We know: planning birthday parties is hard, hard work. But it's your lucky day! We've just done (most of) the work for you. From clue-filled adventures through Pike Place to circus training for kids, we've rounded up the best spots in Seattle to host a child's birthday party. It doesn't matter if your kid is active, curious, metropolitan, creative or just really really small; this list has got it all. All you need to do is make the call. Read on for the 25 best birthday party spots in Seattle for kids.
For curious kids
Seattle Children's Museum
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA
When: Tuesday through Sunday, 10:30am-4:30pm; after hours 5:30-7:30pm; weekends 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $200 for 40-person room, $300 for 55-person room, $500 for after-hours party up to 75 guests (all include children and adults)
Includes: Two hours in a themed party room (jungle, space, seaside), plus all-day museum admission for guests, with access to select museum programs. Optional, complimentary educational craft activities led by a museum staffer. Dedicated on-site staff help set up the room, run the party and take care of clean-up. Parents may bring their own food/beverages, and refrigerator/freezer are available for use; outside deliveries welcome.
Insider tip: Party guests have all-day, in-and-out privileges at the museum—come before the party starts or stay after to play and explore at your own pace. After-hours parties keep the museum open just for your guests, so kids can play and explore on their own while parents sit and relax with food and drinks.
The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Cost: $300 for up to 40 guests
Includes: One hour for set-up and two hours in the Northwest Aeroclub Room, located inside the historic William E. Boeing Red Barn (Boeing’s original factory!), plus all-day museum admission for guests. Add-on educational programs like Wee-bots, Alka Rockets and Flying Straw-cers ($150 fee) teach kids about everything from robots to rockets through hands-on activities. Purchase additional vouchers ahead of time for access to the Flight Simulators, which allow visitors to experience aerial maneuvers as if they were a pilot. Parents may bring their own food/beverages; no outside deliveries or fridge access. Catering available by McCormick and Schmick’s.
Insider tip: The museum’s brand-new Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission exhibition runs through September 2, 2019 in celebration of the mission’s 50th anniversary. Guests can explore for an add-on fee of $5 per person.
KidsQuest Children's Museum
1116 108th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA
When: Classic parties—Saturdays at 10am, 12:30, 3pm; Sundays at 12:30pm and 3pm. Private parties—Saturdays at 6pm, Sundays at 10am and 6pm. Call for weekday availability.
Cost: Classic Party—$250 for 20 guests, $300 for 30 guests, $400 for 40 guests, additional guests $10 per person. Private Party—$800 for up to 100 guests. $100 for additional 30 minutes
Includes: Classic party includes all-day admission for guests, two hours private room rental, a dedicated host, paper goods, décor and a KidsQuest birthday button. Depending on party size, guests will celebrate in the museum’s Recycle Rebuild workshop space, Learning Lab or Art Studio. Fun, staff-led activities for up to 20 participants, like making homemade GAK, building Tinkerbots or molding clay masterpieces are available for an additional $50 to $75. Party favors $4 each. Private party package includes exclusive museum access for two hours. Parents may bring their own food/beverages; outside deliveries welcome.
Insider tip: Schedule parties four to six weeks in advance for best availability. One of the best time slots is Sunday at 10am, when guests have the museum completely to themselves—before its door opens to the public at noon.
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave N
Seattle, WA
When: Saturdays and Sundays at 10am, 12:30 and 3pm
Cost: $375 for 30 guests, $455 for 40 guests
Includes: General admission to the museum, as well as a staff member to greet and direct party guests. Museum provides e-invites to send to guests, party decorations to match a theme of the parent’s choice—options range from Astronomy and Dinosaurs to Spy Academy and Innovator Studio. During the party, kiddos learn a little bit about the power of chemistry during a liquid nitrogen ice cream-making demo, plus they’ll join in on a themed make-and-take activity. Day-of (until closing), guests are welcome to explore the museum’s interactive exhibits. Parents may bring their own food/beverages; storage lockers are available and outside deliveries are welcome.
Insider tip: Add-on options include lunch, snacks and beverages from the on-site café, and discounted tickets to additional museum attractions, including the current IMAX movie, Laser Show or Hyperspace virtual reality adventure (ages 10 and up).
Kids Discovery Museum
301 Ravine Ln NE
Bainbridge Island, WA
When: Mondays-Fridays—call for schedule info. Saturdays 10-11:30am, noon-1:30pm and Sundays noon-1:30pm. (Saturdays and Sundays 2-3:30pm slot available for premium parties only.)
Cost: Midweek value party—$155 for up to 15 children and one adult; Fundamental party—$185 for up to 15 children and one adult; Premium blowout party—$225 for up to 15 children and one adult. One adult per five children required for all parties.
