5 Tips for Throwing a Crayola Experience Birthday Party in Plano

1. Bring a Birthday Cake to Our Plano Location to Celebrate!

Check out the confections that Sugar Ray's Bake Shop offers. Owned by the Cake Boss himself, this bakery offers quite the selection of drip cakes, cannolis and cookies as well as rainbow cakes with six colorful layers perfect for a Crayola birthday party! All your delectable dessert needs are just a hop, skip and a jump from Crayola Experience.  

Sugar Ray's Bake Shop
4021 Preston Rd
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 403-9200

 

2. Paint a Goodie Bag for Your Party Guests

Paint your guests a party bag to give your favors a personal touch!  It’s super doable and totes are inexpensive for just a dollar or two.  Painting them for each of your guests is enjoyable and easy- just grab a few jars of paint, some bubble wrap and few supplies that are probably right in your house. Click here for step by step instructions on how to make this crafty favor bag!

 

3. Homemade Birthday Party Favor Ideas

Kick your party favors up a notch with these ingenious homemade gifts! Your guests will be tickled pink with your gift from the heart.

DIY Emoji Gift Bag | DIY Paper Pinwheel | Upcycled Storage Jars

4. Head to a Restaurant Near Crayola Experience After!

Just because Crayola Experience closes, doesn’t mean the day has to end! If you want to extend the party by going to dinner with family & friends, we might know a place or three!  The Shops at Willow Bend have quite a few restaurants that offer kid-friendly foods as well as great adult options. If you’re a burger person, check out Knife Burger.  Owned by Tesar, John, this burger restaurant is no new kid on the block when it comes to burgers. Another close and yummy option is Whistle Britches Chicken where families can enjoy a plethora of Southern dishes. If you want something a bit fancier but without the dress code, try Terra Mediterranean, also located in The Shops at Willow Bend. Terra Mediterranean has a casual, yet elegant dining atmosphere. Food ranges from authentic dishes featuring staples of the Mediterranean diet and includes gluten free options as well.  All three restaurants are located in or around The Shops at Willow Bend for birthday planning that is cake!

Knife Burger
The Shops at Willow Bend 
6121 W. Park Blvd. 
Plano, TX 75093
214-299-5943


Whistle Britches Chicken 
The Shops at Willow Bend 
6121 W. Park Blvd. 
Plano, TX 75093
972-590-8991


Terra Mediterranean
The Shops at Willow Bend 
6121 W. Park Blvd. 
Plano, TX 75093
469-277-2775

 

5. Make it a Sleepover at a Hotel Near Crayola Experience Plano!

Some say no birthday is complete without a classic sleepover!Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel is just a short distance from our 60,000 sq ft colorful facility! This elegant hotel is jazzberry jammin' with contemporary charm! Guests can enjoy ceilings that are high and spaces are open and breezy. Plus,over 304 guestrooms share modern furnishings and design. There are also a few surprises among the wide open spaces of the the hotel.

Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel
6007 Legacy Dr 
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 925-1800