Happy Birthday! Go! Family's annual birthday party list is four years old and counting.

This year's list contains more than 25 locations for children's birthday parties in the area. There have been several changes on the local birthday party scene since our last issue. New this year are The Jumpin' Monkey, Neuseway Nature Center, Winterville Day Care and Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation at the Zone. Michael's Arts and Crafts and Chick-fil-A's Evans Street location are no longer offering birthday-party options.

Photos by Jenni Farrow/The Daily Reflector (ENLARGE)

Birthday girl Faith May, right, Jordan Getsinger, Mary Spencer, Avery Howard and Landon Howard, dance around the moon walk at a Jump Fit birthday party.

Several other locations not listed here, such as your favorite local restaurant, would likely accommodate your party as long as you made arrangements in advance.

AMF East Carolina Lanes

Address: 700 Red Banks Road

Times available for parties: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sundays

Ages: any

Cost: $14.99-$16.99 per child (minimum of 10 children)

What this includes: two-hour party includes bowling, hot dogs or pizza, drinks, decorations, invitations, thank-you notes, bags for treats and a souvenir bowling pin for the birthday child. Deluxe package includes glow-in-the-dark bowling.

Call: 355-5510 or visit www.amf.com

Anything Joe's

Address: 623 Red Banks Road

Times available for parties: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday (also Sundays in November and December)

Ages: 3 and older

Cost: $150 for up to 10 children ($10 for each additional child)

What this includes: Staff assistance, party room for up to 90 minutes, decorations, paper products, craft activity, balloons for birthday child. Birthday child receives souvenir pillowcase.

Call: 758-7600 or visit greenvillenc.anythingjoes.com

Bladez on Ice

Address: 104 Red Banks Road

Times available for parties: by appointment

Ages: any

Cost: $90-$220 (for 10 children), $9-$15 per child for additional children; $25 deposit required

What this includes: two-hour party of skating and party room time, cupcakes and drinks and a birthday announcement. Some packages include pizza, drink refills, invitations and a souvenir T-shirt for the birthday child.

Call: 353-8888 or visit www.bladezonice.com

Chick-fil-A

Address: Colonial Mall, Greenville

Times available for parties: before 11 a.m. or after 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Ages: any

Cost: $75-$100; $25 deposit required

What this includes: 90-minute party includes kids' meals, decorations, hats and gift for the birthday child. Deluxe package includes goodie bags, cake, appearance and photos with the cow mascot.

Call: 355-4529

Deadwood

Address: 2322 Ed's Grocery Road, Bear Grass

Times available for parties: by appointment

Ages: any

Cost: $5-$7.50 per child. If rained out, cost is $3 per child for indoor party

What this includes: mini golf, two train rides. Deluxe package includes hot dog, french fries and drink.

Call: 792-8938 or visit /www.deadwoodnc.com

East Carolina Cheerleading and Tumbling School

Address: 5162 Corey Road

Times available for parties: Saturdays and Sundays

Ages: any

Cost: $100 for 10 children or fewer; $125 for 11 to 19 children; each additional child is $5. A $50 nonrefundable deposit is required.

What this includes: 45 minutes in a separate party room and 45 minutes of structured play time with an instructor in the gym.

Call: 321-0404 or visit www.eccats.com

East Carolina Sports Marketing

Address: 304 Ward Sports Medicine Building

Times available for parties: Select ECU home baseball games

Ages: 12 and younger

Cost: $250 for 10 children or fewer; $10 for each additional child. Advance payment required.

What this includes: tickets to game, pizza, cake, recognition of birthday child and opportunity to throw out first pitch, photo opportunity with Pirate mascot, party time in private area.

Call: 737-4532

Emerge Gallery

Address: 404 S. Evans St.

Times available for parties: by appointment

Ages: any

Cost: $150 for up to 10 children ($10 for each additional child, with a maximum of 20) $15 additional fee for optional clay activities

What this includes: 90-minute party includes staff-led art activity, room rental, invitations and postage, decorations, cake, ice cream, snack, beverages and all paper products.

