
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!
Mall of America®
Crayola Experience Mall of America®
USA Inflatables
Elite Gymnastics Academy
Celebrate your birthday at Elite Gymnastics Academy (EGA) in Burnsville! Packages start at $275 and include organized activities ran by EGA’s energetic instructors in EGA’s state-of-the-art gymnastics facility, supervised open gym time for kids to play freely, a special party area to celebrate with friends, and add-on options/different package types such as Gymnastics, Ninja, or Nerf styles! Visit our website or call us at (952) 882-9012 to book your party at EGA today!
Shoreview Community Center
You bring the guests and we’ll supply the fun! We have a variety of spaces from the waterpark and indoor playground to activity rooms and poolside cabanas. Party packages range from $200 – $800 depending on area and include wristbands to use in the waterparks and indoor playground.
Party packages for exclusive use of Bamboo Bay Waterpark or the indoor playground are also available.
Good Times Park
As Minnesota’s largest privately owned indoor park, Good Times Park® brings the outside playground feel inside. With over 25,000 square feet of space there is plenty of room to explore. Our play spaces include a playground, basketball court, jumping pillow, ninja course, soccer field and numerous others that will keep kids busy for hours. Enjoy unlimited play all day and a private party room for two hours, perfect for celebrating with up to 20 or more of your closest friends. Create unforgettable memories in a safe and fun environment. Book your party today at Good Times Park! Now in Woodbury and Eagan!
Amy’s Cupcake Shoppe
Zero Gravity Adventure Park
Zero Gravity offers amazing year-round FUN with attractions that makes us unique. Trampolines, interactive gaming floor, laser tag and a large arcade just to name a few.
We’ve changed the game with birthday parties. With all new interactive glow party rooms and the Guest of Honor becoming the claw in our Human Claw Machine, Zero Gravity is an all new experience that your kids will love!
MiniSota Play Cafe
Looking for a fun and safe place to celebrate your child’s special day? MiniSota Play Cafe offers a clean and imaginative play space for kids aged 6 months to 9 years. Kids can enjoy exploring our mini city, up north area, or even catching fish on Lake MiniTonka. Parents can relax with a latte from our cafe and watch the fun or join in the play!
Party room parties are perfect for ages 1-5 years and start at $250. For a more exclusive experience, you can book the entire facility starting at $600. Make your child’s celebration unforgettable by booking their party at MiniSota Play Cafe today!
Jackson Street Roundhouse (Minnesota Transportation Museum)
The Jackson Street Roundhouse is home to numerous historical trains that pioneered the midwest railroads. Birthday Parties at JSR are something remember! Enjoy a private party train car, private caboose rides, access to the museum all day and shop tours as requested. Cost for birthday parties is $250 for 2 hours (10:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 3:30pm)
New Brighton Eagles Nest Indoor Playground
Soar into an unforgettable birthday celebration at the Eagles Nest! Your child will have a blast spreading their wings and creating lasting memories. They’ll tackle our exhilarating 23-foot Web Tower Challenge, glide on the 14-foot Trolley Challenge, and explore the Hanging Foam Forest. Don’t miss the interactive projector slide and our unique Eagles Nest and Tree Climb! And for the little ones, we have a special area featuring climb-on sculpted play pieces, a tree slide, a 16-foot Lily Pad Walk, and fun activity panels. It’s a day of adventure and joy that’s sure to take flight!
Dance Endeavors
Our mission is to provide a quality dance experience filled with enjoyment, exploration and professionalism. Owner/Director Juli Caldwell has taught dance for over 35 years, 30 here in Bloomington. Enjoy 1.5 hours of fun with a themed birthday party! We provide the studio and an instructor. All you provide is the cake, decorations and paper products. Enjoy a one-hour dance class and then use our lobby area for cake, presents, etc. for another half hour! Themes include Glow Party, Frozen Party, Mermaid Tumbling, and Dancer‘s Choice!
Smash Park
Time to throw a birthday bash where everyone—even the parents—can have a blast! At Smash Park, we’ve got all the fun: pickleball, duckpin bowling, arcade games, and more to keep the party going as long as the guest of honor wants! With tasty food, drinks, and customizable party packages, you’re in for an unforgettable celebration for all ages. Book your kid’s birthday at Smash Park and find out who really has more fun—the kids or the parents!
Adorable Kids Parties
We host the best spa parties for children ages 5-13 throughout the Twin Cities Area in Minnesota, from Cottage Grove to Wayzata, and even as far as Big Lake! We love bringing Adorable Kids Parties to children.
We handle everything by delivering a fully decorated and coordinated party to your door, complete with fun spa activities for the birthday girl and her guests. Our experienced coordinators take care of every detail, from setup to cleanup, so all you need to do is relax and enjoy making unforgettable memories.
Phancy Party Entertainment Plus
We provide Party Entertainment Services for every occasion. From Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Temporary Tattoos, Cartoon Caricatures, Custom Airbrushed Hats/Tees, Stuff-A-Bear Parties and more. We also offer several style Photo Booths like Selfie Free Standing ones with the option of an enclosure to a life size Magic Mirror and 360 Video Booths that Rotate around the subject. These are great for many events but particularly ones with fancy outfits, costumes, teamware and more. Visit our website for more visuals and options!
The Works Museum
Are you looking for a unique (and fun, of course!) birthday party idea for your child? Host your celebration at The Works Museum! Parents love our easy-to-supervise open format experience gallery, where your guests can build and race K’Nex cars down a ramp, explore a giant kaleidoscope, and more.
You don’t even need to worry about birthday party favors, because the guests can make their own! Choose from two projects at each age level, including fling flyers, mini-catapults, and mini-kaleidoscopes.
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
Phancy Party Entertainment Plus | Minneapolis, MN
Simply Jane | 4306 Upton Ave South, Minneapolis, MN
The Selfie Co. | 5703 Lachman Ave NE, Suite 100 Albertville, MN
Adorable Kids Parties | New Hope, MN
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
Smash Park | Roseville, MN
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
Zero Gravity Adventure Park | Mounds View, MN
Adventure Peak at Edinborough | 7700 York Ave. S., Edina, MN 55424 {PlayPark currently closed}
The Blast Indoor Playground | 1501 Central Pkwy., Eagan
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
MiniSota Play Cafe | Maple Grove, MN
Monkey House | 1815 Buerkle Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 {Currently closed}
New Brighton Eagles Nest Indoor Playground | New Brighton, MN
Shoreview Community Center | Shoreview, MN
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
Tropics Indoor Water Park | 4580 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, MN 55126
Pump it Up | Eden Prairie and Plymouth locations
Sky Zone Eagan | 2015 Silver Bell Rd #195, Eagan, MN 55122
Sky Zone | Multiple Twin Cities locations
USA Inflatables | Multiple 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
Jackson Street Roundhouse (Minnesota Transportation Museum) | St. Paul, MN
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}
Twin City Model Railroad Museum | St. Paul, MN
Amy’s Cupcake Shoppe | Hopkins, MN
Cooks of Crocus Hill | Multiple Twin Cities locations
Kitchen Window | 3001 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Nothing But Sweets | Champlin, MN
Sweeteacup | Traveling tea parties in the Twin Cities area
Way Cool Cooking School | 16544 W. 78th Street, Eden Prairie, MN 55346