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Community A Birthday Party Not in your House

Trying to plan your child's next birthday party but not sure where to go? Here are some suggestions on places to have your party in Denver that don't involve you having to clean your house.

Happy Birthday Ava   Thurs May 24

What a fun party…and it is not in my house.

Planning the Birthday Party

I don’t know how it happened, but my 5 year old daughter knows more people than I do. She has friends from the neighborhood, friends from this year’s preschool class, friends from last year’s preschool class, friends from our babysitting coop, friends from her playgroup and family friends. There is no way to fit everyone in our house (and keep my sanity) so I’ve opted having the last two parties somewhere else.

Holding birthday party can be fun, but it can also taxing, tiring and turbulent so here are some tips to make the best of yours:

  • I’m scared…who are these people? Make sure your child is not intimidated about celebrating their birthday in public or about having a large number of friends over. If not, then limit your guests and considering having the party at home.
  • Avoid nap time. Plan the party when your child will be at their best so if your child still naps, avoid that stretch of time.
  • I hate this…Try to do something that your child has done before or is interested in. For instance, a pool party may not be a good choice if your child hates to get wet or can’t swim.
  • Who is coming? Determine if you want parents and siblings to attend (and state this clearly on your invitation). Some locations charge for adults and for siblings so make sure who know the maximum capacity and extra fees involved.
  • Determine your budget. Birthday parties are not cheap – plan on $100 ~ $300 for renting the location. This usually does not include invitations, snacks, cake, paper products or the goodie bag. Make sure to plan for these items as well.
  • Snacks and Water. If having an active party, make sure to have some additional snacks in addition to cake. Lots of kids + Lots of activities = Very hungry kids.
  • Terms and Agreements. Make sure you understand clearing cancellation policies, down payments, liability, etc. Also, what additional fees are involved with adding more guests or more time to your party?

Let's Get Physical

Gymnastic parties and other physical activities can be a great way to have an organized parties and let the kids blow off some steam. If children 4 and under are attending, work with the party venue to determine if parents are needed to help with supervision.

Baby Power and Forever Kids

7505 E 35th Ave, Denver, CO 80238

BabyPower parties for children 1 to 3 years old range from $195 for 12 kids to $270 for 25 kids and include 1 1/2 hours of activities and gym time. For older children ages 4 to 7 try a KidPower party with more organized themes and activities.

BabyPower parties for children 1 to 3 years old range from $195 for 12 kids to $270 for 25 kids and include 1 1/2 hours of activities and gym time. For older children ages 4 to 7 try a KidPower party with more organized themes and activities.

Birthday Party at Gymboree

Time for bubbles at Gymboree

Gymboree Play & Music

7808 Cherry Creek South D, Denver, CO 80231

Gymboree parties start at $175 for 1 1/2 hours of activities and play time for up to 16 children. Best for children ages 1 up to 5 years old.

Gymboree parties start at $175 for 1 1/2 hours of activities and play time for up to 16 children. Best for children ages 1 up to 5 years old.

Dardano's School of Gymnastics Inc

2250 Kearney St, Denver, CO 80207

What does $265 buy you? Use of the gym and a party room for 2 hours and up to 25 of your child’s closest friends. Best for children 4 years and older.

What does $265 buy you? Use of the gym and a party room for 2 hours and up to 25 of your child’s closest friends. Best for children 4 years and older.

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Does your child like jumping around? A gymnastics party maybe their ticket.

Gymnastics Plus

6180 E Warren Ave, Denver, CO 80222

Included in the $150 fee is a specialized program based on the age of your children and use of the gym for up to 12 children. Parties geared for children 2 years and older.

Included in the $150 fee is a specialized program based on the age of your children and use of the gym for up to 12 children. Parties geared for children 2 years and older.

Mike Giles Family Karate

7506 E 36th Ave, Denver, CO 80238

Birthday parties are 1 – 1.5 hours long and include teaching karate basics and age appropriate activities such as obstacle courses and musical chairs. Parties start at $150 for 10 guests and include cake, invitations and paper products. Best for children 3 years and older.

Birthday parties are 1 – 1.5 hours long and include teaching karate basics and age appropriate activities such as obstacle courses and musical chairs. Parties start at $150 for 10 guests and include cake, invitations and paper products. Best for children 3 years and older.

