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No. 3 of the 200 largest U.S. cities · population 2,731,585 (2025 estimate)
Skydeck Chicago sits on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, with interactive exhibits and The Ledge. Birthday packages include Skydeck and Ledge tickets, a private party room, a dedicated coordinator, pizza and soda, a scavenger hunt for appropriate ages, printed and digital photos and a gift for the guest of honor. A fit for kids and teens alike.
Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier is built for play, with spaces like Dinosaur Expedition, Water City and Tinkering Lab. Birthday packages come through its partner, Chef Art Smith's Reunion, with balloons, mac and cheese, chicken tenders, burgers, fries, kids drinks and hummingbird cupcakes for groups of 10. Menus are meant for children 12 and under.
Inside Willis Tower, Color Factory Chicago is an interactive art museum with 14 immersive exhibits, including a 2,600-square-foot ball pit with two slides. Party packages cover the full experience and two hours in a private Celebration Room, plus sweet treats, a keepsake for every guest, unlimited digital photos and the option to bring your own food. Fun for all ages.
Ultimate Ninjas Chicago is a ninja gym with obstacle courses, a climbing wall, curved walls and a dodgeball court. Ultimate Ninjas packages include 80 minutes of semi-private course access, then 40 minutes in a private party room with plates and cups, a T-shirt for the birthday child, and staff who handle setup and cleanup. Grown guests can join in too.
Lucky Strike Chicago pairs 18 bowling lanes with an arcade, billiards, darts, ping pong, a sports bar and private event rooms. Kids party packages include 1.5 to 2 hours of unlimited bowling, kid-friendly food and drinks, a dedicated host, setup and cleanup, and arcade credits in some packages. Recommended for ages 5 and up, with bumpers and lightweight balls.
CirquesExperience has been Chicago's home for circus since 2011, with classes for kids, teens and adults. Circus parties at its Thorndale Gym include instructor-led juggling, acrobatics, hula-hooping, clowning, the Gym Wheel and aerial silks, festive circus decorations, safety equipment and supervision, and water and juice, and families can bring food or order pizza. Designed for kids ages 5 to 13.
Kids Clay Room is a pottery studio for children in Lincoln Park. At handbuilding parties the birthday child picks a project, like a mug or vase, and teachers guide each step, with clay, glazes, firing, the last half hour for food, and setup and cleanup included. Pieces are ready in about three weeks, and parties suit ages 5 and up.
WhirlyBall Chicago pairs WhirlyBall, played from souped-up bumper cars with scoops and a wiffle ball, with a multi-level laser tag arena, bowling and pop-up games. Birthday packages are offered for kids 16 and under, referees cover rules and safety, and families can bring a store-bought cake. Players must be 54 inches tall for WhirlyBall and age 7 for laser tag.
Sky Zone Elmhurst packs in freestyle jumping, Ultimate Dodgeball, a zip line, Warped Wall, Mega Slide and a Toddler Zone. Every package includes jump time on all attractions, a private party space, a host for setup and cleanup, and SkySocks for every guest, with pizza and drinks in Epic and Mega parties. Little Leapers parties serve ages 6 and under.
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum connects visitors to nature and science through exhibits like the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, home to more than 1,000 free-flying butterflies. Two-hour parties include a private party room, a Critter Connection with a museum animal, a keepsake craft, admission and 30 minutes in the Nature's PlaySpace. The package suits children ages 2 to 7.