Kids Birthday Party Places in Indianapolis (Parent Reviews)

Parents, we want to hear about your picks for the best kids birthday party places around Indianapolis! Like and add your reviews for the kids party places recommended below, or suggest another favorite at the bottom of the list and let us know why you love it.

Share your experience throwing (or attending) a party at one of these Indianapolis kids birthday party venues, and help fellow parents who are looking to skip the at home party and leave the effort to the experts. They'll often handle everything, right down to the party favors!


 

    UPaint Pottery Studio

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     (202.7 mi)

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    Starting at $130-$170/8 painters

    Beth Wood:  U Paint Pottery offers pottery painting parties or glass fusion parties for children who love to use their artistic and creative energy! Pottery painting party themes can include princess and pirates, piggy banks, decorative boxes, and animals.

    Sky Zone

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     (206.6 mi)

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    Starting at $199-$549; varies based on date/time

    Beth Wood:  If wall to wall trampolines with slam dunk basketball and ultimate dodgeball appeal to your birthday child and his/her crew, book a birthday party at Sky Zone. Other bounce-worthy activities include sky jousting, sky ladder, parkour, and more. Kids can simply enjoy free jumping with friends, too. Party Packages include jump time, party room, party host, paper goods, party room set-up and clean-up. See individual Sky Zone's location website for party packages.

    K1 Speed

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     (206.8 mi)

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    All ages - teens: minimum height requirement is 48″

    Vanessa M.:  Kids and Indy 500 fans will be thrilled to race go karts at K1 Speed Indoor Go-Kart Racing! Junior Grand Prix parties include 12 lap qualifying race, 12 lap final race, medals for top 3 finishers, scoring sheet, photos and more.

    Pink Slipper Dance Studio

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     (207.3 mi)

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    Starting at $300/15 kids

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    All ages - Tween

    Erin P.:  If your little princess is celebrating a birthday, consider hosting a magical princess party at the Pink Slipper! Guests will have fun with games, crafts and playing princess dress up. The "royal maidens" of the Pink Slipper will serve the dessert of your choice along with drinks in goblets fit for a princess. They even offer a fun more grown-up PJ party option for tweens!

    Pinheads

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     (207.8 mi)

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    Starting at $225/8-12 Bowlers

    Beth Wood:  What's more classic than a bowling party? Bowling, arcade, pizza and fun!Pinheads is a modern and stylish bowling alley in Fishers. Packages include bowling and arcade tokens; you can upgrade to have pizza and a dedicated party host.

    Gymnastics Unlimited

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     (207.8 mi)

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    Starting at $225/20 kids

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    Ages: 3+

    Beth Wood:  At Gymnastics Unlimited guests will have fun playing games, running obstacle courses, jumping in bounce houses and on the trampolines. Parties are hassle free, come with table materials, and a dedicated party crew member.

    Indy Island Aquatic Center

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     (209.1 mi)

    Kristy Pepping:  Indy Island is a great spot for a swimming party year round. Even if your child has a winter birthday, they can still swim! The pools are heated and the leisure pool goes from zero depth to three feet. Plus, there is a playhouse with smaller slides and spray features for little kids.

    Conner Prairie

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     (209.3 mi)

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    Starting at $210-$260

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    Ages: 2 - 12

    Beth Wood:  Host a birthday celebration at Conner Prairie in your own party space on the living museum grounds. In-season parties (April - October) include use of a picnic pavilion, discounted tickets to the 1859 Balloon Voyage, use of the ground and outdoor exhibits, a craft and scavenger hunt worksheet. Off-season parties (November - March) includes a private indoor party room, access to the Create, Connect and Discovery Station and a craft.

    Bowl 32

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     (209.6 mi)

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    Starting at $20.99-$29.99/guest

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    Kids-Teens

    Beth Wood:  With several different birthday package options available, Bowl 32 is the perfect place for your next bowling party. You can choose between bowling, mini-bowling, laser tag, mini-golf, cosmic bowling and more. Each party includes your choice of activity, pizza and soda, party supplies, arcade game card for each guest, party bag with favors and your own party host who takes care of the set-up, party service and clean-up.

    Dana Mannix Gymnastics

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     (209.9 mi)

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    Starting at $200-$375

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    Ages: 2+

    Kristy Pepping:  Dana Mannix Gymnastics Center offers fun birthday parties. Activities include party games, obstacle course, parachute, and 18 ft. climbing net. Children can also bounce on the trampolines, tumbl-trak, and climb through the in-ground loose foam pit! Parties reserve time for open play, plus time for cake and gifts.

    Climb Time Indy

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     (210.1 mi)

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    $12-$15/climber; lock-ins, $300

    Vanessa M.:  Climb Time Indy is an indoor rock climbing facility with over 8,500 square feet of climbing surface offering a wide range of difficulty levels from very easy to extremely difficult. Birthday parties are tailor made for each age and skill level, ensuring challenging and safe fun for everyone!

    Sprouts Cooking School

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     (212.4 mi)

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    Starting at $375

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    Ages: 3 - 14

    Beth Wood:  Sprouts Cooking School offers guests the fun of attending a cooking class while at a birthday party! Sample cooking themes can include: cupcake battles, Harry Potter, Mexican fiestas, pizza, even basket challenges for older kids.

    Dave & Buster's

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     (212.5 mi)

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    Starting at $29.99/guest

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    All ages

    Beth Wood:  Plan a party filled with fun at Dave and Busters! Arcade games, kid-friendly food and beverages, prizes and more are all included in each party package. Dave and Busters offers different party packages each including a designated party space, and prize tickets for the birthday child.

    Wright's FUNdamentals

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     (214.1 mi)

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    Starting at $315

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    Ages: 6 months-18 years

    Beth Wood:  Does your child want a Gymnastics or Ninja Theme party? Wright's FUNdamentals provides a super cool facility, Ninja obstacle courses, and two hours of party FUN! Bring in your own food, drinks, cake and order pizza for delivery if you'd like!

    Rascal's Fun Zone

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     (215.1 mi)

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    Starting at $19.75-$24.75/person

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    Height restrictions apply on some attractions

    Dawn Denning:  There is something for everyone to enjoy here! Offering an indoor and outdoor attractions likes go-karts, outdoor mini golf, water blasters, bowling, indoor bumper cars and a huge arcade - your kiddo's birthday is sure to be a huge hit for friends and family! Party packages include game tokens for attendees, food and drinks, a party host and more.

Primary photo:   Children's Museum, Indianapolis

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