Let’s face it: if you have young kids, chances are you’re attending at least one birthday party every weekend. (We’ve got tips for how to survive that, too). But where should you go in the Denver area when it is your turn to play host? If you’re like us and would rather not deal with the headache of planning your child’s birthday party in your own home, rejoice! We’ve put together a list of the 25 best birthday party spots in the Denver area, broken down by indoor and outdoor places that are good for babies and toddlers, athletes, nature lovers and creative kids. You’re welcome!
For babies and toddlers
Where: 3000 East 1st Avenue, Denver, CO
When: Mondays-Saturdays, 10am-9pm; Sundays 11am-6pm
Cost: Packages start at $18 per guest
Includes: Guests make and take home a special stuffed animal during the party. Packages include a party leader (when there are a minimum of five guests), games, activities and party hats.
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LiluStar Playground
Where: 8340 Northfield Blvd, Denver, CO
When: Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30pm (you can reserve online); you can make special requests for other times
Cost: Private party packages start at $300 for up to 10 children. Additional kids are $7 each. Non-private table reservation packages are available on weekdays, starting at $170.
Includes: A two-hour party with playtime in the indoor playground (designed for kids seven and under). Upgraded packages can include additional play time, decorations and themes.
Mile High Music
Where: 2830 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO
When: Times vary–contact to schedule a party
Cost: $250 for up to 15 kids (and unlimited adults)
Includes: A two-hour party (appropriate for babies and younger kids) with entertainment time, followed by an indoor picnic area time. Parties also include an engaging host who will lead guests in music, dancing and parachute play.
For little athletes
Where: 700 Golden Ridge Rd, Golden, CO
When: Mondays-Saturdays 9:30am-6:30pm; Sundays 10am-3pm
Cost: Parties start at $250 for up to 10 climbers; additional package levels are available for more climbers
Includes: A two-hour party with instructors, a private climbing area, harnesses for the guests and a t-shirt for the birthday guest. Party favor bags for guests are available for an additional fee.
Bladium
Where: 2400 Central Park Blvd, Denver, CO
When: Times vary–contact to schedule a party
Cost: Packages start at $295 for up to 20 children
Includes: A variety of themed party options including Carnival games, NERF games, soccer, basketball, and a toddler party with an inflatable farm and squishy balls. Base party packages are for two-hour parties and include pizza and drinks, time on the chosen activity, and time in a party area.
Where: 6180 E Warren Ave, Denver, CO
When: Sundays 10:30am-noon or 1pm-2:30pm
Cost: $175 for 10 children or less, $200 for 11-20 children
Includes: An hour of gym time led by an instructor and 30 minutes in a party room. Paper products, fruit punch drink and goodie bags for the guests are also included.
Where: 7330 W 52nd Ave, Arvada, CO
When: Daily—contact for availability
Cost: Packages start at $225 (Mondays-Thursdays) and $275 (Fridays-Sundays) for 10 jumpers
Includes: Kids get 60 minutes of jumping time and 40 minutes in a private room with pizza and soda. Jumpers also get Sky Socks, and the birthday guest gets a special gift and a year of free jumping.
Ninja Nation
Where: 8644 S Peoria St, Englewood, CO
When: Friday nights 4-7pm; Saturdays and Sundays noon-7pm
Cost: Starts at $325 for a two-hour party for up to 16 kids (ages five and older, the birthday child is free); additional kids are $30 each
Includes: You’ll get 90 minutes (hosted or unhosted) on the ninja floor and 30 minutes in a party area. Additional add-on options include pizza and drinks, goodie bags and a professional ninja host.
For nature lovers
Where: 1007 York Street, Denver, CO
When: Weekday afternoons and daytime on Saturdays and Sundays—noon-1:30pm, 2-3:30pm, 4-5:30pm, or 6-7:30pm
Cost: Packages start at $265 ($235 for members) for up to 30 people; each additional guest is $5 ($4 for members)
Includes: Two-hour birthday packages are designed for children up to age 14 and include a room space, free admission to the gardens, sustainable decorations and serving ware, seed packets for guests and a plant for the birthday child. Upgraded package options include planting activities, scavenger hunts or (on certain days in December) an opportunity to tour through the Blossoms of Light winter lights display.
Where: 6252 West 104th Avenue, Westminster, CO
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 9-11am, noon-2pm or 3-5pm
Cost: Packages start at $250 for nonmembers and $225 for members for up to 20 guests; packages for larger groups are available at additional costs
Includes: A private party room for two hours and entrance to the exhibit. Additional add-ons are available for gift bags and an animal encounter in which kids can meet and learn about six invertebrates.
For imaginative and creative fun
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus [NOTE: The museum is no longer offering birthday parties.]
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Where: 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver, CO
When: Wednesday evenings and during the day on weekends
Cost: Starts at $250 on the weekend and $225 on Wednesdays (for up to 30 guests); additional package options available for parties with more guests
Includes: Museum entrance for the day, a decorated private room to use for an hour-and-a-half, and a party favor for each child. Additional packages are available for larger parties or specialized parties (in which guests can cook in the Teaching Kitchen or make crafts in The Art Studio).
Where: 5214 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
When: Any day of the week
Cost: Packages start at $20 per person (kids six years and older)
Includes: An hour and a half long party, in which kids will decorate their own pottery to take home. Themes include animals, unicorns, Harry Potter and fairy tales.
