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Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – creative, fun places in Metro Detroit that host the ultimate children’s birthday parties. What’s out there and where to find it! If you’re looking to break away away from the norm, this page is for you. Hopefully these birthday parties venues are just the thing you need to throw best birthday party yet.

Visit the Oakland County Moms Birthday Party Directory to find more info on Metro Detroit birthday party places, party packages and Metro Detroit birthday party venues. Contact us or call us at 248-534-3934 to be listed in our Birthday Party Directory or on this Metro Detroit birthday party places page.

METRO DETROIT BIRTHDAY PARTY PLACES

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Indoor Pool Parties for Kids

The pools are safe, clean, and no matter what the weather outside is, the water is 80+ degrees

Franklin Athletic Club life-guarded pool parties include fun swim toys and party coaches to keep the fun going. Or, you can use their gym for a basketball party. More info

Troy Community Center has Splash Bash parties for all ages complete with a private party room, party coordinator, and a full hour and a half at the Troy Comm pool. More info

The Hawk Farmington Hills hosts parties at the Hawk Aquatic Center which features zero depth entry, a water slide, a lazy river, a zip line, a climbing wall, and modern lockerrooms (and a family lockerroom). More info

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Indoor Playgrounds

Jungle Java Clinton Twp – The party pros help you handle all the details while the kids have a blast at Metro Detroit’s premier indoor playground. Adults love it too because they can socialize and relax in the comfortable Jungle Java café – Kids love the playground, Laser Cave, and Jungle at Night experience. More info

Jungle Java Clinton Twp Birthday Parties

Rochester Play! 11,000 square feet of indoor playground fun at Rochester Play. Playground, gaming area, and Lazer Frenzy parties and your very own party host or hostess. More info

RARA Recreation has a new Rec Room, updated Turf Fieldhouse, and a giant renovated Indoor Playscape. You can customize your birthday parties at RARA to include the Turf Fieldhouse, the RARA Dance Studio, or their Indoor Playscape / Indoor Playground. If you customize your RARA Birthday Party, you can include a cornhole set, video game packages, soccer packages, flag football packages, dodgeball, inflatable bounce houses, and more! More info

Access to both of the huge inflatable adventure rooms bursting with six inflatables and the party room at Inflatable Playspaces in Royal Oak. More info

Other Indoor Playgrounds that hosts Indoor Playground Kids Birthday Parties in Metro Detroit include – Kids Empire, DinoLand, Jungle Java, T&B Play.

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Party Animals (literally) 

Troy Community Center has critter parties for kids. 1-hour live animal show and time with an animal of your choosing plus party room time. More info

Rent ponies, ducks, chickens, bunnies, a horse, guinea pigs, and more (even a unicorn) from Chamberlain Pony Rides & Mobile Petting Zoo. They bring the party animals to you. More info

SEA LIFE Michigan SEA LIFE Michigan is the state’s largest aquarium and lets partygoers explore 10 themed exhibits and get close to more than 250 amazing species! Book a private SEA LIFE party HERE. More info

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Outdoor Waterpark Obstacle Course Fun

WhoaZone at Heron Beach in Holly offers 4 affordable birthday party packages at their awesome inflatable waterpark. Kayaks, sweat treats, paddleboards, canoes, beach time, and a HUGE inflatable waterpark obstacle course to explore. More info

Birthday Party Ideas for Preschoolers

Peppa Pig World of Play Michigan is designed specifically for preschool aged children ages 8 and younger and includes 14 themed play areas which bring the world of Peppa Pig and her friends to life! Celebrate a birthday with guaranteed snorts, giggles and of course, lots of muddy puddle jumping! More info

Flint Children’s Museum develops children’s cognitive, social, physical and emotional skills through hands-on learning and play and everything is designed to be FUN. Parties at the museum give kids unlimited play to the Discovery Zone and all the fun exhibits. More info

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Art Parties for Kids

AR Workshops in Rochester – DIY arts and crafts parties for kids ages 6+. You’ve heard of artist-lead painting parties, these parties let kids make their own bedroom art – wood signs, DIY pillows, dreamcatchers, wall art, and more. Textiles, wood, paint, and fabric fun. More info

Kidcreate Studios of Bloomfield hosts instructor-led painting and art parties for kids ages 3-12 at their studio. Your child and their friends will each create a take-home art project with a concept chosen by the birthday boy or girl! More info

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Chef Parties & Cupcake Wars Parties

Rata2ee hosts Cupcake Wars parties. A certified chef teaches the kids how bake and professional decorate cupcakes (all nut-free)

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Video Game Parties

Hire the Play 1st Mobile Gaming rig, filled with all things Playstation and Nintendo Switch to park at your favorite location. More info

Looking for the finest in Esports facilities in Metro Detroit, look no further than AoE ESports in Troy. They host competitive and recreational ESports leagues for adults & children – fun birthday parties too. More info

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Princess & Glam Parties

Meet a real-life princess at Rata2ee while enjoying princess tea and scones or have Kimberella Parties bring the Princesses to you! More info

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Your Own Private Island

Skull Island is a Private Island in White Lake that hosts amazing summer camps. They also host AMAZING birthday parties with a their floating waterpark, zip lines, rope swings, games, boat shuttles, and more. More info

