Too often, kid's birthdays become chock full of the same old, same old stuff. Pinatas, pin the tail on the donkey and musical chairs can get really old, really fast and aren't really appealing to kids once they have played them at a few parties. In place of having a traditional birthday celebration, consider paring down the guest list and hitting one of these cool spots in Dallas for birthday activities.
Go Bowling
Even at the height of the Texas summer heat, a bowling alley is certain to be nice and cool, making it a perfect solution for a birthday party. The 300 in Dallas offers kid's birthday parties that include a dedicated party planner who will assist your guests with getting their names into the system and who will set up bumpers on the lanes, if you have younger children. Jupiter Lanes hosts kid's birthday parties and also offers arcade games, if your child isn't completely enthralled with the lanes.
Rock Climbing
For slightly older children, who still have a lot of energy to burn off and a healthy sense of adventure, a rock climbing gym is a novel answer to the birthday quandary. Climbing gyms provide safety equipment and professional instructors to make sure that your child and his guests remain safe while giving them all a chance to really stretch their boundaries and try something new. Exposure Rock Climbing in Carrolton offers birthday parties for a minimum of eight children. Their party packages include instruction and rental of safety equipment. Stoneworks Climbing Gym is also located in Carrolton and offers group discounts perfect for parties.
Skating Rinks
Ice skating may not be the first thing that people think of when they think of Dallas, but there are some good ice skating rinks available for birthday parties in Dallas. Ice skating is a wonderful source of exercise for children and is a cool way to spend a birthday party. The Ice Skating Center at the Galleria Mall in Dallas offers group rates and birthday party packages for a minimum of 10 guests. For less than $10 per child, as of 2010, you can use the rink, have a table and rent skates for a really enjoyable birthday experience. The Dr. Pepper Star Center is the home to the NHL team the Dallas Stars. Throwing your child's birthday party there is sure to be a hit. If your child isn't steady on the ice, you can even throw in ice skating lessons, for $50 for a half an hour.
Laser Tag
If your tween or teen would typically rather play a video game than go outside and play, then a laser tag birthday party might be the perfect combination for you. Laser tag combines the lights and sounds of the video games that he loves so well with all of the running around and activity that you would prefer him to do. Adventure Landing in Dallas offers birthday parties that include rounds of laser tag, as well as other active pursuits, such as miniature golf. Infrared Combat Zone located in The Colony offers outdoor laser tag as well as mobile laser tag parties that can be brought to you.
Miniature Golf
There are a number of different miniature golf courses around the Dallas area that are available for birthday parties. Miniature golf is a good party activity, because even the most skilled golfer can be completely foiled by some of the funny holes on the course, making it as much a game of chance as it is of skill. Adventure Landing offers three 18-hole courses to choose from, while the Celebration Station in Mesquite has three courses, as well as other exciting activities, like bumper boats.
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