By Denise Schoonhoven
Several venues in Sacramento provide birthday party options for kids.
You can throw a memorable birthday party by taking advantage of the entertainment options in California's Sacramento Valley. Enjoy an evening laser light show, get all dressed up for a tea party, or dance with the animals at the zoo. Even learning about science can make for a fun party.
Have a Mad Science party
Bring a party to your own back yard with the team from Mad Science of Sacramento. Kids from ages 5 to 12 get the thrill of a rocket blasting off, bubbling dry ice fog and colorful science experiments. The party package includes a goodie bag.
Mad Science of Sacramento
3747 West Pacific Ave, Suite H
Sacramento, CA 95820
madscience.org
Nighttime Laser Show
Light up the night sky with a laser show. Jason the Science Wizard brings all his own equipment to create a nighttime wonderland. Include even more sparkle and glow when you add a fire show to the party plan.
Science Wizard Party
916-344-2541
sciencewizardparty.com
Dress Up Tea Party
Olivia's DollHouse Tea Room is a magical party spot for Sacramento Valley's little girls. Upon arrival, the girls dress up in fancy gowns, glitzy jewelry, feather boas and makeup. Next they are in a fashion show and get a photo to take home. The dress up tea party includes lemonade, dainty party sandwiches and a birthday cake.
Olivia's DollHouse Tea Room
6210 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Carmichael, CA
oliviasdollhousetearoom.com
916-481-3655
Safetyville Party
Youngsters from toddler to 3rd grade get a guided tour through Safetyville with a big cuddly mascot guide. The fun learning experience teaches them about crossing the street, road signs and how to deal with strangers. Follow up with a picnic and cake at the onsite party rental facility.
Safetyville USA
3909 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA
916-366-7233
safetycenter.org
Party With the Animals
Book the party room at the Sacramento Zoo for groups from ages 1 to 11. Enjoy a lunch of sandwiches, potato salad and a zoo-themed birthday cake. The birthday kid gets her very own T-shirt and an animal adoption certificate.
Sacramento Zoo
3930 West Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA
916-808-5888
saczoo.com
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About the Author:
A seasoned business traveler, Denise Schoonhoven specializes in food, travel, landscaping, design and personal development topics. She has lived and worked in London, San Francisco, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest. Schoonhoven hails from the corporate writing world where she authored marketing material, catalogs, presentations and training documents.
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