While you can plan your next child’s party in your home, consider these less stressful options. There are plenty of locations to host your next party. Most offer a full range of party assistance from invitations, hosting and organizing. Shop around. Some locations have a minimum number of guests and most parties start at $10 per child. (Scroll over the orange links to enter the advertiser's website.)

VENUES
Air Zone Party & Play Centre
Nine-hole mini golf, inflatables. Plenty of seating.From $9.99 per child, six child minimum.
(905) 839-1047 (Pickering)
(905) 728-6987 (Oshawa)

Anti Gravity Trampoline
Learn trampoline basics, enjoy fast paced games on the floor. From $140 includes instruction, invitations, use of party room.
110 Scotia Court, Whitby (905) 728-0751

Ajax Bowling Centre
172 Harwood Ave S, Ajax (905) 683-0680

Celebrity Lanes
963 Brock Rd, Pickering (905) 831-2920

Build-A-Bear Workshop
Includes a bear with outfit and host. Minimum 6 guests from $15 per child.
Oshawa Centre (905) 436-7638

CanLan Ice Sports
Treat your hockey player or figure skater and their friends to some ice time at this expansive sports complex. Onsite catering. Beach volleyball courts also available. Party room available for before or after.
1401 Phillip Murray Ave, Oshawa (905) 725-6951

Catching Fireflies
Catching Fireflies Parties are purposefully designed to capture that moment in time when children’s fantasies become reality. Sixteen themed, customized birthday parties rom which to choose.
2001 Thickson Road South, Whitby (905) 434-9739

Chuck E. Cheese’s
Your kid can be the star on his special day. Arcade games, rides, pizza, party room. Secure ‘kid check’ program. Book online. Packages start at $16.99 per child.
75 Consumers Drive, Whitby (905) 665-2142

Cineplex Theatres
Consider a Popcorn Party or an Xbox Party at your local Cineplex theatre. Parties include movie of choice, reserved seating, use of party room and kids’ combo. Min. eight children, 13 years and under. Packages start at $17 per child. Oshawa and Ajax locations. Or have an XBox party on the big screen. $179 gets you rental of the big screen for two hours, discounted food brought to your seat. No minimums.
www.cineplex.com

Creative Play Indoor Playground
Creative Play is a 5,600 sq.ft. indoor playground specializing in children’s birthday parties for ages six months to 10 years. Also features a castle climber, toddler an baby centre and more. Choose from a menu of healthy party foods which are prepared fresh on site. Packages from $169.
539 Westney Rd. S. Ajax (905) 231-1900

Durham (Laser) Tag
Enjoy a game of laser tag or paintball in the great outdoors on an expansive property. Group rates.
Durham Road 20, Claremont (905) 983-5548

Stars Fitness
You’ll get two hours, two coaches and a 15,000 sq. ft. gym and lobby to yourselves, price include set up and clean up.
340 Marwood Drive, Oshawa (905) 576-9517

Inspirational Steps
10 Meadowglen Drive, Whitby (905) 556-0226

Kids Zone Family Fun Centre
Offers an indoor play centre for ages two to 12 years. Laser tag, Teddy Bear Workshops, arcade and more. 12 Stanley Court, Whitby (905) 666-5437

Laurie’s Learn to Skate
Book a mini rink and party room for your child’s next party. Includes instructor and decorations.
1474 Bayly Street, Pickering (905) 831-7111

Leisure Bowling Lanes Ltd
728 Champlain Ave, Oshawa (905) 579-4411

Liberty Bowl Ltd
30 Baseline Rd E, Bowmanville (905) 623-5663

Little Feet Fitness
Play centre for young children. Party packages from $125. Children under 5 only.
1077 Boundary Road, Whitby (905) 433-4668

Lionel’s Pony Farm & Petting Zoo
11714 McCowan Road, Stouffville (905) 640-7669

MegaFun 4 Kids
Reading area, costume corner, giant pirate ship, ball pit, infant play area and family photos. Work with our party consultants to choose which package best suits your taste. Packages from $229.
91 Rylander Blvd, Scarborough (416) 282-6531

My Bubble Party & Play Pad
A combination of good, old-fashioned play and the latest in technological advances makes your child’s party an enchanting, unforgettable experience. From $195 for 15 children.
617 Victoria Street West, Whitby (905) 493-1856

Magical Parties for Children
Stage a princess party a spa party or a royal diva party in the comfort of your own home. The princess comes to you and plays host for up to two hours.
(416) 567-6488

NEB’s Fun World
Five and 10-pin bowling, arcade, bouncy castles and go-kart race track. Packages from $12.25 per person. 1300 Wilson Rd, Oshawa (905) 723-2631

Pickering Athletic Centre
Parties include gymnastics, trampoline, Fear Factor, cheerleading and party room. Packages from $150.
1095 Kingston Rd. Pickering (905) 839-5260

Planet Gymnastics
Three-story play centre, invitations, private party room and coaches included. Kids enjoy tumbling, trampolines. All you have to bring is the food. Packages from $150.
(905) 839-7669 (Pickering) (905) 665-1990 (Whitby)
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Pickering Museum Village
(905) 683-8401

Putting Edge Fun Centre
18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf plus party. Packages from $139.50.
75 Consumers Drive, Whitby
1-888-544-9262 x5706

Supernova Gymnastics
1375 Hopkins Street, Whitby (905) 430-1313

The Toy Blox
Featuring Lego and PlayMobil playsets, this play centre is fun for all ages. Two-hour parties for ages five to 10 years. $13.99 per child. Min. 8
Kendalwood Plaza, Whitby (905) 433-4447

Tumbles ‘n Toys
1755 Plummer St, Unit 16, Pickering
(905) 420-2886

ENTERTAINMENT
Travelling Critters
Twelve different animals come to you for an hour of hands-on fun! Great for children of all ages. Ten minutes prior to the show for set up. The children sit around an animal blanket for the presentation... So no mess is on your floors. Huge selection of animals.
(905) 426-2693 or (416) 569-9719

RENTALS
Backyard Jumping Castle Rentals
(905) 213-1716

Eventful Tymes
(905) 472-4141

Jitter Bugs Inflatable Castles
3 Watford St, Whitby (905) 431-8566

Larry Potter Jumping Castles
1154 Lisgar Ave, Oshawa (905)434-3385

King of The Castle
(905) 623-4160 (Bowmanville)

Leaps & Bounce Inflatable Castles
(905) 244-3131

Merlin’s Party Bouncers
(905) 420-4008

Redline Promotions
Slides, castles, carnival games and even magicians and entertainers. Equipment delivered right to your home. Set up and tear down. From $175.
(416) 284-0388