Birthday Parties
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Entertainers for Hire
Fran Flynn--Magician
I've seen a magician named Fran Flynn many times. He's a riot. He also makes great balloon animals and hats. You may have seen him on Sunday evenings at the Villa Restaurant in Wayland.
His website is http://www.franflynn.com .
Susie Santone 6/12/07
Ideas for Boys
AMF bowling in Shrewsbury (405 Worcester Road) for big ball bowling
Fairway Bowling
Frozen Ropes in Natick if your son is into baseball.
Fun and Games
LazerZone
Mini golf out in Ashland, just past the Shaws plaza.
Jordan's IMAX
Pump it up party (see recommendations below)
Roller Kingdom
TeamWorks
Velocity Sports (see recommendations below)
Worcester Centrum--sports events
Worcester Tornadoes--baseball game
Places to Have Parties: Recommendations
Monster Mini Golf
When you said 10 year old boys. I thought of Monster Golf. http://www.monsterminigolf.com/Norwood.htm It's a haunted indoor golf place. I haven't been there, but I know a guy that helped decorate it 
Good Luck & I hope you'll let the group know what you decide.
Francesca Cerutti 5/10/07
Natick Organic Farm
I'm not sure if it's necessarily a perfect fit for ten year old boys, but we just had a birthday party for our newly three year old daughter at the Natick Organic farm (http://www.natickfarm.org/). They host plenty of kid-focused events, and also allow kids to roam around the grounds to see the animals, etc. (they're generally open for unescorted visitors as well). As a side note, they sell fresh produce through their farm stand, as well as very robust seedlings (varieties lettuce, herbs, vegetables, flowers).
Again, can't say how well it fits your particular party-goers, but it's a fantastic place to bring kids.
Jay Burke 5/10/07
Pumpitupparty
Try http://www.pumpitupparty.com/
They have a place on Rte 9 in Westboro - Shrewsbury. We had a recent party there and it was a great success for kids of all ages.
Jerry and Barbara Harting 5/8/07
Russell's Garde Center
You can rent the multi-purpose lecture/meeting space at Russell's Garden Center for a very reasonable rate. Big play space, set up (tables/chairs etc.), kitchen, easy location. Call Marie Winter, x 394, 508- 358-2283. 397 Boston Post Road (Route 20), Wayland, near 126/27.
Chris Lamkin 5/10/07
Velocity Sports
http://www.velocitysp.com/metrowest
I would recomend Velocity Sports in Sudbury. All three of my sons have had parties there (some more than once). It is probably similar to Teamworks, but much more intimate as your party will be the only one in the building at the time. They will taylor the games/activities to what your child likes. Since it is in Sudbury on Route 20, it is close to Framingham.
Ron is the owner.
Rich Shapiro 5/8/07
I too would recommend Velocity Sports in Sudbury. Although I have not observed a birthday party there, I have heard that Birthday parties are very popular. I have taken a couple of girls lacrosse teams there for training and had them come to a couple of girls soccer practices in Framingham to teach them performance skills drills, and their trainers are excellent. In Sudbury, they have a batting cage, indoor basketball court, indoor 40 yard turf field for any activity, even a pole vault pit (although probably not for a 10 yo birthday party). And their staff are all sports trainers/performance coaches and great with kids.
Many local school sports teams and youth league teams use their facility to train in the off season or during bad weather. So if you are a coach or director of a league, you should take a tour of their facility. If you visit their website, www.velocitysp.com/metrowest, you can sign-up for a free trial session for 1 child or a whole sports team.
Rob Burton 5/8/07