Thank you to Pump it Up in Oakland for providing a birthday party experience for my family.
For East Bay families looking for a fun, easy, show-up-and-professionals-take-care-of-everything type of birthday party experience, Oakland’s Pump it Up is IT. The surprise double birthday party I threw my 6 and 8-year-olds at this bouncy house party venue on a recent Saturday morning was as easy-peasy as it gets, and all the kids left exhausted in the best kind of way.
What Pump it Up Provides for your Birthday Party
Pump it Up is an indoor party venue in Oakland that you can book for a 100% private party in two different bouncy house-filled playgrounds. Your group gets 35 minutes in each room followed by 50 minutes in a party room. We had eight kiddos, ages 6 to 12, and everyone had a blast. After they watched a short safety video while the adults signed the waivers, the kids were released into the first playroom with socks on their feet (remind everyone to bring their own socks in the invitation, and bring extra just in case).
The first room has a huge bouncy slide structure, a giant bouncy house, a smaller slide, and a large obstacle course structure that allows two kids to race through at a time. There’s also an air hockey table and room to run around. It’s clean, spacious, and air-conditioned with several tables for parents to sit and watch. If you want to up the ante, you can pay for add-ons like bubbles or a glow-in-the-dark experience (from $15-$39).
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After 35 minutes, which was right around when kids were starting to get bored, we were ushered into the second room. This play space has three large play structures; one with basketballs and hoops, one with big boxing gloves and soft weapons for battling each other, and another obstacle course-type structure. There’s also another air hockey table and a giant Connect 4.
What Parents Provide for Birthday Parties at Pump it Up
You’ll need to bring any extra decorations and cake/dessert you want to serve. They provide paper plates/cups/utensils, and they’ll set up everything for you. I didn’t bring much by way of decorations since the room is already bright and party-ready. You can order pizza, salad, veggie and fruit trays, and drinks through them, so no need to bring much else. One thing I wish I’d added on was a piñata. They also offer party favor bags if you don’t want to deal with creating them yourself.
Browse other teen & tween birthday ideas, this awesome Ninja Warrior Birthday Party, or our whole East Bay Kids Birthday Party Guide!
The Bottom Line on Birthday Parties at Pump it Up
Planning a surprise double birthday party with kids of varying ages is not something I relished doing. So when I had the opportunity to have the party at Pump it Up, my stress level immediately dropped. Easy online booking, free digital invitations, clean and private party rooms, kind staff to help with everything from set-up to clean-up, and an exhausted group of happy kids – what more could you ask for? For ease of planning and execution, and allowing kids to literally bounce off the walls, I highly recommend Pump it Up for your next birthday party.
Best for ages 4 to 12. As young as two is welcome; however, there is a minimum height restriction of 34″ to play on the inflatables.
Goes great with A cake or cupcake from the East Bay’s great bakeries.
Pricing as of July, 2024
- Classic 2-Hour Party for 10 kids (Free adults): $499
- Deluxe 2-Hour Party for 10 kids (Free adults): $599 – includes Pizza and Drinks
- Ultimate 2-Hour Party for 10 kids (Free adults): $699 -includes Pizza and Drinks, plus balloons and goody bags
- Option to add up to 25 kids and more party upgrades are available
- Save $100s by booking on a weekday.
- More pricing info here>>
Thanks again to Pump it Up Oakland for providing a memorable birthday party experience for my family.
