Reach your target market with our full-color publication that's read by parents up and down the valley Click here!
 
  HOME
  EVENTS CALENDAR
  RESOURCES
  Local Activities Guide
  Annual Camp Guide
  Birthday Party Guide
  Family-Friendly Hikes
  Restaurant Reviews
  Emergency Form
  U.S. Travel with Kids
  ADVERTISE WITH US
  PICK UP AN ISSUE
  PAST ISSUES
  ABOUT US
  CONTACT US


Birthday Party Guide for the Roaring Fork Valley

It’s Party Time!
People and places who can help throw a fabulous fete for your child

MINIATURE GOLF


HOT SPRINGS MINI GOLF  Group discount of $1 off per player for 10 or more players. Regular price $4.25 for children under 12. Benches, not tables, available for birthday cake. Next to Hot Springs Pool in Glenwood Springs. 945-6571.

JOHNSON PARK  Birthday child plays free. Pay $4 per child, $5 per adult for guests. Picnic tables available. Reservations recommended. 51579 U.S. Hwy 6 and 24 in Glenwood Springs, 945-9608.

ICE SKATING


ASPEN ICE GARDEN  Summer or winter skating parties. $150 for up to 40 skaters for one hour, including shoe rentals, helium balloons, music system and use of tables for party.233 W. Hyman Ave., 920-5141.

LEWIS ICE ARENA  See Aspen Recreation Center listing above.

SWIMMING POOLS


ASPEN RECREATION CENTER  See Aspen Recreation Center listing above.

BASALT POOL  Rent the whole pool from 6 to 8 p.m. for $60 to $80 an hour depending on number of participants. Up to 50 guests allowed. Also, can pay per participant with a group discount during regular open swim hours. ($3 for 3-7 year olds/$4 for 8-16 year olds). 0600 Elk Run Dr., 927-4799(www.basaltexpressrec.org)

CARBONDALE TOWN POOL  Cost is $80 for a party of 10 people; includes cake, ice cream, set up, clean up and a pool staff member to entertain for up to one hour. 684 Main St., 963-2065(www.carbondalegov.org.)

GLENWOOD SPRINGS COMMUNITY CENTER POOL  Three levels of semi-private pool parties are offered with prices ranging from $62 to $120 for 10 guests. Additional guest prices also vary. Packages include different amenities, including use of kitchen, an extra room rental and invitations. 100 Wulfsohn Rd., 384-6301(www.glenwoodrec.com.)

SNOWMASS VILLAGE RECREATION CENTER  Parties of up to two hours are allowed at the new outdoor swimming pool in Snowmass Village. An application fee of $20 will be collected, and the swim party package is $8 per person, 25 persons maximum. Pool use is not exclusive; parties take place during scheduled open swim.Snowmass Village; 922-2240(www.snowmassrecreation.com)

RESTAURANTS


CHOCOLATE MOOSE ICE CREAM PARLOR  Parties for up to 15 people , cost dependent on number of party-goers. Chocolate fountains available. A 24-hour notice required to decorate the "party room."710 Grand Ave. in Glenwood Springs, 945-2723

DAIRY QUEEN  Call ahead to reserve seating areas in the restaurant and to receive a 10 percent discount on food and desserts purchased. 0088 Gilstrap Court in Glenwood Springs, 945-5757.

MARBLE SLAB  Sundae bar or ice cream socials brought to your location. $5 per person with a minimum of 55 people.815 Grand Ave. downtown, 945-7979

PIZZA HUT  Reserved space and 20 percent discount on food order.3130 S. Glen Ave. in Glenwood Springs, 945-0303

COMMUNITY CENTERS


ASPEN RECREATION CENTER  Regular child’s admission price ($7/valley resident) for use of pool, rock climbing, open ice skating. Also available a birthday room for $52 per hour for cake and ice cream and/or present opening. 0861 Maroon Creek Road, 544-4100(www.aspenrecreation.com)

GLENWOOD SPRINGS COMMUNITY CENTER  Rent the gym, the climbing wall, the dance studio, a castle bounce or the swimming pool (see pool section for more information on pool rental). Prices vary for each activity and are charged on a per participant basis with one hour of activity and with a two-hour birthday party room rental. Room rates vary from $20 to $90 per hour. Participant rates vary from $6 to $8. 100 Wulfsohn Rd. 384-6301(www.glenwoodrec.com)

