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We picked the top 10 birthday party venues in each of America’s 200 largest cities. Enter your zip code and we’ll find your closest city, or choose it from the list.
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The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens rents open-air party spots such as Cave Corner, Cactus Patio and LAIR Overlook, with in-house picnic tables. Guests need zoo admission, which lets them visit the animals before and after the party, and hosts may bring food and cake to select sites or use the zoo's caterer. Ideal for animal-loving kids.
Discovery Cube Los Angeles offers science-based exhibits like the Eco-Adventure Carousel, Cube Studios and a climbing wall. Packages include a private party room or outdoor pavilion, all-day admission for every guest and an unlimited carousel pass for the birthday child, and the Deluxe package adds a party host and a science demo like glow-in-the-dark slime. Great for curious kids.
Sender One LAX is a climbing gym near the airport with 60-foot rope walls, bouldering and Sender City, a colorful, interactive climbing area for kids and families. Parties include one hour on Sender City's walls, obstacles and challenges with all gear provided, then an hour in a private party room. Auto-belays mean first-timers need no experience.
Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale has been a home for family fun and roller skating since the 1950s. Public session parties include admission, rental skates if needed, reserved seating, a pitcher of soda or lemonade and a birthday announcement, while private parties close the rink with a DJ and skate guard on staff. Good for kids who love to roll.
In the heart of Downtown LA, Lucky Strike at LA Live offers 18 boutique bowling lanes plus a sports bar, lounge, outdoor seating and private event rooms. Its kids party packages include 1.5 to 2 hours of unlimited bowling, kid-friendly food and drinks, a dedicated host, and setup and cleanup. Lucky Strike recommends kids parties for ages 5 and up.
Sherman Oaks Castle Park is a family entertainment center with miniature golf, an arcade and batting cages. Packages include a party area and host for two hours, miniature golf, a game card, pizza or hot dog, a soft drink, ice cream and setup with paper goods and decorations, so you only bring the cake. Fun for kids of all ages.
Coaches at Los Angeles Ninja Academy, a ninja warrior training gym, include some American Ninja Warrior regulars. Parties spend 90 minutes on the gym floor as kids learn seven or eight obstacles, then run the whole course with lights, sound effects and the Warped Wall buzzer, and bracelets and stickers come for gift bags. Guests must be at least 6.
The Klub Gymnastics is a recreational gym where kids can run, jump, climb and learn new skills. Parties pair 90 minutes of coach-led gymnastics on trampolines, beams, bars and foam pits with 30 minutes of food and cake in the party room, where staff serve and clean up. Parties suit ages 4 and up, with Sweet Peas parties for toddlers.
Peekaboo Playland is a family-owned play space in a 1920s Art Deco building on Colorado Boulevard, with a bounce house and slide, a separate baby lounge and a retro dress-up nook. Private parties reserve the whole playland for two hours, with two coordinators handling setup, cleanup and the cake ceremony. Open play is recommended from infancy to 8 years.
Kiddie City is a 3,700-square-foot pretend-play city in Leimert Park, with a grocery and bakery, a custom-built fire truck, a police station and barbershop. Parties include a private party room with play-area access for all guests, families can bring food and cake, and larger packages add a party assistant plus pizza and juice. Built for children 7 and under.