Skull Island Summer Camp White Lake 2025

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Arcades 

Round1 in Auburn Hills at Great Lakes Crossing offers a modern bowling facility, arcade, ping pong, pool tables and more. It’s also a FUN play for adults with a full-bar, restaurant, and karaoke rooms. More info

Kids love Dave & Buster’s (and so do adults). Explore the HUGE D&B locations in Livonia and Utica. The main floor is a digital arcade midway that looks like a Vegas casino with redemption games, arcade games, carnivals games, and more. More info

Troy Escape has bowling parties, a state-of-the-art arcade, and huge laser tag arena… and they offer birthday party packages that include food, drinks, set-up, and party chaperone to make sure the whole event goes perfectly. More info

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Fun and Fitness Parties

Elite Sportsplex has INDOOR Basketball, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Volleyball, or multi-sports parties at their HUGE indoor facility. More info

FlipSpot Gymnastics & Cheer (2 locations) has gym time with gymnastics coaches and a party planner. More info

GTC parties are packed with games, jumping, and physical fun! Kids will climb, jump, race and bounce. More info

TreeRunner Adventure Park Birthday Parties (West Bloomfield and at Oakland University in Rochester. Climb and zipline on 12 courses at the 7+ acre climbing facility! More info

Bounce around at Urban Air at Legacy 925 – Metro Detroit’s ultimate indoor trampoline facility. Party packages include access to ALL Urban Air attractions. More info

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – GO Karts & Mini Golf Fun Center Parties 

Paradise Park in Novi has mini golf, go karts, a climbing wall, and outdoor trampoline center. Or, have an arcade or laser tag party indoors. Customize your own package – they all include the private party room. More info

Sportway in Waterford offers go karts, batting cages, mini golf, Eurobungy. Their party packages include them all AND a private party room w/fridge – More info

Top Golf in Auburn Hills – Who loves Topgolf more than adults? Kids do! Pick packages of 2, 3, or 4 bays (6 kids per bay). Topgolf packages provide clubs, food platters, set-up, and clean-up. You just have to show up and enjoy the party. More info

Topgolf Auburn Hills Birthday Parties

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – LEGO, Science, STEM & STEAM Parties

AMPed Learning Center in Troy hosts parties that range from thrilling science experiments to engaging building challenges. The wide variety of options makes it easy to tailor the party to the birthday child’s preferences, whether they dream of becoming an engineer, a scientist, or just want to have fun with their friends. More info

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan is the ultimate indoor LEGO playground where you can save the day on 2 interactive rides, learn top building tips from an expert builder, meet LEGO characters and more! Book a LEGOLAND Discovery Center party HERE. More info

The Robot Garage – Birmingham. Choose from an instructor-led Robotics Party or a LEGO party. 30 minutes in the party room after for cake & fun. More info

Mad Science of Detroit brings LIVE science shows and fun instructor-led science experiments to your home or party location. Chemical reaction experiments, rocket launches, cotton candy making, and ready-to-go Goody Bags, loaded with multiple science themed toys, are sure to make their day extra special. More info

METRO DETROIT TRAVELING BIRTHDAY PARTIES 

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Take Me Out To The Ballgame Parties

Host a birthday party at Jimmy John’s Field complete with reserved seats, your child’s name in lights, photos, player autographs, and mascot visits. More info…

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – School of Rock Parties

School of Rock in Farmington host birthday parties where School of Rock professional instructors & staff teach the party (regardless of music experience) how to sing & perform songs. More info

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Overnight Slumber Parties

Franklin Athletic Club hosts sleepover parties – overnight slumber party accommodations, inflatables, organized games, pool, pizza and lemonade dinner, movie, a granola bar for morning. More info

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Tactical Laser Tag for Pre-Teens, Teens, and Adults

MI-Combat – This isn’t a kiddie laser tag experience with plastic guns in a crowded maze. Tactical laser tag with realistic guns on 12,000 square feet of indoor battlefield with fun missions to accomplish. More info

Backyard Fun Parties

Game Crazy has portable laser tag, human hamster balls, a real life version of Angry Birds, candy altcannon and all forms of outdoor party game rentals. More info

Farm Fun Birthday Parties

Fun on the Farm Parties – Upland Hills Farm in Oxford has full-service birthday parties. From animals to play with, ponies to ride, hayrides to go on, nature trails to explore, cows to milk, playgrounds to climb, and room to run there is endless amounts of fun to be had. More info... Maybury Farm hosts parties too!

Upland Hills Farm Oxford Birthday Parties

Archery Birthday Parties

Rising Phoenix Archery – Kids ages 8+ choose fun, instructor-led party games like balloon pop, target face, tic-tac-toe, pin the tail on the turkey and more. Parties include the latest equipment and the instructor keeps the fun rolling. More info

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids – Host Your Own and Customize

Orion Twp Summer Movie Nights

Host your own! Local party places that rent moonwalks, bouncers, pony rides, ice cream carts, and more. More info

OAKLAND COUNTY PARTY RENTALS

Visit our OAKLAND COUNTY / BIRTHDAY PARTIES tab for more birthday party ideas for kids!

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