East Bay Kids Birthday Party Guide

The happiest birthdays happen at Fairyland, Oakland’s beloved storybook theme park! Ideal for kids under 8. Two hours, in one of 3 exclusive outdoor party areas, an entire theme park to roam, a keepsake t-shirt for the birthday child, and add-on options like cupcakes, ice cream, and Magic Keys.

Create a unique party that combines a mindfulness lesson with a chocolate-making workshop! In this fun 2-hour session, you’ll learn to make handmade chocolates using three artisanal ingredients under the guidance of a chef instructor.

Celebrate your child’s special day at The Busy Bee Activity Center with a private party. The safe, enclosed space is perfect for busy kids ages 1–7, featuring a gym with play equipment, bounce house, a separate room for food and cake, plus optional add-on packages. Reserve your party today.

Make an event memorable with interactive, engaging music and movement activities personalized for any group. They offer a wide range of options for birthday parties, pop-up classes or holiday gatherings of any size or age group. All events are 40 minutes of teacher-led music and movement FUN!

PRIVATE spaces are the ideal spot for your next event for kids ages 1-7 years old. Weekend rental includes use of the play space, private parking, a mini kitchen, and more. Available on Saturday evenings and all day Sundays!

Game On is a 5 star destination with custom built games to play in teams. Called "The Best of Berkeley", it's perfect for kids 10+. Private parties get the whole place for 2.5 hours. BYO food and/or choose a package with pizza and snacks. Get YOUR Game On!

Party big at Swings and Wings! 3,500 sq feet of nonstop fun with a bounce house, climbing wall, swings, and more! Slime labs to scavenger hunts to miniature creations, they make birthdays epic for ages 1 to 11 and stress free for parents.

Celebrate at the charming Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round with a stress-free, magical birthday. The Basic Party Package includes a private seating area, festive table décor, and 42 ride tickets. Bring your own cake or enjoy on-site food options.

Magic, Comedy, and a whole lot of FUN! Brian Scott Magic provides interactive shows for in-person and online parties for ages 3 to 12. 30 and 45-minute options are available. Preview Brian Scott Magic on YouTube (@BrianScottMagic).

During a 2-hour party guests will upcycle materials into magnificent imaginative creations. Includes one-hour guided art project custom designed to match birthday maker's art interests, access to studio and courtyard. Families provide food, treats, paper products, & compostable cutlery.

Come celebrate your birthday ninja style! Parties include 1 hour of dedicated coaching to foster fun and safety, 1.5 hours of dedicated party space, and participants can hang around for additional open gym play. Participants must be 6+ years old.

Whimsy Willow Play Garden in Alameda features a large outdoor play yard and picnic space, as well as beautiful interior play spaces for kiddos to explore and enjoy! Take your pick of add-ons including fun and exciting art projects. Parties are hosted Saturdays and Sundays (mornings and afternoons).

Outdoor party packages last 2 hours and include an hour of mini golf (the course is exclusively yours!) followed by one hour in the party zone with picnic tables (BYO food & drinks) and additional games such as ping pong, foosball, and pop-a-shot basketball.

Bring the joy and excitement of music, rhythm, and dancing to your child’s birthday party with a Drumming Magic kids drum circle! Skillful, playful instruction along with a variety of drums and rhythm instruments at your desired location.

Celebrate at Wild Child in Oakland: book exclusive use of our indoor/outdoor venue for 2 hours, ideal for children ages 3-8. You bring the food and drinks; we provide the space, facilitator, tables and clean-up.

The Amazing Rachel is a children's entertainer, actor, artist, and leader of activities. She'll blow you away at extremely fast face painting, balloon bouquets, and games. Pay by the hour not the activity.

Two-hour birthday parties for animal-lovers age 6+ include a shelter tour, animal activities, animal meet-and-greet, and time in the party room. BYO food and paper goods. In Oakland or Dublin.

Mannequin Madness hosts a fun, creative Flower Crown Class for birthdays and special events. Suitable for ages 8+, guests design personalized crowns with faux flowers on mannequin heads. Held at their venue (BYO, up to 20 guests) or as a mobile class.

Parties include a game of mini golf, arcade points, and tableware. BYO food and dessert to this Castro Valley party venue.

Get exclusive use of the arcade with FREE PLAY on all games and access to a party table. BYO food and drinks. Ages 8+ only. Read about our visit to High Scores.

Parties include one hour in party room, one hour of playtime, and 1 large pizza.
Recommended for ages 1-13 years.

Celebrate a BRICKtastic birthday party at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Bay Area! They offer Traditional (weekdays), and Premium and Ultimate (weekends) birthday packages, curated to your needs. Number of guests and party inclusions depend on package selected. Ideal for kids 10-under.

Host a Lush party with an earth-positive beauty-loving mad scientist vibe for ages 5+. All about our b-day party at Lush.

Magician, Mike Della Penna, is a Bay Area family favorite for even the littlest fans. A regular at Children’s Fairyland, libraries, and kid-friendly events, his classic birthday party show runs 30-45 minutes, followed by balloon animals if desired.

Bilingual live music. Mainly dedicated for children ages 0 to 5 years old and their families.
Traditional songs, rhymes, music and movement, age appropriate content. Library performer.

Mr. Elephant is an Oakland-based speech-language therapist and family musician specializing in interactive performances for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners who love music! He provides the equipment and tailors the experience to the interests and needs of the birthday kid and family.

Mr. Shap's amazing balloon bending and feats of magic have made him one of the most beloved local party entertainers. He makes his amazing balloon creations and performs mystifying magic at parties throughout the Bay Area. SHAP stands for Super Happenings Always Possible

Melita is a trained music and movement specialist as well as a singer/songwriter, children's performer, and founding member of Octopretzel.

The mother–daughter-owned business, My Once Upon a Time Entertainment blends storybook wonder with polished performances. From captivating characters to magical artistry, we craft timeless, joy-filled memories for children and adults at birthdays, events, and celebrations of every kind.

Antioch's Paradise Skate parties with roller skating themes set in the tropics. Hula Party is the basic 2-hour birthday party for 13 skaters, paper goods, and decor. No outside food (you can add pizza or hot dogs with Maui pkg). BYO cake.

Pay by the jumper. Get pizza, beverages, 60+ minutes of jumping, 45+ minutes in private party area, private dodgeball game, and lots of smiles. Pay more for extra food, bouncing, or kids.

Slime Kitchen at Stoneridge Mall hosts kids, age 3 and up, for a fun interactive slime making experience. Party reservations are available both weekday and weekends.

Indoor mini golf course with a full restaurant and bar, dedicated party rooms, and an arcade. Party includes 3 hours of dedicated space in the party room, reserved "tee times", and arcade credits.

Yama Kids Yoga parties are 2 hours long including a 45-minute yoga session, with yoga games, group and partner poses, and yoga freeze dance! The last hour of food, dancing, singing, cake, and free play.

Outdoor Sports Party in Moraga! 2 hour hosted party w/pizza, drinks & decorations included. Kickball, wiffleball, football, capture the flag + our giant inflatable slide. Held at 'Ballplayer Field'.

Celebrate your child's next birthday with creative art & clay. Our clay themed parties are fun and engaging and interactive. Kids got to get messy and enjoy creating their own masterpiece.
Recommended for ages 4-12