Planning the perfect bash for a little one can be stressful. But don’t sweat it! Here’s our list of the top 15 kid’s birthday party locations across the country and the must-know details about each one.
CHUCK E. CHEESE’SLocations: Nationwide (560+ locations)
Recommended Ages: 3 to 8
Price: Approximately $13-$23 per child, not including the price of food. Price varies based on location, date, party favors and whether or not you purchase one of three Rock Star packages.
Guests: Minimum of 4 for a package
Activities: There are three game rooms arranged by age groups: Toddler Zone, Kiddie Area with rides, and Skill Games and Arcades (attractions vary by location). Birthday child gets to take a turn in the Ticket Blaster.
Time: 2 hours
Food & Drinks: Food options include pizza (2 slices of one-topping pizza per child is included in all packages), sandwiches, veggie platter, gluten-free options, wings and a sampler platter. Drinks are included in package.
Dessert: Cake and ice cream can be included as part of a package or you can bring your own.
Party Supplies: Party packages come with festive tableware and plateware. You can also bring additional decorations if you like.
Additional Info: Includes a party host, a minimum of 20 tokens, and a rock-star recognition for the birthday child in the birthday show. Walk-in parties are welcome, but they do not include birthday package items or reserved table space.
Locations: Nationwide (245+ locations)
Recommended Ages: 3 to 10 (adult must be present for children ages 3 and younger)
Price: $12-$43 per child for undressed animal; optional accessories and clothing are $3-$15 each. Themed bear parties increase in price.
Guests: Minimum of 7
Activities: Go through stations to build a stuffed animal and play games only available during parties. Party options include animal only, animal with clothing, and party theme animal.
Time: 1-1.5 hours
Food & Drinks: Not authorized to serve food and drinks in most locations
Dessert: Only offered in NYC party package
Party Supplies: No additional decorations
Additional Info: Party leader will ensure guests stay within price range. Group photo
and party gift for everyone is included.
Locations: Nationwide (650+ locations)
Recommended Ages: Babies to age 5
Price: Same no matter the number of guests; each Gymboree Play and Music is an individual franchise and prices vary based on center and location. California non-member fee is $400+ ($40 per child for a group of 10 kids).
Guests: Maximum of 20
Activities: Play on mats and other equipment, crawl through tunnels and play with a parachute
Time: 1.5 hours and up
Food & Drinks: You supply food and drinks.
Dessert: You supply dessert; some locations only allow cake.
Party Supplies: Most locations include party supplies such as plates, cups, napkins, spoons, candles and balloons in their party packages.
Additional Info: Party includes trained teacher, gift for birthday child, and take-home gift bags for everyone. You can choose from 13+ themes.
Locations: 60+ locations in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WI
Recommended Ages: 8 and up
Price: $18 to $25 per child depending on package size (not including buffet)
Guests: Minimum of 10 for a package
Activities: Arcade games
Time: 2 hours for a room but guests can stay longer in the public area
Food & Drinks: Family-style entrees, snacks, and unlimited soda
Dessert: Store-bought cake only (cannot bring ice cream cake)
Party Supplies: They will supply plates, napkins and all utensils needed for cake if you wish to bring one; decorations are allowed, but confetti, glitter, silly string and candles (other than for the cake) are not permitted. Decorations can be brought separately.
Additional Info: Party is in a shared space in event area. Birthday child receives dessert from the main menu and a souvenir T-shirt. Everyone receives party power cards valued anywhere from $10-$20 (prices included in party package chosen) and money can be added to each card.
Locations: 130+ locations in AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, D.C, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA
Recommended Ages: 5 and up
Price: Some locations require a $100 deposit, plus the price of the pieces (average about $20 for each piece) and 15% gratuity. Private parties above 16 guests are $400 plus the price of the pieces.
Guests: 8-16 (more than 16 requires additional payment)
Activities: Pick item, paint pottery, give to technician to fire it in the kiln, then take piece home.
Time: 2 hours
Food & Drinks: Depends on location
Dessert: Depends on location
Party Supplies: You can bring paper products to personalize the party.
Additional Info: Includes assistant to help kids, a commemorative hand-print plate for birthday child, plus all glazing, firing, material and instruction. New “Color Me Mine To Go” party package brings the party to your house.
Locations: 16 locations in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington, DC
Recommended Ages: 3 to 12
Price: $28-$59 per child, depending on choice of dining room or private area (overnight prices vary — up to $260)
Guests: Call for guest count.
Activities: Party packages vary but may include a meal, dessert, goody bags, doll tiaras, a keepsake for the birthday girl, a table activity, craft and doll hair salon. Overnight in-store celebration is optional.
Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
Food & Drinks: Depends on choice of package (such as dining party)
Dessert: Most packages include dessert.
Party Supplies: Party supplies depend on package and location.
