Maymont: “Cool” Idea for Fall & Winter Richmond Birthday Parties
You may have seen our posts on what a fun and low-cost place Maymont is for Richmond kids. And there are always lots of fun Maymont events for Richmond kids year-round. But have you ever considered having your child’s birthday party there? Here’s a few reasons why Maymont is a great cool-weather Richmond birthday solution:
Horsing around with a HORSE & CARRIAGE PARTY
Enjoy cool carriage rides for kids of all ages, includees 20 goody bags from the Maymont Shop, Private rides aboard Maymont’s horse-drawn Wagonette, and Stone Barn Party room for 90 minutes.
$250 / $225 for Maymont members
Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00-1:30pm and 3:00-4:30pm; weekday availability upon request
20 child / 50 person maximum
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Every kid loves animals with a BIRTHDAY AT THE BARN
Feed the friendly farm animals and hop aboard the Hay Wagon, including Children’s farm party room for two hours, a bucket of oats for the farm animals, and a private ride aboard the Maymont Hay Wagon, plus 20 goody bags from the Maymont gift shop. AND Adopt a Living Thing “adoption” of a Maymont pygmy goat for the birthday child (how cool!)
$250 / $225 for Maymont members
Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30am-12:30pm and 2:00-4:00pm; weekday availability upon request
For all ages
20 child / 35 person maximum
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It’s otterly fun with a NATURE CENTER DISCOVERY PARTY
Create an “otterly” awesome party in the Discovery Lab. Kids get access to the Nature Center exhibits, discover lab party room for 90 minutes, 15 nature center exhibit scavenger hunts, and 15 goody bags from the Maymont Shop. Plus, Adopt a Living Thing “adoption” of a Maymont otter for the birthday child (otterly great gift).
$200 / $175 for Maymont members
Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30-2:00pm and 3:00-4:30pm; weekday availability upon request
For all ages
15 child / 25 person maximum
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Oh what a girly time with a VICTORIAN TEA PARTY
Take a delightful and entertaining trip back in time with Victorian hostesses serving afternoon tea and lemonade in the charming setting of the West Porch of Maymont Mansion.* Includes 90 minutes of stories, games, activities and keepsakes reminiscent of a tea party 100 years ago with linens, table settings, decorations, tea and lemonade. Best part: A visit inside the Mansion to see Mrs. Dooley’s swan bedroom! Adopt A Living Thing “adoption” of a Maymont peacock for the birthday child, and add a private horse-drawn Carriage Ride for an additional $50.
$300 / $275 for Maymont members
Call for availability (Parties are 90 minutes); weekday availability upon request
For ages 5 and up
16 child maximum
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Oh how fancy to have a FANCIFUL FAIRY PARTY
Enter a wonderful world of whimsy and make-believe with a 90-minute party on the West Lawn and Porch of Maymont Mansion.* Fairy godmother to help children search for fairies as they play games and hear magical stories, and there’s wings, wands and fairy dust for each child! Includes linens, table settings, decorations and lemonade and Adopt A Living Thing “adoption” of a Maymont peacock for the birthday child. Add a private horse-drawn Carriage Ride for an additional $50
$300 / $275 for Maymont members
Call for availability (Parties are 90 minutes); weekday availability upon request
For ages 4 and up
16 child maximum
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BIRTHDAY PARTY DETAILS:
• Full payment with a credit card is required for reservation. Payment is non-refundable.
• A cleaning/damage fee of $100 will be charged to your credit card if: a) the party room is not vacated by the appointed time, or b) the room is not left in good condition. Click here to download a pdf of Maymont birthday parties and details.
Maymont is an advertiser of Richmondmom.com, and we love hanging out there.
Core Kids: Gymnastics parties are a blast
by Kate Willoughby Hall, Richmondmom.com Founder, May 3, 2010
Look at this face. Core Kids Academy made it happen! 
We had a fabulous birthday party for our three-year-old last month at Core. We’d had her party the year prior there, since she loves her gymnastics classes at Core it was perfect. But this year, they offered us something a little different: a princess party! What a hoot.
Not only did all of her little friends dress up in their favorite little princess gowns; those little gals did NOT let their sparkly glamour hold them back from doing some bouncing on the trampoline, crawling through the geometric shapes, walking the balance beam, and in general hamming it up with the Core Kids crowd.
And to boot—and I am not so not kidding about this—it was at noon on the same day of the Monument 10K—after I ran the race. I literally ran from the race, swung by Chick-fil-A at Regency, popped over to Core, and everything was set-up—all I had to bring was food and cupcakes. It was that easy. (Oh, my hubby did bring the kids—that was an important ingredient I left out.) They had balloons, wands for the princesses, drinks for the kids, and a darlin’ table set for a gaggle of tiny cutie-pies. And at a great price—in fact with the Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver Card you can get $30 off a Core Kids Birthday Party. Click here for more info on Core Kids Parties, too.
Cool Birthday Ideas!
From the party to the party planner, the cake and the invitations, it’s all here. . .for Richmond, VA birthday parties all you need are the kiddos!
AMF
Looking for a party idea with fun to spare - make your next party an AMF Awesome Birthday Bash! Our fun, activity-filled parties includes 2 hours of bowling and party fun, bowling shoes, party host, pizza and soda, and bowling themed party supplies. We handle all the details, so you can relax and enjoy the party!