My Make Studio
Where: 6460 E Yale Ave, Denver, CO
When: Afternoons and evenings, any day of the week
Cost: In-studio party prices start at $395 for six cupcakes, or a 4” cake, for up to eight guests; additional guests are $30 for basic packages. Save $125 on a package by booking a weekday.
Includes: Two hours in the studio, balloons, soft drinks, time for guests to decorate cupcakes (or cake) and a take-home apron for the guest of honor. A gingerbread house decorating option is also available in December. Party themes include a cake competition, an instructor-led cake decorating party or supplies for your own take-home party.
Where: 2208 Kearney St, Denver, CO
When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10am, 1:15 or 4:30pm; character visits can be scheduled at other times
Cost: Character visits start at $130 for 30 minutes; packages at the venue start at $350 (for up to 16 children)
Includes: Variety of packages, including a character visit to your party (at a location of your choice) or a tea party at the Wands and Wishes venue. All character visit packages include a special gift for the birthday guest, songs, story time and photo opportunities. Two-hour parties at the venue include a character during the party, a dress-up rack, tea party tableware and party activities.
Where: 5735 Washington St, Denver, CO
When: Any day of the week at 10am, 12:30 or 3pm
Cost: Basic packages start at $150 for up to 30 guests
Includes: Party room and factory tour; upgraded packages include extras like candy-making experiences, food and goodie bags.
For outdoor fun
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Where: 8801 Pecos Street, Federal Heights, CO
When: During park hours (weather dependent)–10am-6pm, late May through early September
Cost: Packages start at $279 for up to eight guests
Includes: Waterpark admission, a meal credit for lunch and a dessert voucher. There are several add-on options, including party tent space and souvenir cups and photos.
Where: 299 Walnut Street, Denver, CO
When: During park hours, April to November (more limited hours in the spring and fall)
Cost: Packages start at $32.99 per person, with a minimum of eight kids
Includes: Admission to the park and free admission for the birthday guest. Additional add on possibilities include meal deals, souvenir cups and cupcakes.
Where: 9650 Sheridan Boulevard, Westminster, CO
When: Weekends and weekdays, late March through October (weather-dependent)
Cost: Packages start at $119.60 for eight guests; additional guests for the basic party package can be added at $24.95 per person
Includes: Miniature golf, unlimited maze time, pizza and 90 minutes of reserved time in an outdoor gazebo. For additional charges, parties can also include go-karts, bumper cars or a ropes course.
Where: 250 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO
When: Times vary–contact to schedule a party
Cost: Packages start at $60 ($35 for Broomfield residents) for up to eight guests
Includes: Table reservation in the pool area, ranging from one table (for two hours) to six tables (also for two hours). Guests can bring their own food and drinks.
For indoor fun
Evan Simon & Visit Denver
Where: 700 Water St, Denver, CO
When: Mondays-Thursdays, 10am-9pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 10am-9:30pm; toddler party packages only available at 10 am
Cost: Standard packages start at $375 for eight children, and additional children are $35 each. Specialty packages are also available, such as a toddler package (for children ages 1-4) that starts at $220, and a slumber party package that starts at $85 per person.
Includes: Entrance to the museum. Packages for younger kids can include cake, balloons, face-painting and animal encounters; for older kids, swimming with the mermaids or spending the night in the exhibit.
Where: 6715 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO
When: Sundays-Thursdays, 11am-9pm; weekends from 11am-10pm
Cost: Weekend packages start at $12.64 per child; weekday packages at $8.89 per child
Includes: Food, drink, cake, a reserved table, 20 game tokens and a t-shirt for the birthday child. Upgrade options include a tour of the restaurant and additional tokens; weekday packages include party packages and a take-home balloon.
Where: 502 Center Drive, Superior, CO
When: Thursdays at 5pm; Fridays at 1:30, 3:30 or 4pm; Saturdays at 11:30am, 1:30, 3:30 or 4pm; Sundays at 11am, 1:30, 3:30 or 4pm
Cost: Starts at $349 ($299 for members) for up to 18 children
Includes: A 90-minute party with customized activities in the interactive play area (for kids aged 1-10). Themes include superheroes, dance party and sports.
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Where: 1015 Kelly Johnson Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
When: Anytime; contact for availability
Cost: Weekend packages (Friday to Sunday) start at $279; weekday packages (Monday to Thursday) start at $219 for up to 25 kids
Includes: Tableware, one hour of playtime (in the indoor playground) and 30 minutes in a party room. For additional fees, you can choose to have additional playtime or add-on pizza or drinks.
Where: 6805 W 88th Ave, Westminster, CO
When: Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-7pm
Cost: Starts at $150 for up to eight kids; additional packages available for larger parties
Includes: A party room for 45 minutes, unlimited play time in the space-themed play area and access to planetarium shows.
Where: 9499 Washington St, Thornton, CO
When: During hours of operation every day except Tuesdays
Cost: Starts at $275 for 10 guests (the birthday child is free); additional guests are $18.
Includes: Guests get 30 minutes in a party room and 90 minutes in the indoor climbing area (with zip lines, giant swings and rope bridges). Additional time and food and drink options are available as add-ons.