My Gym Children's Fitness Center

7705 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003

With several locations around Denver, My Gym offers parties to up to 20 guests and not only includes gymnastics but also offers music, puppets and other entertainment. Parties 1.5 hours long at $225 for up to 20 guests and include paper products, beverages and invitations. Parties 2 hours are $300. Parties are geared for children ages 1 to 10 year olds.

With several locations around Denver, My Gym offers parties to up to 20 guests and not only includes gymnastics but also offers music, puppets and other entertainment. Parties 1.5 hours long at $225 for up to 20 guests and include paper products, beverages and invitations. Parties 2 hours are $300. Parties are geared for children ages 1 to 10 year olds.

Ritchie Center

2240 Buchtel Blvd, Denver, CO 80210

Birthday parties start at $140 for 10 guests and include an hour of organized gymnastics activities, free parking and an hour in the party room. Parties are for children ages 2 years and up.

Birthday parties start at $140 for 10 guests and include an hour of organized gymnastics activities, free parking and an hour in the party room. Parties are for children ages 2 years and up.

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Your kids will be green with envy on this equipped bus. Image from www.funbuses.com website.

Well, if you can’t go to the party, then bring part of the party to you. This decked out bus will park in front of your house (or anywhere else) and is fully padded for your child to have fun. A one hour party starts at $195 and includes invitations. Best for children ages 2 to 7.

Well, if you can’t go to the party, then bring part of the party to you. This decked out bus will park in front of your house (or anywhere else) and is fully padded for your child to have fun. A one hour party starts at $195 and includes invitations. Best for children ages 2 to 7.

Ice Skating & Swimming

Does splashing around water sound like fun? How about gliding on ice? Many local recreation centers offer swimming and ice skating with community rooms that can be rented. Word of caution, I really don’t recommend these parties for young children since this involves a lot more supervision and can be difficult to manage with many children.

North Jeffco Apex Center Ice Arenas

13150 W 72nd Ave, Arvada, CO 80005

The max daddy of rec centers, Apex offers both a large fun swimming pool, slide and play area. There is also an ice skating rink and rooms available for rental. Best for children 6 years and older.

The max daddy of rec centers, Apex offers both a large fun swimming pool, slide and play area. There is also an ice skating rink and rooms available for rental. Best for children 6 years and older.

Places to hold your next birthday party…

 

Hanging out with Animals

If your child loves all kinds of animals then a day at the zoo or aquarium may be just what they need.

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It’s not all play at this party at the Butterfly Pavilion.

Butterfly Pavilion & Insect Center

6252 W 104 Ave, Westminster, CO 80030

Explore the museum, watch butterflies being released and learn about the insect world. Parties start at $198 for a 2 1/2 hour party for 12 individuals which include admission, paper products, snacks and goodie bag. Best for children 4 years and older.

Explore the museum, watch butterflies being released and learn about the insect world. Parties start at $198 for a 2 1/2 hour party for 12 individuals which include admission, paper products, snacks and goodie bag. Best for children 4 years and older.

Denver Zoo

2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80206

For $295, the zoo will organize a party for 12 guests which includes a themed animal encounter. For those willing to organize it themselves, try a zoo-it-yourself birthday parties. These parties are $14 per child and include admission, invitation, lunch and grab bags. Best for children 6 years and older.

For $295, the zoo will organize a party for 12 guests which includes a themed animal encounter. For those willing to organize it themselves, try a zoo-it-yourself birthday parties. These parties are $14 per child and include admission, invitation, lunch and grab bags. Best for children 6 years and older.

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Party time at the aquarium.

Downtown Aquarium - Denver

700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211

Birthday parties start at $21 per child and include admission, meal, cake and party favor. For every five children, one adult is admitted free. Best for children 6 years and older.

Birthday parties start at $21 per child and include admission, meal, cake and party favor. For every five children, one adult is admitted free. Best for children 6 years and older.

Wildlife Experience Inc the

10035 Peoria St, Parker, CO 80134

Admission to the wildlife and conservation museum are included with birthday parties starting at $18 per individual. Also included are admission to the Extreme Screen film and snacks. Best for children 6 years and older.

Admission to the wildlife and conservation museum are included with birthday parties starting at $18 per individual. Also included are admission to the Extreme Screen film and snacks. Best for children 6 years and older.

Look what I made...

Does your child like to create things? Then an arts & crafts party maybe the way to go.

