You love your child. You like their friends. Maybe you don’t want 20 of them in your living room.
Booking a venue for your child’s birthday party takes out half the stress of planning and adds to the special feeling of wonder that comes with birthdays for ages 1 to 10. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Let someone else take care of the planning, and you can stress just a little less.
Here are five local party venues that will keep your child and all of their friends entertained
and active.
Bouncetastic at The Mall in Columbia
10300 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
Bounce around on giant inflatable courses. Located on Level 1 near Macy’s, Bouncetastic is set up with chairs so parents can relax and watch their kids have fun. The venue has a designated party area and party packages available for your child’s get-together. Call for options at 240-596-4029.
Ages: 2+ | $12.99 per person for 1 hour, $15.99 for 2 hours | bouncetastic.fun; themallincolumbia.com/en/directory/bouncetastic
Kidzville Indoor Playground
6030 Baltimore National Pike
Catonsville, MD 21228
With dry tubing, pedal bikes, bumper cars and climbing opportunities galore, kids will work up an appetite at Kidzville. Party packages include classic party foods like cheese and pepperoni pizzas. Kidzville also has plenty of spacious rooms for private parties.
Best for: ages 4-10 | Party packages: $265-$585 | kidzvillemd.com
MyGym Timonium
2080 York Road, #230
Lutherville, MD 21093
This party paradise offers gym games, activities, rides, circle-time fun, music and more. MyGym is prepared to handle party details so parents can handle the fun. Party packages include paper goods, party favors and food. Parents can choose from fun themes like Sesame Street, Minions, Paw Patrol, Star Wars and more.
Best for ages: 1-12 | Party packages $359-$649 mygym.com/timonium
Port Discovery
35 Market Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
Your child may love slides—but what about a slide that’s taller than your house? Find one of these and more with Port Discovery’s three floors of interactive activities, play areas and learning opportunities. The children’s museum is party-prepped with plates and napkins, water and juice and free parking for the party parent.
Ages 1-10 | $550 for 20 guests including children and adults | portdiscovery.org
Irvine Nature Center
11201 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Choose from six different nature themes, each with its own programming. Irvine Nature Center pairs fun with learning about the world outdoors. Parents can also purchase eco-friendly goody bags, reusable partyware and a visit from Hoot the Owl for pictures with guests.
Ages 3+ | $350 for up to 20 children, membership discounts apply | explorenature.org
