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2022 Birthday and Party Guide

By Mary Anne Plauda, Publisher Macaroni Kid Naperville March 3, 2023

Every year, we as moms, plan at least one party…our child’s birthday party! Where do you begin? How do you start? Questions you may ask yourself are:

  • Where and when? 
  • Home or a venue?    
  • What will theme?  
  • Who will you invite?   
  • What type of invitations do you want?  
  • What food, if any, will you serve?   
  • What type of cake will you have? Or do you want cupcakes?   
  • What decorations will you use?    
  • What games and/or activities will you have? 

There are so many decisions to make. But, like everything we do here at Macaroni Kid, we try to make your life easier. So, we have created this Birthday Party Planning Guide. In here you will find our featured companies. We have local venues, cake decorators and photographers. Good luck and enjoy!





Ball Factory's mega-sized playground brings a modern approach to children’s fitness through active play. The play areas provide a safe, clean, and fun place for kids to play and to keep them moving! With a variety of play areas for kids to explore, a gated toddler area, a ball blasting arena, tractors drive site, and mega blocks our play place offers an exciting setting for crawlers up to 12 years old.

864 S Rt 59, Naperville, IL 60540
More details here.



Explore, create, build, wonder, discover, think, play, and more… Every party is an adventure! Imagine a memorable, stress-free party where both kids and adults have a blast celebrating and playing together.

301 N Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540
More details here.




At Funtopia we believe in movement – in being physically and mentally active while genuinely enjoying what you do and having fun. Conquer the heights of the Fun Walls, balance through the Ropes Course elements, race through the Ninja Course or play in the Toddler Area. Regardless of the direction or the speed you move, we guarantee – you will Have Fun and Be Active!
More details here.




The Naperville Park District provides everything you need to make your child's birthday special for your child and easy for you!
320 W. Jackson Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
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(AGES 7-12) Looking for a fun and creative outlet for your little artist? Then Little Brushes has exactly what you are looking for! At Little Brushes, we offer a fun-filled atmosphere where your little artists can have a blast creating their own masterpieces. Little Brushes fosters a friendly and collaborative environment, providing everything your little artist will need to bring out their creative spirit.
More details here.





Modern Play Cafe Where Children Can Play and Adults can Relax! Our Birthday parties are over the top luxurious, with custom decors, all done before your arrival.

2075 Calamos Court Naperville IL 60563
More details here.








The trusted source for princesses, superheroes, pirates, fairies, and cartoon characters of all kinds. Fairytale Entertainment provides the very best in live-character entertainment for birthday parties and events.
More details here.




We are a face painting and glitter tattoos company.
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We offer a wide variety of party supplies and decorations that are unique and can't be found in local party stores. We will custom design invites to match your party theme.
More details here.


Non-Participating Venues
Bolingbrook Park District, Bounce Top. Bowlero, British Swim School, Cantigny Park, Chaser Tag, Chuck E. Cheese, Color Me Mine, Cool Science, Dance Quest, DuPage Children's Museum, Fun Flatables, Funtopia, Glam and Glitz, Ifly, Kiddy Club, Kids Science Labs, Miss Jamie Parties, Pro Martial Arts, Riddle Box Escape Room, Rocket Ice, Sky Zone, Sur la Table, Ultimate Ninjas, Urban Air, Wheaton Park District, YMCA, Amazing Gary, Balloon Bender, Blue Bird Yard Signs, Card My Yard, Just 4 U2 Smile, Surprise Lawn Greeting Cards  





 



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Planning Printable



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