Includes: All party packages grant guests admission to the exhibits at KiDiMu, including interactive installations like the Pirate Tree House, Science and Literacy Hall, climbing wall and solar-powered water table. The Midweek value party includes exclusive use of a decorated party room for 1.5 hours, museum admission for guests, free playtime and a gift for the birthday kid. The Fundamental party includes the above, plus postcard-style invitations and 2-for-1 future museum passes for each child. The Premium blowout party includes the above, plus a party assistant, tableware and one helium balloon per child. Parents may bring their own food/beverages; outside deliveries welcome. No fridge/freezer access.
Insider tip: After-hours parties available for larger groups—call for pricing.
For city explorers
T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA
When: January to October, subject to Mariners baseball schedule; available Saturdays and Sundays 2-4pm
Cost: $350 for up to 24 guests, $500 for up to 40 guests (includes parents and kids)
Includes: Every two-hour party includes a personal guided tour for the group and party time in the private, press box suite overlooking the ballpark. Each guest goes home with a drawstring Mariners backpack filled with party favors, and the birthday child gets a personalized message displayed on the suite-level TVs, as well as a special present. Young sluggers will have time to play around on the field warming track and check out the dugouts. The Minor Leaguer packages (for ages 3-7) adds on a visit to the Centerfield Playfield, while the Rookie package (for ages 8-15) gives guests access to the batting cage or speed pitch. Parents are welcome to bring their own cake or cupcakes, as well as light finger food. There’s a $500 minimum to order food/beverages through concessions.
Insider tip: Parties must be booked two weeks in advance. No balloons or confetti permitted.
Lowery C. "Pop" Mounger Pool
2535 32nd Ave W
Seattle, WA
Rainier Beach Pool
8825 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA
When: Party availability varies—call for more information. Mounger Pool open during summer only.
Cost: $273 for 10 guests, $13 per additional guest (no charge for adults); maximum 20 children and 20 adults. Additional charges may apply during public business hours or exclusive use.
Includes: Super Deluxe birthday parties include one hour of playtime in the water at Rainier Beach Pool or Mounger Pool, followed by another hour of party time on the pool deck. Themed goodie bags, paper goods, individual juice boxes and professional lifeguards are provided to keep kiddos safe and entertained. A party space with tables and chairs is reserved for you in a shared portion of the pool area alongside the water slide. Parents bring the birthday cake and any additional food/beverages; check pool rules for restrictions.
Inside tip: Rainier Beach has an indoor pool equipped with a one-meter diving board, giant slide, lazy river and water spray area. Mounger Pool is outdoors and has a 50-foot slide.
When: Available various days and times—call for details
Cost: $700 for up to 20 children and four adults; additional admission cost for museum hunts
Includes: A "Hunt Host" is assigned to run Watson Adventures’ signature scavenger hunts at the venue of your choosing, tailored to your pick of several kid-centric party themes. Classic Grab ‘n’ Go hunts turn any neighborhood into a real-life game board for the party guests to navigate together as they work their way through tasks like deciphering mystery messages, solving visual puzzles and taking unusual team photos. Other popular options include a Harry Potter-inspired Wizards & Witches hunt, Wild Wildlife, which allows kids to party among the exotic animals at Woodland Park Zoo and Market Mania, which takes kids along a trail of clues within Seattle’s iconic Pike Place Market.
Inside tip: Hunts may also be held at cool Seattle venues that don’t normally host birthday parties, such as the Museum of Pop Culture and the Seattle Art Museum. Call to inquire about availability for certain age ranges.
When: Daily at 12:30, 3, 5:30 and 8pm
Cost: Base party package at White Center location—$100; at Ballard and Capitol Hill locations—$200 for up to 10 guests. Inquire about pricing for additional children.
Includes: Full Tilt offers two-hour parties in a reserved seating area, where little ice cream fanatics create their very own custom flavor to be served at the party (featuring up to three tasty mix-ins!). Staff will serve up four-ounce scoops in bowls, sugar cones or cake cones (waffle cones and toppings are available for an extra cost), plus beverages from the shop’s selection of vintage and modern sodas (juice and water also available). The birthday kid will get a pint of their customized flavor to take home, plus a Full Tilt T-shirt. In between bites of ice cream, the kids can play with the shop’s pinball machines and arcade games (50 to 75 cents per play). Parents are welcome to bring their own decorations, food and/or cake and compostable paper goods; outside deliveries are okay.
