Unique birthday party venues that make your kid’s celebration extra memorable:
2019 Sponsor
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 | Fridley
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.
Birthday Parties in Historic Places
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Pick from Pippi Longstocking, Viking, or Dala Horse (handcraft) or Swedish Birthday Cake themed parties | Perfect for kids turning 5-12 | 10 kids / 4 adults: Starting at $200/$250 | Book 2 weeks prior preferred
On Hold:
Gammelgarden Museum
20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia, Minnesota 55073
Swedish Parties & Teas | All ages | $75 & up for up to 12 children and 2 adults (charge of $2.50 for each additional child). (No Birthday Parties in 2021; Hoping to bring them back in 2022).
Alexander Ramsey House
265 S. Exchange St. St. Paul, MN 55102 55102
The 2-hr Victorian Dress Up Party includes dressing in bustles, corsets, petticoats, and dresses | Ages 8-12 | $160-$180 (This site is temporarily closed)
Ice Cream & Sweet Shop Birthday Parties
Blue Sun Soda & Sweet Shop
1625 County Highway 10, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Includes use of the room with purchase of soda and pinball machine games | All ages | Call shop to reserve space | Packages range from $2.50-$25.00/pp.
Transportation Themed Birthday Parties
Minnesota Transportation Museum – Jackson Street Roundhouse
All ages | $250 | Party includes admission for up to 25 people, private party car with tableware and settings, caboose ride and a gift for the birthday child. Reserve 3 weeks prior to date requested.
Firefighters Hall & Museum
664 22nd Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418
Fun safety demos, an interactive tour and seasonal fire truck rides offered on 2nd & 4th Saturdays at 10am and 1pm | All ages | $200
Twin City Model Railroad Museum
668 Transfer Road, Suite 8, St. Paul MN 55114
Private party room decorated with a train theme for up to 2 hours, all day passes for 10 people, customized birthday cake and juice boxes and train-themed party favors | All ages | $250