Don’t discount park birthday parties at your local community center, nature center or park! Should your kid be blessed with a birthday month that begs for some outdoor fun, most options are very reasonable price-wise. Most have reservable, covered spaces to gather for gift openings and goodies, and often kids are perfectly entertained with playground equipment. If a little more direction or theme is desired, nature centers offer naturalist-led programs during birthday parties and options for organized indoor/outdoor activities.
Thanks so much to Lynn’s Cake and Candy Supplies for sponsoring the 2019 Birthday Party Guide in the Twin Cities.
Lynn’s Cake and Candy Supply
7213 University East Service Road, Fridley, MN 55432
This is our favorite place to get all our birthday cake supplies. They know what they are doing and have helped me through a more than one tragedy. Lynn’s offers the perfect party for any skill level. This is a fun environment where each participant will learn how to fill a cupcake with delicious filling, then learn some fun decorating techniques with a piping bag and tip. Wait until you see their faces when they learn how to pipe out 3 colors at once! The group will then use those new skills to decorate their very own 4 cupcakes with our buttercream frosting. Each attendee will leave with their 4 cupcakes safely stored in a clear plastic container and the excitement to do more at home!
Limited to 8 participants, $20/child (excluding the adult chaperone). $50 deposit required. Parties are 60-75 minutes; please schedule your party at least 3 weeks in advance.
Three Rivers Park District
Wild Birthday Parties
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, Eastman Nature Center at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Lowry Nature Center at Carver Park Reserve & Richardson Nature Center at Hyland Lake Park Reserve | $100
Farm Birthdays
Gale Woods Farm | Ages 4+
Golf Parties
Eagle Lake Youth Golf Center | $110
Creative Play
Hyland Play Area | $80 (Closed for the remainder of 2019 season)
Outdoor Skills Challenge Parties
$125
Learning Center Parties
Baker Outdoor Learning Center | $125 & up
Art Parties
Silverwood Park | $100 & up
FootGolf Parties
Baker National Golf Course, Eagle Lake Youth Golf Center | $110
Birthday Parties at Regional, City and County Parks
Anoka County Parks
Blaine Parks
Dakota County Parks
Eagan Parks
Edina Parks
Minnetonka Parks
Shady Oak Beach – Beach Party Packages from $80 to $120.
Scott County Parks
Washington County Parks
Wheel Fun Rentals
Various Locations in Minneapolis and Como Park, St. Paul
Ages 8+ | 1-3 hours, May-October | Recommended to book 2 weeks in advance
Nature Centers
Like park birthday parties. Families can rent space for birthday parties at many nature centers. Some of them even offer naturalist-led themed parties.
Carpenter St Croix Valley Nature Center
Hastings
Naturalist-led activities and an animal presentation | Ages 5+ | $100
Dodge Nature Center
West St Paul
A naturalist leads seasonally-appropriate activities | All ages | $120
Maplewood Nature Center
Maplewood
Indoor and outdoor naturalist-led activities | Ages 4+ | $75 | Reserve 2 weeks prior
Springbrook Nature Center
100 85th Ave NW, Fridley, MN, USA 55432
Recommended Ages: 4-11
Price: $125
Details: 2 hours of private party space and a 45-minute naturalist program. Reserve one month prior for up to 15 guests.
Verified: Dec. 2021
Tamarack Nature Center
White Bear Lake
Naturalist-led activities and time in Discovery Hollow Nature Play Area | Ages 3+ | $170 & up
Wargo Nature Center
Lino Lakes
Parties include a naturalist-led activity and party room time | $120
Westwood Hills Nature Center
8300 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Parties include a one-hour naturalist program and one hour of open-ended party room time | Ages 4+ | $110-$120 (verified 11/20/21)
Community Centers
Give your local community or recreation center a call to see what they offer in the way of party room space and outdoor amenities. This can be a wonderful way to save money; room rentals can start as low as $30 per hour and there’s no charge to take advantage of playground facilities outside.
Minneapolis
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St Paul
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