
36 Best Kids Birthday Party Places Around Columbus
This interactive list of 36 kids birthday party places around Columbus and the suburbs welcomes all parents to chime in and share their experiences! Add your personal reviews to any of the parent-recommended party venues below, or suggest another favorite spot that deserves to be included.
Whether you’ve hosted or attended a celebration at one of these Columbus birthday party locations, your tips will help fellow parents choose the right spot. Many venues make planning easy by handling the details — from activities to food to party favors — so parents can relax and enjoy the day, too.
Star Lanes Polaris
Star Lanes Polaris brings the ultimate party experience for kids and teens—way beyond just bowling. Premium party packages are packed with high-energy fun, featuring delicious food, thrilling rides in an XD theater, arcade action, and of course, next-level bowling on sleek, modern lanes. It’s everything you need for an unforgettable celebration, all under one seriously cool roof.
Columbus, OHColumbus Clippers
Columbus' minor league baseball team officially hosts birthday parties during most home games. The birthday child will receive a gift of a baseball, a Clippers t-shirt, and signed card. Each member of your group will receive a meal of your choice. Your kiddo will also enjoy seeing a birthday message on the scoreboard. Your guests will receive wristbands for use of the inflatables.
Columbus, OHSkate Zone 71
Skate Zone 71 is a popular roller skating rink in Columbus that offers party packages which can include admission, skate rental, pizza, game tokens, and laser tag.
Columbus, OHMovement Lab Ohio
Kelly R said: We held a ninja warrior party at the Movement Lab for my 7-year-old son, and had a fantastic experience. All of the kids loved it, and I've never seen parents have so much fun at a birthday party - they loved trying out the obstacles along with the kids. The dads really showed up for this one!
Columbus, OH
Worthington Community Center Swimming Party
Celebrate your special day with a Swim Party package at the Worthington Community Center! With this package, you and up to 25 of your closest friends and family members can enjoy the use of their leisure pool/lazy river and party room for a total of 2 hours.
Worthington, OHMiner 49er
Have your next birthday party at Miner 49er, a popular spot in Columbus to enjoy mini golf under the glow of black lights!
Columbus, OH
ZipZone Outdoor Adventures
Parties at ZipZone are sure to be one-of-a-kind for kids who love adventure! You'll enjoy multiple ziplines and aerial obstacles with dedicated instructors/guides.
Columbus, OHGym X-Treme
Parties include open gym and gymnastics play, organized games, a trampoline and huge foam pit, all supervised by experienced coaches.
Lewis Center, OH
Graeter's (Columbus - Bethel Road)
Graeter's Bethel Road feature birthday parties that include playtime in the Lil' Pints indoor playground, a private party room, and a build-your-own sundae bar. Known as one of the best ice cream spots in Columbus, a party here is special.
Columbus, OH
Fun Town Play and Learn Cafe
At Fun Town Play and Learn Cafe, the entire indoor playground space will be reserved for your party for young kids to play together in the different "stores" of the town, including the grocery store, library, school, pet store, post office, restaurant and more.
Columbus, OH
Board & Brush
A birthday party at Board and Brush will let kids get creative. An instructor will guide the party group through a workshop where each child will create a custom wooden sign. You will have 1.5 hours of studio time to stencil, paint and create. Guests are welcome to bring their own food, cake and drinks. The best part is, you don't have to clean up the mess!
Powell, OH
Locker Soccer
Kelly R said: My kids have done birthday parties, classes and camps here, and have loved them all. For birthday parties, kids are led by a coach through a variety of soccer games, and there's a party room for pizza and cake.
Powell, OH
KSM Sports and Fitness
KSM Sports and Fitness is a large indoor facility with several turf fields that are perfect to run around and to rent out for sports birthday parties. Available activities include nerf wars, sports, dodgeball, kickball, obstacle tag, bounce houses and more! There is an additional cost for nerf and/or other activity equipment
Powell, OHRecreations Outlet
Kelly R said: We have attended a couple birthday parties here, and I loved how low-key and fun they were. It's a playset and trampoline showroom, and the kids have free play on all of the equipment before heading back to a private party room to celebrate.
Powell, OH
The Bounce Club
Kelly R said: I really like the Bounce Club trampoline birthday parties for kids on the younger side, because the facility is less overwhelming than some of the chain spots. There's a nice party room, and my kids loved the foam pit when they were little!
Powell, OHPrimary photo: Star Lanes Polaris
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