Birthday parties at The Discovery are both fun and educational. There are two party rooms with lots of included features. Several options can be added at additional cost. The Orange Party Room accommodates up to 15 children and the Blue Room is good for up to 25. Standard parties are two hours, but you can add a hour for $75. All parties include all-day access to the museum for party guests. For up to 50 kids, you can have The Discovery just for your party on Sundays before it opens to the public, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. You can make party reservations online or call (775) 786-1000 for more information.

Have out-of-this world fun with kids' birthday parties at Reno's Fleischmann Planetarium. Parties include use of the science classroom, admission to a movie or star show, a guided hands-on science activity, and lots of fun after party in the Planetarium's Exhibit Hall. Party times are available on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon for kids age 4 to 7, and 12 noon to 2 p.m. for children 8 to 12. The Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is located at 1650 N. Virginia Street, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV 89557. For birthday party information and reservations, call (775) 784-4812.

Art Birthday Parties are two and a half hours and held in the "Art Happens Here Studio" in the Lake Mansion. Included is a creative activity of either art or movement, conducted by an experienced art teacher. You bring the cake, ice cream, and other food - a refrigerator/freezer, tables, chairs, and all needed art supplies are provided for a creative project that each child will be able to take home. For additional information, visit the website or call (775) 826-6100 x3#. Arts for All Nevada in the Lake Mansion is located at 250 Court Street in Reno.

Reno Sportsdome has a big indoor soccer field and your birthday party child and friends will have it all to themselves, with games, music and activities especially created for the birthday kid. Parties include everything from set up to clean up so you can just enjoy the fun. Reno Sportsdome is located at 2400 Tampa Street (off Sutro Street near Hug High School). Call (775) 328-1301 for more information and to make reservations.

Magic Carpet Golf features miniature golf courses with fanciful themes. Birthday parties include 19 holes of golf along with table settings, drinks, and ice cream cups. The birthday partyers bring their own cake. There is an 8 person minimum at $10 each. Open daily, weather permitting. Magic Carpet Golf is located at 6925 S. Virginia Street in Reno. For more information and to make a reservation, call (775) 853-8837.

Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space has many outdoor picnic pavilions available to rent for birthday parties and other events. These are all over the region, from Washoe Valley to the North Valleys. Birthday party kids have access to the surrounding parks, making these pavilions a good choice for letting them run wild outside. For more information and to make a reservation, call (775) 823-6501, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Need 2 Speed Indoor Kart Racing has a unique take on kids' birthday parties. Each of three options includes kart racing, with other goodies varying according to the package you choose. All options include a party room with race theme place settings, a medal for each racer, pizza, soft drinks, and Need 2 Speed T-shirt for the birthday racer. Need 2 Speed is located at 6895-B Sierra Center Parkway in south Reno (near Target). Call (775) 851-7223 for more information.

There are two birthday party packages available at Roller Kingdom. These parties include most everything, including pizza, soft drinks, cake, party room, roller skating, and lots more. They are limited to 10 kids, but you can have more for an extra fee per child. For a really big party (and lots more money), you can have a private party with the rink all to yourself. Get on the website for details. Roller Kingdom Family Fun Center is at 515 E. 7th Street in Reno. Call (775) 329-3472 for more information.

For birthday parties that involve supervised climbing, consider The Pinnacle from RockSport Indoor Climbing Center. Rocksport brings the party to you with this portable climbing structure. For more information and to make a reservation, call (775) 352-7673. RockSport is located at 1901 Silverada Blvd. in Reno.

These birthday parties are for kids 4 to 40. Come to Project Discovery in the forested mountains above Reno for an outdoor adventure birthday extravaganza. The 3.5 hour party includes programming on many low and high elements in the Challenge Course, including a 550' Double Zip Line, a Double Trapeze, Giant Swings through the trees and lots more. Relax in our picnic grounds for cake and drinks after the kids work up an appetite. We provide elements sure to bring joy to everyone in your party, from little ones to teen agers who have outgrown the kid stuff. For more information and to get your party off the ground, call (775) 849-3393 or visit the website. Project Discovery is located a few miles up the Mt. Rose Highway, near the Sky Tavern Ski area at 21130 Sky Tavern Road.