Astro Events of Richmond
“The Easiest Party You’ll Ever Have!” We specialize in event and party planning for schools, churches, daycares, corporate events, and home birthday parties. You have the party, and we bring the fun. We help in creating the best party experience for the best value. Astro Jumps, Obstacle Courses, Combo Units with a bounce space and slide, Wet and Dry Slides, Slip-n-Slides, Interactive Games, and Food Machines.
Chat and Play Café
Themed birthday parties from only $149! Includes a private venue, children’s food and drink, an indoor play area and patio, a decorated party table, games, and a hostess to relieve your stress! Also, available a full catering option for your adult guests. Add to that sofas, beer and wine and you have a the perfect party venue. Check us out at www.chatandplaycafe.com or call 804.818.3026.
Core Kids Academy
CORE Kids Academy offers the best party fun in town! Our parties are incredibly entertaining allowing you to enjoy your child’s special day. CORE’s amazing kid-friendly facility and equipment, as well as our energetic instructors will make your child’s next party unforgettable! Call (804) 740-0079 to book your party today! $30 off with your free Savvy Saver Card!
Parties by Nina
Short on time? Lack ideas? Stressed out? Contact Parties by Nina! Each party is unique. Your party is customized to meet your needs & expectations. Nina’s role as your event planner includes taking care of the logistics up through and including the day of the event. “When planning your child’s party, the sky’s the limit!”
Maymont
Here’s a choice you may not have considered for your child’s next birthday party – celebrate at Maymont!
Kids love the animals, wide open spaces, carriage rides and the Maymont Mansion. So make a Richmond kid’s wishes come true with a birthday bash to remember at the place where they always want to go! There’s a special package for every young member of the family.
Step back in time aboard a horse drawn carriage, enjoy a wild and wonderful party at the Nature Center, celebrate with a sweet tea on the Maymont Mansion porch or feed the friendly farm animal and take a hay wagon ride. Click here for options, rates and other fun ideas for birthdays at Maymont.
The Party Fairy
For a little party princess, no one does it like The Party Fairy, with magical setting, costumes for all and fairytale adventures. Come for a Picnic, sip magical Fairy Tea, dance with fairies, have a Princess Makeover or book a complete birthday package. Ballerinas, fairies and princesses adore it! 804.744.6963.
Pump it Up
Pump It Up is the only indoor inflatable party zone in the Richmond area specializing in COMPLETELY PRIVATE parties. At Pump It Up, other parties do NOT share your inflatable play arena. Arenas and party rooms are exclusively for the birthday child and his/her guests, GUARANTEED! We pride ourselves on offering a safe, clean and controlled environment where we can customize your experience and spotlight your child on his/her special day! 804.550.7867 (Hanover) or 804.739.7773 (Chesterfield) or visit www.pumpitupparty.com
Real Life Studios Parties
Hayes & Fisk The Art of Photography’s “party” location, Real Life Studios take you into an amazing photographic celebration of your child’s birthday, from the pre-party photo shoot for the custom invitations to the giant close-up portrait that friends sign during the party in their studios. The event itself is wrapped up in the memorable keepsake book of all of the photos from the party you’ll cherish for years to come. CHECK OUT A VIDEO! Visit Real Life Studios online or call 804.794.0021. $150 off with your free Savvy Saver Card!
Romp n’ Roll
The Romp n’ Roll Birthday Bash has been voted the best party for the under six crowd in Richmond. It is an hour and a half of action packed excitement including activities, a moon bounce, a trapeze, a rock wall and more. Our A+ staff does all the work so you can have all the fun. Westpark 804.249.5001 • Midlothian 804.893.3142 • Virginia Center 804.249.1001, www.rompnroll.com
SPCA
Animal interaction, age-appropriate crafts and games, and an SPCA party administrator, plus we provide party supplies and animal-related goody bag for each child!
Times: Weekdays - 3:30 to 5 p.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m., Weekends - 12 to 1:30 p.m. or 3 to 4:30 p.m./Cost: $165 for up to 10 children/$12 for each additional child up to a maximum of 20 children. 804.521.1327.
Schoodio
We offer a unique and fun birthday experience that your child will remember forever. We will set a table for you with a multi-colored pipe cleaner bouquet, a rainbow of felt scraps, grandma buttons, all sizes of pompoms and all of the tools needed to create masterpieces! Each child will leave the party with a wonderful keepsake that they made, and the birthday child will go home from the party with an 11x14 canvas painting made by all of the attending guests. Schoodio parties are for up to 20 children. We provide all art supplies and a Schoodio party helper. Schoodio parties are $250.00 for one and a half hours of crazy messy fun!
CAKE, PLEASE!
The Cake Jeweller
Jewell Brown loves to bake cakes that WOW little kids on their special day. She’ll take any special theme and turn it into a delicious birthday dream-come-true! Jewell is available at 804.908.0452 or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Prices starting at only $35!
AND ABOUT THE INVITATIONS. . .
By Invitation Only can have your invitations printed and ready for you in no time flat—they are Richmondmom.com approved! We sent them our invitation text via email, they emailed a photo, and we picked up our invitations within a few hours at their location, which is across from Short Pump mall in the Westgate shopping center. Voila! 20% off Tuesdays with your FREE Savvy Saver Card!
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