Call: 551-6947 or visit www.emergegallery.com

Greenville Aquatics and Fitness Center

Address: Staton Road

Times available for parties: 3-5 p.m. Fridays, 1-3 p.m. Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. Sundays

Ages: 13 and younger

Cost: parties start at $70

What this includes: two hours of lifeguard-supervised swimming as well as decorations, banner and balloons

Call: 329-4041 or visit www.greenvillenc.gov

Greenville Civic Ballet

Address: 2285 Suite B, County Home Road

Times available for parties: by appointment Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Ages: any

Cost: $100 for up to 10 children, $10 each for additional children (up to 20)

What this includes: 45-minute class in chosen dance style, access to party room.

Call: 355-7880 or visit www.greenvillecivicballet.com

Greenville Fun Park

Address: 1842 Progress Road (off U.S. 264)

Times available for parties: weekends during regular business hours from April-November

Ages: any

Cost: $102-$132 for eight children, $12-$15 for each additional child. A $20 deposit is required

What this includes: one round of miniature golf, amusement rides, 30 minutes at a reserved table.

Call: 757-1800

Jump Fit

Address: 105 Bradbury, Suite 10

Times available for parties: 6-8 p.m. Friday; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays; 1-5:30 p.m. Sundays

Ages: 3-13

Cost: $295-$350 (discount for Fit for Life members)

What this includes: two hour party for 20 children, including supervised playtime, invitations, paper products. Cake, ice cream, pizza, face-painting and balloons available with some packages.

Call: 321-2222 or 321-JUMP or visit www.playjumpfit.com

The Jumpin' Monkey

Address: 3525 S. Memorial Drive

Times available for parties: by appointment (beginning in March)

Ages: infants-9

Cost: $150 (weekdays) $199-$400 (for weekend)

What this includes: two-hour party for 18 (basic party) children, including supervised playtime, costumes, invitations, popcorn, goody bags, signed monkey for the birthday child. Cake, hot dogs, balloons and other options available with customized packages.

Call: 752-JUMP or visit www.thejumpinmonkey.com

Kidz Town

Address: 193-B Forlines Road, Winterville

Times available for parties: Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment

Ages: 1-12

Cost: $125-$225

What this includes: Each package includes two hours of play for up to 10 children ($5 per child for additional children). Deluxe package includes decorations, cake, chips, ice cream and juice according to selected party theme.

Call: 756-5553

Kinston Indians

Address: East Street, Kinston

Times available for parties: any home game night

Ages: 14 and younger

Cost: $10 per child

What this includes: ticket to game, hot dog, chips, drink, ice cream sandwich and a souvenir gift for each child, name of birthday child announced during game and on message board. Balloons, cake, autographed baseball and recognition on the field available for additional fee.

Call: 527-9111 or visit www.kinstonindians.com

La Mirage Stables

Address: Exit 66 off U.S. 264 Bypass

Times available for parties: Saturday and Sunday afternoon

Ages: any

Cost: $150 for up to 10 children, $10 for each additional child

What this includes: horse grooming and riding; decorations can be provided for extra cost.

Call: 753-7248

McDonald's

Address: 1300 W. Arlington Blvd.

Times available for parties: 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. daily

Ages: any

Cost: $7 per child with a minimum of six children, $21 deposit required

What this includes: 90-minute party includes use of play area, staff assistance, Happy Meals, goody bags, cake, balloons and present for birthday child.

Call: 321-1932

Merle Norman

Address: 608 E. Arlington Blvd.

Times available for parties: by appointment ("Pajama Party" 6-8 p.m. Fridays)

Ages: 5-17

Cost: $30-$60 per person (minimum enrollments apply)

What this includes: two-hour party options include manicures, pedicures, make-up, hairstyling and color analysis. Options vary according to package selected.

Call: 756-8404 or visit www.greenvilledayspa.com

Neuseway Nature Park

Address: 401 W. Caswell St.

Times available for parties: 2-4 p.m. Saturdays

Ages: 3 and older

Cost: $100

What this includes: Astronomy or nature themed party that includes a party train ride, planetarium show or nature center tour, activity/craft, invitations, cake, ice cream, plates, napkins, silverware, drinks, party favors, and decorations for 10 children (including the birthday child).

Call: 939-3302

Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation @ the Zone

Address: Reedy Branch Road, Winterville

Times available for parties: by appointment

Ages: any

Cost: $140 for up to 20 children ($6 per child for additional children); deposit required

What this includes: two-hour parties with balloons, party decorations, paper products, drinks, snacks and gift for the birthday child. Some offerings, such as batting cage time and arts and crafts activities, vary according to theme. Sports, princess and dancing party themes available.

