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The Ultimate LA Kids Birthday Party Guide

by Shannan Rouss

Oh the pressure of planning a kid’s birthday party in LA. Should you book The BeatBuds or Lovebug? Have it at an indoor play space or outdoor playground… or maybe at home? Or, gulp, should you just forego the party altogether and give your kid an awesome experience instead? To help you through all the party-planning decisions, we’ve got the birthday guide for Angeleno parents.

All the Indoor Play Spaces

Looking for a venue where tots can climb, swing and celebrate—all in a safe, enclosed area, where you're sure to snap some Insta-worthy pics? Discover the newest (and cleanest!) indoor play spaces for your kiddo's next birthday bash, plus see the full list of all of our tried-and-true favorite play spaces. 

Art Studios with Party Packages

Creative, craft-loving kiddos can invite their pals to a paint, play and party at one of LA's best art studios for kids.

Museums Made for Celebrating

Some of LA's best kids museums (like Cayton Children's Museum, Discovery Cube LA and Kidspace Children's Museum) offer party options (with prices starting at $225!) for an extra special fete. 

 

Party-Worthy Parks & Playground

One of the perks of living in LA? You can host a party outdoors pretty much year-round. These 11 party-worthy parks and playgrounds deliver the goods with plenty of shade, picnic tables and awesome playground equipment. 

Best 1st Birthday Ideas

Turning one whole year is a pretty big deal. If you're looking for a party that's relatively low-maintenance but still memorable, we've got you covered. From a sensory-filled experience at our favorite learning-meets-play center to the ultimate story-time celebration in your own backyard, here are 9 awesome first birthday party ideas.

Awesome Birthday Experiences (No Party Required)

Ready to forego the big bash and gift your kid an unforgettable experience instead? From dining with their favorite dolls to the VIP treatment at Universal Studios, here are 10 ways to celebrate (no party required), along with all the best perks and freebies that come with being the birthday boy or girl.

The Most Original Venues

Want to take things up a notch for your kiddo’s next celebration? From a red-carpet-worthy party to a hoedown at one of our favorite farms, we've got the for LA's coolest, most original kids party venues.

Party Entertainment That Take the Cake!

Bounce houses are great and little people love pinatas. But how about doing something a bit different for your tot’s next (or first) birthday bash? From a kid-friendly rock concert to a ride on a fire truck, here are 14 kids party activities and entertainment you can only find in LA.

Miniature Golfing, Anyone?

There's something retro and cool about a mini golf party—and kids are sure to love the windmills, castles and more. So go ahead and score a hole in one with a celebration at one of LA's mini golf destinations.

–Shannan Rouss

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Mom Throws Daughter an ALDI Themed Party & We Want an Invite

by Jennifer Swartvagher

You’ve seen Target-themed playrooms and weddings at Costco. One mom took her daughter’s obsession with ALDI to the next level. Meaghan Singleton threw her 4-year-old daughter, Saylor, an ALDI themed party and she didn’t leave one detail out. 

Singleton’s inspiration for the party was Saylor. When discussing birthday ideas, Saylor asked if they could go to ALDI. Singleton said, “I got a lot of my ideas while on my almost daily stops to ALDI. I walked around the store collecting empty boxes, googled ALDI signs I could relate to Saylor, and the 3 biggest things ALDI means to people; quarters, reusable bags and the speedy check out. I even copied their price tag slogan on the cupcake tier.”

ALDI Party

The Aldi-themed birthday party had it all from ALDI posters that look like actual signage in the store, 25-cent cookies, a cash register-inspired fruit bar, ALDI’s Winking Owl wine, and a three-tiered cupcake display that reads “Saylor Loves ALDI.”

ALDI Party

Singleton took it one step further by incorporating ALDI in Saylor’s annual photo shoot. She said, “Every year we take photos of the kids to watch their growth and always include what they loved the most that year. So, we had to do her photo shoot in ALDI.” Long time Singleton family friend Pamela Webb, owner of Webb Trio captured Saylor in all her glory.

To top it off, Aldi found out and sent Saylor a handwritten note and a box full of ALDI goodies to help celebrate her special day. 

