Party & Event Planning Guide
Top Museums for Parties & Groups
Discovery Center Museum Rockford : 815-963-6769 , www . discoverycentermuseum . org / 711 North Main St . Discovery Center is proud to offer a wide variety of field trips to suit your group ' s interests , learning level , and needs .
DuPage Children ' s Museum Naperville : 630-637-8000 , www . dupagechildrensmuseum . org 301 N . Washington St . Packages include UNLIMITED Museum playtime before , during and after reserved private party room time , and many other options to customize the experience for your child . Every party is an adventure ! See our ad on page 8 .
Kohl Children ' s Museum of Greater Chicago Glenview : 847-832-6600 , 2100 Patriot Blvd . You supply the birthday , we ' ll supply the fun ! Packages include private party rooms in the Museum & free full-day admission for all your guests to explore our interactive exhibits . Great for birthday up to age 8 . See our ad on page 9 .
SciTech Hands On Museum Aurora : 630-859-3434 , scitechmuseum . org / 18 W . Benton St . Host your party in your own private room and explore our exhibits . Our party specialists will help you choose a theme for your favorite scientist or engineer and will complete your experience with food , drinks , goody bags or even a lab investigation !
Unique Party Venues
Adventure Realm Downers Grove : 331-777-4342 , www . advrealm . com 2011 63rd St . Combine virtual gaming & live play at MagiQuest , Knight ’ s Quest Laser Tag , & the Great Hall of Games . Feast at Crooked Crossbow Inn . We throw WANDerful birthday parties and events !
East Troy Electric Railroad East Troy , WI : 262-642-3263 , www . easttroyrr . org / Operating on the last 7.5-mile stretch of the original interurban system in the state of Wisconsin , you can experience fun for all ages with Dinner , Pizza , Burger , Oktoberfest , Birthday , Christmas , Bunny and whatever other train you can think of !
Gigi ’ s Playhouse Hoffman Estates : 847-885-6149 , www . GiGisplayhouse . org 1069 W . Golf Rd . You can help foster acceptance for individuals with Down syndrome by hosting your next party or event at GiGi ' s Hugs & Mugs Café . There ' s no charge for the party room . Great for birthday parties , field trips , group outings , book clubs and business events . See our coupon offer .
Kids Kustom Parties Palatine : 872-243-2874 , www . kidskustomparties . com / 295 N . Northwest Hwy . New Venue ! Have your theme party at our 3,000 square foot venue in Palatine . Great for ages 2-12 years -- both boys and girls ! Perfect for birthday parties , family events & more . See our ad on page 6 .
Jumps N ’ Jiggles Elk Grove Village : 847-437-9494 , www . elkgroveparks . org 1000 Wellington Ave . A maze of tunnels , spiral slide , unlimited rides on 28 ft . carousel . Available for group rentals & parties . Hours : Mon-Fri , 10am to 2pm .
Artistic Parties
Art Parties at the Studio ! Mount Prospect : 847-342-0573 , www . mppd . org The Mt . Prospect Art Studio has the best arts & crafts birthday celebrations anywhere ! Pick a date , pick a theme , choose 2 crafts and let the fun begin ! Ages 6-14 .
Cre8 Workshop Deerfield : 847-272-2738 , www . cre8workshop . com 405 Lake Cook Rd . CRE8 Workshop is a creative arts workshop featuring classes , parties and drop ins for people interested in crafting .
MONART DRAWING STUDIO Arlington Heights : 847-788-9323 , www . sharpeexpressions . com 628 S . Arthur Ave . The only licensed MONART school in Illinois . Ongoing classes for ages 5-adults . Also birthday parties & art camps for children ages 6 & older .
The Art and The Artist Studio Palatine : 847-308-3384 , www . theartandtheartiststudio . com 117 W . Slade St . Classes for adults , teens and kids . Drawing , painting , photography , illustrating classes . Open studio time . Parties and special events . See our ad on page 14 .
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