Insider Tip: Dairy-free vegan ice creams or sorbets are regularly offered for guests with dietary restrictions. Additional scoops, milkshakes and other beverages may be purchased at regular menu price; beers and ciders available for purchase for adults.
Woodland Park Zoo - Adaptations
5500 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA
When: May-September—9:30-11:30am, 12:30-2:30pm, 3:30-5:30pm; October-April—10am-noon, 1-3pm. Rental times include setup and cleanup time.
Cost: $325 for up to 25 guests (one party room), $650 for up to 50 guests (both party rooms)
Includes: All-day zoo admission, plus two hours in the Carousel Party Room and one free ride per guests on the historic carousel, fitted with hand-carved, vintage horses. Options are available for wild activities and event extras, including hands-on crafts, games, face painting, animal encounters, scavenger hunts and unlimited carousel rides. Parents can bring their own food, non-alcoholic beverages and wall décor. On-site catering available—no outside deliveries; access to fridge, sink and microwave, plus private restroom.
Insider tip: A minimum of two weeks’ notice is required for booking.
For young creatives
Kids Carpentry Seattle Workshop
4739 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA
When: Available various days and times—call for details.
Cost: $30 per guest for groups of 10 or less; $25 per guest for groups of 11-15. The birthday child is always free.
Includes: Kids Carpentry offers three-hour parties centered around a fun, hands-on toy building activity for budding builders. Instructors lead a tutorial that teaches the kids how to measure, properly use tools and follow safety precautions. Each guest gets to select a project of their choice—everything from birdhouses to cars and boats to working games—then gets to work on building it from scratch. Once construction is finished, they’ll have a chance to paint their toys in fun colors while snacking and enjoying the celebrations.
Insider tip: Parents are welcome to bring food/beverages and paper goods.
Seattle ReCreative
8408 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA
When: Available various days and times—call for details
Cost: $220 for up to 10 guests (no charge for adults or babies in arms); $10 per additional child
Includes: An hour and a half of hands-on art-making, led by two instructors, plus use of the back party room and play space. Pre-planned craft themes include Sparkle Party, where guests create jewelry, crowns and wands, and Junk Jam Band for DIY instrument-making. Seattle ReCreative provides a paper bag full of materials for kiddos to take home, and can even come up with a specialized craft based on the birthday kid’s interests. Parents are welcome to bring their own food, paper goods and decorations.
Inside tip: Kids should come prepared to get messy, especially for Paint Playground. The most popular days and times are Saturdays and Sundays, 10 to 11:30am. These spots sometimes fill up months in advance during January, February and March, so book early!
Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio
Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio
7526 20th Ave NE
Seattle, WA
When: Saturdays and Sundays at 10am and 1pm. No parties in December (due to holiday workshops)
Cost: $175 for up to eight guests; $12.50 per additional child (up to 12 total)
Includes: Over the course of two hours, little creatives will dive into a creative art project based around the birthday kid’s interests or party theme—with assistance from a party specialist. Little ones might make a toy, put together their own book or create a fun game using techniques such as painting, collaging or sculpting. Then, the kids get free reign of the studio’s playroom that is filled with imaginative toys and musical instruments. Parents are welcome to bring their own food/beverages and cake, paper goods and décor. This is a nut-free facility.
Inside tip: Booking is recommended at least two months in advance.
Emerald City Fired Arts
3333 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA
When: Available various days and times—call for details
Cost: $14 per guest
Includes: Emerald City Fired Arts offers two-hour parties for little artists—including a mini-lesson in the birthday kid’s medium— with hints and demos from a staff member. Possible themes include pottery painting, clay hand-building, glass fusion or mosaics. Guests will have a chance to use neat supplies, including, glaze, brushes, stamps, stencils, glass supplies, cutting and assembly tools. The kids’ finished artwork will be fired in the onsite kilns, then wrapped and ready for pick-up within a week of the party. Parents are welcome to bring their own decorations, food and beverages. Alcoholic beverages allowed for adults (with a day-banquet permit).
Inside tip: Parties of 10 or more receive a complimentary birthday plate for guests to decorate and sign for the birthday kid.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-6pm; weekday slots available upon request
Cost: $280 for up to 16 guests; $355 for up to 24 guests
Includes: For each party, Play-Well TEKnologies sends an instructor to your home (or the pre-reserved venue of your choice) with a set of over 20,000 sorted LEGOs. They’ll head up a 90-minute program in which kids learn to build a project (chosen by the birthday kid beforehand). The projects cater to a wide range of skill levels, can be based around fun themes like Star Wars, Ninjago and Minecraft, and occasionally involve motorized parts, allowing kids to build their own airplanes, race cars and mini-walker robots. Instructors set up, guide the party guests through the project, help take apart finished projects and clean up. Digital invitations are included; parties do not include take-away LEGO items or gifts. A second instructor is provided for groups over 16 guests.