Additional Info: Celebrations and packages depend on location and package choice.
Locations: Nationwide (1000+ stores)
Recommended Ages: 5 and up
Price: $50 booking fee plus the cost of the craft supplies (about $15 per child)
Guests: Call for guest count.
Activities: Make a craft project with help from a staff member.
Time: 2 hours
Food & Drinks: Food and drinks supplied by you.
Dessert: Dessert provided by you.
Party Supplies: You can decorate and provide utensils.
Additional Info: Birthday child receives a keepsake apron and all guests receive goody bag tags.
Locations: 18 locations in CA, GA, LA, NJ, NY, OH, TX, VA
Recommended Ages: 3 to 14
Price: Approximately $250-$450 depending on age, menu choice and location. Add-on costs may include goody bags, dessert, additional party time, balloons and additional instructors.
Guests: Call for guest count.
Activities: Make a menu item from scratch based on age group.
Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
Food & Drinks: Birthday guests make the food. You can bring additional food for an extra charge.
Dessert: Depends on location and party package
Party Supplies: Cooking supplies and utensils included
Additional Info: Themes vary by location. You can purchase merchandise items such as aprons and chef hats for an additional cost.
Locations: 140+ locations in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI
Recommended Ages: 2 to 17 (allowed ages to jump)
Price: $175 to $425 depending on package, location and add-ons.
Guests: Approximately 15 to 25
Activities: Jumping and free play on large inflatables
Time: 2 hours
Food & Drinks: Some packages include food and drinks.
Dessert: Some locations provide cake.
Party Supplies: Festive paper goods are supplied.
Additional Info: Private party room included. You can also add on party experiences and themes.
Locations: Nationwide
Recommended Ages: 4 to 10
Price: $100 for 10 kids
Guests: 10
Activities: Play on jungle gym
Time: 2 hours
Food & Drinks: Happy Meals and ice cream cones included
Dessert: Cake provided in package
Party Supplies: They will supply plateware, silverware, decorations and party favors.
Additional Info: Gift for birthday child. Talk to a local manager to make arrangements.
Locations: 38 cities in AK, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, LA, MD, MO, NE, NJ, NC, OR, TN, TX, VA
Recommended Ages: 3 to 13
Price: Approximately $200 (varies by location) in addition to gratuity. Cake, balloons, party favors, extra time and additional activities can be added onto the price.
Guests: 10 to 16
Activities: Choose from nine themed parties to play dress-up, have hair done, get make-up/nail services and/or go on treasure hunts in private party room.
Time: 1.5 hours
Food & Drinks: They provide juice; you can bring other snacks.
Dessert: Cake can be added onto the party or you can provide one.
Party Supplies: They supply paper goods.
Additional Info: Signature party themes to choose from for girls and boys include a luau, spa, superhero and tea.
Locations: Al, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA WA, WI
Recommended Ages: 6 and up
Price: Approximately $15 per person (call individual location for party packages). Birthday child bowls free when 8 or more people attend and you sign up for the Birthday Club.
Guests: Varies based on availability
Activities: Bowling (bumpers included for younger kids)
Time: Varies
Food & Drinks: Food options can be included in party packages, including soda, chicken fingers, French fries and more.
Dessert: You can bring dessert.
Party Supplies: They supply.
Additional Info: You can provide decorations.
Locations: Nationwide (300+ gyms)
Recommended Ages: 1 to 12
Price: $200-$500
Guests: Maximum of 20
Activities: Music, games, and themed activities plus gymnastic equipment.
Time: 1.5 hours
Food & Drinks: Host supplies food and drinks at most locations. Water bottles supplied for each kid.
Dessert: Host can supply dessert.
Party Supplies: They supply paper goods.
Additional Info: Party includes reserving private gym, 2 party leaders, balloons and paper goods.
Locations: 55 locations in: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MI, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA
Recommended Age: 5 and up
Price: Approximately $12-$18 per player depending on location and date. You can add goody bags for $5 each.
Guests: 8 to 32
Activities: Two laser tag games that last 30 minutes from instruction to passing out game cards.
Time: 1.5 hours
Food & Drinks: Pizza deals are offered.
Dessert: You can supply dessert.
Party Supplies: You supply.
Additional Info: Includes private party room if available, a complimentary pass for the birthday child and a buy-one-get-one pass for all guests.
Locations: over 140 franchises in 28 states
Recommended Ages: 8 and up
Price: Approximately $200 depending on location.
Guests: Maximum of 20
Activities: Vans come to your specified location and provide guests with game theatres, laser tag, a giant hamster ball and 4D ride experiences.
Time: Varies
Food & Drinks: You supply.
Dessert: You supply.
Party Supplies: You supply.
Additional Info: Call for information and offers in your area.
For more fun kid’s birthday party locations, check out rock-climbing gyms, water parks, amusement parks, museums and zoos in your area.
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