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Planning a birthday party or event and not sure where to start? These local, San Diego-based businesses are here to help your family plan an epic summer celebration today!  


Fleet Science Center
Balboa Park, 619-238-1233
www.fleetscience.org/special-events/birthday-parties
With more than 100 “do-touch” exhibits, entertainment is built in. Must reserve 14 days in advance. 

Helen Woodward Animal Center
Rancho Santa Fe, 858-756-4117 x318
www.animalcenter.org/programs-services/education/birthday-parties
Our birthday parties offer hands-on animal interactions (chosen by the birthday child!), private use of our outdoor, covered pavilion, and more depending on the package you choose. Visit the website for more info about party packages and themes.

The Hot Spot Pottery Painting, Candlemaking & More
Point Loma, 619-223-1339
4S Ranch, 858-310-6499
www.thehotspotstudios.com 
Our Kids Party Package is the way to go! Kids do two projects, sing, eat and open gifts. You choose the two projects: Pottery Painting, Cupcake Candles, Paint & Plant, Make Mosaics or Make Some Slime. All projects go home the same day except pottery which takes a few days to fire. Parties are 1.5 hours of fun and we do all the clean-up! Go to our website, find your local studio and book online today.

Science Guys of San Diego
Comes to you, 619-268-1334
www.scienceguysofsandiego.com 
Spectacular Science Parties include one hour of fun, hands-on science experiments with a crazy scientist. Choose from several unique themes. Parties are designed for up to 25 kids ages 4-12 and can be set up indoors or outside. 

San Diego Children's Discovery Museum
Escondido- 760-233-7755
www.sdcdm.org/programs/birthdays
Suitable for parties of up to 40 people, ages 1-10. Outdoor and indoor party options available. Party package includes exclusive indoor or outdoor party space, free general admission for hosts and guests, party assistant, decor, gift for birthday child, reserved parking space for birthday child's family and 10% discount at the store for hosts and all guests. 

UltraStar Cinemas 
Mission Valley, 619-359-4032
www.ultrastarmovies.com/page/parties-events
Movie lovers of all ages can host their birthday party or celebration at Ultra Star Cinemas! Packages include movie tickets, reserved seating, name on the marquee and lounge area rental. Private auditorium rentals are also available. 

 

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