Big Kid Birthday BlastsOnce children pass that toddling stage, a new world of party pos-sibilities opens up. Some Cypress-area birthday party options for ages 4 and up include Cypress Academy of Gymnastics, ITz, and Copperfield Bowl. Have a jump on the trampoline and fall into the foam pit at Cypress Academy of Gymnastics. Parties at Cypress Academy are de-signed for groups of 12-36 kids and include one coach per 12 children. Cypress resident Barbara Forsyth has chosen to have two birth-day parties at Cypress Academy for her son Satchel, 4.

PJ, Briella and Bryce bake up some Fun at Posh Cookies

Claire adorns herself with balloons at IT’z

Pizza parties all played out? Bored of bouncing? Check out our unique Cy-Fair area party spots and your child’s birthday blahs will turn into birthday hurrahs.

Toddler-Friendly FiestasSometimes it can be hard to find fun places for babies and toddlers that are kid-safe too. Cypress area venues, such as Beyond Bounce and The Little Gym, offer up fun activities for the under-three crowd. Babies and toddlers don’t have the coordination that is re-quired for some traditional birthday activities enjoyed by older kids, but that’s exactly the focus at The Little Gym in Copperfield. “We work on growing the physical development of the child at their motor skill level in a non-competitive environ-ment,” says Owner/Manager Catherine West.A typical toddler birthday party at The Little Gym includes play time with bubbles, balls, a parachute, the Air Trak (like the bottom of a moonwalk), circle time, and supervised free play on the gymnastics equipment. Children may also prac-tice forward rolls, cartwheels or other tumbling skills. Program Director Ashlee Garcia adds, “It’s individual to what each child likes, whether it be balance sticks, [play] scarves, balls or the parachute.”Parent Margaret Sokol chose The Little Gym for her son Mark’s third birthday party because of its staff’s interaction with the kids. “They were so much more involved with the kids than at [other birthday party venues].”

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Macy gets silly at Beyond Bounce

Ashly and Monkey Abby pal aroundat Monkey Bizness

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“The primary reason I had a party there again is that it is a lot of fun,” Forsyth says. “I’ve had so many comments from parents that it was such a fun party.” IT’z takes the kids pizza party a step beyond by offering more than just arcade games and prizes. Cy-Fair’s newest area party mecca has bowling, indoor carnival rides, and great entertain-ment all under one roof. A party hostess plans everything for your child’s big event and the birthday kid gets a special gift and a take home mug.

An Air of RefinementIf your prince or princess wants some royal fun, a tea party or cookie decorating celebration might be just what the fairy god-mother ordered. Posh Cookies bakery and Tea for Two tea room deliver the goods. An area-favorite tea room, Tea for Two, offers a dress-up tea party, as well as a cake baking or pizza making party for kids at both of their locations. A visit from a local Girl Scout troop prompted Posh Cookies owner, Shelen Losciale, to offer cookie baking parties at her bakery.

“The girls ended up liking it so much, that I decided we could incorporate cookie decorating into parties,” says Losciale, a former stay-at-home mom who opened her bakery in 2003. At Posh Cookies’, kids get enough dough to make four to six sugar cookies each. Party goers decorate their delectables using variety of cookie cutters, icing colors, and sprinkles. While the cookies bake, children eat a Posh-made birthday cake and make candy necklaces. Once the cookies cool, party participants take-home a favor box, including cookie cutter, recipe card, an apron and another fresh cookie from the bakery.

Charlie, Blake and Brady areready to ride at IT’z

Brady shoots some hoops at IT’z

Kid Parties—They’re in the BagBreathe a sign of relief, Cypress-area parents. Because no matter what your child’s party wish, the Cy-Fair area can deliver a party with panache. So, pull out those birthday candles and get your in-vitations stamped! When it comes to kids’ birthday parties, these area party places have your party covered!

Alice Hicks lives in the Cy-Fair area with her husband and two children. She gained her birthday venue expertise when planning her 4-year-old son Evan’s last birthday.

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Beyond Bounce12240 Cypress North Houston Rd.Cypress, TX 77429281-469-6960Crawling mats, playhouses, Legos, video games, dress-up area, bouncing area for ages infant-12 years.

IT’Z USA18355 Tomball Pkwy.Houston, TX 77070832-678-2151Pizza, games, rides, and more in themed rooms.

Oogles n’ Googles10609 Grant Rd.Houston, TX 77070281-894-8788All-inclusive themed parties, including: Swashbuckling Pirates, Pom Pom Princess and Dinosaur Hunt.

Posh Cookies9816 Whithorn Dr.Houston, TX 77095281-225-6627 Decorate-your-own cookie parties for up to 14 children.

Cypress Academy of Gymnastics11707 Huffmeister #BHouston, TX 77065281- 469-4599One hour of gymnastics led by coaches and a half-hour for cake and presents.

Copperfield Bowl15615 Glen Chase DrHouston, TX 77095(281) 550-8710One hour of bowling with bumpers and lightweight balls, plus optional pizza or hot dog packages.

Tea for Two Tea Rooms8475 Highway 6 N, Houston TX, 77095 281-855-1118 13115 Louetta Rd.Cypress TX, 77429281-655-4900Choose between dress-up tea parties or pizza-making and cake-baking parties.

The Little Gym8504 Highway 6 NorthHouston, TX 77095281-859-3939Age-appropriate motor skill development including tum-bling and play with balls, bubbles, scarves, parachutes and on gymnastics equip-ment.

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