ALDI Party

—Jennifer Swartvagher  

Photos courtesy of Webb Trio Photography and Meaghan Singleton

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The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Baby’s First Birthday

by Eva Ingvarson Cerise

Turning one and having fun! That’s your goal for baby’s first birthday, and we have all the tips, themes, dessert recipes, decorations, activities and gift ideas to make planning this birthday bash a breeze, so you can enjoy the big day too!

Party Ideas & Tips

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10 Tips for a First Birthday Party You & Baby Will Love

Congratulations, you’ve made it through the first year of parenthood. Now it’s time to chose that first birthday outfit, bake (or buy) a smash cake, and throw a fabulous first birthday bash! Make it memorable—and stress free!—by following these 10 first birthday ideas for a fun party.

Big Celebration, No Fuss: How to Host an Easy First Birthday Party

This first bash is a big deal for nearly all parents, and amidst all of your own emotions, questions from friends, and pressure from grandparents, it can begin to feel like an overwhelming event to plan. Read on for our tips guaranteed to make the big day easy, fun, and relaxing for everybody, even you!

The Most Awesome Outdoor Birthday Party Ideas for Summer

If the weather is cooperating, an outside party means less mess and tons of fun in the sun. We’ve gathered up the best outdoor birthday party themes for your warm-weather baby, from messy art parties to twists on water play. Sit down, grab a popsicle, and prepare to take your party to the next level with inspiration from the best party planning pros out there.

Fun Alternatives to First Birthday Parties That Your Baby Will Love

Not sure you want to throw a big party? We get you. There are lots of fun party alternatives—with great photo ops!—to celebrate your little one’s first year of life. Invite along relatives and friends to share the day, or keep it immediate family only. We’ve rounded up some ideas to help make the day fun for baby and memorable for you.  

Epic Birthday Party Themes

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First Birthday Party Themes That Will Wow You

From camping to circuses to carousels, there are tons of party themes you can run with. Read on for inspiration from super-creative moms, and rest easy knowing your baby’s big toothy (or toothless) smile will make it all worthwhile.

11 First Party Themes to Celebrate the Birthday Boy

Your little man is turning one, and that means it’s time to party in style! The guest of honor may not remember his first fete, but you’ll love having the photos to show him when he’s all grown up. Here are 11 easy, fun party ideas inspired by books and his favorite toys and activities.

10 New Party Themes to Celebrate Your Baby Girl’s First Birthday

It’s birthday time, and your special girl deserves an equally special party! We’ve gathered 10 whimsical and fun birthday party themes to ring in her big day—and to celebrate a milestone that’s just as much about you, too. Whether you’re looking for something rustic and cozy or bright and sparkly, read on for tons of party inspiration to make the day memorable.

Baby’s First Party: 12 Girly Theme Ideas to Inspire You

Before you know it, your little girl will hit a major milestone, her first birthday! Congratulations, now it’s time to throw a party. We’ve rounded up a dozen adorable first birthday theme ideas that you and your guest of honor will love.

10 First Birthday Party Ideas Inspired by Celebs

If you’re in search of a fun way to celebrate your baby’s upcoming big day, you’re going to want to check out these celebrity first birthday parties. Whether it’s over-the-top decor or understated elegance, these party ideas are celebrity-approved and first birthday-worthy for anyone!

28 Hot Birthday Party Themes

Get creative with our guide to the most popular kids’ party ideas. From a birthday bash featuring favorites like llamas to a hands-on experience with reptiles galore, these hip ideas are sure to make those mini-milestones ones you’ll never forget! These ideas are for kids of all ages but can easily be tailored to little ones.

Birthday Cakes & Other Tasty Treats

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20 Healthy First Birthday Party Cakes (and Smash Cakes)

Sugar-free, oil-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, fruit-filled, paleo—whatever your definition of a healthy birthday cake (and smash cake) fit for a first birthday, we’ve found a recipe you’ll love. Bonus: They taste good enough for grown-up guests. Read on for 20 first birthday ideas for healthy cakes that are both smashing and smashable.

