One of our most asked questions from our readers is about birthday parties — and how to make them amazing! From venues to ideas, we have curated a list of the best ideas for kids’ party places in and around the Twin Cities! These businesses represent some of the area’s best venues for entertainment, activities, and birthday cakes!
Crayola Experience Mall of America®
Urban Air Adventure Park | Coon Rapids
Urban Air Adventure Park is much more than a trampoline park. If you’re looking for the best year-round indoor attractions in the North Metro area, Urban Air is the perfect place! With new adventures behind every corner in our 14 attractions, we are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kid’s birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family and you’ll see why Urban Air Adventure Park is the best place for jumping, climbing, riding, playing, and fun for all ages!
Venetian Water Park
Come hang out at the Venetian Water Park for your Childs birthday! Holiday Inn Venetian Waterpark is fun for the whole family to enjoy! Splash in the pool, climb across the floating log course, test your skills at our hoops or slide down our water slides!
We have packages available to help plan your party with ease! Packages start at $450. Inquire for more information!
11801 Fountains Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 425-3800
Adorable Kids Parties
We throw the best Spa Party for your girl and her friends from ages 5 to 16. Our experienced party coordinators set up, keep the party going, and clean up, so all you have to do is enjoy the fun. Our staff are experienced coordinators and have worked with children for many years, making us the perfect people to give them the best day with less stress for you. With fun mini manicures and pedicures for all of the girls and special designs for the birthday girl, they will all feel pampered like princesses.
Twin City Model Railroad Museum
The home of “small trains, big memories!” Explore amazing toy train displays, get hands on with wooden train and LEGO play tables and shop in oir gift and hobby shop. We now offer Birthday party rooms and packages to help celebrate your little engineer’s big milestone! Open Fri-Mon. Children 4 and under are free during regular admissions.
MiniSota Play Cafe
Play – Create – Caffeinate. A Minnesota themed, clean, safe, imaginative indoor play area for your younger kids. “Mini”sotans can explore the cities of Mini Grove, Infant Grove Heights, and Lake Minitonka by visiting the grocery store, hospital, post office, and so much more! While your Minisotans are playing make believe, you can catch up with friends and enjoy your favorite drink from our café.
D1 Saint Paul
Celebrate birthdays, team parties and other special events in a fun, physically engaging, and high-energy environment at D1 Training Saint Paul! Leave the planning and programming to our talented team! Mingle, hangout, and enjoy food and drinks with your guests or join in on the fun too! We allow all outside food and beverages. Call NOW for special pricing options!
Comprehensive Birthday Guide Listings
Bunker Park Stable | 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover MN 55304
Como Zoo | 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55103
Gale Woods Farm | 7210 County Road 110 West, Minnetrista, MN
The Hayloft | 12407 80th St. S., Hastings, MN
Minnesota Zoo | 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124
RAD Zoo | Traveling reptile zoo that visits your home in the Twin Cities
The Raptor Center | 1920 Fitch Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
SEA Life Minnesota | Mall of America
ARTrageous Adventures | 2121 W. 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
ArtStart | 1459 St. Clair Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
Build A Bear | Multiple Twin Cities locations
Color Me Mine | Multiple Twin Cities locations
Crayola Experience | Mall of America
Created to Grow | 2904 Pentagon Dr, St Anthony, MN 55418
Eagan Art House | 3981 Lexington Ave S, Eagan, MN, 55123
Edina Art Center | 4701 W. 64th St., Edina, MN 55435
KidzArt | NW Minneapolis
KidCreate Studio | Multiple Twin Cities locations
Leonardo’s Basement | 150 West 60th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Minnetonka Center for the Arts | 2240 North Shore Drive, Wayzata, MN 55391-9347
Northern Clay Center | 2424 Franklin Avenue East, Minneapolis, MN, 55406
Paint Your Plate | 5027 France Ave. S, Edina, MN 55410 + 1132 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
Simply Jane | 4306 Upton Ave South, Minneapolis, MN
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We take no chances when it comes to the safety and well being of our customers and staff. Party regulations include: maximum of 10 children, all team members wear masks and use hand sanitizer, all surfaces and equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to arrival, and (optional) parties can be held outdoors to prioritize social distancing.
Best in the Midwest balloon entertainment (twisters) or face painters will add fun to any event! Award winning balloon arches, columns, helium bouquets & classic decorations delivered! Balloon Entertainers are always the most "POP"ular addition to any event! Both young and old are equally fascinated with the AMAZING process of balloon twisting... Any Event and ALL venues! We are also a full service unique balloon decoration company providing high quality, cost effective, classic balloon decor designs with a modern flair. We specialize in turning the ordinary into extraordinary with custom designed balloon decor that will make your event unforgettable. We also offer face painting, body painting, airbrush tattoos and more!City Pages Best of 2017 & 2018Amazing Balloons MN Entertainment, Decorations & Delivery Service LLCAmazingBalloonsMN@Gmail.com(612) 695-1697
REM5 has been voted "The Best Place For A Child's Birthday!" Come in and have the BEST. DAY. EVER. Celebrate your way and have tons of fun playing VR, eating pizza, and drinking local craft sodas. Find the perfect package for your special day. Email us at Bijan@rem5vr.com and get started today!
