What’s better than a party? A party where kids get to have fun and get active! Here’s a guide to fun and sporty active birthday parties in the Twin Cities area. Pack some action into your birthday kid’s party! Swim, climb, tumble, skate – in other words, wear them out with tons of fun and leave the clean up behind and find a fun place for an action-packed birthday parties.
ACTIVE BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT AMUSEMENT PARKS & ARCADES
Como Town Amusement Park
1301 Midway Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55103
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $19.95-$24.95 per child
Details: Packages available May – September include unlimited ride wristbands for a full day of entertainment.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Nickelodeon Universe
Mall of America, 5000 Center Ct, Bloomington, MN 55425
Recommended Ages: There are are rides here to appeal to all ages.
Price: $495-$595
Details: Two hours unlimited ride wristbands for 10 and a private party space.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Valleyfair
1 Valley Fair Dr, Shakopee, MN 55379
Recommended Ages: All ages – But probably best for older kids who enjoy amusement park rides – including roller coasters and other thrill rides. There is a section of the park devoted to younger kids, though, and a fun water park if your child’s birthday is in the summer.
Price: Group pricing: $29.99/pp
Details: Valleyfair doesn’t have a specific birthday package, but they offer group pricing and dining deals.
Verified: Dec. 2021
BOWLING
Bowlero
11351 Ulysses St. NE, Blaine, MN 55434
7545 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
12200 Singletree Lane, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
11129 162nd Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044
Recommended Ages: All ages – Both Kid & Teen Packages are available.
Price: $22.99/pp – $35.99/pp
Details: Packages include bowling, entrees, drinks and extras like arcade video game credits, depending on package.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Flaherty’s Arden Bowl
1273 County Rd E, Arden Hills, MN 55112
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $17.99/pp or $59.99-$81.99 package
Details: Bowling party packages with meal options (their pizza is pretty good!)
Verified: Feb. 2022
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INDOOR PLAY & SPORTS PARTIES
Base Camp
6202 Bloomington Rd, St Paul, MN 55111
Recommended Ages: Ages 10+
Price: Prices vary by time & room rented
Details: Enjoy an active party of rock climbing, a high ropes course, and archery. All activities are fully supervised and spotted.
Verified: Dec. 2021
The Blast Indoor Playground
1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121
Recommended Ages: Ages 4-10
Price: $145-$175 for up to 15 kids
Details: 2 hours with private party room and access to the indoor playground with a fun space theme. This is an ideal spot to have a birthday party for younger kids who have a lot of energy and don’t need structured activities.
Verified: Feb. 2022
Brookview Backyard
316 Brookview Parkway S., Golden Valley, MN 55426
Recommended Ages: Ages2-12
Price: $100-$120
Details: 10 wristbands for the playgrounds and two hours of a private party room.
Verified: Aug. 2022
Eagles Nest Indoor Playground
400 10th St NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
Recommended Ages: Ages 2-12
Price: $60.50-$250.00
Details: Indoor play and party space packages available. Prices vary by day of the week and are more for exclusive use. There is a nice space for toddlers separated from the area where the big kids take over.
Verified: April 2022
Edinborough Park’s Adventure Peak
7700 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Recommended Ages: Ages 4-12
Price: $100 & up
Details: Indoor play and party space packages. Keep in mind that this is one of the largest indoor playgrounds in the Twin Cities. It’s not easy to keep track of kids once inside (and they are free to dash back and forth between the play structure and gym pace). Pick this party venue for kids who are comfortable being more independent.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Gleason’s Gymnastics
2015 Silver Bell Rd #180, Eagan, MN 55122
Recommended Ages: All ages, preschool up to the teens
Price: $195 ($25 deposit)
Details: Open gymnastics, trampolines and games.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Hopkins Pavilion
11000 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins, MN 55343
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: Call for a custom quote
Details: Rent a room for 10-60 people. Rent the Play Place and toys can be included. Families could also throw an arts/crafts party, show a movie and serve birthday treats. Seasonal parties include hockey or ice skating, soccer or turf parties (turf tot toys can be included or design your own), dry floor party or party in the park.
Verified: Feb. 2022
IGM Gymnastics
IGM Gymnastics, 12117 Riverwood Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $175+
Details: Celebrate your child’s birthday party with gym time with a professional instructor, music, games, inflatables & party room.
Verified: Jan. 2022
Legacy Hoops Basketball Academy
1002 Second St. NE, Hopkins, MN 55343
Recommended Ages: PreK-Teen
Price: $215-$250
Details: Choose from sports like Dodgeball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Frisbee. 2 hour parties including game time and party time. Pizza Luce can be added on as a meal option.
Verified: Feb. 2022
Komborrah Sports
6415 Labeaux Ave NE, Albertville, Minnesota 55330
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $145
Details: Kid birthday party packages hosted on the indoor soccer floor.
Verified: Dec. 2021
The K.U.B.E Indoor Playground
Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55447
Recommended Ages: Kids 2-12
Price: $250/resident; $315/non-resident
Details: Rent the entire indoor playground for up to 50 people, plus use of a party room. Weekend hours only.