Art Garage

6100 E 23rd Ave, Denver, CO 80207

Work with the Art Garage on creating a unique party for your child such as painting tiles, painting a landscape or any number of art projects. Parties start at $11 per child with a $25 setup fee. Best for children 6 years and older.

Work with the Art Garage on creating a unique party for your child such as painting tiles, painting a landscape or any number of art projects. Parties start at $11 per child with a $25 setup fee. Best for children 6 years and older.

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What could be better then celebrating a Princess Birthday at Color Me Mine.
Image from www.lowry.colormemine.com website.

Color Me Mine

200 Quebec St, Denver, CO 80220

(303) 360-8422 Parties start at $20 per child and include supplies to paint a piece of pottery and a balloon. Minimum of 6 guests required for a party. Best for children 6 years and older.

Ceramics in the City

1912 Pearl St, Denver, CO 80203

(303) 200-0461 With birthday party packages starting at $12 per child, children will receive a balloon and receive materials and instructions to paint a piece of pottery. Best for children ages 5 up to 16.

Build A Bear Birthday Party

Build A Bear Birthday Party

Build-A-Bear Workshop

3000 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80206

Birthday parties start at $10 per child which includes building a basic bear and a birthday token. May need to find another location for cake and birthday present opening. Best for children ages 3 and up.

Birthday parties start at $10 per child which includes building a basic bear and a birthday token. May need to find another location for cake and birthday present opening. Best for children ages 3 and up.

Denver Puppet Theater

Denver, CO 80211

For $99 up to 15 individuals can watch a Saturday performance and have a craft and cake in the party room. For $199, you can have a private performance and use of the party room for up to 25 individuals. Best for children 3 years and older.

For $99 up to 15 individuals can watch a Saturday performance and have a craft and cake in the party room. For $199, you can have a private performance and use of the party room for up to 25 individuals. Best for children 3 years and older.

Bouncy & Rock Climbing

Bouncy places come with inflatable play equipment that can include slides, obstacle courses, bouncy castles and climbing walls. It’s a great place to have a party especially if your child is high energy. Other fun options are rock climbing where children can learn new skills.

Bumble Bounces House of Bounce

8000 S Lincoln St, Littleton, CO 80122

A standard party for 25 children (unlimited adults) includes an hour with the inflatable equipment and 45 minutes in the party room for $240. Best for children 4 years and older.

A standard party for 25 children (unlimited adults) includes an hour with the inflatable equipment and 45 minutes in the party room for $240. Best for children 4 years and older.

Monkey Bizness

9950 E Easter Ave, Centennial, CO 80112

The basic party starts at $199 for up to 25 children. Party includes an hour bouncy around, 30 minutes in the party room and a balloon for all the children. Best for children 4 years and older.

The basic party starts at $199 for up to 25 children. Party includes an hour bouncy around, 30 minutes in the party room and a balloon for all the children. Best for children 4 years and older.

Pump It Up!

Pump It Up!

Pump It Up

9500 W 49th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

With several locations around Denver, Pump It Up is an action packed place your child will love. Their classic 2 hour weekend birthday party (1 1/2 hours of bouncy and 30 minutes in the party room) starts at $249 and includes up to 26 kids (unlimited adults). Best for children 4 years and older.

With several locations around Denver, Pump It Up is an action packed place your child will love. Their classic 2 hour weekend birthday party (1 1/2 hours of bouncy and 30 minutes in the party room) starts at $249 and includes up to 26 kids (unlimited adults). Best for children 4 years and older.

JungleQuest

8000 S Lincoln St, Littleton, CO 80122

(303) 738-9844 Not your usual rock climbing place, the mock jungle allows kids to test their skill climbing over rope bridges or swinging from the vines. Two hour weekend parties start at $16 per child. Best for children 5 years and older.

Rock'n & Jam'n 1 Indoor Climbing Facility

9499 Washington St, Denver, CO 80229

Parties include 1 1/2 hours of climbing which includes belayers and harnesses for 10 children for $165. Best for children 6 years and older.

Parties include 1 1/2 hours of climbing which includes belayers and harnesses for 10 children for $165. Best for children 6 years and older.

Time to Party...

So hope this gives you some ideas on places to hold your child’s birthday party. Of course, if your house is big enough to accommodate lots of kids, call me. I may just have to rent out your house…

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