Big Thrill Factory | 7053 10th Street North, Oakdale, MN 55128
Bowlero | 11129 162nd Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044
Flaherty’s Arden Bowl | 273 West County Road E, Arden Hills, MN 55112
Grand Slam | 12425 River Ridge Blvd, Burnsville, MN 55337
Kiddywampus | 1023 Main Street, Hopkins, MN 55343
Memory Lanes | 2520 26th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Pinstripes | 3849 Gallagher Dr., Edina
Skateville | 201 South River Ridge Circle, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
Valleyfair | 1 Valleyfair Dr., Shakopee {open seasonally}
Base Camp | 6202 Bloomington Rd., Fort Snelling
Blooma | Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Plymouth locations
Gleason’s Gymnastics | Brooklyn Park and Eagan locations
IGM Gymnastics | 14305 Southcross Dr W, Suite 120, Burnsville, MN 55306
The Little Gym | 8223 State Highway 7, St Louis Park, MN 55426
Midwest Gymnastics | 3225 Country Drive Ste #100, Little Canada, MN 55117
Minneapolis Bouldering Project | 1433 West River Rd. N., Minneapolis
Perpetual Motion Gymnastics | 12440 Aberdeen St. NE Suite 101, Blaine, MN 55449 + 257 Rivertown Dr., Woodbury, MN 55125
Rising Stars Gymnastics Academy | 520 Hayward Ave N., Oakdale MN 55128
Schwan’s Super Rink | 1850, 105th Ave. NE, Blaine
Spirit Gymnastics | 1550 Taylor Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104
TAGS Gymnastics | 5880 149th St. West, Apple Valley, MN 55124 + 10300 West 70th St., Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Third Lair Skate Park | 850 Florida Ave. S., Golden Valley
Vertical Endeavors | Multiple Twin Cities locations
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We make hosting a birthday party a piece of cake! Featuring over 285 school-age elements and an exclusive preschool play area. Reservations are now available online or call 651-638-2130.
PARTY AT OUR HOUSE – Our 9,000 square foot indoor showroom/retail store in Apple Valley features premium wooden swing sets, trampolines, basketball hoops, and more. No matter the weather, your special birthday child and guests will have a comfortable, clean environment in which to celebrate. Plus, we’ll do the clean-up so you don’t have to!
We've adjusted our birthday party options to meet current Minnesota Department of Health guidelines. Room rentals are available for waterpark and playground parties. Visit our website or call 651-490-4790 to start planning your event!
If you’re looking for the best indoor entertainment center to take your family you’ve found the right place! Our Coon Rapids location is the perfect destination for active play for all ages and fitness levels. Urban Air is much more than a trampoline park - we’re an indoor Adventure park with something for everyone! Take your kids’ birthday party or special event to the next level or spend a day of fun with the whole family. Open 7 days a week and most holidays - come #ActivateAwesome with us today!
If you’re looking for the best indoor entertainment center to take your family you’ve found the right place! Our Plymouth park location is the perfect destination for active play for all ages and fitness levels. Urban Air is much more than a trampoline park - we’re an indoor Adventure park with something for everyone! Take your kids’ birthday party or special event to the next level or spend a day of fun with the whole family. Open 7 days a week and most holidays - come #ActivateAwesome with us today!
Adventure Peak at Edinborough | 7700 York Ave. S., Edina, MN 55424 {PlayPark currently closed}
The Blast Indoor Playground | 1501 Central Pkwy., Eagan {Indoor Playground currently closed}
Inneractive | Minnetonka and Mounds View locations
Jungle Boogie | 4130 Lakeland Ave North, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground | 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury, MN 55125
Monkey House | 1815 Buerkle Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 {Currently closed}
Bunker Beach Water Park | 701 County Parkway A, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 {open seasonally}
Cascade Bay Water Park | 1360 Civic Center Dr, Eagan, MN 55122 {open seasonally}
Chaska Community Center | 1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN 55318
Goldfish Swim School Oakdale | 7055 10th Street North, Oakdale, MN 55128
Great River Water Park | 270 N. Lexington Parkway, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Great Wolf Lodge | 1700 American Blvd. E, Bloomington
Grove Cove Aquatic Center | 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Jim Lupient Water Park | 1520 Johnson St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 {open seasonally}
Tropics Indoor Water Park | 4580 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, MN 55126
Pump it Up | Eden Prairie and Plymouth locations
Rockin Jump | 2015 Silver Bell Rd #195, Eagan, MN 55122
Sky Zone | Multiple Twin Cities locations
Zero Gravity | 2292 Woodale Dr, Mounds View, MN 55112
Chutes & Ladders Park @ Hyland Play Area | 10145 Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438 {open seasonally}
French Regional Park | 12605 Rockford Rd., Plymouth
Minnehaha Park | 4801 S. Minnehaha Park Dr., Minneapolis
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska
Springbrook Nature Center | 100 85th Ave. NE, Fridley
Tamarack Nature Center | 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Lake
The Bakken Museum | 3537 Zenith Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Firefighters Hall and Museum | 664 22nd Ave. NE, Minneapolis
Minnesota Children’s Museum | 10 West Seventh Street, St. Paul, MN 55102 {currently not hosting parties}
Science Museum of Minnesota | 120 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul {currently not hosting parties}
Cooks of Crocus Hill | Multiple Twin Cities locations
Kitchen Window | 3001 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Sweeteacup | Traveling tea parties in the Twin Cities area
Way Cool Cooking School | 16544 W. 78th Street, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