Verified: Jan. 2022
Lookout Ridge
Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury, MN 55125
Recommended Ages: 10 and under
Price: $95-$135/resident; $115-$155/non-resident; Private parties start at $200
Details: 2-hour room rentals, unlimited play for up to 10 children (25 children for private parties)
Verified: Mar. 2022
Maple Grove Community Center
12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Details: Birthday parties not currently offered, but we hope they’ll be offered again in 2022. When they have been offered in the past, there was the option to pick between spaces such as the Maple Maze Indoor Playground, Grove Cove Aquatic Center, the gymnasium and the ice arena for open skating.
As of: Dec. 2021
Minneapolis Bouldering Project
1433 West River Rd N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Recommended Ages: Ages 5-10
Price: Parties start at $250 for up to 10 climbers.
Details: Weekend birthday and climbing parties for kids that include an event crew who will provide everything from climbing instruction to challenge games.
Verified: Dec. 2021
MiniSota Play Café
12055 Elm Creek Blvd N., Maple Grove, MN 55369
Recommended Ages: Ages 1-9
Price: Party Room: $175-$300/2 hours; reserve the whole café: $475-$600/2 hours.
Details: Either book a private room for your party or reserve the whole café. All parties include a helper and a special birthday gift. Addons can include decorations, a fun activity, face painting (weekends only) or coffee service.
Verified: Feb. 2022
Minnesota Children’s Museum
10 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
Recommended Ages: Kids of all ages
Price: Parties start at $150 for up to 12 party guests.
Details: Reserve the Our World or Sprouts exhibits early mornings (8am or 8:15am) for your private party.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Bonus: Join MCM’s Birthday Club and get a free visit for the birthday child during their birth month.
Platinum Dance Center
5300 Edina Industrial Blvd, Suite 300, Edina, MN 55439
3311 County Rd. 101, Suite 100, Wayzata, MN 55391
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $225 (Add $75 for bounce house).
Details: Dance party followed by dance instruction for a routine to the birthday child’s favorite song, games and activities. The party ends with a show for the parents.
Verified: August 2022
Playworks
2200 Trail of Dreams, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $60 for up to 5 kids. Adults Free.
Details: Two hour party includes cupcakes, indoor play time and birthday table. Birthday parties are currently suspended.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Pump It Up
7406 Washington Ave S, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $169 & up.
Details: Bounce to your heart’s content. Plus private party room with a dedicated host.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Rockin’ Jump
2015 Silver Bell Rd #195, Eagan, MN 55122
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $149 & up.
Details: Parties include a jump time for 60 minutes with access to the other super fun attractions: dodge ball, slam dunk, foam pit, inflatable slide, climbing wall and play structure. Plus 60-mins private party room, pizza & pop.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Straightline Dance Fitness
34 13th Ave NE #104, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Recommended Ages: Ages 18 months-Adult
Price: $200/Virtual; $275/In Studio.
Details: Host an awesome dance or yoga party! Note that these parties book 1-2 months in advance.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
198 Northtown Dr. NE, Blaine, MN 55434
7625 Cahill Rd, Edina, MN 55439
516501 County Road 30, Maple Grove, MN 55311
95 Hale Ave N., Oakdale, MN 55128
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $23-$35/jumper (Discounted weekday rates)
Details: Party options and prices can vary by park. Packages include 60-120 minutes of jump time, SkySocks for all guests, party room and optional food choices.
Verified: Jan. 2022
The Blast Indoor Playground
1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121
Recommended Ages: Ages 18 mon – 12 yrs
Price: $145-$175
Details: Admission for 15 guests to play plus extras.
Verified: Feb. 2022
Twin Cities Trapeze Center
719 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106
Recommended Ages: Ages 6+
Price: Price starts at $225; 50% deposit required
Details: Trapeze and Circus Skills packages available. Recommended to book 2 weeks out
Verified: Dec. 2021
Twins Baseball Games
Target Field, 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Recommended Ages: All ages (even adults)
Price: Group ticket pricing varies by game date
Details: Groups of 20 or more can save substantially over regular prices and can even add on “loaded tickets” that guests can use at concession stands.
Verified: Feb. 2022
Urban Air Adventure Park
10 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
3580 Holly Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: Basic jump package starts at $249.
Details: Choose between the classic theme and the glow theme and then choose your attractions. Basic includes only trampoline time.
Verified: April 2022
Vertical Endeavors
9601 James Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55431
2540 Nicollet Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
855 Phalen Blvd, St Paul, MN 55106
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $30/climber; Room rental $25/half hour
Details: 2-hour party with climbing and activities led by an instructor. Rates include harness rental, instructor, balloons, invitations and birthday gift. Book minimum 3 weeks in advance.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Williston Treehouse
14509 Minnetonka Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55345
Recommended Ages:
Price: $149/members; $169/non-members
Details: Choose between a play structure birthday party package or a swim package for 10 kids.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Zero Gravity Trampoline Park
2292 Woodale Dr, Mounds View, MN 55112
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $149-$329
Details: Book the package that works for your child’s special day. Options include 6 or 10-person parties, trampolines, aerial, and/or laser tag.
