When it's time to plan a fun celebration — a child's birthday party, special promotion, end-of-school party, family fun night, school fundraiser (and more) — it's time to consult The San Diego Party Guide, created to make planning easier for busy parents. Find fabulous party venues (spots in San Diego to host a party), unique party themes, tips for party hosts and guests, gift ideas for kids, and the oh-so-popular listing of local birthday freebies — where to go on your birthday in San Diego to get free birthday meals and treats!

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FUNBelievable – Voted San Diego's BEST Party Venue 4 years in a row!
Funbelievableplay.com
619-456-2474
FUNBelievable offers award winning party options to suit all sizes and budgets. Our dedicated team takes care of everything so you can relax and enjoy the day. Our party packages include everything you need so just show up ready for some FUN! Our unique venue is fun for the whole family. Voted best party venue for 4 years in a row, we really know what it takes to make your event awesome. So whether you want to celebrate with just a few people or you want to invite your whole squad, we got you covered. Make your next birthday FUNBelievable!

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City Fun Center – Multiple Package Options to Make Every Birthday Fun!
Cityfuncenter.com
858-675-9700
Laser Tag, Mini Bowling, Gameroom and Cafe all in one place! Offering Private Party Rooms and Private Laser Tag Games.

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Puppy Party San Diego
puppypartysandiego.com
National City: 619-677-5716
Escondido: 760-743-3767
Hosting a birthday party has never been more fun with Puppy Party San Diego! Guests of all ages will have a blast playing with real puppies in our air-conditioned party halls. Party halls are available for up to 2 hours and include comfortable seating and tables for setting up gifts and food. Pizza and juice boxes are also provided for all party guests. Each puppy party includes five puppies and can accommodate up to 20 kids. The best part? All of our puppies are available for adoption! If your family is ready to welcome one of our puppies into your home, we will cover the cost of the party. Visit our website to reserve your puppy party today!

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Magical Princess Parties
magicalprincessparties.org
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Bring your celebration to life by including a singing princess or fairytale character on your guest list. Magical Princess Parties has a passion for bringing  your favorite characters to life and specializes in high quality movie and  story-accurate experiences. Her handcrafted costumes and professional voice training ensure the most authentic performance for each special occasion. Each character will read their story, answer any questions the children may have, give a singing performance, face paint or style hair, and pose children for a photo and autograph session!  

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Corvette Diner
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San Diego Paintball Park
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Always Bouncin'
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APEX School of Movement
http://apex-sd.com/

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UltraStar Cinemas
https://www.ultrastarmovies.com/ftl.asp

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Top Dog Limo Bus
https://www.topdoglimobus.com/

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The New Children's Museum
https://thinkplaycreate.org/
Having your birthday party at The New Children’s Museum has its perks! Guests enjoy our special party room for two hours, a dedicated party facilitator, full access to the Museum, discounts at our Pop Up Shop and more. Come think, play and celebrate with us!

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Altitude Trampoline Park
https://www.altitudevista.com/

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Full STEAM Ahead: Celebratory STEAM

Full STEAM Ahead: Celebratory STEAM

It’s party time! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, school promotion or “just” welcoming summer, have a STEAM-centric event by integrating science, technology, engineering, art and math . . .

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Party Planner 2023

Party Planner 2023

Planning a birthday party or event and not sure where to start? These local, San Diego-based businesses are here to help your family plan an epic summer celebration today!   Fleet Scienc . . .

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How to Make a Graduation or Birthday Money Cake

How to Make a Graduation or Birthday Money Cake

Money is a timeless and versatile gift, but let’s face it — presentation is everything! If you’re planning to give a monetary gift for a birthday or graduation, consider elevating it by making . . .

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How to Host an Olympics-Themed Party

How to Host an Olympics-Themed Party

Don't miss the excitement of the Olympic Games—the premier multi-sporting event in the world! The Summer Olympic Games feature athletes competing from more than 200 countries. Get into the spirit . . .

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Awesome Party Ideas for Kids

Awesome Party Ideas for Kids

Your child’s next birthday is fast approaching and you’re wondering where to hold the party. Perhaps the thought of having it at home makes you break out in a cold sweat. Maybe it is simply not . . .

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How to Host a Dinosaur Party

How to Host a Dinosaur Party

Have a child who is fascinated with dinosaurs? Here are tips to host a dinosaur-themed party that will be remembered for the next million years. Find fun ideas for activities, games and dinosaur-the . . .

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Score! Throw a Fun Soccer-Themed Party

Score! Throw a Fun Soccer-Themed Party

Photo credit: Jill Nystul Celebrate this year’s FIFA World Cup with family, friends and neighbors. The World Cup, held every four years, is the holy grail of soccer. This year the games are in Russ . . .

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The San Diego Party Guide

The San Diego Party Guide

When it's time to plan a fun celebration — a child's birthday party, special promotion, end-of-school party, family fun night, school fundraiser (and more) — it's time to consult&nb . . .

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Host a Lorax-Themed Party!

Host a Lorax-Themed Party!

Host a Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax-themed party for a child's birthday or to honor the Lorax's timeless enthusiasm for the earth (or, in this case, truffula trees and brown barbaloots). Inspired . . .

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Slumber Party Dos and Don'ts

Slumber Party Dos and Don'ts

Does the thought of 10 kids sleeping over at your house all on the same night freak you out? Do you picture getting zero sleep because you have to deal with said kids all night long? Do you picture . . .

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Throw an Arts & Crafts Birthday Party for Your Budding Artist

Throw an Arts & Crafts Birthday Party for Your Budding Artist

Do you have a budding artist in your life? Here’s a great idea for a kids’ arts & crafts birthday party. This theme will get your child’s creative juices flowing, and their friends will al . . .

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Party in a Lunch Bag

Party in a Lunch Bag

Here’s a quick and easy way to make your child’s birthday special: Send her to school (or camp) with a festive birthday lunch to help her celebrate! There’s no reason to spend a lot of money o . . .

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How to Host an Allergy-Safe Party

How to Host an Allergy-Safe Party

Birthday party time! You’ve planned the games, chosen a cake and shopped for party favors. Then it comes—an RSVP from a classmate with an allergy. According to FARE (Food Allergy Research & . . .

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