Call: 902-1975

Play Date

Address: 1909 E. Fire Tower Road

Times available for parties: Sundays

Ages: any

Cost: $100 ($20 deposit required)

What this includes: two-hour access to the facility, staff member available to assist with activities, setup and cleanup.

Call: 321-8055 or visit goplaydate.com

Rose's Gymnastics Training Center

Address: 1802 Old Fire Tower Road

Times available for parties: 1-6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays

Ages: 2-12

Cost: $125 for up to 10 children; $10 for each additional child (up to 20); $50 nonrefundable deposit required two weeks in advance

What this includes: 50 minutes in the gym and 40 minutes in the party room, souvenir T-shirt for the birthday child, staff assistance for the event, including setup and cleanup.

Call: 321-7264 or visit www.rosesgymnastics.com

Selah Stables

Address: 4397 Roberson School Road, Bethel (at-home parties also available)

Times available for parties: by appointment

Ages: any

Cost: $60 per hour for ponies and patio rental, $200 for two-hour party which includes cake and ice cream

What this includes: basic one-hour rental includes ponies, games and patio rental. Deluxe package includes pony rides, games, cake, ice cream, party favors for 10 children.

Call: 825-1824

Sonic Drive-In

Address: 2085 E. Fire Tower Road or 1907 S.E. Greenville Blvd., 3906 S. Memorial Drive

Times available for parties: daily during business hours

Ages: any

Cost: $5 per child plus $20 deposit

What this includes: kids meals, use of playground, birthday sign, cake and ice cream.

Call: 215-0731 or 752-5291

Sports Connection

Address: 1701 E. 14th St.

Times available for parties: 3:30-5:30 and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Saturday

Ages: any

Cost: $80 for up to 10 children, $10 each for additional children (up to 20)

What this includes: party decorations, pizza, soft drinks, access to gymnasium and batting cage, souvenir T-shirt and token cards for batting cage for birthday child.

Call: 215-9090 or visit www.greenvillenc.gov

ViQuest

Address: 2610 Stantonsburg Road

Times available for parties: noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Saturdays and 2-4 p.m. Sundays

Ages: any

Cost: $100 for members and $130 for others; deposit required

What this includes: two-hour party including one hour of swimming, staff assistance, party favors and decorations for up to 14 children.

Call: 847-6501 or visit www.uhseast.com

Wacky Bear Factory

Address: Colonial Mall

Times available for parties: Available at 10-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday

Ages: 1-14

Cost: packages begin at $10 per child (minimum of seven children), $25 deposit required

What this includes: use of the party area for 90 minutes, invitations, two party coordinators, games, birthday child receives a gift, birthday child signs a star on birthday wall, each child at the party will stuff an animal, add a lighted heart, create adoption certificate, take a trip to the "Bearber shop" and receive bows for the bear's ears. (Other accessories available for additional fee). Customized packages include Webkinz, Shining Starts and "spa" parties (beginning March 1)

Call: 758-4446 or visit www.wackybear.com

Winterville Daycare

Address: 3324 Langston Blvd., Winterville

Times available for parties: noon-2 p.m. or 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays

Ages: all ages through elementary

Cost: $150

What this includes: Supervised party games in outdoor play area including swings, rock wall, teeter-totter, slides, jungle gym, shaded picnic spot. Paper products, party hats, cupcakes and ice cream provided.

Call: 215-5256 or visit www.wintervilledaycare.com

Young Chef's Academy

Address: 208 E. Arlington Blvd.

Times available for parties: Saturdays at noon-1:30 p.m., 2:30-4 p.m., 5-6:30 p.m. Other times by appointment.

Ages: 4 and older

Cost: $250-$300 (packages are based on 10 children, additional children (up to 20) are $10-$15 each.

What this includes: Packages include personalized balloons, invitations, drinks, party favors, paper products and decorations and a souvenir for the birthday child. Participants prepare foods, ranging from pizza and pasta to ice cream and chocolate pie. Options vary according to package selected.

Call: 413-0431 or visit www.youngchefsacademy.com