10 Best Kids Birthday Party Places

Best Kids Birthday Party Places

Looking for the best kids birthday party places? 🎂 There are tons of places to consider outside of one’s own home. Many aren’t even designed for children, but can host an unforgettable birthday party experience! Below is a collection of the best kids birthday party places to get your creative juices flowing.

1. Your Best Friend’s Place

This is one of the best kids birthday party places. Why? It checks two boxes: it’s not your home✅ and it is budget friendly✅. Your friend might have more space to offer and your child might feel more comfortable in a familiar space.

If you care for a child with special needs, having a place where you can control stimuli like sounds and lights can really go a long way towards ensuring that your child enjoys their party.

Plan your activities accordingly (like skip out on the outdoor fun if it looks like it’s going to rain), whip up your child’s favorite meal and throw in some cake and ice cream! Your child is sure to have a blast! Just don’t forget to take pictures📲

2. A Bowling Alley

Almost every city has one or more of these but you can add a twist to the classic game by having a glow bowling party. Many times bowling alleys get overlooked for more heavily advertised options but kids enjoy doing fun things, especially when it’s not something they can do every day.

Some locations have even turned into family fun centers where they have incorporated mini golf, arcade games and laser tag. You can usually get a pretty good deal on a party there too, depending on the number of people attending, making it one of our favorite kids birthday party places.

If you’re not sure if your child would enjoy bowling, google ’Kids Bowl Free’. If you are in the USA, it will show the bowling alleys where your kids can bowl every day for FREE during the summer.

3. The Local Craft Store

Bet you didn’t think a craft store would top our list as one of the best kids birthday party places. Turns out, some craft stores allow kids birthday parties. Call around to see if your local ones participate.

They don’t charge as much as a recreational center and the rooms are usually spacious! Plus, they may add in a fun craft your guests and birthday child can make together.

The most common projects are painting, making pottery, jewelry making, making birdhouses, dolls, and decorating clothing. Surprised, right? It’s no wonder why it made the list of the best kids birthday party places. On top of the goody bags, the children are all sure to have fun!

4. Ice Rinks

Often forgotten when party planning, ice rinks are one of the best kids birthday party places. For one thing, you can house a lot more guests than a smaller venue, plus you have a way for the kiddos to burn off all of that excess energy!

It’s okay if some of your guests have never ice skated before. There will always be a party leader to assist the kids on the ice. Be sure to ask the facility if they can provide ice skating walkers as well, and inquire if there will be an extra charge for their use.

Some ice rinks will even offer packages that incorporate additional activities for the kids. Be sure to ask if the birthday child can ride the Zamboni!

A great thing to include in the goody bag for kids birthday party places like ice skating rinks, are a pair of gloves!

5. Gymnastics Facility

Not usually the first option selected on the list, gymnastics facilities are wonderful kids birthday party places. What could be more fun than a balance beam, trampoline and foam pit?!

Many will offer a party coach and some even offer optional upgrades like a bounce house or ninja obstacle courses. The kids will love flipping, tumbling and flying through the air. Ask the facility if they can play your child’s favorite songs throughout the gym. Your child will love performing to their favorite jams.

6. Scope Out the Zoo

Other cool places to have a kids party include renting a community room at the zoo. It can be outdoors or indoors depending on what the facility allows. Just be sure to plan in advance in case of rain.

The children will adore seeing all of the fun zoo attractions and everyone can share in cake and ice cream afterward!

Some zoos allow you to have an animal encounter, where you pick an animal to join your party for photos and fun!

7. Mobile Zoo

If you want to stay in the comfort of your own backyard, you might want to consider a mobile zoo, where animals are brought to your specific location for a party event.

Llamas, pigs and ponies are some of many you can choose from. It’s not a cheap option, but visiting animals can be a wonderful experience for children of any age!

8. Art Museum

Reach out to your local art museum to find out if they offer birthday parties for kids. Their offerings may surprise you–a scavenger hunt, a pottery party, painting on a canvas, just to name a few.

9. Dance Studio

Whether you host a ballet party in your home or head to a dance studio for a salsa dancing birthday party, your guests will be captivated by the music and their new dance moves!

The teacher will guide the guests through the dance class, so you can sit back, relax, and take tons of photos.📸

10. Go Kart Track

Does your child have the need for speed? If so, a go kart cart is one of the perfect places to have a kids party. Some offer 2-seater go karts, perfect for you and your toddler.

Toss your fears aside, let the wind blow through your hair and enjoy watching your little one have the time of their life.

Concluding Thoughts on the Best Kids Birthday Party Places

Nowadays, there are so many kids birthday places, it can feel overwhelming picking the perfect one! We’ve narrowed down the list to 10, and provided you with suggestions on what makes each place so great. Visit the venues with your child, take note of the offerings, and you’ll be sure to make the right decision.

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