If the thought of planning her next birthday party makes your heart race (and not in a good way), we’ve got ideas to help take the edge off.
The TSNY Beantown trapeze school (inside Jordan’s Furniture Entertainment Rotunda, 50 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading; 781-942-7800) will have little monkeys swinging through the air with the greatest of ease. One- or two-hour parties focus on just the trapeze, or choose the Circus Stars package for juggling and other tricks.
In a nice role reversal, make the kids crawl the walls at MetroRock Indoor Rock Climbing Center (40 Parker Street, Newburyport; 978-499-7625). A two-hour party includes a private room, climbing equipment, and instructors (rope holders) to keep an eye on the crowd.
If you’d rather stay put, hire Captain Cane (781-990-3489) to entertain in your home. His custom treasure hunt parties come complete with pirate hats, compasses, tattoos, and face painting.
No more walking the plank.
STRIKE
10 Pin Mamas
What: A league for moms includes bowling, shoes, and entertainment for the kids. Plus, pizza and beverages.
Why: You’ll be bowled over.
When: Thru Oct. 20. Tues., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Kings, 50 Dalton St., Back Bay (617-266-2695).
PICK
Kids’ Day Off
What: Apple picking, family concert, juggling, face painting, and a BBQ.
Why: Play around.
When: Sun., 1-4 p.m.
Where: Nashoba Valley Winery, 100 Wattaquadock Hill Rd., Bolton (978-779-5521).
QUACK
Danvers Kiwanis Rubber Duck Race
What: Maybe you’ll be a lucky duck and win a prize at this fun fundraiser.
Why: Don’t be a goose.
When: Sat. Prerace activities, 10 a.m.; race, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Popes Landing, Liberty St., Danvers (978-774-0296).