The Top Places to Throw a Birthday Party in Knoxville TN
Trains
A great idea for the choo-choo lover, have birthday on a train! The Three Rivers Rambler has two birthday party options. They will decorate a passenger car pr the caboose with balloons and a banner for your party of 14 or more partygoers. If you choose the passenger car, you can move about the train during the train ride. You must provide your own cupcakes or cookies (cake is not recommended). Rate are around $11 per person., visit them at http://www.threeriversrambler.com.
The “Secret City Scenic Train” of Oak Ridge, TN also has Train Birthday party packages, visit them at http://www.techscribes.com/sarm/srm_scs.htm.
Dress-up / Princess / Fantasy
Kids love to pretend! So why not hold a birthday party where all the dress up clothes & props are provided and you can celebrate in a themed setting. Enchanted Parties and Portraits in Knoxville offers a number of party themes that you can choose from to personalize your child’s birthday gathering: Dress-up Tea Time, Dora the Explorer, and Strawberry Shortcake, Birthday Ball, Princesses & Knights of the Round Table, Tinkerbelle’s Fairies and Pirates, Garden Fairy Tea Party, Glamour Girl Makeovers & Modeling, Luau, and Jewelry Crafting are some of the fun themes you can choose from. You can arrange for a costumed character hostesses like Cinderella or Tinkerbelle. Rate are about $25 per person or 10 guests for $150. To learn more, visit http://www.enchantedpartiesandportraits.com/
Teddy Bears / Stuffed Animals
The Build-a-Bear Workshop offers different birthday party packages starting at $10 a guest. A Party leader will entertain your guests, the birthday guest of honor will receive an autograph bear, party favors are included, and printable invitations are available online. The bears and outfits your guests take home cost extra. To schedule a party you must have a minimum of 6 guests. Visit Build-a-Bear Workshop online at http://www.buildabear.com
Museums
American Museum of Science and Energy
Is your child a scientist in the making? Most children love to learn about the world around them. Consider a birthday trip to the American Museum of Science and Energy. A group of 30 can enjoy the museum, a program and a party room for $160. While exploring the museum, your guests will learn about science, technology, and history. Learn more online at http://www.amse.org
The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
Encourage the natural curiosity of your child and the birthday partygoers at this Oak Ridge “please touch” museum that promotes learning while playing! Exhibits include Culture, Rain Forest, Pioneer Living, Model Train, Doll House, Water Works. Party package includes 15 children (adults are free), a self-guided tour for two hours and an optional Birthday room. You supply all refreshments, paper ware and decorations. Rate start at $70 for museum members and go up to $95 for non members. Visit them online at http://www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org/
Laser Quest
Considered to be a high-tech twist on a combination of tag and hide & seek, laser tag is a high energy, game that will get your heart pumping and adrenalin racing. The Laser Quest birthday package includes 2 Quest Missions per person, two for the price of one guest admission, free admission for the birthday child, a party room, and online printable invitations. Visit them online at http://www.laserquest.com/
Circus / Carnival
Sometimes the best place for a birthday party is your own backyard or neighborhood park! For a festive atmosphere, rent a birthday package from Astro Events of Knoxville. The package includes an Astro Jump, spin art, and a cotton candy maker. They will set it it all up for you. If you don’t have a back yard or if you want to share your celebration with your neighbors, set up in the local park and let everyone join in the fun. http://www.astrojump.com/knoxville.htm You can even hire a professional clown or magician to make you circus / carnival theme more authentic (see resources for links).
