AWESOME BIRTHDAY PARTY LOCATIONS & IDEAS IN THE MADISON AREA

 

One of our most asked questions from our readers is about birthday parties — and how to make them amazing! From venues to ideas, we have curated a list of the best ideas for kids’ party places in and around Madison, WI! These businesses represent some of the area’s best venues for entertainment, activities, and birthday cakes!

*Updated in October 2024

Ash & Arrow Events

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As Madison’s original slumber party experts, Ash + Arrow will transform your next party into the ultimate sleepover experience that your guests will never forget! Each child will receive everything they need for a magical night: a custom tent, luxe mattress, plush linens, lanterns, breakfast + activity tray, twinkle lights(!), and styled decor.

Their team will setup, stage, and style the locally-crafted tents in your home for a night of whimsy, and return the next day to pack it all away. All you have to do is select one of the boutique themes and a party date – the rest is taken care of!

Pickleball Pro

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Madison’s best, dedicated indoor pickleball courts and party center! Rent Pickle Pro Courts for your next party and enjoy 30′ LED Jumbotron for videos/photos, tv-quality lighting, netting between each court, and catering from Beef Butter BBQ!

Contact us to learn more about hosting your next event!

 

 

 

Urban Air Adventure Park

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Make your kid’s birthday party EPIC at Urban Air Adventure Park in Madison, Wis. They offer birthday packages for adventurers of all ages. Plus, you can build your perfect party by selecting the ideal combination of attractions you won’t find anywhere else, like unlimited laser tag, unlimited sky rider, unlimited spin zone bumper cars (e.g., bumper cars that flip!), ropes and warrior courses, climbing walls, APEX trampolines, the battle beam and so much more.

All parties include a 2-hour hangout, a party host, Urban Air socks, a t-shirt for the guest of honor, digital invitations, setup, clean up and party basics like balloons, party favors, plates, napkins and forks. Book a private room party for additional perks.

Goldfish Swim School

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Create lifelong memories with an indoor pool birthday party and other pool rental events in Fitchburg, Madison, Sun Prairie and the Surrounding Areas

From pool birthday parties to summer kickoffs, nothing says “party” like a warm pool that’s exclusively decorated for a boy or girl’s special day. Goldfish Swim School in Fitchburg can put together the party of your child’s dreams in Fitchburg, Madison, Sun Prairie and the surrounding areas and take care of all of the details, setup and cleanup for you.

PlayN Wisconsin

Shop, play and party at PlayN Wisconsin. We sell outdoor play products for children and adults and use our beautiful, indoor showroom for birthday parties, private events, field trips, and open play.

Animart Pet Store

All Inclusive Birthday Parties include: one-hour store tour and an hour in our upstairs party room! Animart will provide plates, cups, utensils, napkins, tablecovers, popcorn, music and a coloring book for each child. Parties are $300 for 12 kids ($5 per additional child).
DIY Parties Include: one-hour store tour and an hour in our upstairs party room. You will be responsible for decorating the room and cleaning up afterwards. DIY parties are $150 for up to 12 kids ($5 per additional child).

Black Belt America

Kids will love this Awesome Martial Arts Birthday Party! Parents will appreciate the professional coordinated, safe and supervised setting, and variety of physical activities that keep their children engaged for the entire party. These 90 minute parties are designed for ages 5-12. Reserve your party today!

Dane County Humane Society

Kids ages 6 and up can party like an animal at DCHS! Birthday parties include a tour of our adoptable animals, interactions with our education animals, and time to eat cake and open presents! Each party includes a 90 minute rental of our training room party space, and a gift for the birthday kid. Parties cost $250 for up to 10 guests, or $300 for up to 15 guests.

Spartan Day Camp

Children ages 6 years and older can party like an animal at Dane County Humane Society! Birthday parties include interaction with DCHS’s classroom animals, an animal craft or shelter service project, a gift for the birthday kid, and more. Cost is $250 for two hours and up to 15 kids.

Verona Bounce

Verona Bounce is an Inflatable Rental Company with an ever-growing inventory of bounce houses, waterslide, wet/dry combo units, obstacle course, and axe throwing for kids & adults ages 3 and up! We strive to elevate events with flexibility, safety & with affordable options that we set up and pick up for you. We are local to Verona, WI, insured, registered, and a family-owned, small business providing top-notch service. Come bounce into FUN with us!

Gymfinity Children's Activity Center

Gymfinity is the perfect place for kids aged 4-12 to celebrate their special day! Let us take care of the food, fun, party favors and clean up!

Our birthday parties include 30 minutes in our party rooms for food and happy birthday (order through us or bring your own!) and 75 minutes of time in the gym full of obstacle courses, foam pit play, trampolines, our inflatable (with a 16 foot slide!), gym games and more!

All packages include a souvenir t-shirt for the birthday kiddo, signed by the guests. All guests also receive a pass for a free open gym session or a discount on tuition for new students!

Sun Prairie Ice Arena

Join us at the Sun Prairie Ice Arena for Public Skate (admission $7, skate rental $3), Learn to Skate lessons, host a Skating Party (birthday, work event, or a fun event for your organization), or to catch some great youth hockey games. Please see our website for more details.

Madison Children's Museum

Celebrate your imaginative, creative child in a place as unique as they are! Don’t worry about planning games, DIYs, or crafts; the museum has four floors of hands-on exhibits and playspace readymade. Bookings available on most Saturdays and Sundays. Slots at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. Basic: $375; Deluxe, $450.

Black Earth Children's Museum

We are so excited to host your next event at BECM! Our vision is to create a welcoming environment that provides a respite for parents and a stimulating experience for children. With a focus on fun and play, parents and children can share a visit that is educational and relaxing. ​

We offer specific time slots for 2-hr private parties. The fee for a private party is $300 for up to 150 guests (which is our maximum capacity). Reserve your private party online!
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Prairie Kids Club

Prairie Kids Club is a kids activity gym located in Sun Prairie, WI. We offer classes in gymnastics, tumbling, ninjas, mom and me and cheerleading; competitive and non-competitive cheerleading teams; daily open gym times; parties; and field trips. We are not a membership-based organization so everyone can enjoy our gym and its amenities!

Comprehensive List of Madison Area Birthday Party Ideas

Help Give a Birthday Party to a Child!

Check out Box of Balloons, a local non-profit that provides birthday boxes to families in need. Parents/Caregivers are given a box of party supplies customized for their child for a memorable celebration!

Looking for a Birthday Photographer?

There are SO many awesome photographers in the area – way too many to list! But we do have some that we have personally worked with and would highly recommend. Each offers a different style and price point.

Check out our Guide to Local Photographers here!

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8 COMMENTS

  1. Hi there:)
    How do I go about getting my business listed on your Birthday Party Guide? I offer in-home it on location parties with a variety of small furry animals, insects and reptiles. The name of my business is Ms. Kim’s Amazing Animals. I also do school programs, libraries, day cares, senior living and Scouts.
    Thank you:)

  2. Thanks for listing Fired Up Pottery, on Monona Drive. We love hosting Birthday parties in our private room. Pottery painting or glass fusing have always been popular, and now we are offering pottery wheel birthday parties too.

  3. Do you have any ideas for an 11 year old boy’s birthday celebration during this time of families quarantining? I’m thinking of some type of entertainment to observe, done outside with no contact with the family.
    Thank you.

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