Verified: Jan. 2022
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS IN THE PARK
Should your birthday kid be blessed with a month that begs for some outdoor fun, look no further than one of these beautiful city or regional parks for active birthday parties. As a bonus, most options are very reasonable price-wise. Please see our Birthday Parties in the Parks page.
Bunker Park Stable
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $24/person – $45/pp.
Details: Pony rides for kids ages 2-7 or horse parties for ages 7+ available. Hay Rides also available.
Verified: Verified Jan. 2022.
SKATING BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Aldrich Arena
1850 White Bear Avenue North, Maplewood, MN 55109
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $25 – $50/hour; $5 skate rental per person.
Details: Ice skating during public open skate times with use of a meeting room for one hour.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Braemer Arena
7501 Ikola Way, Edina, MN 55439
Recommended Ages: All Ages
Price: $99 & up
Details: Open skating parties for up to 10 guests.
Verified: July. 2022
Brooklyn Park Ice Arena
5600 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $5/child
Details: Open skating parties includes admission, skates and party room. Bring your own commercially-prepared food.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Burnsville Ice Center
251 Civic Center Pkwy, Burnsville, MN 55337
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $40 & up ($40 deposit required)
Details: Parties include admission and skates, 2-hour room rental. Add an instructor (upon availability) starting at $25.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Charles M. Schulz – Highland Arena
800 South Snelling Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $25 – $50/hour; $5 skate rental per person.
Details: Ice skating during public open skate times with use of a meeting room for one hour.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Cheap Skate Roller Rink
3075 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $499
Details: 2-hour roller skating and bounce house parties for up to 30 guests, includes a pizza slice or hotdog and pop.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Eagan Civic Arena
3870 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $150
Details: Parties include a 1-hour private party room during public skating times.
Verified: Feb. 2022
Parade Ice Garden
3700 Monterey Dr., St Louis Park, MN 55416
Recommended Ages: All ages
Ice Rental: $85-$205/hour.
Details: Rent one of the rinks for an open ice skating birthday party any time of year.
Verified: April 2022
St. Louis Park Rec Center
3700 Monterey Dr., St Louis Park, MN 55416
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $100-$150.
Details: Have a party during open skate times with a private room rental. Bring your own food, candy, drinks, etc.
Verified: Feb. 2022
Winter DIY Options:
Choose a park with an OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINK and/or SLEDDING HILL and meet for a day of winter birthday fun.
SWIMMING BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Battle Creek Waterworks
2401 Upper Afton Rd E, Maplewood, MN 55119
Recommended Ages: All ages that enjoy the water!
Price: $99 (Twilight Birthday Special, cake included) & $167 (Standard Package, includes all-day admission and food options).
Details: Outdoor waterpark open for summer swimming parties.
Verified: April 2022
Bloomington Family Aquatic Center
201 East 90th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420
Recommended Ages: Older kids and teens
Price: $460/hour
Details: The pool is available for private rentals after the pool closes for the day, from 7-9pm.
Verified: Feb. 2022
Bunker Beach Water Park
701 County Rd A, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $125 & up
Details: Huge outdoor waterpark open for summer swimming parties with cabana use. We recommend this venue for kids who are independent in the water.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Cascade Bay Water Park
1360 Civic Center Dr., Eagan, MN 55122
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $200 for 10 guests
Details: All day admission to the waterpark and a round of mini golf, plus an hour of reserved time in the party area.
Verified: Feb. 2022
Edina Aquatic Center
4300 W 66th St, Edina, MN 55435
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $295-$395. Addons available.
Details: Admission for 12, reserved tables, cake, soda, beach towel for the birthday child, paper products and a drawstring backpack. Available June 16-August 14, 2022.
Verified: March 2022
Goldfish Swim School
1278 Town Centre Drive, Suite 160 Eagan, MN 55123
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $550 for 1-24 kids; $650 for 25-35 kids
Details: This could be the best birthday bash for kids who want to invite their entire class. Two hours exclusive access to the pool with lifeguards and party space.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Great Wolf Lodge
1278 Town Centre Drive, Suite 160 Eagan, MN 55123
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $350 weekdays; $550 weekends, summer & Holidays; Addons available.
Details: Includes up to 13 guests with a 1:4 adult-child ratio. Dedicated birthday space for one and half hours, pizza and soft drinks for the group and a decorated birthday cake are included with the basic package.
Verified: July 2022
The Rookery Activity Center
7690 Village Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $250+
Details: Choose between a pool party or a pool and gym party. (There is also a cheaper gym-only option). Rates available for 15-35 guests for residents/non-residents.
Verified: Sept. 2022
Summer DIY Options:
- Throw your party at a local beach or park with a wading pool and let the kids run while the adults hang out.
- Play some fun Fun Outdoor Games for Kids like relay races, flag football or any other favorite sport at a local park or even your own backyard.
- Look for parks showing summer movies and plan an active park party that ends with a dusk screening.
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