Unique Experiences

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Make your next party truly unique!  

The"Fun House Party" is a 3-hour event for guests of all ages. The event includes free use of all 30+ pinball machines, the Penny Arcade, free juke box (with 2000 songs), and all exhibits and attractions. Guests can play carnival games and win prizes. The event includes a room where guests can socialize and serve their own food and beverages. This party is available every night of the year starting as early as 5 PM, or it may be held Saturdays, Sundays and holidays when we are open to the public during the day. A basic magic show can be included, or you may upgrade to a deluxe show for an added fee (depending on availability of performers). 

What is Playland-not-at-the-Beach?

Playland-Not-at-the-Beach is a temperature-controlled 9000-square foot building chock-full of amazing things to see and do. There are 30+ pinball machines set on Free Play, arcade games, videogames, carnival games of skills where you can win prizes, penny arcades full of antique amusement devices, live magic shows, an amazing hand-carved miniature circus, side show acts, miniature dioramas, Fascination games, and historic exhibits with artifacts from the Sutro Baths and Whitney's Playland in San Francisco. Playland-Not-at-the-Beach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Museum of Fun. Designed and built entirely by volunteers, the 20+ interactive exhibits celebrate the magic and history of America's bygone amusements. Our goal is to educate newer generations about the bygone days and allow those who remember Whitney's Playland and the Sutro Baths the opportunity to recapture the glorious sights and sounds of that marvelous era. 

Where is Playland-not-at-the-Beach?

It is located in the old Angelo's Market building at 10979 San Pablo Avenue in El Cerrito, CA 94530. (Jefferson is the nearest cross street.) We are just north of Berkeley — 20 minutes from San Francisco. We offer free parking behind the museum. 

To learn more information about Playland-not-at-the-Beach, please visit their website http://www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org

Item Special Note

Party is available any night of the week as well as Friday, Saturday or Sunday during the day. 

There is a $100 charge for each additional hour beyond 3 hours or for parties that are scheduled to end later than 10 PM.

Includes ree use of refrigerator, freezer, oven, microwave, and ice maker.

You bring your own food, beverages, decorations, cups, plates and plastic ware. 

Expires December 31, 2012