Birthday Parties Based on Activities

1. Arkansas Skatium

Arkansas Skatium has an ice and roller rink. You can use either side for your party. All parties include table settings, ice cream, skate rental and soft drinks. Food can be added. Prices start at $9.95 a person.
1311 Bowman Road
501-227-4333

2. Jump Zone - Inflatable Party Center

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. Prices vary.
9250 Commerce Cove (Maumelle)
501-907-5867

3. Little Rock Climbing Center

For kids over 6, the Little Rock Climbing Center can host a climbing party on one of their climbing walls. You get an hour of climbing and 30 minutes in the party room. You supply the food and supplies. The cost is $15 per child.
12120 Colonel Glenn Road #700
501-227-9500

4. Riley's Health and Fitness Centers

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. Parties are 90 minutes. 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

5. Millennium Bowl

If you child likes to bowl, a bowling party is a great idea. Millennium Bowl is my favorite bowling alley in the city (and they have the mechanized bumpers for the little kids). Party guests get bowling, shows, cake, drinks, party setup, a gift for every child, invitations and decorations. The price is $10.50 for child.
7200 Counts Massie Rd (Maumelle)
501-791-9150

6. Chuck E Cheese

Your kids will get a reserved table, 20 tokens each, 2 slices of pizza, drinks, a foil balloon and lunch box for the birthday child and 100 tickets for the birthday child. The cost is $10.99 per child. You can add on additional tokens and a goody bag for party guests for $4 each. If you book online, you get extra free tokens.
10901 Rodney Parham
501-227-8363

4120 Landers Rd (North Little Rock)
501-945-1985

7. Gator Fun Park

The park provides plates, napkins and plastic ware along with 3 pizzas, 3 pitchers of soda and five activity wrist bands for each guest. The activity bands get you one ride each on bumper boats, go karts, gator golf batting cages and more. The cost is $179 for up to ten people. They also have paintball and golf parties.
11411 W. Baseline Road
501-455-3750

8. YMCA Swim Parties

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.

9. Wild River Country

A wild river country party includes admission for 8 guests, 1 hour on the party deck and unlimited drinks. The cost is $87.99.
6820 Crystal Hill Road (North Little Rock)
501-753-8600
(this is a 2008 price)

10. Gymboree

Gymboree has many fun themes for kids up to age 5. The parties last 90 minutes and include a teacher, all party supplies, invitations, a gift for the birthday child and goodie bags for the guests. Themes range from farmyard fun to arts and music.
10301 Rodney Parham
501-224-7529

11. Other Party Ideas: About.com Little Rock Birthday Party Guide

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.