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Celebrate your little one’s next birthday at Twinkle Land Play Cafe. Photo: Meredith Charaba
Put your party hats on and get ready to celebrate your little one’s big day with one of these fabulously fun parties offered in the Puget Sound area — it will make their birthday one to remember! While welcoming all ages, these venues will be most appreciated by the 10-and-younger crowd. For fantastic parties for teens and tweens, check out this list.
Twinkle Land Play Cafe, Bellevue
This recently opened indoor playground and café in Bellevue’s Lake Hills area won us over with its irresistible cuteness factor — from the colorful ball pit to the cool arcade, DIY zone, carousel and even a cotton candy machine. Want the fun for your little one’s birthday bash? Twinkle Land offers a semi-private party option, with a reserved dining area accommodating up to 48 guests (playtime admission must be purchased separately). A food package offers crepes and milkshakes — or you are welcome to bring your own food. Playground admission and cotton candy are included for the birthday child.
Cost: Party room reservation starts at $380, with play space admission extra.
Little Pandas Play Cafe, Everett
Another new addition to the play café scene, Little Pandas Play Cafe in Everett delights local families with its brightly colored interior, fun play structures and kid-friendly café. Party offerings here vary by day of week and time, along with options for both shared and exclusive use of the play space. Up to either 30 or 50 guests are allowed depending on the option chosen, with a dedicated seating area. Outside food is allowed with prior approval, and guests get a discount on drinks at the onsite cafe. Professional themed party decor or an hour of pro photography are available as add-ons by request.
Cost: Packages range from $299–$550 for weekday parties, and $750 for the weekend VIP Panda Bash.
Little Green Acres, Redmond
Put on your best overalls and get ready to sing happy baa-rthday with a fun party on the farm at Little Green Acres. This organic farmstead east of Redmond welcomes your crew to its 10 acres of animal pastures, fields and barns. You can host your party in the craft studio (which seats up to 35) or the 800-square-foot heated event tent. Birthday packages include a tour of the petting zoo, where kiddos can visit with cuddly goats, sheep, chickens and alpacas; time for food and cake; and a cool guided activity of your choosing, from a planting a variety of seeds and flowers to making a craft in their well-stocked studio.
Cost: Farm party packages start at $300 for up to 10 kids, and $20 for each additional participant.
Seattle Bouldering Project, Seattle
Want to take their birthday to all-new heights? At Seattle Bouldering Project, a bouldering gym with parties held at the Fremont and Poplar locations, your kiddo and their guests aged 5–10 can spend the party scaling the indoor rock formations — no ropes required. Choose from a free-range play option with a safety orientation and supervision provided; or a more structured party with an extra instructor assigned to lead climbing games and activities. Up to 10 participants can join, and families are welcome to bring in food and drink; a cheese pizza package is also available to add.
Cost: Parties range from $300–$500 depending on tier.
Pacific Science Center, Seattle
If you have a science lover in your midst, this party is sure to please! Each party includes a science-themed experience that lasts approximately 10 minutes, is led by expert educators, and provides all the necessary supplies. You also will get a private room for 90 minutes, and your party will have a dedicated coordinator who will help welcome guests as they arrive. Packages are only available on Saturdays and Sundays at specific times (see the website for details).
Cost: There are three options, starting at $250 (member price) for a 10-person package ($300 for non-members).
Roaring Mouse, Seattle
Get ready to get those creative juices flowing! This cute art studio in the Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle opens up its light-filled space on weekends to host artsy parties designed for young artists ages 2–8. The two-hour parties begin with warm-up time in the toy-stocked playroom. Then, the guests move to the studio to create an art project they get to take home, before wrapping up with food and cake. Choose from five fun project themes, including Out of This World, Treasure Boxes or the toddler-friendly Mouse Play House.
Cost: $275 for a maximum of up to 12 children
Hands On Children’s Museum, Olympia
Do you have a long guest list to accommodate? The Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia is your go-to. A favorite among South Sound families, this imaginative and educational play spot can host big bashes for as many as 50 guests, with no limit on playtime. Kiddos and parents get a full day to explore the exhibits, such as navigating a two-story cargo ship, engineering a sky-high Keva structure, and climbing up to the giant eagle’s nest. Included in the party package is one and a half hours in the indoor or outdoor party spaces, along with a template for invitations, VIP host parking and a gift bag for the birthday kid.
Cost: $405 for up to 30 guests; $625 for up to 50 guests; discount available for members
Arena Sports
Rising sports stars will love getting their game on with a party at Arena Sports, which is all about moving! Choose from one of four indoor arena locations around Greater Seattle; various party package options include inflatable play, soccer, flag football and other coach-led game action. Or head over to the Mill Creek location for amped-up play at the Family Fun Zone, featuring thrill-filled activities such as ropes courses, climbing walls, laser tag and an arcade.
Cost: Starting at $385 for up to 10 kids. A member discount is available.
