Capital District Parent Pages

Albany Aqua Ducks & Trolleys

P.O. Box 446, Albany

462-(DUCK)3825

An amphibious tour company offering daily historic tours of Albany, which can be chartered for birthdays and special occasions.

Birthday on a budget

Children 4-12 ride for $17.50; adults are $29.50. Make a group reservation or join with others on a tour.

All-out bash

Charter one of two 42-seat Ducks for $998. Tours are approximately 90 minutes.

Bits, Bytes & Bots - Computer Adventures

533-8018

www.albanyny.bitsbytesbots.com

Provides fun technology education for children, including Lego robotics, videogame creation and stop-motion animated movie making.

Birthday on a budget

All parties are the same price: $225 for a two-hour Lego robotics party for up to 10 kids. Lego Mindstorm NXT robots provided.

Bumble Beads Boutique

620 Loudon Road, Latham

690-7896

www.bumblebeadsstudio.com

Sells beads and more, including accessories, semi-precious stones. Beading accessories; as well as a newly expanded boutique offering giftware, accessories, jewelry and women’s clothing.

Birthday on a budget

At the Junior Jewel Box Party guests go home with a finished necklace they designed themselves. The cost is $16 per child.

All-out bash

The Night Owl Party “pajama” party is where kids decorate pillowcase and a necklace is our version of a “sleepover.” Little partygoers, might like ‘A Spot of Tea for Teddy and Me.’

The Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST)

250 Jordan Road, Troy

235-2120, www.CMOST.org

A hands-on science center in Tech Valley designed for kids and parents to explore, discover and imagine the world of science together.

Birthday on a budget

Explorer parties for up to 16 children are fun for all ages. Each party includes pizza, a private educator-led program and planetarium show.

All-out bash

CMOST goody boxes are available for $4.50 each and balloons are available for $1 each.

Daisy The Clown

928-9910,

smilewithdaisy@yahoo.com, DaisyTheClown.org

An award-winning entertainer experienced at creating at-home birthday parties and community shows. A face painter, creative balloon artist, magician and more.