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Since every child has a birthday every year, and since almost every parent or caregiver, at one time or another, is wondering what to do or where to go for their child's birthday party, hopefully these listings will give you some ideas.

Party Locations
 These are businesses or organizations who can help you plan your child's party at their location, sometimes complete with cake and small gifts for guests.

  • Air Zoo
         Portage, (269) 382-6555

  • Art Bayou
         3306 Stadium Dr, The Shoppes at Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, (269) 375-2600
    Paint your own pottery.

  • Binder Park Zoo
         7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek, (269) 979-1351 ext. 131

  • Full Blast Water Park
    35 Hamblin Ave, Battle Creek, (269) 966-3667

  • Hobby Sports
    9782 Portage Rd, Portage, (269) 323-3686
    Radio-controlled car-racing on an indoor, carpeted track. No limit on party size. Six cars are provided for one hour of fun. Tables and bleachers are track side so the party can continue once the racing is done.

  • Kalamazoo Nature Center
         7000 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, (269) 381-1574 

  • Kalamazoo School of Music and Dance
         5534 West Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo & 5462 Gull Rd Suite 1A, Kalamazoo (269) 375-3938 

  • Klassic Arcade
    22711 M 40, Gobles, (269) 628-4628
    Birthday and school parties, offering over 50 video, arcade and pinball games from the 1950's to the present, pop in old-fashioned glass bottles, free wireless internet, and radio control off road car track.

  • Pirates Island Aquatic Center
    Located inside SWAT Fitness Center, 5053 Sports Dr, Kalamazoo, 544-1000

  • Sugar and Spice
         7000 Stadium Drive, Suite 203, The Village, Kalamazoo, (269) 372-5677
    Theme parties for girls.

  • Western Michigan Glass Society
         436 North Park St, Studio 209A, Kalamazoo, (269) 552-9802 
    Party packages are for ages 7 and up.  Projects include Glassblowing, Lampworking, Sandblasting, Bead Making and Fusing.

Entertainment
 These are people or groups who will come to your home or a location of your choice to entertain your kids and their friends on their special day.  For an existing list of children's musicians in the Kalamazoo area, please visit the GigMasters listings in Kalamazoo.

  • Alan Kazam, Magician
         (269) 353-9969
    Professional magician and birthday party specialist.

  • Alan Smola, Magician
         (734) 834-9908
    Magician Alan Smola specializes in exceptional magic in Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor, and all of Michigan.  Graduate of Mattawan High School!

  • Baxter Entertainment
    Kalamazoo, (269)903-8400, benazircari@yahoo.com
    Baxter Entertainment offers Children's Education stations for stilt walking, balloon twisting, Poi spinning, Belly dance and Polynesian dance.  Very suitable for B-day parties or in addition to entertainment for larger events. Family style entertainment options include: a Belly dance performance troupe, Jumping Stilt walkers, a Glow Poi spinning act for night shows and Polynesian dancers for Luau parties! We perform at Renaissance Fests, County Fairs, Parades, Customer Appreciation Days, Community Education, Parks & Recreation classes etc!  Pictures and further info can be found at www.myspace.com/bellyfusion.

  • Benjammin & Analisa
         (269) 267-1812, benjaminsmusic@yahoo.com
    Jammin with BenJammin and Analisa Gauthier gives kids a chance to move, play and sing along with Educational Music. Their performances can be tailored to appeal to kids of all ages!!!  They also perform at schools, museums, libraries, etc.

  • Clash
    (269) 598-5436, anna@jestparty.com and/or AnnaLives@aol.com
    Internationally recognized and award-winning face painter--artistic entertainment for all ages!  She also creates amazing balloon art!

  • Kindermusik with Debbie Long
         (269) 808-7002
    Music and movement activities for children of all ages.

  • Mad Science of Greater Kalamazoo
    P.O. Box 331, Oshtemo, Contact Nicole Vale: (269) 978-8543, ms@madsciencekzoo.com.
    Offering birthday parties, interactive shows, interactive event booths, corporate events, school fundraising, in-class field trips.  Mad Science is on a mission to spark the imagination of children everywhere with exciting live, interactive programs that instill a clear understanding of what science is really about, and how it affects the world around us.

  • Once Upon a Princess
    (269) 720-9999, onceuponaprincessk@gmail.com
    A fairytale character company that specializes in performing for children's birthday parties, special events, and community activities.  Activities include storytelling, dancing, karaoke, face painting, games, manicures, photo sessions, tea parties, and Princess School.

  • Storyteller Chris Measzros
    (269) 373-2917, measzros@yahoo.com 
    Chris Measzros is The Man of 1,000 Voices!  With over 13 years experience in telling stories, this adept and energizing storyteller brings joy to all who encounter his unique style of telling, including participation stories, folktales, and contemporary literature with pizzazz.

  • Tiny Tumblers
         Office: (269) 692-3118,  Mobile: (269) 760-9227
    Tiny Tumblers is a bus filled with state-of-the-art equipment especially designed for children ages 2-10 years old. They come to you!

Cakes

  • Amy's Cakes & More
    3417 Ravine Rd, Kalamazoo, (269) 349-3026
    Custom cakes for all occasions, plus scones, turnovers, cinnamon rolls, muffins, coffee cakes and more.

  • Boonzaaijer Bakery
    126 East Cork St, Kalamazoo, (269) 343-3001
    Pronounced: bone-z-i-er, Boonzaaijer provides the finest in cakes and Dutch made cookies and treats for birthdays, weddings, or any special day.

  • Mackenzie's Cafe' & Bakery
    4606 West Main (in the Westwood Plaza) Kalamazoo, (269) 343-1444
    7083 S. Westnedge (by Sam's Club) Portage, (269) 323-8226
    The Bread Bakery: 527 Harrison, Kalamazoo, (269) 343-8440
    Decorated cakes or cakes made to order, plus breads & dinner rolls, Danish, coffeecakes, fried cakes, muffins, doughnuts, pies, individual desserts, deli lunches, cookies & other individual treats -- all fresh-baked from scratch.

  • Vonney Rae's Cakes
    (269) 325-3609, vonneyraescakes@hotmail.com 
    Handmade and custom decorated cakes for any and all occasions.

  • Victorian Bakery
    (269) 553-6194, mariabrennan@yahoo.com
    Locally owned and run bakery, all items are made to order, use King Arthur flours and real butter with free-range eggs when available.  You will also find her baked goods (scones, cookies, breads, etc.) at Sawall's Health Food Store.

Supplies

 

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Please use the information we've gathered here as a "spring board" for your research and interview each business or organization to make sure that it's safe and that it is a good fit for your family. The information presented here is for informational purposes only and although every effort has been made to present accurate information, we do not in any way accept responsibility for the accuracy of or consequences from the use of this information or for the businesses and organizations presented herein. We urge all parents to confirm any information given herein and consult with your doctor or an appropriate professional concerning any information of question. The views and opinions expressed by the writers, event organizers and advertisers do not necessarily represent those of Kalamazoo for Kids, its officers, staff or contributors.