Birthday Party Locations for Kids

Child's outdoor birthday party.

Plan a birthday bash at a location outside your home for your child's birthday party. Hosting a party off home base can have perks such as easy clean up, wide spaces and built-in entertainment.

Park

Planning a birthday party at a park can be a low-cost alternative to costly birthday locations. City parks can be found throughout the area and, depending on the location, offer a variety of amenities such as playgrounds, walking trails, rock climbing, fishing and boating. Parks accommodate a large amount of people and work for children of all ages.

Swimming Party

Choose a location that features an outdoor or indoor water park for children. Most water parks allow birthday parties and offer a special area specifically for parties to take place. Discounted group tickets are available for purchase and, depending on which park you choose, some offer food and cake in the ticket price. If food is not included, parks may allow you to bring in your own snacks and cake. Many water parks do not shut down for private parties so book your party with an early start time to avoid massive crowds.

Theme Park

Let children steal the show for their birthday by hosting a party at a theme park. Theme parks cater to birthday crowds by inviting the birthday child on stage during a performance and giving priority seating at shows and rides. Most theme parks will offer a special area for parties so the guests can mingle, snack on food and enjoy cake with the birthday child. Admission may be discounted for large groups.

Beauty Shop

Girls enjoy getting pampered. Painting her nails and toes, having her hair done and having makeup put on her face is a recipe for birthday love. Some salons and beauty shops offer a birthday package for girls. The birthday girl can invite other little girls to receive specific treatments such as pedicures or makeovers. Some salons offer areas designed specifically for parties and offer an area for snacks and allow children to play dress up.

Bowling Alley

Throw a party at a local bowling alley. Most bowling alleys provide packages for birthday parties, which includes up to two hours of bowling, pizza, soda and cupcakes. Other party features include pre-made goody bags for children and cosmic bowling, which is when the florescent lights are turned off and replaced with black lights, fog machines and music to create a special atmosphere.

Bouncing Around

Inflatable bounce companies offer children and their friends the opportunity to jump for a certain amount of hours in various inflatables. Parents can rent indoor space that is filled with different bounce houses such as an inflated obstacle course, kid-friendly boxing area, large slides and inflated basketball courts. After a designated amount of time, the children are ushered into a separate room to enjoy party time with snacks and cake.

References

• Celebrations: How to Throw a Kid's Birthday Party
• Oprah: Spa Party for Tweens