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Birthdays at The Bug

Encourage your child's love of books by celebrating their birthday at The Reading Bug!

Call us at 650-591-0100 or email for pricing and additional information.

Choose from one of our pre-planned book-themed parties or choose your own theme and we will work with you to create the perfect party for your child.

Check out parties for ages 1-7
Check out parties for ages 7+

Birthday Parties include:

  • Crafts, games and activities related to the theme
  • A host to lead the party
  • Set-up and clean-up in our party room
  • Storytime
  • Mini-cupcakes or cake
  • Party favors 
  • The Reading Bug birthday party invitations
  • Depending on the age, about 90-105 minutes of staff-led activity!

Let us take over so that you can enjoy your child's special day without the stress of planning and executing a party!
 
The Bug has several pre-planned parties for some of our most popular books. These include:                

Parties for ages 1-7

Curious George:


What child doesn't love this classic character? Read about how this famous monkey met the Man in the Yellow Hat, make your own big, yellow, explorer's hat, play games like "Captain on Deck" and
 "Monkey in the Middle." and make your own kite - just like George's in Curious George Flies a Kite!



Recommended for ages  1-7

The Animal Boogie:


Perfect for both boys and girls! Make a lion mask and parade around the store scaring the grown-ups. Dance and sing like the animals we'll read about, and once you've worked up an appetite, devour delicious jungle cupcakes from Vanilla Moon!

Recommended for ages 1-7

Pinkalicious:


Celebrate your birthday with Pinkalicious and Goldy! Decorate your own Pinkalicious princess hat, parade down The Reading Bug path to find the Wandering Wizard, drink tea with gummy worm cinnamon sticks,
 play Pin the Horn on the Unicorn and much more!
 


Recommended for ages  2-7


 

Fancy Nancy:

Have a Fancy tea party with Nancy! In between reading Nancy's books on being 
fancy, dress up and play follow the Hostess, sip on "Jus du Pomme" (or fancy apple juice!),
 make your own exquisite tiara and take a lesson on how to be fancy, like Nancy!



Recommended for ages  2-7

Where The Wild Things Are:

Have a "slumber party" birthday with Max and the Wild Things; read Max's wild story and other
 monster tales, then make your own monster mask and have a "wild rumpus" with all your monster friends!
 Follow the King of the Monsters and eat monster mini-cupcakes until its time to go home and eat your supper!



Recommended for ages  3-7

 

Alice in Wonderland, "Happy UNbirthday:"

Re-read this classic children's book and celebrate your birthday the UNbirthday way - with the 
Mad Hatter and all his friends! Have a wacky tea party, play with the Cheshire cat, and make your own 
flower mask to fit in when you visit the garden of talking flowers!


Recommended for ages  4-7


Olivia:


After reading a few Olivia favorites at storytime, allow yourself to pig-out on delicious black and red cupcakes - to match Olivia's uniform! Play dress up, parade down The Reading Bug's path with your own Fourth of July band and work together to draw your own circus with Olivia and all of your friends in it!


Recommended for ages  4-7

Custom Parties:

We can accommodate special themes or your child's favorite book given at least 2 months advance notice to arrange for required details, inspiration... and party-time magic.

Any age!



Parties for ages 7+

Secret Bead Message Party:


Get together your closest friends and make bracelets with secret messages! Exchange them, rearrange them, or just take them home to wear! Play Secret Spy, Silent Hunter or learn how to make friendship bracelets to compliment your Secret Bead Message bracelets!

Recommended for ages 7+

Custom Parties:

We'd love to work with you and your older child to create a wonderful party just for them and their friends! Let us know your interests and we'll create the perfect one-of-a-kind birthday party! 2 months advance notice is required.

Any age!

 

We also offer a variety of "Add-ons" to make your party that much more special! If there is anything you'd like 
that we don't offer, we will do out best to make it happen. Here is a list of a few of our Add-ons:

  • Special Memory Book Keepsake
  • Face Painting
  • Balloon Animals
  • Clown
  • Juggler
  • And much more!

 

 Call us at 650-591-0100 or email for pricing and additional information.