Color Me Mine (Costa Mesa/Metro Pointe), Costa Mesa

Named one of Parents magazine's Top 10 Birthday Chains in 2010, Color Me Mine's international franchise of DIY ceramics studios cater to kids and the older crowd as well. Hundreds of ready-to-paint ceramic pieces—including mugs, plates, figurines, picture frames, and vases—await special touches and creativity. Guests follow simple step-by-step instructions that leave plenty of room for creative expression. When painters are satisfied with their artwork, the professional staff at Color Me Mine will do the glazing and firing of your item, which will be ready to pick up a few days later.