GYMNASTICS & DANCE


ASPEN RECREATION’S RED BRICK GYM  Rent the floor of the gymnasium not including gymnastic equipment or climbing wall for $55 an hour. For an additional $25 each, can add up to two inflatables (the bouncing house, underwater adventure, blow-up clown or inflatable castle). Available on weekends. 110 East Hallam, 920-5140(www.aspenrecreation.com)

GYMINIKIDS  Offers several different packages. Mini birthday party for one-year-olds includes 90 minutes of private playtime with balloons and banners for $99. Two-hour birthday package includes instructor-led games, songs, arts and crafts in the gym and studio for $190. If you add cake and drinks to the 2-hour package, it is $240. If you add cake, drinks, pizza, plates and silverware, it’s $295. For $350, you get all of the 2-hour birthday options plus party favors.180 Fiou in Basalt, 927-1000

BOWLING ALLEYS


EL JEBOWL  One hour of bumper lane bowling for up to 14 kids for $30 with use of full game room and kitchen. Located behind Wendy’s in El Jebel,963-1978

NEW CASTLE SUPERBOWL  Two different party package deals: “The Spare” includes two lanes for two hours for up to 12 bowlers and includes rentals and balloons for $90. “The Strike” offers two lanes for two hours for up to 12 bowlers, rentals, balloons, two large cheese pizzas and two pitchers of soda for $120. I-70 to exit 105 next toCity Market, 984-2739.

ACTIVITIES


ASPEN ART MUSEUM  Make birthday party keepsakes such as a mosaic picture frame in the museum’s studio at the Red Brick Center for the Arts. $250 for museum members/$300 for general public.ed Brick: 110 E. Hallam. AAM: 590 N. Mill St., 925-8050(www.aspenartmuseum.org)

ASPEN HOUSE OF BOUNCE  Offers five different inflatables including Under the Sea, Castle Funhouse, Jungle Monkey, Mini Castle and Ball Pond and Wizard Castle Combo. Prices range from $175 to $250 for the 4-hour minimum and include delivery, set up and tear down.925-8282(www.aspenhouseofbounce.com)

CARBONDALE CLAY CENTER  Offers three different options for parties. Handbuilding only, 8 children minimum for 1 1/2 hours at $15 per child. Wheel throwing, 7 children maximum, for two hours for $20 per child. Kids’ Prints (baby hand and foot print) for $10 per child.135 Main St., Carbondale, 963-2529,(www.carbondaleclay.org)

GLENWOOD CAVERNS ADVENTURE PARK  Different levels of party packages available for a minimum of 10. Options include tram ride and meal, plus discounted add-ons: climbing wall, gemstone bag, candy art, cave tours and adventure rides.It’s Party Time!(www.glenwoodcaverns.com)

GLENWOOD SPRINGS CENTER FOR THE ARTS  Two different party options available for $90 per nine kids and then $9 per extra child. With the Pottery Party option, children are taught how to create, glaze and fire a piece of pottery. The Art Party allows children to create a piece of artwork or craft. 601 East 6th St., Glenwood Springs, 945-2414(www.glenwoodarts.org)

GLORY PARTY PONY COMPANY  Provides pony rides and pony cart rides for birthday parties. Prices are $135 for one pony for two hours and $100 for each additional pony.970-274-6638(www.gloryponyparty.com)

KIDTOONS PRODUCTIONS  Character parties, clowns, specialty acts, face painting, magic, balloons and more. $150 for one hourCharacter parties, clowns, specialty acts, face painting, magic, balloons and more. 923-6926(www.kidtoons.com)

THE YELLOW CANARY  Custom-designed arts and crafts parties. Have your party at the whimsical studio or the traveling studio can come to you. Prices range from $150 to $400 according to level of services provided.At YesterYear Antiques, El Jebel; 927-9598.

NOAH'S ARK ANIMAL WORKSHOP  
Make your own stuffed animal workshop. They come to you  and take care of all the details, including supplying you with party invitations. You set the price of your party by selecting the animals, outfits and t-shirts. Each workshop guest will hand stuff a cuddly friend. All ages welcome. Contact Amber Scott  (970) 319-9106.  View all the available animals and outfits at www.Noahsfun.com 
 

Mountain Parent intends to periodically update this birthday party resource guide. If you would like to be included in our next listing, please email Kara Williams at kara@mountainparent.com
   
 
 


Sign up to receive bi-monthly email newsletters and join our reader panel.


Site by Visuwire. (C) 2006 Mountain Parent 970.963.9732 | P.O. Box 1444 | Carbondale, CO 81623
Home | Message Board | Advertising | Calendar | About Us | Contact Us