15 Vintage Birthday Cakes Like Grandma Used to Make

Looking for the perfect birthday cake? Go vintage with classic cakes that everyone will love! From old-fashioned chocolate cake recipes to new (old) faves like sponge cake and peanut butter cake, here's a lineup of cake recipes that deserve a spot in your regular baking repertoire.

30 Birthday Desserts That Aren’t Cake

Looking for the perfect birthday cake alternative? We get it—sometimes you just have to think outside the bakery box. Here are lots of show-stopping birthday desserts sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. From ice cream to cookies, you're bound to get inspired!

10 Healthy Alternatives to Cake for Baby’s 1st Birthday

Maybe you’re just not a cake person. Or you want something a little more original, or healthy, for your baby’s big day. Whatever your reason for wanting to skip the traditional first birthday cake, we’ve gathered 10 decadent, low-guilt alternatives that are just sweet enough for both the birthday kid and all your guests. 

16 Best Smash Cakes to Celebrate Baby’s First Birthday

Break out the smash cake and get your camera ready. A mini cake meant for tots to smash with their bare hands, caveman style, and eat until they’re good and messy, is a recipe for fun and awesome photos.

Decorations, Activities & Gifts

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15 Birthday Party Decorations You Can Make in a Flash

Your short-stuff might be all about the smash cake, but you know decorations matter, too. Getting your birthday party looking picture-perfect is a big job. Still, it can be worry free! Here are some ways to perk things up with cupcake garlands, light-up signs, baby pics and more.

10 Art Projects to Celebrate Baby's First Birthday

After blowing out the candles and smashing the cake, commemorate this momentous occasion with an awesome DIY art project to adorn your walls. Best of all, it will be made by your one and only little artist.

Best Gifts for a First Birthday

One-year-olds are excited to learn about the world, so your gift options are endless. Look for developmentally appropriate toys that involve tasks like stacking, sorting, playing music, pushing, pulling, reading and moving things in and out of containers. Here are 12 bright ideas to put a smile on a baby’s face, whether you’re planning your child’s birthday wishlist or are invited to a first birthday party.

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Birthday Party Ideas for Every Little Boy in Seattle

by writerredtri

“Frogs and snails and puppy dog tails, that’s what little boys are made of.” Of course, modern mothers know how different boys can be, but the classic rhyme hints at common motifs of boy birthday party themes.  From “creepy crawly” to “things that go,” we’ve rounded up our favorite venues by popular theme so whether your little guy is into bugs galore (much to your chagrin) or he’s crazy about dinos, one of these fun birthday party options is sure to delight and enchant.

“Things that Go” Parties
Do trains stop your little guy in his tracks? Then book your birthday bash at The Northwest Railway Museum. Located in Snoqualmie, Washington, the museum offers a Whistle Stop theme Birthday Party. Kids get to ride a train to Snoqualmie Falls and back, and the birthday boy gets to wear a complimentary engineer’s hat and all party goers get a railway-fun goodie bag.

Dinosaur Party
Got a paleontologist in the making? If so, the Seattle’s Pacific Science Center offers great dinosaur theme birthday parties every Saturday and Sunday. Kids get to look at different fossils and go on their own fossil hunt and assemble a dinosaur skeleton. Then parents should watch out for kids-turned-prehistoric-carnivore by way of a cool dinosaur mask art project. To top the party off, Pacific Science Center Staff will perform a Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Demonstration that makes ice cream the kids can actually eat. Sounds like a real treat! Insider tip: If your kiddo isn’t into dinos then the Pacific Science Center offers a variety of other themed birthday party packages including weird science, astronomy and a bugs and butterfly theme. 

Vrooom-Vrooom Party


What boy (or girl for that matter) doesn’t love the idea of driving? Take your kiddos this year to Traxx Racing in Mukilteo where kids ages three and older can get behind the wheel. Traxx offers a variety of party packages for each age set, which include helmets and race suits, use of their party room, driving time, and of course, driving and safety instruction. Party add ons range from a climbing wall to a velcro wall and a bouncy house.

