East Bay Kids Birthday Party Guide

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).

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, boba, or matcha making! In this 2-hour session, you’ll make delicious creations with organic, farm-fresh ingredients under the guidance of a chef instructor. Ends with an appreciation circle.

Celebrate in an inclusive indoor play space with private use for your party—fun, welcoming, and designed for all children! Additional location in San Ramon.

Need to throw an incredible party, but don't want to get a headache from cooking and cleaning? Need a party that YOU can actually enjoy? Check out Swings & Wings, the best kids’ party venue in the bay area and be the hero of the day! For ages 1-10.

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.

In Harmony Music brings live, interactive music-and-movement birthday parties to East Bay families. Teaching artists lead singing, dancing, instruments, and bubbles for ages 0 to 6. They travel to your home, park, or venue. Roughly 45 minutes. All instruments provided.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center is home to the most AWESOME celebrations! Select from all-inclusive party packages that can accommodate 25 or 50 guests, with a LEGO-themed event that includes rides, games, pizza and more! Perfect for children age 2 to 10.

Ricky Roo & Friends brings laughter, excitement, and unforgettable fun right to any celebration! Every puppet show is personalized, with the birthday child becoming the STAR and hero of the story. It’s interactive, silly, and filled with magical moments the whole family can enjoy. Book NOW!

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.

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 and older. 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!

Set up your tables and food in Shorebird Park and experience Adventure Playground as a group. Read our tips for a kid party at Adventure Playground.

A pottery-painting, canvass-painting, or glass-fusing party is appropriate for ages 5+. An acrylic pour party is recommended for 8+. Fees include two hours and most materials. 10 guest limit. Castro Valley.

Susan will come to your location, set up, and clean up. Choose from several creative projects or design a custom art project based on your interests. For ages 4+

Rent bouncy houses in all shapes and sizes for use in your yard or a park (check with the local city's policies!). Rent climbing walls, pop-a-shot basketball, carnival games, concession machines, tents, tables, or a trackless train, too.

90-minute ballerina birthday parties for ages 4+ include a mini ballet class and dressing up in tutus, tiaras, sashes, and crowns. Bring your own food or cake.

Custom pottery painting birthday parties for kids of all ages (including adults). Rent the party room for up to 20 guests. Outside food and drink ok. Party is 2 hours. Pre-select ceramic budget.

Celebrate your child's next birthday with creative art & clay. Clay themed parties are fun, messy, and interactive. Recommended for ages 4-12. Mobile parties also possible.

Themes range from animals, robots, slime, fairies, and more. Formerly Junior Center of Art & Science.

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.

90 minutes of play on the gym floor with trampolines, ropes, balance beams, and helpful coaches.

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.

Two-hour parties include open play and use of a party room. Tableware and decor is provided. Bring your own food and dessert.

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

Playspace admission and beverages, BYO food + cake

At the Lake Merritt Boating Center, you can hire an instructor and rent kayaks, canoes, or pedal boats for 60-90 minutes. More about our Oakland Kayak Party.

Kids bowling parties are for children ages 4-12. Teen parties also available. Parties include unlimited bowling arcade credit, soft drinks, food, and shoe rental. Bring your own birthday dessert.

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

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

Come and celebrate your child's birthday with a creative ART PARTY! Choose your theme, date, and time and come get creative at MOCHA!

Rent the play studio space for soft play with or without sensory materials. Drop-off sensory party at your location available, too.

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.

Briones farm party is memorable with horses, chickens, goats, pigs, and crafts. BYO food and beverages.

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.

Ruby's is a great place for an active 2-hour party in the open gym with all equipment. You provide kids, cake, and paper goods.

Slime-making parties with slime games. BYO cupcakes and drinks. Parties run for 1 to 1.5 hours, or 2 hours with food.

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. Fees are different in San Francisco location.

The ARTROOM offers 2 hour party packages, for ages 5+: 2D Painting Party, Ceramics Handbuilding Party, Ceramic Wheel Party, and Canvas Painting Party. A teaching artist will guide guests through the project so that everyone creates a unique piece.

Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round basic party package includes a private seating area, festive table décor, treats, and 42 ride tickets. Bring your own cake or enjoy on-site food options.

Parties include 1 hour of skills coaching, 1.5 hours of dedicated party space, and additional open gym play. Participants must be 6+ years old. Read about our party at Traverse Fitness

Activities: trampoline, climbing wall, laser tag, and ninja course. Parties include tickets to every attraction, socks, and a dedicated table. Guests can stay after the party as long as they like.

Victory Point provides table space and access to hundreds of games, plus a Game Guru to teach guests how to get started and play any of the games on the shelf (priceless!). Read about our birthday party at VPC.

The standard reptile show features 15-18 animals, including snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and bugs. A few of them are quite large. Seasoned handlers let you experience and appreciate them with interactions and photo opportunities.

Party can be at Pinole Gym or your chosen East Bay location. Choose from Lil Ninja Warrior, basketball, wiffle ball, soccer, or kickball. Parties can focus on one or two of these for 60-90 minutes.

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.