Concoct a recipe for birthday fun with today's side deal: for $110, you get an interactive birthday party from Mad Science of Las Vegas (a $220 value). Mad Science of Las Vegas parties are a mess-free convenience that will travel to your home in the Las Vegas metro area.

Mad Science of Las Vegas provides young birthday-havers (typically between ages four and 12) with more than 20 years of experience in showy, spectacular science. The engaging and high-energy entertainers will bring any group of up to 22 kids a dazzling 45- to 60-minute display of lab tricks, enchanting the wide-eyed youngsters with displays on the mechanics of fireworks, the power of static, and green water all aglow. Children may leave the party with educational and fun take-home experiments, such as super bouncy balls or slippery slime. Call ahead to book your child's birthday party. You may upgrade for an additional fee to include Mad Science Goody Bags at the birthday party.

Not valid for gold or platinum party packages without additional fee: $75 for the gold, $130 for the platinum.

Reviews

Though reviews are lacking for the birthday parties, Mad Science of Las Vegas was the 2008 Parents' Pick winner for Best Day Camp for Big Kids in Las Vegas from parents of GoCity Kids. Here's what they have to say:

• You cannot go wrong when you mix fun and education! – RL
• Love this program! Making learning fun is always so beneficial for children! – Linda