Birthday Party Themes

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The Wizard of Oz Party!

Ages 4 and older

Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Toto and all their friends for a birthday celebration like no other!  Includes music, an art project and exclusive use of the NEW The Wizard of Oz exhibit.

Special limited time only: September 25–January 9
$925 for 12 children (30 maximum)
90-minute party available
Tuesday–Sunday, 5–6:30pm only

The Inside Story of Toys Party

Ages 4 – 8 years

"Hey, Mom and Dad, how does that work?” Experience the wonder and feed the curiosity that children naturally have about how their toys are built! Children have fun with pulleys, links and gears as they learn what makes their favorite toys dance, jump and more! Read more about Toys: The Inside Story

$925 for 12 children (20 maximum)
90-minute party available
Tuesday–Sunday, 5–6:30pm only
Available May 29–September 18, 2010 only

You’re So Big! You’re One.

Age 1 year (Guests must be under 2 years)

Crawl, wiggle, sing and giggle together in our specially designed infant areas. Listen to lullabies from around the world, invite your friends to play a unique peek-a-boo mirror game.

$700 for 10 children (20 maximum)
60-minute party available
Tuesday–Friday, 5–6pm
Saturday–Sunday, 11am–12pm, 1:30–2:30pm, 5–6pm

Enter the Wondrous World of PlayWorks™

Ages 1 – 5 years

Guests can meet Alphie the talking dragon, take a ride on the bus, become a firefighter, "cook" a meal in the Little Apple Deli, construct a tall building, and create a birthday masterpiece on our gigantic art wall. Read more about PlayWorks™.

$925 for 12 children (20 maximum May 29–September 25, 2010; 30 maximum thereafter)
90-minute party available
Tuesday–Sunday, 5–6:30pm only 

Big Fun for Little Ones

Ages 1 – 4 years

A whimsical, artistic dancing party for little ones! Your children will sing at the top of their lungs, dance like flapping birds, swimming fish and wiggling worms and decorate a larger-than-life birthday card!

$775 for 12 children (15 maximum May 24–September 24, 2010; 20 maximum thereafter)
90-minute party available
Saturday–Sunday, 11am–12:30pm, 1:30–3pm

Adventures with Dora and Diego

Ages 2 – 6 years

Guests will join Diego on a series of animal rescue missions and help Dora and her friends get ready for a fabulous fiesta as you celebrate your child’s birthday. Read more about Adventures with Dora and Diego.

$950 for 12 children (20 maximum May 29–September 25, 2010; 30 maximum thereafter)
90-minute party available
Tuesday–Sunday, 5–6:30pm only

Magic Show with Justin the Magician

Ages 4 – 8 years

Make your child's birthday truly unforgettable with a high energy, interactive magic show performance by children's entertainer Justin the Magician. Children become part of this hilarious show filled with unexpected surprises and slapstick comedy. This master magician will teach children "tricks of the trade" as they learn what it takes to become a real magician!

$1,200 for 12 children (30 maximum)
90-minute party available
Tuesday–Sunday, 5–6:30pm
Saturday–Sunday, 11am–12:30pm, 1:30–3pm, 5-6:30pm   

Birthday Pageant

Ages 5 – 7 years

Dress up and put on a show in this theatrical party full of magical experiences! Create a short play, dress up as princes and princesses and have your child's magical kingdom come alive.

$775 for 12 children (25 maximum)
90-minute party available
Tuesday–Friday, 5–6:30pm
Saturday–Sunday, 11am–12:30pm, 1:30–3pm, 5–6:30pm

Step into Ancient Greece

Ages 5 – 10 years

Invite your child and his or her friends into the world of Ancient Greece! They'll climb a giant Trojan Horse, defeat monsters, meet the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and examine artifacts that are more than 2,000 years old! Read more about Gods, Myths and Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece.

$925 for 12 children (20 maximum May 29–September 25, 2010; 30 maximum thereafter)
90-minute party available
Tuesday–Sunday, 5–6:30pm only 
 

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Calendar

Workers in My Neighborhood Collage, 10:00am

ages 4 & younger

Celebrate Labor Day! Glue paper cut-outs of people doing different jobs in your neighborhood.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: developing sensory awareness, color   recognition, fine motor skills needed for writing and creative expression.

Raising Citizens: Labor Day , 10:00am

all ages

Celebrate America’s workers who have contributed to America’s prosperity!

Clean-Up Together , 11:15am

ages 4 & younger

Have fun helping CMOM Educators clean up the PlayWorks™ Lab using music, sponges and brooms!
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Developing listening and social skills, learning to transition from one activity to the next.

PlayWorks™ Circle Time, 11:30am

ages 4 & younger

Sing, move your body and use your listening ears to hear special stories.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Learn new vocabulary, build listening skills and learn to be part of a group.

Mural Wall Painting, 12:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Mix paint on the PlayWorks™ Mural Wall with your friends.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Science skills (color mixing and cause and effect).

Community Worker: Chef Ben , 1:00pm

ages 5 & older

Learn how and why Chef Ben from Arties Restaurant  does his job and watch him make Artie’s famous Reuben sandwich.  Create an artwork of your own neighborhood with cut-outs of buildings and draw the workers that make your community thrive! Unsweetened ice tea will be provided by Artie’s. Freedom’s Feast take-home materials included.

Workers in My Neighborhood Collage, 1:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Celebrate Labor Day! Glue paper cut-outs of people doing different jobs in your neighborhood.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: developing sensory awareness, color   recognition, fine motor skills needed for writing and creative expression.

Community Worker: Chef Ben , 2:00pm

ages 5 & older

Learn how and why Chef Ben from Arties Restaurant  does his job and watch him make Artie’s famous Reuben sandwich.  Create an artwork of your own neighborhood with cut-outs of buildings and draw the workers that make your community thrive! Unsweetened ice tea will be provided by Artie’s. Freedom’s Feast take-home materials included.

Mural Wall Painting, 2:30pm

ages 4 & younger

Mix paint on the PlayWorks™ Mural Wall with your friends.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Science skills (color mixing and cause and effect).

Fantastic Face Painting, 3:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Get your face painted by CMOM staff!

Workers Unite!, 3:00pm

ages 5 & older

Learn about the origins of Labor Day through a short presentation by celebrated national children’s theater company, the Pushcart Players.
Create an artwork of your own neighborhood with cut-outs of buildings and draw the workers that make your community thrive!
Freedom’s Feast take-home materials included.

Clean-Up Together , 3:45pm

ages 4 & younger

Have fun helping CMOM Educators clean up the PlayWorks™ Lab using music, sponges and brooms!
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Developing listening and social skills, learning to transition from one activity to the next.

PlayWorks™ Circle Time, 4:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Sing, move your body and use your listening ears to hear special stories.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Learn new vocabulary, build listening skills and learn to be part of a group.

Workers Unite!, 4:00pm

ages 5 & older

Learn about the origins of Labor Day through a short presentation by celebrated national children’s theater company, the Pushcart Players.
Create an artwork of your own neighborhood with cut-outs of buildings and draw the workers that make your community thrive!
Freedom’s Feast take-home materials included.

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