Active Birthday Parties

The Arkansas Skatium has both roller and ice skating rinks. Guests get 45 minutes at the table, admission and skate rentals, plates, napkins and tableware, soft drinks and ice cream. 

Price: $139.95 + tax for 10 (additional skaters $14.00 each + tax) Private parties also available.
Cake: not included
Duration: 25 minutes at the table
# of guests: no limits

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For ages 2-12, this is an inflatable indoor party center that has 7 different areas for children to play. They have three party rooms. All parties include tablecloths and paper goods.
9250 Commerce Cove (Maumelle)
501-907-5867
Price: Starts at $180, add-ons include food
Cake: Not provided.
Duration: 30 minutes in the party room, 75 minutes of jump time
# of guests: 15-25

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Kids ages 6 and over can have an active party climbing at the Little Rock Climbing Center. The party includes an hour and a half of climbing followed by 30 minutes in the party loft. Food or tableware are not supplied, but you can bring your own.

Price: $18 per climber, 8 climber minimum
Cake: not included
Duration: 1.5 hours
# of guests: no limits

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Parties at the local athletic clubs come with cake, beverages and different amenities depending on which location you choose. In Little Rock, you can have a swimming party. They also have maze type games at all locations. Prices vary. Members get a discount, but you do not need to be a member to use the facility.

Little Rock Athletic Club
4610 Sam Peck Rd., Little Rock
501-225-3600

Little Rock Racquet Club and Fitness Center
1 Huntington Rd., Little Rock
501-225-5711

North Little Rock Athletic Club
3804 McCain Park Dr., North Little Rock
501-812-5555

Price: Varies based on age and activity, starts at $130
Cake: Included
Duration: 90 minutes
# of guests: Min 8, Max 25

If your child likes to bowl, a bowling party is a great idea. Millennium Bowl is my favorite bowling alley in central Arkansas (and they have the mechanized bumpers for the little kids). Party guests get bowling, shoes, cake, drinks, party setup, a party host, a gift for every child, invitations and decorations.

7200 Counts Massie Rd (Maumelle)
501-791-9150
Price: $14/child, food can be added for an additional fee
Cake: Included
Duration: One game
# of guests: Min 10
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Your kids will get a reserved table, 30 play points each, 2 slices of pizza, drinks, foil balloons and recognition for the birthday child and the birthday child gets a chance in the ticket blaster.   Different packages add more options, such as more play points, goodie bags or extra tickets.

2706 S. Shackleford Rd.
501-227-83634120

Landers Rd (North Little Rock)
501-945-1985

Price: $15.99 per child (additional items can be added)
Cake: Not included, available for purchase
Duration: 2 hours
# of guests: 4 minimum

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Most of the local YMCAs offer swim parties. The average price is around $100 for 10 guests. Parties also get use of a party room. Amenities vary based upon location. There are many YMCAs in the state. Check the URL.
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You can get a great group rate for a party at Wild River Country and they have pavilion rentals and advance food purchases available.  Pavillions are only available for groups with more than 50 guests, but they do offer a "Cabana" party for groups of 8 or less.  The Cabana party includes admission, 6 combo meals, 6 admissions, a table, all day cabana rental and locking bench for $274.99.  You can add two additional people (making 8) for $35.99 each.

6820 Crystal Hill Road (North Little Rock)
501-753-8600
Price: Group rates start at $22.99 for 12-24 guests.
Cake: Not included
Duration: all day admission
# of guests: Catered party is 8, but Wild River Country can accommodate groups up to 500
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Little Gym parties feature games, music, LEGO activities and other fun activities created especially for your birthday kid. They have parties designed from ages 1 to 12 years.

1121 S. Bowman Rd.
501-225-5437
Price: $185-220
Cake: not included
Duration: 90 minutes
# of guests: up to 15 kids
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Big Rock Fun Park is an "upscale entertainment facility" offering many different types of outdoor fun for families.  The activities include mini-golf (the only courses in the metro area), go-karts, bumper boats, an arcade and batting cages. Parties include one activity, a drink and 14 game tokens per person.  Pizza is available for an additional fee.  The cake must be supplied.  You can add extra tokens or activities for a fee.

11411 Baseline Road
501-455-3750
Price: $169.95 for 10 children and 20 guests, additional $17/each
Cake: not included
Duration: 90 minutes
# of guests: 10 kids, additional kids $10 each
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Check out the Little Rock Birthday Party Guide for more party ideas including lots of other fun ideas and places for hosting your child's party. Categories include: creative parties, nature and science parties, sports and military parties, active parties, cakes and party supplies. More

Altitude has 20,000 SF of trampolines including a dodgeball court and a foam pit.  Parties at Altitude include 2 hours of jump and party time and full access to the park.  You also get a personal party host, bottled water, plates, cups and plasticware and a t-shirt for the birthday child.  You can add pizza and/or a private party room to the party for an additional fee.
15707 Chenal Parkway
501-353-1281
Price: $138-420
Cake: not included
Duration: 90 minutes
# of guests: up to 20 kids
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