Camp-Out Party
Whether you want to throw an overnight camp-out or a two-hour camp-themed boy birthday party, Camp Long in West Seattle is the perfect destination. The campgrounds feature 10 rustic cabins, each with six double beds. Take the kids on a hike or send them on a scavenger hunt.  Older kids might try scaling Schurman Rock.  Then skip the cake in favor of s’mores using roasted marshmallows browned to perfection over the campfire.

Another great option for a camp-out party is Vasa Park Resort on Lake Sammamish. Rent an RV or pitch tents for the kids to climb in.  Then take a dip at the Vasa Park beach or stop by the new playground for additional fun.

Creepy Crawly Parties


Lots of boys love bugs, and if yours is one of them, a birthday party at the Seattle Bug Safari might be just the thing. Home to more than fifty different species of insects, spiders, scorpions, millipedes, and centipedes, this live bug zoo will make your kids gasp in awe .  This boy party theme offers kids, ages 4 ­– 12, a great educational opportunity to get up-close-and-personal to creepy crawlers beyond the backyard variety.

If your boy is beyond bugs but spellbound by snakes and similar scaly critters, then invite the Reptile Man (photographed above) to your birthday party.  He’ll bring snakes, lizards, turtles, and a little alligator with him. Your Seattle kids can even pet them if they dare!

“We all scream for ice cream” Party
With four locations, Full Tilt Ice Cream offers birthday boys a day of ice cream and video games. You bring your own ipod, pinata and crafts, and Full Tilt provides a special flavor of the day. Seattle mama and advertising director, Laura Rodde warns that for those sugar-high adverse parents that the ice cream shop hands root beer, sprite and other sodas so if you don’t want your kid ingesting the fizzy drinks then be prepared ahead of time.

Space Party
Throw an out-of-this-world space theme party for your boy at the Pacific Science Center.  The science center staff will teach the kids all about planets and stars and help them build their very own rocket ships. The kids will even get to concoct “rocket fuel” that will send those rockets soaring!

Another idea for a space-themed birthday party is taking the kids to the Museum of Flight. Check out the exhibit, “Space: Exploring the New Frontier.” Kids will love seeing the cool lunar rover, an Apollo astronaut suit, as well as the full-size replica of the International Space Station’s Destiny Research Laboratory. Also, be sure not to miss the Kid’s Flight Zone, where kids can climb into cockpits and operate controls in various aircraft replicas. While the museum does not facilitate birthday parties, it welcomes group visits and offers discounted rates to groups of 10 or more. They also have private rooms for reservation or you can just bring the kids into the Café, where the kids can watch planes take off and land from the nearby Boeing Field. If you purchase lunch in the cafe (kids meals available), you are allowed to bring in your own cake.  Tip: On weekends, the Museum often has workshops for kids at 11:15 and 1:15 consisting of a craft and short lesson. Let them know in advance if you want to bring your group.

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Announcing the 2012 Totally Awesome Award Essentials Winners

by Tuba Ugurulu

We are so thrilled to announce the winners of Red Tricycle’s 2012 Totally Awesome Awards. All of us at Red Tricycle want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the winners, nominees and especially, to all 206,648 of you who took the time to nominate and vote for your favorite businesses from your favorite amazing kids apps to perfect playroom pieces. Without further ado, here are the 2012 Totally Awesome Award Essentials Winners:

Adorable Duds for Little Dudes: Little Z Kids

Amazing Kids Apps: Early Ascent (Makers of Reading Raven)