Inside tip: Battletracks is a favorite party theme, which lets kids design and build their own monorail vehicles, then drive them towards each other on tracks to see who can knock the other off!
For tiny tots
The Little Gym of West Seattle
When: Saturdays 2:30-4pm and 5-6:30pm
Cost: $325 plus tax for up to 16 guests; $8 per additional child (up to 20 guests)
Includes: One hour in the gym—where little ones will explore, play games and bounce on the kid-favorite Air Track—followed by 30 minutes for celebrations in the party room. The Little Gym assists with set-up and clean-up, plus provides the entertainment (music and LEGO-building activities can be incorporated) and a t-shirt gift for the birthday child. Parents are responsible for bringing food and beverages, paper products, décor and goody bags
Inside tip: Parties are tailored to the theme of your choosing, as well as the ages of your party guests.
PlayDate SEA
1275 Mercer St
Seattle, WA
When: Available various days and times—call for details
Cost: $200 for 10 guests; $20 per additional guest (no charge for adults). $75 per additional hour
Includes: One hour and 45 in a private party room complete with paper goods, a party host and unlimited play in the space after your party is over. PlayDate SEA provides favors, as well: a water bottle for each child plus a stuffed animal for the birthday kid.
Inside tip: Book your party on Mondays-Thursdays for a 20% discount on the room rate. Friday nights, kiddos can take in a free puppet show at 6:30pm, and laser tag parties are offered on Saturday nights (5 and 6pm, additional charge).
Funtastic Playtorium
4077 Factoria Square Mall SE
Bellevue, WA
When: Mondays to Saturdays at 10:45am, 12:30, 2:15, 4, 5:45 and 7:30pm; Sundays at 11:30am, 1:15, 3 and 4:45pm. Private parties available on Sundays 9-11am and 6:30-8:30pm.
Cost: Weekdays (open until 3pm) $199, plus tax, for up to 16 guests. Weekends (Fridays after 3pm, Saturdays and Sundays) $299, plus tax, for up to 16 guests. Each additional is $8 on a weekday and $10 on a weekend.
Includes: Unlimited playtime in the play area, plus one hour and 15 minutes in the designated party room. A dedicated party host will keep things running smoothly and lend a hand with any last-minute needs. Parents are welcome to bring their own food and decorations; alcoholic beverages are allowed for adults. Two-hour private parties (for up to 25 guests) are available, including exclusive use of the play area and party room.
Inside tip: Planning a party around a holiday? Call for details about party package promotions.
For active kiddos
American Dance Institute
When: Available various days and times outside of scheduled class times—call for details
Cost: Shoreline and Greenwood locations—$200 for up to 14 guests; $10 per additional child up to 20 guests. Magnolia location—$250 for up to 14 guests; $10 per additional child up to 20 guests
Includes: 30 minutes to set up, plus one hour of dance instruction and one hour of free time in the studio. The office staff is onsite to help set up for the bash, and a trained instructor guides party guests through dance moves to a pre-selected theme. Youngsters between ages three and five love the Creative Dance Party, which combines various types of music, while older kids can hone in on specific dance genres such as hip hop, ballet, jazz or modern. Parents are welcome to bring their own food/beverages, paper goods and decorations—as well as special music for the instructor to play.
Inside tip: Booking is recommended at least three to four weeks in advance. Feel free to get creative with your dance party themes—past parties have even been based around specific kids’ movie soundtracks, such as Trolls and Mary Poppins.
Southgate Roller Rink
9646 17th Ave SW
Seattle, WA
When: Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4:30pm, Friday nights 6-8pm and Saturday nights 7:30-9:30pm
Cost: $236.25 for up to 15 guests, $305 for up to 20 guests. $373.75 for private room rental for up to 25 guests
Includes: Two-hour table reservation, skate admission (and rental) for guests, and refreshments (including pizza, Jones soda and Full Tilt ice cream cups!). The table serves as home base—and a spot for snacks and opening presents when the kiddos are ready to take a break from whizzing around the rink. Skate party-themed paper goods are provided; outside food such as cake and cupcakes are only permitted for parties that are pre-booked with Southgate Roller Rink. Gluten-free and vegan options are available for purchase; rental skates available from toddler’s size 8 through men’s size 14.
Inside tip: The rink’s drop-in skate class for beginners, on Sundays from 11am to noon, is a great time for little ones to brush up on basic skills before the party.
