• Arizona has several fun children's party venues.birthday party favors image by Photoeyes from Fotolia.com
  
  Arizona's warm weather and perpetual sunshine make it an excellent state for children's parties. There are creative and interesting venues across the state, from the Phoenix Zoo to amusement parks in Mesa. There are also indoor party venues for those really hot days. The venues in Arizona offer themed, organized parties with group rates and provided entertainment. Some venues also provide refreshments for the guests.
  
  

Phoenix Zoo

• Party packages at the Phoenix Zoo include admission for ten children and twelve adults. The package is $300 for non-members and $250 for members. The zoo recommends guests make reservations at least six weeks in advance because they sell out quickly. The party rental includes an open-air ramada with a choice of four themes: safari, farm, sea life, and creepy crawly. The zoo provides an official party host who will lead the tour and an additional nature activity. Party invitations and gift bags are also included in the package. For refreshments, the zoo provides ice cream and cake, as well as drinks and utensils. Each child gets a ride on the zoo's carousel. The zoo does not allow alcohol, balloons, glassware or noise makers because they are safety hazards for the animals. Additional children over the allowed ten are an extra $30 for non-members and $25 for members. Additional adults must also pay a fee, unless they are members.
  
  Phoenix Zoo
  455 North Galvin Parkway
  Phoenix, AZ 85008
  602-273-1341
  www.phoenixzoo.org/default.aspx
  
  

Challenger Space Center

• The Challenger Space Center in Peoria is a space exploration museum that hosts children's parties. There are three themed parties: one for seven to 20 guests ages five and up, one for ages ten and up, and one for 32 guests ages ten and up. All parties must be scheduled for Saturdays at either 10:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Each party includes a discount at the gift shop, party invitations, and juice refreshments. The party for ages five and up features an hour-and-a-half of space crafts and games, and a motionless, simulated space launch. The children will also create their own space helmets and ultraviolet bracelets. The Space Center provides a host to lead tours and games. The other two party themes include a two-hour simulated space flight. Each reservation also comes with one hour in the party room for cake and opening presents.
  
  Challenger Space Center
  21170 N 83rd Ave
  Peoria, AZ 85382
  623-322-2001
  www.azchallenger.org/index.htm
  
  

Golfland Sunsplash

• Golfland Sunsplash is an arcade and mini-golf center that hosts parties for children and adults. They have a basic, deluxe, and ultimate birthday package. The basic packages includes admission for ten guests, free mini-golf, and free arcade games. Guests will also receive party invitations, a goodie bag, and two slices of pizza. The basic package gives guests a 10 percent discount on other food purchases, and admission to other attractions in the park. The deluxe package is also for ten guests, and includes balloons and themed party supplies. Guests will get unlimited soft drink refills, and if there is a birthday person he will receive 200 redemption arcade tickets. The ultimate package is for 20 guests, and includes ice cream sandwiches and 300 redemption tickets. The guests can choose two activities that include mini golf, race cars, bumper boats, or two games of laser tag.
  
  Golfland Sunsplash
  155 W. Hampton Ave.
  Mesa, AZ 85210
  480-834-8319
  www.golfland.com/mesa/index.asp