Artistic Art Supplies: Flax Art & Design

Baby Shower Gifts: Makaboo

Bedazzling Bedding: Baby DeeDee Sleep Nest

Beloved Bedtime Stories: Beautiful Oops by Workman Publishing Company

Big Birthday Ideas: Kara’s Party Ideas

Biggest Backyard Fun: Bilibo

Biggest Bargains: MamaSource by Mamapedia

Charming Clothes for Little Girls: Anthem of The Ants

Chic-est Kids Accessories: Bow Allure

Classic Cleaning Products: The Honest Company

Comfiest Cribs & Beds: PetitNest, Alouette Crib

Coolest Kids Flicks: Toy Story

Creative Card Suppliers: PosePrints

Daily Fix Parenting Site: InCultureParent

Dapper Diaper Bags & Backpacks: Ju-Ju-Be

Darling Drinking Containers: organicKidz

Exceptional Educational Toys: Little Pim

Extreme Weather Wear: Polarn O. Pyret

Extremely Eco Friendly Room Decor: Children Inspire Design

Fantastic Family Recipes: For the Love of Cooking

First Birthday Gifts: FunPod

Freshest Maternity Fashions: Boob Design

Gourmet To Go: GoGo Squeez

Raddest Ski Resorts: Sierra at Tahoe

Prettiest Pinterest Boards: Six Sisters’ Stuff

Spaciest Storage & Organizers: Delta Children’s Products

Monthly Must-Read ‘Zine: Babiekins

Wheely Cool Bike Gear: Tailwags Helmet Covers

Nicest Nursery Ideas: Honey + Fitz

Ship-Shape Family Cruises: Disney Cruises

Scintillating Summer Resorts: Tyler Place Family Resort

Perfect Playroom Pieces: The Imagination Tree

Most Amusing Amusement Parks: Oakland Children’s Fairyland

Rockingest Rollers, Bikes & Trikes: Sbyke

Zaniest Zoos & Animal Parks: San Francisco Zoo

Ultimate Car Seats: Britax

Smartest Stroller Accessories: SnoozeShadeUSA

Sublime Consign Online Sites: Trading Cradles

Sunniest Swimwear & Accessories: i play.

Stoutest Sun Screens & Lotions: TruKid

Surefire Shopping Sites: Diapers.com

Most Influential Blog: Raising Happiness LLC

Outstanding Outdoor Gear: Piggyback Rider

Top Family Travel Sites: Field Trips with Sue

Sparklingest Soaps & Shampoos: Circle of Friends

Sweetest Strollers: UPPAbaby

Greenest Games & Toys: Green Toys

Wonderful Wall Art & Accessories: Phyllis Harris Designs

Smoothest Skin Products: 100% Pure Kids

Snappiest Kids Shoes: Rileyroos

Snappy Snack Bags: Itzy Ritzy

Sleekest Slings & Baby Carriers: Beco Baby Carrier

Longest Lasting Lunch Boxes: EasyLunchBoxes

Super-Cool Subscription Services: Green Kid Crafts

Snuggiest Blankets & Comforters: Elonka Nichole Designs

Must-Have Travel Accessories: Lay-n-Go

Neatest Newborn Stuff: Aden & Anais

Tunes for Tots: Mo Phillips

Greenest Baby & Kids Gear: Gro-Via

Happy-Mom Healthy Snacks: GoGo squeeZ

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From Invites to Favors: How to Throw an Eco-Friendly Birthday Party

by Beth Shea

After the laughing, screaming, bouncey house jumping and maybe a little crying (ok maybe a lot), your special little one’s special day has come (mercifully?) to an end. When frosting has been cleaned from tired little faces and sugar-charged playmates have been sent on their way, goodie bags in hand, what remains at your house or party place is this: a small mountain of disposable paper products galore, from streamers and plates to pinatas and pizza boxes, all destined for the trash after one-time use. Before you give in to the birthday carbon footprint stomp, read on. We’ll show you how to plan an eco-friendly party, from invitations to party favors! With a few simple, inexpensive tweaks, you can turn your kiddo’s moment in the sun into a definitively green big day.

Send Electronic or Plantable Invitations

Spread the word of your child’s big day without leaving a paper trail. In addition to popular online invitation site, Evite, there are many other adorable invite sites popping up in cyberspace which enable you to create adorable, personalized party invitations in a flash. If you still desire the formal touch of an invitation, but you want to spare some trees, opt for Paperless Post. They have an array of kid-friendly digital stationary designs that may be personalized and customized to suit your child’s personality or party theme. Each virtual card is delivered in a personalized envelope to the recipient’s inbox, and senders can track and manage their guest’s RSVP’s online. Cocodot also offers sweet, stylish and modern electronic invites, and you can send unlimited amounts of digital invites and cards for free. Bonus, their invites are also ad-free. If a tangible card is a must in your book, head to Botanical Paperworks and select a card that recipients may plant and watch blossom into wildflowers!

Green Your Party Decor

Choose reusable decor and party wares, which may be enjoyed year after year instead of crumpled up and tossed at the end of the festivities. Green Planet Parties makes it easy to ditch the paper varieties of decorations with their gorgeous selection of felt banners and garlands, table cloths and runners, felt tabletop confetti, and even a high chair bunting and bib set. Instead of a typical cardboard cone party hat, make your kid king or queen for the day with a personalized wool felt crown from Chloe in Style, which may also double as a keepsake. If you’re pressed for time, fret not, you can still deck the halls with last-minute green decor by using your printer. Paper and Cake printable partyware, from cup sleeves to cupcake picks is downright darling. Just be sure to use recycled paper and ink, and recycle or reuse this party decor.

Think Outside The Box When it Comes to Gifts

Consider foregoing packaged gifts altogether. There are many ways to honor the occasion with a considerate offering, that don’t require toys and wrapping paper galore. Ask party goers to make a donation to your child’s 529 college savings plan, to contribute to an annual pass to your local zoo or children’s museum, or to pitch in toward dance, music or gymnastics classes. Or, perhaps grandma can offer knitting lessons, or an aunt can offer an afternoon of baking with the birthday boy. These experiences may end up meaning more than any tangible gift ever could. Of course, once kids reach a certain age, they’re all about the presents — but there are ways to green gift-receiving as well. Ask guests to bring gifts minus the gift wrap, and wrap your own offerings in eco-friendly wrapping paper such as this from Snail’s Pace. You can also create an online gift registry at a local toy store, which is comprised of sustainably made, non-toxic gifts that your child will love (include a wide range of price points to accommodate every budget). Guests will appreciate the guesswork being taken out of their hunt for the perfect present.

Serve Homemade Cake on Reusable Plates

Do away with paper plates and cups, and plastic forks, and opt for reusable alternatives. A new company called Re-Play has just debuted their collection of reusable tableware made in the USA from recycled milk jugs, which includes bright, candy-colored spoons and forks, bowls, divided plates and sippy cups. You can even have all of your child’s friend’s take their tableware home with them as a party favor. Dandelion also serves up cute, reusable tableware for tots, and it’s bright yellow and made out of corn PLA.

If possible, it’s always a greener, healthier endeavor to make a homemade birthday cake using organic ingredients. And head to the bulk bins in your grocery store for party snacks. This will help cut down on wasteful packaging, and it’s more economical too.

Make Party Favors a Deep Shade of Green


What kid needs another plastic trinket or tchotchke that’s made in China? Bestow a meaningful party favor on revelers that may be enjoyed as a lasting memory of the special day. Miniature potted plants make a sweet parting gift which may also double as a party activity. Offer an array of seed packets and a scoop of potting soil, and let kids plant their own seeds to take home and watch sprout. You could also set up a crafting table and let little ones decoupage their own flower pots. Another eco party favor idea is to asks guests to bring a gently used children’s book to exchange. Place all of the books in a box by the door and let kids pick out a ‘new’ book to take home as they’re leaving the party.

Do you have any tips on throwing an eco-friendly birthday party?

— Beth Shea

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Seattle Kids’ Best Birthday Party Venues

by Jacqui Boland

Happy Birthday to you, you live in a zoo … oh wait, we’re adults here; we plan birthday parties instead of acting like monkeys at them. And, like many adult responsibilities, birthday party planning can be a bit stressful (especially with Aunt Betty on the RSVP list), but it’s much less so if you secure a stellar venue.

To make that first step a breeze for you, we asked Red Tri readers to send us tips on where they’ve had winning parties.We then hand picked the top options encompassing different age groups and price points (see the listed web sites for specific details). Start with these and let the madness, er, fun begin:

  • Mountlake Terrace Swimming Pool Mountlake Terrace
    5303 228th St. SW
    425.776.9173
    Twelve miles north of downtown Seattle off of 1-5. Playing in the pool is a blast for kids–hopefully they’ll burn up plenty of energy, too. You can rent this entire indoor pool, complete with a Lazy River. Rafts, noodles, life jackets and floating toys available. There’s also different rooms you can rent for the celebration itself.
  • Remlinger Farms Carnation
    32610 Northeast 32nd Street
    425.333.4135
    About forty-five minutes east of Seattle. Worth the drive so that kids can experience the Country Fair Family Fun Park with its animal barnyard, mini roller coaster, ferris wheel, pony riding area, steam train and much more. The farm serves a lunch of pizza, salad and birthday cake in a special birthday party corral area.
  • Creation Station Lynnwood
    19511 64th Ave W
    425.775.7959
    Kids with an artsy streak will dig this place–imaginations can run wild with all the fun, recycled arts and crafts supplies provided. (Think paper, beads, fabric, buttons, feathers, rhinestones. etc.) You bring your own cake, ice cream and drinks. Creation Station provides supplies for projects and then kids take home a goody bag of creative stuff from the store’s bulk bins at the end of the party.

Other great party sites:

  • Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio Seattle. Can accommodate two-hour birthday parties for eight kids, centered around age-appropriate art projects
  • Green Lake Community Center Seattle. A very budget-friendly option–you get a big play space with plenty o’ toys, plus a separate space for cake and ice cream time.
  • The Children’s Museum Seattle. Rent the entire museum after hours or get a party room (includes museum admission for 15 children and all accompanying adults).
  • Pump it Up Kirkland. Appropriately dubbed the “The Inflatable Party Zone.” Kids over two bounce in and interact with colorful, inflatable shapes in this indoor play space.
  • Kelsey Creek Community Park Bellevue. Home to a barn with farm animals including pigs, goats, sheep and the ever-popular ponies.
  • Woodland Park Zoo Seattle. Catered, wild-animal-themed b-day parties in the Rain Forest Food Pavilion take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Tips from readers via email:

From Amy P.: we love gatherings at the UW arboretum. spring and summer time birthdays with picnic foods, balls, strolls in the park and looking at all the plants and ducks. especially walking over the water overy by the university bridge. cupcakes are perfect for the birthday outdoorfest!

From Meritan L: My son really loves Kidzbounce in Issaquah. No worries about the weather in April and they can get their bounce on – not as crowded as Pump it up and less expensive, too!

From Abbysmom: I took my daughter to the Queen Mary Tea Room in NE Seattle for her third birthday with two of her friends. They serve a very special Princess Tea that they just loved! The three girls were treated like princesses with their own tiaras, real china tea cups, and a special afternoon tea made just for kids. The staff there was wonderfully accommodating to children. My daughter had a great day, and it was fun for us moms too, to relax with tea and scones while the girls had their tea party.

From vburnaby: We had a great party at Farrell-McWhirter Park in Redmond for my son. They have a great area full of animals (pigs, turkey’s, chickens, goats, sheep, bunnies, horses) that the kids can explore and do pony rides for the party kids. You can either get their cottage for the party or a picnic shelter. Lots of wide open grass space for running and games, play area but really nothing beats the pony rides!

From sarahhp: My son loved GREAT PLAY in Redmond. He had a ton of friends running through obstacles courses, having the speed of their baseball throws timed, playing basketball, etc. The perfect venue for my high energy boy!

From aupres: My kids love Little Gym and Gymboree parties. They are good choices for preschoolers.

From MamaJess: We love ROARING MOUSE! The staff there is really amazing and really know how to get the kids to bring out their inner creative! 5 stars for the ROARING MOUSE!

From Epiphius: My kids have summer birthdays, so we like the shelter area at Crossroads splash park!Kindermusik also does birthday parties and we’re thinking about that for next year!

From annabanana: We heard about this amazing birthday place called “Fox Hollow” in Issaquah. I booked a “Where the Wild Things Are” Party ….the kids bounced on huge inflatables and rode horses… plus enjoyed an amazing array of little critters to hold and play with….all in this gorgeous setting tucked in the mountains of Issaquah. Soooo cool!

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Seattle Girls Birthday Parties

Seattle Boys Birthday Parties

Beyond the Bouncy House: Active Birthday Parties

Seattle Artsy Birthday Parties

Seattle Ice Cream Parties

Best Seattle & Eastside Parks for Birthdays

Best Bakeries for Birthday Cakes in Seattle & Eastside

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