Planning a kick-butt birthday party is like having yet another full-time job.

After all, no one puts the pressure on like 8-year-olds waiting for their goodie bags.

Get the job done with the help of Miss Nava’s Fantastic Party Factory. A former teacher, Miss Nava creates parties based on your kiddo’s interests. You pick the venue (party room, restaurant, park, or home sweet home) and she does the rest­­­ — invitations, decor, entertainment, activities, emceeing, and those goodie bags.

Themes range from Monkeys Go Bananas (a puppet show, banana milkshake making, a banana hunt) to Western Roundup (ponies, lasso shows, cowboy wear). And since Miss Nava usually hires teachers to staff your bash, the kids are always in good hands.

Which means your only job is to have fun.

Miss Nava’s Fantastic Party Factory (954-929-2040 or fantasticpartyfactory.com).

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Open Play at Jungle Gym
What: Air track, bounce house, trampolines, tunnels, and balls.
Why: Let the little monkeys loose.
When: Mon., 4-5 p.m.
Where: 2968 Aventura Blvd., Aventura (305-932-1496).

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International Chocolate Festival
What: Cacao exhibits, activities, and a chocolate cake competition.
Why: It’s the most important food group.
When: Sat. & Sun., 9:30 a.m.-­4:30 p.m.
Where: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables (305-667-1651).

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Scholastic Art Awards
What: Winning artwork from Miami-Dade public school students.
Why: They’re young at art.
When: Sun.-Feb. 15.
Where: Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St. (305-375-3000).