East Bay Kids Birthday Party Guide

Are you planning a child’s birthday party in the Oakland Berkeley area? After a crazy year, businesses are eager to provide you birthday magic. Our guide will get bigger and bigger over time, we pinkie swear. (Oh hey, if you’re finding us from search, we don’t run these parties or book ’em.)

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Children's Fairyland

Happy birthdays happen at Fairyland, Oakland’s beloved storybook theme park! Ideal for kids under 8. Three exclusive outdoor party areas, an entire theme park to roam, a gold crown for the birthday child, and add-on options like cupcakes, ice cream, and Magic Keys.

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Price: Party packages start at $350 for non-members
Location: Oakland / Piedmont

Kids Play Zone

KPZ hosts kids' parties for children 10 and under offering a huge play structure plus themed imagination play areas throughout. Parties include private use of the party room and 2 hours of exclusive use of entire facility.

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Price: $550-up to 12 kids, $450-up to 10 kids, $350-up to 8 kids
Location: Oakland / Piedmont

Whisk Cake Creations

Whisk Cake Creations is a custom cake bakery specializing in kids birthday cakes, wedding cakes, special occasion cakes and corporate cakes. Featured on the Food Network Show Bakers vs Fakers and Winner of Best Cakes in Alameda Magazine. Please allow 2 weeks notice for custom cake orders.

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Price: 6" cakes start at $32
Location: Alameda

Swings and Wings, Sensory-Based Indoor Playspace for Kids

COVID-safe parties complete with bouncy house, swings, climbing structure, puzzles, art and lots of space to run around and be silly. Swings & Wings helps set up and clean so you can have as much fun as the kids! Details on website.

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Price: Party Packages start at $350
Location: Alameda

Bumblebee Playspace

Bumblebee Playspace is available for hosting birthday parties for children ages 1-5. Parties start at $450 for up to 10 kids and include exclusive use of our space for 2 hours. Bring your own food and decorations.

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Price: $450 for up to 10 children; $10 per additional child
Location: Fremont / Newark / Union City

Silly Circus Show

Join Bri Crabtree on a silly circus adventure. Get ready for non-stop giggles with juggling, magic, and physical comedy. Life is a circus, and your kid is the star! Ages 4-7. Virtual and in-person appearances.

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Price: Starts at $395
Location: Alameda, Albany / El Cerrito, Berkeley, Emeryville, Fremont / Newark / Union City, Hayward / San Leandro, Oakland / Piedmont, Richmond / Point Richmond, Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda, Walnut Creek / Concord, East Bay (Other), San Francisco, North Bay, South Bay, Virtual

Drumming Magic

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 leaves kids and parents happy with great memories.

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Price: Parties start at $175. for parties of 10 or less. Add $ for larger groups and travel time. (I'm based in Point Richmond).
Location: Alameda, Albany / El Cerrito, Berkeley, Emeryville, Fremont / Newark / Union City, Hayward / San Leandro, Oakland / Piedmont, Richmond / Point Richmond, Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda, Walnut Creek / Concord, East Bay (Other), San Francisco, North Bay, South Bay, Virtual

Mobile Nerf Party

Mobile Nerf Party provides all the Nerf Party Supplies, mobile battlefield, and even a Nerf Coach who'll host the games. Choose from 3 different Nerf Party Package Choices:
- Nerf Gun Party is perfect for anyone 5+.
- Mega Nerf Party is great for 9+.
- Nerf War Party is recommended for 14+.

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Price: Starts at $450 for up to 10 kids
Location: Alameda, Albany / El Cerrito, Berkeley, Emeryville, Fremont / Newark / Union City, Hayward / San Leandro, Oakland / Piedmont, Richmond / Point Richmond, Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda, Walnut Creek / Concord, East Bay (Other), San Francisco, North Bay, South Bay, Virtual

We have LOTS of birthday party throwing experience. The following amazing party ideas may or may not be fully operating at this time, but they will give you more inspiration and a place to start.