The Best Places For Creative Kids Parties

Parties at the painted pig come with room rental, ballons, paint and painting supplies and a staff member to help the group out. The birthday child also gets a special birthday plate. Prices do not include pottery pieces for the kids to paint or refreshments. Pottery prices vary and will have to be picked up when fired, in 10-15 days.
5622 R Street
501-280-0553
Price: Starts at $139 base
Cake: Not provided
Duration: 1 and a half hours
# of guests: 8 and up
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Spirited Art gives your child an opportunity to become an artist. They will give your entire party instructions on how to create your choice of a fun painting. All art supplies are provided, but cake and party supplies are not. You can use their fridge and freezer.
5610 R Street
501-296-9903
Price: $20 per painter (adults can paint too, but non-painters are free)
Cake: Not provided
Duration: 2 hours (1 hour for painting than a free hour)
# of guests: 12 minimum, 40 maximum
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Build-a-Bear parties start at $12 per child and go up. Each child gets to build a small animal. Accessories are available, but they will be over the $10 price. You can give the party host a limit and they will not allow kids to exceed it. They have a nice online price estimator. No food or drink allowed.
Park Plaza Mall (6000 West Markham Street)
501-603-0800
Price: $12+ per child
Cake: Not allowed in Build-a-Bear
Duration: 2 hours
# of guests: 10-20 More

The Wonder Place is a unique building with different stations where kids can play. They have various craft, playground and imaginative activities for kids (check their website, it's great). A party at the Wonder Place include a private party room, access to the space, drinks, paper products and invitations. A present for the birthday child is included. They have several themes. A party for 15 children averages $200.
10301 N. Rodney Parham
501-225-4050
Price: Varies, 10 kids start at $175
Cake: Not included
Duration:
# of guests:10-25 More

Check out the About.com 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, just for girls, just for boys, cakes, party supplies and active parties. More