity: Maximum 130 guests Cost: $25.79–$29.54/child
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DRAKE PLANETARIUM
2060 SHERMAN AVE., NORWOOD, (513) 396-5578, DRAKE PLANETARIUM.ORG Get creative by connecting and building in Drake’s Lego lab. Capacity: Maximum 25 guests Cost: $275/12 children, $14 each additional child
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MAD POTTER
(513) 321-6070, CINCINNATIPARKS.COM A naturalist provides 90 minutes of activities and games to explore nature at one of the five nature centers of your choice. Capacity: 25 children, special accommodations for larger groups Cost: $150/10 children, $15/additional child
3400 VINE ST., AVONDALE, (513) 475-6142, CINCINNATI ZOO.ORG Our beloved zoo has more than 500 animal species; party guests enjoy animal encounters. Capacity: Maximum 40 guests Cost: $250–$585
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ity: 25 guests Cost: $179.99–$239.99/10 guests, $16.99–$22.99/additional child
ENTERTRAINMENT JUNCTION
10870 KENWOOD RD., BLUE ASH, (513) 432-5593, GOPOGO PLAY.COM Run, jump, and play around in Pogo Play’s giant playground. Parties include private time in the inflatable rooms. Capacity: Maximum 40 guests Cost: $260–$380, $7–$10.50/additional child 7724 SERVICE CENTER DR., WEST CHESTER, (513) 829-7867, PUMPITUPPARTY/WEST-CHESTER-OH Jump around in the indoor playground filled with massive inflatables, climb a rock wall, and play ball. Capacity: Maximum 35 children Cost: $205–$479/up to 25 children, $10–$18/additional child
SKY ZONE
11745 COMMONS DR., SPRINGDALE, (513) 671-1333, SKYZONE.COM Bounce off the walls—literally!—in Skyzone’s endless trampoline arena. Capacity: 35 Cost: $180–$550/10 children, $18–$20 each additional child
7379 SQUIRE CT., WEST CHESTER, (513) 898-8000, ENTER TRAINMENTJUNCTION.COM Trek through the world’s largest indoor model train display, ooh and ahh at the model trains, and run through the A-MAZ-N Funhouse. Capacity: Maximum 50 guests Cost: $199–$699
SUNROCK FARMS
FIRE MUSEUM OF GREATER CINCINNATI
TOTTER’S OTTERVILLE
315 W. COURT ST., DOWNTOWN, (513) 621-5553, CINCY FIREMUSEUM.COM Create an adventure through the museum’s exhibits and safe house, learn fire safety tips, and explore firefighting history. Capacity: Maximum 30 guests Cost: $175
GIRLS’ WORLD
7819 COOPER RD., MONTGOMERY, (513) 984-4475, GIRLS WORLD.COM Hang out and celebrate your birthday at Girls’ World boutique. From makeover sessions to princess character visits, a perfect birthday party for a girly girl. Capacity: 12 guests Cost: $200
GREAT PARKS OF HAMILTON COUNTY
(513) 521-7275, GREATPARKS.ORG Hamilton County has various parks, among them Parky’s Farm and Sharon Woods, that can play host to a party. Enjoy the activities each park has to offer. Capacity: Varies Cost: Varies
KIDS FIRST SPORTS CENTER
7900 E. KEMPER RD., (513) 489-7575, KIDSFIRSTSPORTS. COM Choose from a variety of party packages: swim, gym, or backyard. Have fun splashing, running, and playing at this facility, which is also home to the Hubbard Family Swim School. Capacity: Maximum 30 guests Cost: $255–$410/up to 20 children, $10/ additional child
4314 BORON DR., COVINGTON, (859) 491-1441, TOTTERS OTTERVILLE.COM At Totter’s, kids can pretend grocery shop, dig in a construction zone, and put on a puppet show. Capacity: Maximum 30 guests Cost: $12.99/child
WEST CHESTER ACADEMY OF MUSIC
533 MIAMISBURG-CENTERVILLE RD., DAYTON, OHIO, (937) 435-2737, FUNATTHEWEB.COM Rack up points in the arcade or play laser tag. Also has a location in West Chester, The Web Extreme Entertainment. Capac2 0 1 7
engaging young audiences through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. MainStage productions at the Taft Theatre, TCT Academy, and sensory-friendly shows.
CLOTHES MENTOR
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, CLOTHESMENTOR.COM Women’s resale store where you can find like-new designer clothing at up to 70 percent off retail. Sell your gently used items and buy new pieces.
GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL
7058 RIDGETOP DR., WEST CHESTER, (513) 857-1700, GOLDFISHSWIMSCHOOL.COM Year-round swim lessons for kids ages 4 months to 12 years in a bright, clean facility with vibrant colors and a shiver-free, 90-degree pool.
MERCY HEALTH— FAMILY BIRTHING CENTERS
MERCY HEALTH ANDERSON HOSPITAL, 7500 STATE RD., ANDERSON TWP., (513) 624-4500; MERCY HEALTH FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL, 3000 MACK RD., FAIRFIELD, (513) 870-7000; MERCY HEALTH WEST HOSPITAL, 3300 MERCY HEALTH BLVD., CHEVIOT, (513) 215-5000; E-MERCY.COM The childbirth experience at Mercy Health is comfortable, loving, and supportive. Maternity care includes spacious birthing suites, experienced nursing staffs, home visits, education programs, and support for breastfeeding moms.
MUDDY CREEK PEDIATRICS
6400 THORNBERRY CT., SUITE 610, MASON, (513) 3983900, MUDDYCREEKPEDS.COM Muddy Creek Pediatrics provides top-notch pediatric care in a personal and comfortable setting.
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES
MASON: 9540 MASON MONTGOMERY RD., SUITE D, (513) 492-8115; HYDE PARK: 2733 MADISON RD., (513) 321-7400, NOTHINGBUNDTCAKES.COM Choose from 10 bundt cake flavors and 40 cake designs and browse a nostalgic shop with unique gifts, cards, and decor.
ONCE UPON A CHILD
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, ONCEUPONACHILDCINCYDAYTON. COM Gently used kids clothing, shoes, toys, furniture, and baby gear at up to 70 percent off retail. Sell items to the store with no appointment.
PRETTY LITTLE THING PHOTOGRAPHY
PRETTYLITTLETHINGPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Specializes in custom-styled newborn and baby portraits. Captures milestones and everyday moments in a comfortable, safe, and fun environment.
8107 MARKET PLACE DR., WEST CHESTER, (513) 8292345, WESTCHESTERACADEMY.COM Your group can do gymnastics, dance, and play music at West Chester Academy’s musical birthday parties. Capacity: Maximum 15 guests Cost: $165
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BALDWIN MUSIC EDUCATION CENTER
HYDE PARK BETHLEHEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3799 HYDE PARK AVE., HYDE PARK, BALDWIN MUSICEDUCENTER.COM Has served more than 20,000 children over 50 years with specially designed music classes for children ages 6 months to high school.
BECOMING MOM
5685 DEERFIELD BLVD., MASON, (513) 770-6730, BECOMING MOMSPA.COM Becoming Mom caters to expectant and trying mothers, offering spa services, ultrasounds, clothing, and pregnancy necessities.
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103 GIBSON LN., WILDER, (859) 781-5502, SUNROCKFARM. ORG Milk goats, gather eggs, and visit with Sunrock Farms’ many animals. Capacity: Please call Cost: $240/20 guests, $12 each additional guest
CHILDRENSTHEATRE.COM Educating, entertaining, and
THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI
4015 RED BANK RD., FAIRFAX, (513) 569-8080, THE
10831 MILLINGTON COURT, BLUE ASH, (513) 984-3311, THESTUDIOFORDANCECINCINNATI.COM Dance classes for all levels, from beginner to pre-professional, in a nurturing environment. Class offerings include ballet, tap, jazz, clogging, contemporary, and piano/voice.
9600 CHILDREN’S DR., BUILDING D, MASON; 7335 YANKEE RD., LIBERTY TWP.; 752 WAYCROSS RD., FOREST PARK; SUBURBANPEDIATRICS.ORG A 40-year-old practice with three locations. Offers late day and weekend appointments. Prides itself on comprehensive care for its patients through college.
TREEHOUSE KIDS CO.
35 TRI-COUNTY PARKWAY, SPRINGDALE, (513) 671-7750, TREEHOUSEKIDSCO.COM Family-owned and operated, serving the tri-state for more than 14 years with safe, affordable, and functional furniture solutions for your nursery or child’s room. Also offers baby gear and gifts.
YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI
1105 ELM ST., OVER-THE-RHINE, (513) 362-YMCA, MYY. ORG With 14 locations throughout Greater Cincinnati, the YMCA gives children and families the support and resources needed to be healthier, more confident, connected, and secure.
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STUDIOS.COM Calling all artsy and creative kids: You can enjoy a birthday filled with glass-fusing and art projects. Capacity: Maximum 16 guests Cost: $100 rental fee, $300 minimum project fee