The good news: you’ve made it through another year as a parent. But it’s party time again and you’ve exhausted yourself flipping through the current choices for your little devil’s angel’s celebration of another year around the sun. Lo and behold, we’ve done all the work for you.
The City by Littlez
The littlest dictators rule the party at Liang Court’s The City. Party packages include two hours of fun at this mini-metropolis designed to enhance children’s creativity through role playing where every child has a job to do. Your mini-me and fourteen of his or her closest friends can choose from “The City” or “Working in the City” packages, at $650 and $750 respectively.
The City, #03-04A Liang Court, 177 River Valley Road, Singapore 179030, p. 6250 6507. Open 10am – 7pm.
Happy Willow
Food, games, party room, and playtime – and you don’t have to lift a finger. The party experts at Happy Willow will take care of everything you want while you sip on your coffee and watch the kids go wild. Packages start from $430 for 10 kids.
Happy Willow, 1 Fusionopolis Way, Fusionopolis #B1-06, Singapore 138632, p. 6466 6300, e.play@happywillow.com.sg.
Centaur Kids Party in the Pit
Sticky, gooey fun in the mud awaits junior at Centaur Kids’ Party in the Pit at Turf City. Wade through the maze as kids test out their stamina throughout the military-style obstacle course. After the mudslinging subsides, you’re left with happy, worn-out warriors ready for the sugar rush of birthday cake! Open to kids over six and up.
Centaurs Group, #03-02C Sime Darby Centre, 896 Dunearn Road, Singapore 589472, p.6468 9851
Singapore Flyer
For the ultimate high roller, this two hour Magical Birthday Party in the Sky package ($1500/$999 special promotion) entertains a maximum of 25 kids and one adult, including rental and catering of the groundside Flyer Lounge or Bayview Room, balloon making, face-painting, hair beading, and special goodie bags for everyone. Add-ons like Captain Dazzle’s Magic & Juggling Show are available at a mere $150 more.
Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039803, p.6734 8829.
Port of Lost Wonder
Slip slide away at Singapore’s only kids club by the beach, POLW. Two hour packages include free admission, catering, decorations and exclusive use of Celebration Island for the basic Wed ‘n’ Wild Package ($799). Add on more with the Celebration Package ($1300) and upgrade to the Bubble Party Foam Pool, adding games and a Party Host to handle all of the splashy good times.
Port of Lost Wonder (POLW), Palawan Beach, Sentosa Island, Singapore, p. 1800-SENTOSA.
The Tiara Society
Hail ye, hail ye! The only princess-themed clubhouse on our island creates a royal affair for even the most discriminating of aristocrats. The Tiara Society Celebrations offer grand galas that go beyond your standard dress-up teas, with activities such as tiara crafting, nail glitter stations, princess dancing, cupcake decoration, a royal banquet, and more for the princess diaries. Classic Princess packages start at $750 for two hours; Royal Princess packages are $1200 for 2.5 hours.
The Tiara Society, #03-21 UE Square, 81 Clemenceau Avenue, Singapore 239917, p. 6822 9485.
Wave House Sentosa
Surf’s up at this well-known Sentosa sweller for a birthday filled with splashing good times. Packages include hourly rental of the Flowrider for private use or kids can choose to kick away at the splash pool. Surf wouldn’t be complete without the turf – catering options are available for parties large and small, where parents can also tuck in and enjoy a drink or two. They’ll even handle the cake. Continue to go with the flow with complimentary, chauffeured VIP buggies to take you back to Beach Station.
Wave House Sentosa, 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa Island, Singapore 099007, p. 6377 3113. Flowriders must be over 107cm.
Forest Adventure
Monkey around at Forest Adventure’s birthday parties, designed for kids and kids at heart. Birthday boys and girls have free reign of the Kids Course (or Grand Course for those over 10) for two hours, where the birthday party is led by two dedicated instructors to ensure their safety. Perks also include Forest Adventure t-shirts, certificates of completion, juices and snacks, and use of the Course. The icing on the cake is the birthday reception at Base Camp, complete with your very own Forest Adventure birthday cake. Packages start at $850 for 20 children.
Forest Adventure, 825 Bedok Reservoir Road, Singapore 479244, p. 8100 7420. Guests must be over 1.1m.
Gallop Stables
Horse around with a birthday party at Gallop Stables. Each party comes with a pony and handler for unlimited rides, food and drinks catering, goodie bags and traditional party perks like a magic show, face painting, a clown, balloon sculpturing, and add-ons like personalized t-shirts and pony feeding. For kids over 2 years old.
Gallop Stables, 61 Pasir Ris Green, Singapore 518225, p.6583 9665.
Dance Parties with Dance With The Flo
Dreaming of a dance party revolution? The team at Dance With the Flo can tailor your party to the theme of Dancing Princesses, The Fairies, Disco, and High School Musical. The entertainers also come equipped with everything you’ll need for a rocking good time – wigs, costumes, make up, bubble machines, and more! $550 for 2 hours.
Dance With the Flo, p.9661 4365 or flo@dance-with-the-flo.com
Snow City Birthday Parties
Chill at Snow City’s mega winter wonderland for your next birthday celebration. Upon admission to the party, pack on your winter boots and coats to be led toward the Snow Chamber, where the large slide beckons guests down inner tubes or snowboards. Party activities include Build Your Own Snowman and snowball fights before retiring to the children’s playground.
Snow City, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Singapore 609433, p. 6560 2306
Top image: Happy Willow