Catapult Adventure Park, multiple locations
This is not your ordinary bounce house venue. Catapult Adventure Park, which has locations in Puyallup, Lakewood and Federal Way, takes the concept to a whole new level. Littles can jump, soar and roll across a whopping 25,000-square-foot playground that features inflatable attractions, slides, ball pits, obstacle courses and more. There also are awesome tube slides, along with climbing walls, a giant “cat tree” and even a ropes course and zip line for the older kiddos in your birthday crew. Meanwhile, parents can kick back in comfy massage chairs. Party packages include two hours of “launch time,” pizzas, bottled water and table settings, plus safety socks for each guest.
Cost: Starting at $215 on weekdays or $265 on weekends for five kids (options for 10 or 20 kids also available)
Sno-King Arena, multiple locations
Winter or summer, the indoor ice rinks at Sno-King Arenas are an awesome way to get active and have fun with friends, so lace up those skates and hit the ice with a skating party. Party packages at one of three Eastside locations include admission to the entire length of a public skate session for 15–30 guests, plus skate rentals, goodie bags and a private party room, complete with a balloon bouquet and a case of water (hosts provide all other food if desired).
Cost: Party options vary by location and range from $300–$480. Visit the website of the location you are interested in (Kirkland, Renton or Snoqualmie) for more details.
The Slime Factory, Bellevue
It’s no secret that kids love slime. The Slime Factory, located in Bellevue’s Factoria Mall, invites slime lovers to get messy to their hearts’ content — and the parents don’t need to deal with the cleanup. The group booking is for a minimum of five guests and includes two hours of private slime-making and decorating, sensory pool play, selfie photo spots, and a cool certificate of participation for each guest. Food time isn’t included, so plan to hit up one of the nearby eateries, such as Red Robin or Cold Stone Creamery, for post-party treats!
Cost: Party rates (for a minimum of 5 kids) start at $175. There is a clean-up fee added ($2 per child); if you’ve ever tried to clean up slime you’ll know it’s worth every penny!
Wunderkind, Seattle
This neighborhood spot in Bryant, which first opened as a Lego café, has become a super-popular hangout with local families. Wunderkind has since switched focus to enrichment programs and events, but Lego remains a highlight. Little builders and engineers are invited to spend an hour building the creations of their dreams with an endless supply of Lego or Duplo blocks (more complex themed building parties are available for the older crowd), followed by 30 minutes of eating parent-supplied treats in the party room, which has access to an awesome outdoor deck.
Cost: Starting at $225 plus tax
Infinity Farm, Issaquah
This awesome tot-friendly farm just south of Issaquah is the ultimate setting for a farm-tastic party adventure! Host up to 100 guests with full access to all of the farm fun: feed bags to treat the cuddly alpacas and other critters; farm-themed activities like art or sensory stations and scavenger hunts; a natural playground and treehouse to explore; and a heated indoor party space along with a covered patio, yard games, sound system and more. Even more fun add-ons are available at an extra cost — from bounce houses to a s’mores campfire.
Cost: $195 per hour; add-ons available
Dizzy’s Tumblebus, various locations
Are you rrready to … tumble? Then get set for tumbling, rolling, climbing, jumping and lots more — all inside the coolest-ever yellow bus! Bellevue’s Dizzy’s Tumblebus is a local institution: a preschool gymnastics studio made up of school buses that have been converted into tot-friendly mini gyms, fully stocked with all of the play equipment they could want to burn off that birthday cake rush! Get ready for excited squeals as the bus drives up to your location of choice (a flat parking surface is required). Trained instructors spend an hour leading littles in games and activities, finishing with medals for everyone. As many as 12 kids are allowed on the bus at a time, and older or younger siblings are welcome to join in.
Cost: Starting at $350 for 12 kids
The Moonpaper Tent, any location
Want to host a party in the comfort of your own home, a nearby park or other space, but without the stress of coming up with the activities? Leave it up to the incredibly creative folks at The Moonpaper Tent. This theater and arts studio brings the entertainment to you, engaging your young guests in one and a half hours of imaginative thematic play — such as creative drama, dress-up, face painting, crafts, treasure hunts and more. Choose from one of the offered themes, or conjure your own wild ideas — anything the birthday kiddo can dream up will be transformed into a unique magic-filled activity.
Cost: Starting at $345 for 10 kids
Dino Birthday Parties at the Burke Museum, Seattle
Got a dinosaur enthusiast? If so, this might be the party of their dreams. The party package includes museum admission for guests, a private party room, a dinosaur craft and a scavenger hunt. After the party, don’t forget to visit the Fossils Uncovered gallery, which features one of the best-preserved T. rex skulls in the world!
Parties can be scheduled on weekends only during two specific time slots. See the website for details.
Cost: Starting at $500 for 25 guests or $650 for up to 40
Editor’s note: This article was first published in the fall of 2022 and has been updated most recently by the writer in January 2025 to include new indoor birthday party venues near Seattle.