School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts
674 S Orcas St
Seattle, WA
When: Available various days and times—call for details
Cost: Flying Trapeze Party: $500 for up to 10 guests; additional $200 for unlimited guests. Circus Party: $275 for up to 10 guests; $25 per additional child
Includes: Flying Trapeze Parties include a private, two-hour class in the School of Flight big-top tent. Kids will experience flying trapeze ground school and a warm-up, followed by practice on the trapeze and a chance to throw a trick to one of SANCA’s resident catchers. Circus Parties include one hour of circus activities, followed by 30 minutes in the party room. The party starts with a warm-up, plus two to three activities like the trampoline, tightwire, juggling, aerial fabric and static trapeze. Optional add-ons include party favor bags ($3 to $6 per child, depending on contents).
Inside tip: Kids should wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows them to move freely, as well as socks. Spectators are welcome to watch the kiddie acrobatics during the party.
Emerald City Trapeze Arts
2702 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA
When: Available various days and times, call for details
Cost: Flying Trapeze—$450 for up to eight guests; $50 per additional child (up to 12 total). Aerial Arts—$425 for up to eight guests. Trampoline—$350 for up to six guests; $36 per additional child (up to 10 total)
Includes: Emerald City’s two-hour Flying Trapeze party package allows little daredevils to brave the trapeze, with instructors on hand to walk them through the basics and assist with their first high-flying swing. The kids will be thrilled to learn tricks they’ve only seen at circus shows—and, if they get the magical cowbell of approval, they’ll have a chance to try their first catch at the end of the party! Other themes include Tumbling (for ages 5 and up), Aerial Arts (for ages 6 and up) and Trampoline (for ages 8 and up). A seating area is reserved for the party, and guests will have access to the viewing balcony and viewing lounge. Optional add-ons include paper goods, pizza ($60 for two medium pizzas) and cupcakes ($55 for 12 cupcakes), available with 48 hours’ notice.
Inside Tip: All ages and abilities welcome—no experience is necessary for kids ages six and up to have a blast!
When: Available various days and times—call for details
Cost: $325 for 15 guests; $9 per additional child
Includes: Arena Sports’ customizable party packages include 50 minutes of reserved time on the field with a coach, the choice of fun group games, access to a dedicated party area for 40 minutes and a helping hand from the party host with set-up and clean-up. Active kids will love playing fun sports like indoor soccer, flag football, dodgeball and kickball and get to explore the facility’s Inflatable FunZone, gaga pit and more. Arena Sports provides paper goods and a special, personalized jersey for the birthday child. Parents are welcome to bring their own food/beverages.
Insider tip: Complimentary invitations to mail to guests are available upon request. Optional add-ons include more play time or party room time, themed goodie bags and a visit from the Lil’ Kickers mascot bunny, Kicker.
When: Available various days and times—call for details
Cost: September through June—$260 for 10 guests, $290 for 15 guests, $325 for 20 guests, $380 for 25 guests. July and August—$240 for 10 guests, $270 for 15 guests, $300 for 20 guests, $350 for 25 guests. $15 per additional child over the scheduled number of attendees
Includes: SGA provides a party host who helps direct guests, gets the kids ready for gym time and handles set-up and clean-up. Gym time is led by an SGA coach for one hour, and afterward, guests can enjoy use of the party room for 45 minutes. Tiny tots (ages 1-5) romp around on scaled-down equipment during Indoor Playground Parties and older kids (ages 5-12) can tackle obstacle courses, play on the Tumbl Trak and try pit plunging at Structured Parties. For tweens, inquire about evening Dark Parties with dancing and games, offered at select locations. Parents are welcome to bring their own food/beverages. SGA provides paper products and a goodie bag item for each child.
Insider tip: The East Gym is best suited for preschool-aged kids, while the West Gym is ideal for older kids. Piñatas, confetti and silly string are not permitted.
Seattle Bouldering Project
900 Poplar Pl S
Seattle, WA
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Cost: $275 for up to 10 guests; $30 per additional child (up to 15 total)
Includes: Parties at Seattle Bouldering Project run two hours. Instructors introduce little climbers to bouldering basics for 1 hour and 15 minutes, which is followed by celebration time in a private party room. Rental shoes are provided for all participants as they learn to scale the walls, take part in team challenges and play bouldering games. The party room is equipped with tables and chairs, white paper and crayons for the tables and a birthday sign. Parents are welcome to bring their own food and beverage and paper goods; no use of fridge or freezer. Outside deliveries are welcome; please inform the venue one week in advance if you plan to bring alcohol for adults.
Insider tip: Parties at SBP are designed for kids ages four to 10. Everybody coming to the party needs to sign a waiver, even if they’re not climbing.