Yesterday, we had the BEST birthday party we have ever had for our seven year old twins. And that’s because we chose to have the party at the new Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA).

If you are looking for a great birthday party option, here are ten reasons why AGA is one of the best choices in Edmonton:

1. Your kids and their friends get to experience an excellent program offering engaging ideas and hands-on creative activities.

2. Program includes a short tour of the gallery and some exhibits. It will make you want to come back for a real visit!

3. The program cost is very reasonable (roughly about $10 per kid).

4. You can bring whatever food or snacks you like. The rooms have refrigerators if you need one.

5. The gallery’s jaw-dropping architecture is worth the trip in itself.

6. Since the gallery is brand new, all the facilities are fresh and clean. The activity rooms are well provisioned for the art program and set up so that you can easily switch to the snacks and cake portion of the party.

6. Parents helping out with the party get in free (for the party activities).

7. A capable and competent program leader keeps the kids interested and focused.

8. The place just seems to smell good. (Oh wait, maybe that was the fresh brewed coffee coming from the cafe.)

9. It’s ours. The AGA is a communal space that you can access anytime you want for just $7/month.  (Family membership which includes unlimited access is only $85/year.)

10. You could be the first family in your class to host a birthday party at the AGA.

Visit the AGA web site for more details about birthday parties.