Birthday parties are supposed to be fun, but planning your kids’ parties can be stressful. We’re here to help! In our February issue (online and on the stands), you’ll find a wealth of resources for planning parties at home and away, from simple to extravagant. And if that’s not enough to ease your mind, we’re giving away complete birthday parties to 11 lucky readers!

You can enter online through the end of February, or send your name, address, phone number and email address to Metro Parent, PO Box 13660, Portland, Oregon, 97213. We’ll do our best to match party packages with the ages and interests of the winners’ children.

Here’s a run-down on the parties you can win:

Portland Parks & Recreation’s East Portland Community Center has donated a Pool Party Package including 1 hour in the party room, 1 hour of swimming and decorations for up to 15 people. 740 SE 106th Ave. 503-823-3455; portlandonline.com/parks.

Grandma Leeth’s is offering an Afternoon Tea Party for 5. (Valid through November 30, 2010.) 10122 SW Park Way, 503-291-7800; grandmaleeths.com.

The Little Gym will host a supervised gymnastics party complete for up to 15 children with invitations, qualified instructors, exclusive use of the gym and lobby areas, setup/cleanup, a The Little Gym t-shirt for the birthday child, drinks, paper goods, balloons, streamers and a gift registry. Additional children $12/each. 17890 SW McEwan Rd., Lake Oswego, 503-595 9702, tlglakeoswegoor.com; or 14767 SW Teal Blvd., Beaverton, 503-579-0859, tlgbeaverton.com.

Mad Science is donating a party for up to 12 kids at the winner’s home or another location within Portland/Vancouver city limits. A Mad Scientist will perform a high-energy 45-60 minute no-mess, hassle-free extravaganza. Mad Science, 503-230-8040; madscienceportland.com.

My Masterpiece Art Studio is offering a 2-hour “Arty Party” for 5 kids, to be scheduled on a Monday through Friday. 7905 SW Cirrus Dr., 27G, Beaverton, 503-453-3700, mymasterpieceartstudio.com.

Oaks Park has donated a skating party for 8 kids including admission to any regular skating session, skate rental, 1/2 hour in the party area, place settings, balloon hats, ice cream, cotton candy and soda. Your birthday child receives a Chipper the Squirrel t-shirt and a free skate pass. 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, 503-233-5777; oakspark.com.

Once Upon a Horse will host a party for up to 12 children, including hats and bandanas as party favors. Check their Web site for party options. Wilsonville, 503-635-7403; onceuponahorse.com.

Out of this World Pizza and Play’s Lunar Party Package for up to 6 guests includes invitations, table reservations in the main play and dining area, unlimited play, ice cream and bottomless soft drinks or juice. 6255 NW Century Blvd., Hillsboro, 503-681-8866; outofthisworld.net.

Parties by Inez is donating a one-hour temporary tattoo party in the Portland-Vancouver area. 503-753-0900; partiesbyinez.com.

Portland Children’s Museum’s Basic Blast party includes 90 minutes in one of the museum’s party rooms and admission for up to 33 guests (15 can be children). 4015 SW Canyon Rd., 503-471-9911; portlandcm.org.

SCRAP will host The Whole Shebang party including a creative activity for your group of 10 or less in a festive party room, goodie bags filled with fun and silly creative materials, face painting, cupcakes and party hats (think fairy tiaras, pirate bandannas, felt crowns and more). 2915 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., 503-294-0769; scrapaction.org.

Contest runs through February 28. Winners will be notified the first week of March. One entry per family, please.

THE FINE PRINT: Charges apply for additional products/services beyond the donated party package, if requested by winner. This contest should not be construed as an endorsement of any of these businesses by Metro Parent and Metro Parent shall not be held responsible or liable for any actions of these businesses.

February 8th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized